This program concentrates on training apprentices to the level I requirements for the acoustical installer industry and has been approved by the State of California Department of Apprenticeship Standards. Training emphasis includes safety, blueprint reading, residential and commercial acoustical installer processes, building codes, estimation, and various carpentry topics.
Acoustical technicians are in high demand. The acoustical industry is not able to hire the amount of certified employees needed to fill the workforce and meet the needs of the industry. Students that are in this apprenticeship program are currently working in the acoustical industry.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ identify the components of a personal fall protection system (PFPS) and a personal fall arrest system (PFAS).
✔ describe the importance of a construction schedule and daily job log and organize labor in conjunction with the construction schedule.

This program concentrates on training apprentices to the specific levels required for the acoustical installer industry and has been approved by the State of California Department of Apprenticeship Standards. Training emphasis includes safety, blueprint reading, residential and commercial acoustical installer processes, building codes, estimation, and various carpentry topics.
Acoustical technicians are in high demand. The acoustical industry is not able to hire the amount of certified employees needed to fill the workforce and meet the needs of the industry. Students that are in this apprenticeship program are currently working in the acoustical industry.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ identify the components of a personal fall protection system (PFPS) and a personal fall arrest system (PFAS).
✔ calculate elevations from information obtained from residential plot and foundation plans.
✔ calculate contributory leg loads.
✔ formulate proper layout, cutting, and material installation procedures for the installation of braced and unbraced soffits.
✔ explain how to install stringer system reinforced perimeter locations, bridge obstructions, and additional bracing.
✔ extract the information necessary to construct a Photovoltaic support structure using a set of blueprints.
✔ install an acoustical ceiling conforming with the regulations of the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development.
✔ analyze and perform methods of joining and welding plastic materials.
✔ describe the importance of a construction schedule and daily job log and organize labor in conjunction with the construction schedule.

Students who complete this program should be able to:

🗸 Demonstrate skills to produce business communications and documents.
🗸 Solve complex business situations through the application of business, mathematical, and technological skill.
🗸 Analyze internal and external data/information to address and evaluate problems and issues in making informed business decisions.
🗸 Formulate solutions to business problems using current and emerging computer applications, records management, and standard business procedures.

Students who complete this program should be able to:

🗸 Demonstrate skills to produce business communications and documents.
🗸 Solve complex business situations through the application of business, mathematical, and technological skill.
🗸 Analyze both internal and external data/information in addressing and evaluating problems and issues in making informed business decisions.
🗸 Formulate solutions to business problems using current and emerging computer applications, records management, and standard business procedures.

The Accounting certificate provides occupational training for students seeking entry-level accounting positions. Successful completions of this certificate could lead to employment as an Account Clerk, Accounting Assistant, Accounting Associate, Accounting Clerk, Payroll Clerk, Accounting Specialist, Accounting Technician, Accounts Payable Clerk, Accounts Payable Specialist, Accounts Payables Clerk, Accounts Receivable Clerk, Tax Preparer pr Bookkeeper. GNBUS 56 (Business Math) and GNBUS 66 (Machine Calculation) classes prepare students with computational, software and office equipment skills necessary for immediate entry into the workforce.

Students who complete this program should be able to:

🗸 Create accurate, professional, and appropriate accounting documents and reports for the business entity served.
🗸 Compute financial data using accounting concepts and methods to understand, analyze, and communicate issues in quantitative terms.
🗸 Analyze accounting data/information in addressing and evaluating problems and issues in making informed business decisions.
🗸 Demonstrate effective use of technology applicable to the accounting field.

This certificate provides occupational training and education in the areas of individual and business income tax preparation and consulting. Courses in this program provide a background in individual, corporate, partnership, and estate taxes.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ complete federal and California individual income tax returns.
✔ prepare federal and California corporate and partnership income tax returns.
✔ prepare federal estate, gift, and trust tax returns.
✔ research federal and state tax issues.
✔ identify elements to utilize for tax planning.

State of California Financial Services Apprenticeship for the occupations of Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents, Accountants, and Auditors. In this program, apprentices shall satisfactorily complete the prescribed related and supplemental instruction (RSI) identified in the Apprenticeship Standards (File No. 100451) developed by the JAC while receiving on-the-job training in the designated occupation.
Training for the following California state occupations: (1) Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents, (2) Accountants, (3) Auditors.

