The Automotive Technology Certificate of Achievement will provide learning opportunities related to all vehicle systems such as: Engines, Transmissions, Electrical, HVAC, Engine Management, Hybrid / EV, and ADAS.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities in the automotive and related transportation industries worldwide include technician, system specialist and supervisor. For current wage and demand information, please visit the California Employment Development Department https://edd.ca.gov search for “Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics.”

Program Learning Outcomes

- Prepared to obtain employment in the automotive industry.

- Demonstrate the expertise needed to perform vehicle maintenance, service, diagnosis, and repair of current vehicles.

- Display the confidence to perform automotive operations in a timely and professional manner with limited supervision.

- Demonstrate an ethical code conforming to the highest standards of the automotive industry.

The Automotive Service Consulting Certificate of Achievement will provide learning opportunities related to customer service, communications, documentation processes, business operations and management to prepare students for employment as Service Consultants in the Transportation related industries.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities in the automotive and related transportation industries worldwide include Service Consultant, Service Advisor, and Management. For current wage and demand information, please visit the California Employment Development Department https://edd.ca.gov search for “Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics.

Program Learning Outcomes

- Demonstrate the expertise needed to perform service consultant functions in a timely and professional manner with limited supervision;

- Demonstrate an ethical code conforming to the highest standards of the automotive industry;

- Prepared to obtain employment in the automotive industry.

The Automotive Powertrain Technology Certificate of Achievement will provide learning opportunities related to vehicle Powertrain systems such as: Electrical, Internal Combustion Engines, Automatic and Manual Transmissions, Differentials, Drivelines, 4WD and AWD systems.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities in the automotive and related transportation industries worldwide include technician, system specialist and supervisor. For current wage and demand information, please visit the California Employment Development Department https://edd.ca.gov search for “Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics.

Program Learning Outcomes

- Prepared to obtain employment in the automotive industry

- Demonstrate the expertise needed to perform vehicle maintenance, service, diagnosis, and repair of current vehicles.

- Display the confidence to perform automotive operations in a timely and professional manner with limited supervision.

- Demonstrate an ethical code conforming to the highest standards of the automotive industry.

The Gavilan Theatre and Television Program opens the doors for students to become producers, actors, writers, editors and directors for television/video/film production. Students in the Gavilan Television program participate in learning experiences that teach skills in pre-production, production and postproduction including: writing, acting, camera operation, editing, audio, directing in studio and field production scenarios for television production. The projects created and produced by students are prepared for webcast on GavTV, Blip.TV, and Youtube. Academic pathways for an A.A. degree in Television Performance may lead to a Bachelor of Arts in Dramatic and Teledramatic Arts, in addition to degrees in Cinema and Film.

The Automotive Engine Performance Certificate of Achievement will provide learning opportunities related to vehicle engine control systems such as: Ignition, Fuel Delivery, Engine Management, Emissions, Diagnosis, Service and Maintenance.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities in the automotive and related transportation industries worldwide include technician, system specialist and supervisor. For current wage and demand information, please visit the California Employment Development Department https://edd.ca.gov search for “Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics.”

Program Learning Outcomes

- Prepared to obtain employment in the automotive industry.

- Demonstrate the expertise needed to perform vehicle maintenance, service, diagnosis, and repair of current vehicles.

- Display the confidence to perform automotive operations in a timely and professional manner with limited supervision.

- Demonstrate an ethical code conforming to the highest standards of the automotive industry.

The Automotive Electrical and Body Electronics Technology Certificate of Achievement will provide learning opportunities related to vehicle electrical systems such as: Starting, Charging, Batteries, Body Electronics, BUS systems and HVAC systems.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities in the automotive and related transportation industries worldwide include technician, system specialist and supervisor. For current wage and demand information, please visit the California Employment Development Department https://edd.ca.gov search for “Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics.”

Program Learning Outcomes

- Prepared to obtain employment in the automotive industry

- Demonstrate the expertise needed to perform vehicle maintenance, service, diagnosis, and repair of current vehicles.

- Display the confidence to perform automotive operations in a timely and professional manner with limited supervision.

- Demonstrate an ethical code conforming to the highest standards of the automotive industry

This program prepares students for a creative career in the music industry. The program has an entrepreneurial and creative focus emphasizing an industry trend requiring artists to be responsible for complete project development. Students engaged in compositional study enjoy the freedom to explore the organization of sound and music into different structures of expression. Engaged in personal study with acclaimed composition faculty, students write works for a variety of media - from solo instrument and large ensemble works to electronic music. An emphasis is placed on the study of the various musical traditions of the world and the relevance of those traditions to personal experience. The same skill set also prepares students for careers in specialized areas of the music industry such as digital audio workstation operator, recording engineer, producer, composer, arranger, songwriter, sound designer, artist manager, distributor, and marketing representative.

The Automotive Chassis Technology Certificate of Achievement will provide learning opportunities related to vehicle systems such as: Steering, Suspension, Brakes, Electrical and Electronics and proper documentation practices.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities in the automotive and related transportation industries worldwide include technician, system specialist and supervisor. For current wage and demand information, please visit the California Employment Development Department https://edd.ca.gov search for “Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics.

Program Learning Outcomes

- Obtain employment in the automotive industry.

- Demonstrate the expertise needed to perform vehicle maintenance, service, diagnosis, and repair of current vehicles.

- Display the confidence to perform automotive operations in a timely and professional manner with limited supervision.

- Demonstrate an ethical code conforming to the highest standards of the automotive industry

The Applied Ceramics certificate of achievement provides students a comprehensive foundation in wheel-thrown pottery, hand-built sculpture, glaze calculation, Kiln firing technology, mold making, glaze calculation, and three-dimensional design. The program is geared toward students who want to acquire fundamental skills in ceramic art, production and technology. Students have the unique opportunity to develop the skill set and unique style to be a working artist in the industry

Career Opportunities

Based on all available data, there appears to be an under-supply of Applied Design workers in the Bay Area. Career Opportunities include work in the field of Applied Ceramic Design. Job titles include Molders, Shapers, Casters, Potters, Sculptors and Craft Artists. Demand will increase over the next 5 years for Molders, Shapers, and Casters by 4%; demand over the next 5 years for Sculptor and Potter will increase by 2%. The highest rise in demand over the next 5 years is for Craft Artists at 7%.

Program Learning Outcomes

- Gain functional competence with principles of visual organization, including the ability to work with the visual elements;

- Present work that demonstrates perceptual acuity, conceptual understanding, and technical facility at a professional entry-level in ceramics;

- Become familiar with the historical achievements, current major issues, processes, and directions of ceramics;

- Be afforded opportunities to exhibit their work and to experience and participate in critiques and discussions of their work and the work of others.

The Energy Management Certificate of Achievement provides preparation for students to work in the construction and energy management industry. Preparation includes construction fundamentals with an emphasis on sustainability and energy management as they relate to building technology, the application of building science, and solar-derived energy.  The program employs an integrated approach to construction project planning and execution as well as preparation for state and national certifications.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

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

🗸 Analyze contemporary renewable alternative energy systems and techniques as it applies to construction technology and resources. (Global Awareness, Critical Thinking, Professional Development)
🗸 Critically assess various renewable energy technologies and their relationship with energy conservation, scarce resources, and the environment. (Global Awareness, Critical Thinking, Professional Development)
🗸 Investigate solar-derived active and passive systems and their relationship with energy conservation, scarce resources, and the environment. (Global Awareness, Critical Thinking, Professional Development)