The Sustainable Agriculture Technology Certificate of Achievement is designed to prepare students for a career in the emerging agriculture technology industry. The course of study will cover all aspects of technology and horticultural study including hydroponics, aquaponics, organic substrate production, GIS/GPS, water and energy conservation, and computing and connecting technology tools and data streams on farm. Students will finish this certificate program better prepared for careers as precision agriculture technicians, greenhouse managers, hydroponic growers, farmers, ranch or operations managers, first-line supervisors for agriculture and horticulture industries, and biological technicians, among others. This program is designed for those wishing to go directly into employment in the agriculture and horticulture industries. Students wishing to transfer courses should consult an academic counselor.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THIS PROGRAM, STUDENTS SHOULD BE PREPARED TO:

🗸 Strong understanding of the plant science fundamentals of soil, plant, and water relationships to produce plants in a variety of high-tech production systems.
🗸 Understanding of how to use technology tools to increase sustainability and production.
🗸 Ability to use, manage, and manipulate data and data streams from technology tools to inform management decisions.

The Landscape Horticulture Certificate of Achievement prepares students to become good horticulturists through the understanding of site-appropriate plant selection, correct plant identification, proper maintenance and pruning techniques, and the relationship between irrigation and the soil. Students will incorporate these skills into developing sustainable and aesthetically pleasing urban spaces, parks, and commercial and residential landscapes. 

Students study horticulture and soil science, plant materials, landscape design, landscape construction, landscape installation, pest management, irrigation design and installation, computer-aided design and with landscape design- build industry business practices.

The Cabrillo College Horticulture department has a large landscape containing Mediterranean and California Native plants that provides students with hands-on learning opportunities to observe, properly prune, and maintain plants adaptable to a California climate. Off-campus field trips provide additional opportunities for students to view California native plants in their native habitat and Mediterranean plants in established landscapes.  

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THIS PROGRAM, STUDENTS SHOULD BE PREPARED TO:

🗸 Analyze a soil test and pest management plan to produce a common crop in Santa Cruz County.
🗸 Evaluate production techniques to achieve a cost-effective crop.

The Greenhouse and Nursery Management Certificate of Achievement prepares students to become good horticulturists through the understanding of the production of landscape ornamental plants, floriculture crops (potted flowering plants), and controlled environment agriculture. Students learn about the process of crop production through hands-on experience growing plants in the on-site Cabrillo College greenhouses and nurseries. Students explore controlled environment agriculture practices such as hydroponics, substrate production, aquaponics, and greenhouse environments. Students learn plant propagation, artificial media fertilizers, pest management, greenhouse design and operation, marketing, and sales. The certificate prepares students for career opportunities in the greenhouse and nursery industries including indoor food producers, landscape and ornamental plant growers, greenhouse managers, plant breeders, irrigation specialists, pest control advisors, county agriculture inspectors, and more.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THIS PROGRAM, STUDENTS SHOULD BE PREPARED TO:

🗸 Evaluate production techniques to achieve a cost-effective crop in a greenhouse or nursery.
🗸 Recommend appropriate propagation techniques for native nursery crops.

The General Horticulture and Crop Production Certificate of Achievement prepares students for a fast-paced career producing ornamental and edible plants in greenhouses, nurseries, vertical farms, and in-ground organic farms. Students gain hands-on experience in plant propagation, formulating and evaluating artificial media, fertilizer solutions, and observing the environmental conditions that influence plant and track growth and monitoring for pests.

Classes include greenhouse design and operation, crop production, hydroponic and substrate production, plant propagation, pest management, and irrigation design and installation. Students will also learn about greenhouse environmental controllers, lighting, fertigation systems, irrigation monitoring, and tracking plant growth. Additional classes include plant science and soil science and management. Students can focus on ornamental plants, nursery, greenhouse grown, or organic food production.