Student Learning Outcomes 
✔ describe the components of the conceptual framework for financial accounting and reporting, including the qualitative characteristics of accounting information, the assumptions underlying accounting, the basic principles of financial accounting, and the constraints and limitations on accounting information.
✔ apply transaction analysis, input transactions into the accounting system, process this input, and prepare and interpret the four basic financial statements.
✔ define and illustrate various cost terms, concepts, and behaviors, and evaluate their relevance for different decision-making purposes.
✔ compare, contrast, and apply different costing methods.
✔ explain the purposes of budgeting, prepare a master budget and its component schedules, and relate the budget to planning and control.
✔ examine the role of cost accounting in business planning and decision-making.
✔ differentiate between, account for, and report product and period costs.
✔ use costs to make pricing and other types of business decisions.
✔ examine the concepts, principles, and practices of financial accounting, including discussion of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S. GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) on selected topics.
✔ prepare financial statements and related disclosures, including classified balance sheets, multiple step income statements with presentation of discontinued operations, extraordinary items, and accounting changes.
✔ analyze and account for complex business transactions.
✔ analyze the six principles of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Code of Professional Conduct.
✔ assess the various components of audit risk.
✔ evaluate the structure of audit working papers documentation.
✔ compare and contrast the three methods of documenting and assessing internal controls.
✔ identify, select, and use appropriate writing aids, references, and Internet resources used in business writing.
✔ prepare documents that exhibit a clear understanding of the essentials of sentence structure, word usage, punctuation, spelling, critical thinking, and business vocabulary.
✔ define and explain important legal principles and analyze how they affect business and personal issues.
✔ assess the reading process and materials to employ appropriate critical reading strategies.

This certificate provides fundamental occupational training and preparation for entry level accounting clerk positions. The program includes basic accounting and specialized courses designed for the accounting workplace, including small business accounting, technology, and basic business principles.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ analyze and record accounting transactions
✔ prepare appropriate management reports
✔ process payroll and complete appropriate reports
✔ maintain small business records using accounting computer programs
✔ incorporate basic business and communication skills into the accounting workplace

The Transportation Engine Repair and Machining certificate prepares students with the job skills need to enter the Automotive, Bus, Train, and Marine Machining field. Emphasis will be placed on performing engine preparation, cleaning, teardown, repair and engine machining techniques. The certificate will also prepare students to take the Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF), in the area of A1 engine repair, the Automotive Engine Rebuilders Association (AERA) certificate.

Students who complete this program should be able to:

🗸 Demonstrate appropriate mathematical concepts and methods to measure and calculate for needed repair and diagnosis.
🗸 Demonstrate how to identify mechanical or component damage that is either direct (you can see it) or indirect (the damage you cannot see) in a 3C’s format. The complaint, the cause, the correction.
🗸 Utilize the appropriate diagnostic equipment, documentation, and troubleshoot principles on various automobile systems.
🗸 Identify and implement safety procedures involved in the diagnosis, service, and repair of all manor automobile and light truck \ systems.

The Engine Performance/Drivability and Tune-Up certificate prepares students with job skills needed to enter the automotive field in positions such as smog technician, tune-up technician, and general repair. Emphasis is placed on electrical, electronic engine and fuels management systems, and complete automotive systems diagnosis and repair. It prepares students for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A6 and A8 certifications including Advanced Engine Performance (L-1). This degree also prepares the student for the California State Emission Control License Test.

Students who complete this program should be able to:

🗸 Demonstrate the ability to perform advanced automotive tune-up problems pertaining to fuel ignition, emission, computers, wiring systems, 5-gas analyzers and combustion, and mechanical engine diagnostics.
🗸 Demonstrate a knowledge of current automotive electrical systems and advanced fuel systems with an emphasis on diagnosis, service and repair.
🗸 Demonstrate a knowledge of the basic operating principles of automotive air conditioning, heating and ventilating systems. Including air conditioner and heater operation, engine cooling system, system operation with normal service and adjustment procedures, problem diagnosis, repair procedures.