The Welding: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Certificate of Achievement prepares students for work in areas of shipbuilding, bridges and building construction, pipeline construction, refrigeration, missile and aircraft construction, and automobile and related industries where metal must be joined together. Developments in metallurgy have created many types of metals that require new techniques to join and fasten.

Skilled welders are in demand in Sonoma County. Possible job titles include Welding Helper or Apprentice, Production Helpers, Welder, Welders and Cutters, or Assembler/Production worker.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate use of mathematic skills, as needed, in the fabricating industry;
2. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills to safely use tools and equipment in a fabricating/welding shop;
3. Identify the difference between ferrous and non-ferrous metals; and
4. Demonstrate the ability to pass the American Welding Society Unlimited Structural Certification Test code D1.1 SMAW

The Welding: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) Certificate of Achievement prepares students for work in areas of shipbuilding, bridges and building construction, pipeline construction, refrigeration, missile and aircraft construction, and automobile and related industries where metal must be joined together. Developments in metallurgy have created many types of metals that require new techniques to join and fasten.

Skilled welders are in demand in Sonoma County. Possible job titles include Welding Helper or Apprentice, Production Helpers, Welder, Welders and Cutters, or Assembler/Production worker.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate use of mathematic skills, as needed, in the fabricating industry;
2. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills to safely use tools and equipment in a fabricating/welding shop;
3. Identify the difference between ferrous and non-ferrous metals; and
4. Demonstrate the ability to pass the American Welding Society Unlimited Structural Certification Test code D1.1 GTAW

The Welding: Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) Certificate of Achievement prepares students for work in areas of shipbuilding, bridges and building construction, pipeline construction, refrigeration, missile and aircraft construction, and automobile and related industries where metal must be joined together. Developments in metallurgy have created many types of metals that require new techniques to join and fasten.

Skilled welders are in demand in Sonoma County. Possible job titles include Welding Helper or Apprentice, Production Helpers, Welder, Welders and Cutters, or Assembler/Production worker.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate use of mathematic skills, as needed, in the fabricating industry;
2. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills to safely use tools and equipment in a fabricating/welding shop;
3. Identify the difference between ferrous and non-ferrous metals; and
4. Demonstrate the ability to pass the American Welding Society Unlimited Structural Certification Test code D1.1 GMAW

The Welding: Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) Certificate of Achievement prepares students for work in areas of shipbuilding, bridges and building construction, pipeline construction, refrigeration, missile and aircraft construction, and automobile and related industries where metal must be joined together. Developments in metallurgy have created many types of metals that require new techniques to join and fasten.

Skilled welders are in demand in Sonoma County. Possible job titles include Welding Helper or Apprentice, Production Helpers, Welder, Welders and Cutters, or Assembler/Production worker.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate use of mathematic skills, as needed, in the fabricating industry;
2. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills to safely use tools and equipment in a fabricating/welding shop;
3. Identify the difference between ferrous and non-ferrous metals; and
4. Demonstrate the ability to pass the American Welding Society Unlimited Structural Certification Test code D1.1 FCAW

The Welding Technology Certificate of Achievement prepares students for work in areas of shipbuilding, bridges and building construction, pipeline construction, refrigeration, missile and aircraft construction, automobile and related industries where metal must be joined together. Developments in metallurgy have created many types of metals that require new techniques.

Skilled welders are in demand in Sonoma County. Possible job titles include Helper or Apprentice, Production Helpers, Welder, Welders and Cutters, Assembler/Production worker.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:

1. Interpret blueprints and identify welding symbols;
2. Utilize the mathematic skills, as needed, in the fabricating industry;
3. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills to safely use tools and equipment in a fabricating/welding shop;
4. Identify the difference between ferrous and non-ferrous metals; and
5. Demonstrate the ability to pass the American Welding Society Unlimited Structural Certification Test.

The Water Utility Operations Certificate of Achievement provides instructional training necessary for entry-level positions in the operation of water treatment facilities and water distribution systems as well as assistance in developing the knowledge to pass the required examinations administered by the California Department of Health Services.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:

1. Qualify to take the Certified Examinations at the Treatment (T3) or Distribution (D3) levels;
2. Evaluate careers in water treatment technology;
3. Utilize mathematical methods applicable to the fields of water treatment technology and water distribution technology;
4. Perform laboratory techniques and measure common water quality parameters related to water treatment parameters, such as turbidity and chlorine residual;
5. Meet current industry standards of training for the safe operation of a water treatment plant and delivery of water in a distribution system;
6. Evaluate and regulate water treatment processes and equipment including diagnosing system problems and taking effective actions to solve those problems; and
7. Comply with regulations ensuring the safety and health of the operator and the public.

The Water Treatment skills certificate prepares students for California's State Water Resources Control Board, Drinking Water Operator Certification Program (DWOCP) Grade T1 & T2 examinations.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student will be able to:

1. Perform calculations common to the fields of water distribution technology, water treatment technology, and wastewater treatment technology
2. Perform the skills necessary to independently operate and maintain a water treatment facility at the Certification Grade T1 level and, with minor supervision, at the Certification Grade T2 level

The Water Distribution skills certificate prepares students for California's State Water Resources Control Board, Drinking Water Operator Certification Program (DWOCP) Grade D1 & D2 examinations.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:

1. Perform calculations common to the fields of water distribution technology, water treatment technology, and wastewater treatment technology.
2. Operate all facilities in the potable water distribution system classified by the State of California as a Certified D1 Operator or Certified D2 Operator.

The Wastewater Treatment Operations Certificate of Achievement provides instructional training necessary for entry-level positions in the operation of wastewater treatment facilities and wastewater collection systems as well as assistance in developing the knowledge to pass the required examinations administered by the California Department of Health Services.

This program of study is also available as an Associate degree major option.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:

1. Read and interpret meters and gauges that monitor the purification process and operation;
2. Apply data to formulas that determine treatment requirements, flow levels, and concentration levels;
3. Collect water samples, operate chemical-feeding devices, and perform laboratory tests;
4. Use the information to control pumps, valves, and generators that move wastewater through treatment processes and dispose of the waste materials;
5. Use computers to monitor and regulate processes and equipment and to generate reports; and
6. Apply to take the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Examination Grade II.

The Wastewater Operator skills certificate qualifies students for an Operator-in-Training (OIT) certificate and prepares students for California's State Water Resources Control Board, Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification examination WWTP Grade I.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:

1. Recognize, explain and apply primary and secondary treatment processes/purposes commonly used to treat domestic and industrial waste;
2. Perform calculations common to the fields of water distribution technology, water treatment technology, and wastewater treatment technology;
3. Explain the requirements of California Title 23 and qualify to take the State of California Water Resources Control Board, Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification (WWTP) Grade I examination.