The certificate prepares for employment in floriculture and holiday crop production, the berry industry, hemp and cannabis production, wholesale landscape nursery production, indoor food systems, or organic food systems.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THIS PROGRAM, STUDENTS SHOULD BE PREPARED TO:

🗸 Analyze a soil test and pest management plan to produce a common crop in Santa Cruz County.
🗸 Evaluate production techniques to achieve a cost-effective crop.

The Honors Scholar Certificate of Achievement is awarded to students in the Honors Transfer Program who complete 16 eligible units.  Honors Transfer Program students who complete the Honors Scholar Certificate of Achievement also earn that designation of Honors Scholar on their Cabrillo College transcript and are honored at graduation. They benefit from priority admission into the UCLA College of Letters and Sciences, UC Irvine, and Honors Transfer Council of California member colleges and universities.

The Honors Transfer Program serves high-potential, high-achieving students from all backgrounds, ages, and experiences who seek a challenging academic environment and wish to pursue excellence in their academic careers. Universities look for outstanding students who have done more than meet the minimum transfer requirements. As a result, universities actively pursue honors students. The Honors Transfer Program offers CSU and UC transferable honors courses which include opportunities to conduct challenging outside research, attend stimulating seminars, and read engaging literature. The courses reflect the instructors’ interest in, and commitment to, a rigorous exploration of intellectual, cultural, and social issues.

Students must be accepted into the Honors Transfer Program in order to enroll in honors sections of courses and pursue or achieve this certificate. Application information and deadlines can be found on the Honors Transfer Program webpage of the Cabrillo College website.  

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THIS PROGRAM, STUDENTS SHOULD BE PREPARED TO:

🗸 Apply logical reasoning to advanced problem-solving in an academic setting.
🗸 Utilize current research and academic discourse to formulate and synthesize oral and written arguments that demonstrate advanced methods of inquiry and analysis employed by a variety of disciplines.
🗸 Demonstrate cultural competence in a diverse academic setting.

The Certificate of Completion in Basic Computer Literacy is awarded upon the successful completion of BUS 600, 605, and 610. This non-credit program is intended for individuals with limited or no technology skills to provide basic computer literacy to lead to
improved employability (career path or job opportunities) or to prepare students to take degree-applicable credit courses.

PROGRAM GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:

This noncredit program will provide students with limited or no
technology skills an opportunity to learn/improve keyboarding skills, to learn and use computer terminology and concepts, and to develop basic computer application skills. Students will also learn to use email and the Internet. The program-level learning outcome is “Given a course or work assignment, a student will be able to use keyboarding skills and computer technology/applications to produce basic business documents, emails, and Internet searches.”

*There is a $10 Student Activities fee. However, there are no tuition fees because noncredit courses do not earn units/credits.

Practical and theoretical knowledge in basic maintenance techniques, plus the special requirements of either airframe and powerplant work. Upon satisfactory completion of the required courses, the student is eligible to take the Federal Aviation Administration written oral and practical examination for airframe and powerplant license.

The Airframe and Powerplant Maintenance Technician Certificate of Achievement can be obtained upon completion of the 62-unit
Airframe and Powerplant courses.

The Federal Aviation administration (FAA) requires 1150 hours (four full semesters) of instruction to complete the Airframe curriculum (An additional 750 hours, two full semesters for Airframe and Powerplant). All courses in the major must be completed with a minimum grade of C or a P if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.

Program Learning Outcomes

🗸 Demonstrate proficient, entry-level aviation maintenance skills in airframe and powerplant with emphasis on aircraft engines, aircraft structures, and aircraft systems.

🗸 Have a working knowledge to inspect, maintain, service and repair aircraft electrical, engine (piston and turbine), airframe structure, flight control, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, navigation and instrument systems and other aircraft components specified by Federal Aviation Regulation Part 147.

🗸 Obtain the knowledge and skills to pass oral, practical and written Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) examination in general and airframe/powerplant subjects.

