The Maintenance Technician program introduces the student to basic electrical and mechanical components used in basic manufacturing systems. Topics covered include functional descriptions, physical properties and operation of electrical and mechanical components and devices. Industrial components and preventative maintenance requirements are also investigated. Students receive hands-on practical experience in the use and application of basic electrical instruments and mechanical measuring devices. An emphasis is placed on safe work habits and procedures, systematic preventive maintenance, localization and correction of malfunctions, and troubleshooting techniques.

This Certificate of Achievement can be obtained by completing the 18-unit major. All courses within the major must be completed with a minimum grade of C or P if taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.

Program Learning Outcomes

🗸 Describe and apply current safety rules and regulations while working on various industrial equipment and machinery

🗸 Demonstrate the physical operation of electromechanical components such as AC and DC motors, solenoids, relays and various sensors used in basic manufacturing systems

🗸 Describe and perform troubleshooting, preventative maintenance and documentation methods associated with basic manufacturing system standing of electrical systems and devices related to manufacturing and automation systems.

The Automation Certificate of Achievement program provides an introduction to industrial automation including digital electronic, process control and programming of PLCs, robotics and data acquisition systems (SCADA). The program examines applications and examples of automated manufacturing systems including both the theory and function of digital and industrial electronics, hydraulics and pneumatics, robotics systems, digital programming languages and alarm management.

Students completing this program will be able to describe and apply current safety rules and regulations while working on various manufacturing and automation systems. Students will also be able to configure and program manufacturing systems and modules including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), and industrial robots. Finally, students will demonstrate an understanding of electrical systems and devices related to manufacturing and automation systems.

Career opportunities for those obtaining this degree include maintenance technician, automation technician, industrial machinery mechanic, electronics technician, electro-mechanical technician, or as a robotics technician.

The Certificate of Achievement can be obtained upon completion of the 27-unit major. All courses within the major must be completed with a minimum grade of C or P if taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.

Program Learning Outcomes

🗸 Describe and apply current safety rules and regulations while working on various manufacturing and automation systems.

🗸 Configure and program manufacturing systems and modules including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), and industrial robots.

🗸 Demonstrate an understanding of electrical systems and devices related to manufacturing and automation systems.

In recent years, accounting has been one of the fastest growing professions, and the monetary rewards for the individual just entering the field and those achieving corporate positions are among the highest. Accountants deal with the financial condition of a company, an individual, or an organization. An accountant is an analyst who is employed because of expertise in financial matters.

The Certificate of Achievement can be obtained upon completion of the 29-unit major with a minimum grade of C in each course. The Associate in Science can be obtained by completing the 29-unit major, General Education, and electives as needed to complete a minimum of 60 units. 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 Outcomes

Students who earn the Accounting Associate in Science will be able to:

🗸 Demonstrate the use of the accounting cycle to prepare the income statement, statement of owners equity, and balance sheet while applying the generally accepted accounting principles and concepts.

This program builds upon introductory coursework in manual machining theory and practices to advance skills in fabricating parts, assemblies, jigs, fixtures, punches, and dies. Students will also be introduced to welding, heat treating, and basic metallurgy as it relates to shop practices.

Career Opportunities

The courses that define this degree are recommended as preparation for the following careers: machinist, industrial repair, mold maker, tool and die maker. These occupations can be either an initial career path or a transitional path for existing machinists or industry employees. Average annual salary for a tool maker in the East Bay is $67,475. Tool maker job market projected growth over the next 10 years is 3% but job openings continue to outnumber skilled workers due to tool maker retirement rates and current educational trends.

Program Learning Outcomes

-. Demonstrate the ability to create basic CNC machine tool setups.

- Demonstrate the expertise needed to fabricate machined parts in a timely and professional manner with minimal supervision

This program introduces students to the fundamentals of machining and additive manufacturing. Students who complete this course of study will be able to read and create blueprints using industry-standard Solidworks software, operate manual and computer numerically controlled (CNC) equipment to fabricate complex and highly precise parts, how to use precision measurement tools and techniques, and digitally create and 3D print custom objects and assemblies.

Career Opportunities

The courses that define this certificate are recommended as preparation for the following careers: machinist, industrial repair, CNC operator, and CNC set-up. These occupations can be either an initial career path or a transitional path for existing machinists or industry employees. Average annual salary for a machinist in the East Bay: $54,891. Machinist job market projected growth over the next 10 years: 7%

Program Learning Outcomes

- Demonstrate the expertise needed to read a blueprint for a simple part, create a process plan for fabricating that part, and execute that process plan to machine a part within specifications, including features of +/- .001” or less.

- Demonstrate the ability to read and write g-code and create and operate CNC equipment with and without the aid of computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software.

This program builds upon introductory coursework in CNC programming and Mastercam to advance g-code reading and writing skills, as well as using CAM software and advanced tooling and technology to machine complex, highly precise parts on both CNC lathes and multi-axis CNC mills.