The Certificate of Achievement in Photography is a commercial photography degree that emphasizes digital photography methods, processes, and technology providing students the knowledge and skills required to work as a professional photographers. The core program courses provide foundational knowledge using digital capture techniques, processing and output of finished photographs. Elective courses provide students the flexibility to select an area of emphasis that develops photographs technically and conceptually based on their own individual aesthetics. Throughout the program, students will have the opportunity to participate in photography exhibitions and develop a professional portfolio that can be used to enter the photographic industry

Career Opportunities

Upon successful completion of the certificate, students will develop the digital photography skills, professional competencies, and portfolio of work required to enter the photographic industry. Including the following career opportunities: Commercial Photographer, Portrait Photographer, Studio Photographer, Food Photographer, Automotive Photographer, Wedding Photographer, Technical Photographer, Freelance Photographer, Photo Editor, and Digital Artist. In the Bay Area Region there are more than 1,000 annual openings for photography occupations. The Certificate of Achievement in Photography provides industry-specific training to provide the top skills employers are looking for using digital photography methods techniques.

Program Learning Outcomes

- Understand and apply advanced digital capture techniques for making an exposure using DSLR or mirrorless cameras.

- Evaluate and develop digital photographs from capture to print using appropriate digital processing and editing techniques.

- Analyze and describe digital photographs based on technical, conceptual, and aesthetic content using appropriate terminology.

The Certificate of Achievement in Digital Imaging provides foundational skills using photography and digital media with industry-standard editing techniques for the Adobe Creative Cloud. Emphasizing professional practices for print and web-based media, the degree provides students the opportunity to broaden their digital skill sets or focus on a specialized field. Core program courses provide foundational knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud and essential digital imaging techniques. Elective courses allow students the flexibility to select an area of emphasis that develop digital compositions technically and conceptually based on their own individual aesthetics. Throughout the program, students will have the opportunity to participate in art exhibitions and develop a professional portfolio that can be used to enter the creative industry.

Career Opportunities

Upon successful completion of the certificate, students will develop the digital imaging skills, professional competencies, and portfolio of work required to enter the creative industry. Including the following career opportunities: Commercial Photographer, Graphic Designer, Portrait Photographer, Web Designer, Product Photographer, UI Designer, Multimedia Artist, Food Photographer, Commercial Designer, Automotive Photographer, Social Media Designer, Wedding Photographer, and Freelance Digital Artist. There are 313 annual openings in the East Bay and 822 annual openings in the Bay Area region for students with digital imaging skills.

Program Learning Outcomes

- Demonstrate proficiency using multiple software programs within the Adobe Creative Cloud for image making;

- Plan and implement a digital workflow process for editing images using industry-standard practices;

- Create an effective digital composition using appropriate methods and techniques to visually communicate content and meaning

The Certificate of Achievement in Black & White Darkroom Photography emphasizes black and white darkroom processes providing students with the knowledge and skills to work with traditional gelatin silver methods and alternative processes. The core program courses provide foundational knowledge using film-based cameras including 35mm, medium format and large format. Along with advanced development, processing, and printing techniques in a traditional darkroom to produce photographic works with a fine art aesthetic. Throughout the program, students will have the opportunity to participate in photography exhibitions and develop a portfolio of black and white photographs.

Career Opportunities

Upon successful completion of the program, students will develop film-based photography skills, professional competencies, and a portfolio of work required to enter the art industry. Including the following career opportunities: Fine Art Photographer, Portrait Photographer, Landscape Photographer, Still Life Photographer, Photography Curator, Art Gallery Worker, and Studio Artist.

Program Learning Outcomes

- Apply appropriate and effective exposure techniques using black & white film and film cameras including;

- Evaluate and develop photographic prints in a traditional darkroom using black & white techniques and nonsilver processes;

- Analyze and describe black & white and alternative process photographs based on technical, conceptual, and aesthetic content using appropriate terminology.