Career Opportunities

The courses that define this certificate are recommended as preparation for the following careers: machinist, CNC operator, CNC set-up, and CNC programmer. These occupations can be either an initial career path or a transitional path for existing machinists or industry employees. Average annual salary for a CNC programmer in the East Bay: $81,390 CNC programmer job market projected growth over the next 10 years: 22%

Program Learning Outcomes

- Demonstrate the ability to program CNC lathes and multi-axis CNC mills writing G-code in a longhand format

- Demonstrate skill in setting up and operating CNC lathes and multi-axis CNC mills to machine parts to +/- .001” or less

- Demonstrate skill in programming CNC equipment with CAM software.

The Sustainability Certificate of Achievement offers an opportunity for students who seek to be change agents as well as those who simply wish to find relevant meaning while fulfilling their general education requirements toward their chosen career and academic pathway. A sustainable future depends on recognizing and understanding the intersecting knowledge and viewpoints offered by different disciplines. Students in any major without any prerequisites can do this by selecting courses from each of these categories: Understanding how Earth sustains life (natural science); recognizing human culture (arts and humanities); and justice in human systems (social sciences). Applying this knowledge to take creative action to achieve resilience, environmental sustainability, social, and economic justice is key to the welfare of all beings and the planet. To this end, participants in the program will gain skills in communication and teamwork and take action in community-engaged scholarship, research, or projects to envision and create the better world we look forward to.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

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

🗸 Articulate the intersections of disciplinary knowledge of natural and human systems with the overarching goal of social justice and sustainability.
🗸 Evaluate and choose actions necessary for local and global progress for all beings and the planet toward a just and healthy future.
🗸 Work collaboratively to envision, design, research or implement creative solutions for improving the sustainability of a campus or community circumstance.

Chabot’s Japanese Certificate of Achievement is designed to prepare students with knowledge, skills, and academic accomplishment in the Japanese language and provide prospective employers with documented evidence of language proficiency. The certificate consists of 4 classes with no prerequisites to begin the program. Classes are available online and on-campus. The certificate can be earned either on campus or fully online. Each course must be completed with a final grade of C or higher or Pass.

Career Opportunities

Japan as the second largest economy in the world for a while and now third by GDP, there are hundreds of billions of dollars spent by the Japanese on consumer goods and services. There are Japanese multinational corporations with branches around the world. Being able to communicate well with potential customers, business partners, employers or vendors will be valuable in making your business grow. In addition by learning Japanese, students will be able to understand animations, movies, variety shows, news, and any mainstream Japanese media and follow pop culture, current events, history, and many other things in the original language, allowing for a deeper connection to Japan traditional and pop culture. This certificate is developed to prepare students for this growing need in the job market and to provide the Japanese language and cultural competency needed for career opportunities in the fields of entertainment, education, interpretation/translation, hospitality/ tourism, banking/finance, government/immigration, sales/customer service, and other relevant fields. Furthermore, students seeking to work for international Japanese-speaking companies with offices in the USA and Japan could also benefit from this certificate as it certifies the accomplishment and knowledge of the language.

Program Learning Outcomes

- Demonstrate proficiency in understanding and using, orally, the grammatical structures presented and vocabulary assigned

- Demonstrate proficiency in understanding and using, in writing, the grammatical structures presented and vocabulary assigned

The Intermediate English Fluency Certificate of Competency is a noncredit certificate that shows that a student has demonstrated competency in intermediate English and can move forward in the noncredit English as a Second Language (ESL) sequence, attempting the Advanced ESL course sequence.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

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

🗸 Demonstrate ability to communicate with appropriate syntax and control of grammatical patterns in most extended conversations and interviews.
🗸 Demonstrate ability to write brief, paragraph-length, compositions on previously discussed topics and exhibit control of basic grammatical patterns.
🗸 Demonstrate understanding of essential points of discussion or speeches of familiar or unfamiliar topics.
🗸 Demonstrate understanding of simple authentic reading materials on common topics and interpret the meaning of readings on specialized topics.

This certificate combines Japanese language proficiency, business culture, and entrepreneurship to prepare students to seize opportunities in the global market. Students complete at least 3 semesters of Japanese and continue with Business / Entrepreneurship courses.

Career Opportunities

Employment Outlook for Global Trade & Logistics and International Business and Trade Occupations: Entrepreneur, global trade and logistic worker, business consultant, business operations specialist, supply chain specialist, logistics analyst, human resource specialist, cargo and freight agent, shipping, receiving, purchasing, and traffic clerk, sales clerk.

Program Learning Outcomes

- Identify and evaluate new business opportunities while demonstrating proficiency in understanding and using Japanese.

- Prepare marketing and business plans for a new venture in Japan.

- Effectively pitch their new business idea to potential investors and partners, both orally and in writing in Japanese.