The Welding Technologies Certificate of Achievement is intended to provide student completers with the safety instructions, skills and abilities to obtain entry-level positions in the many fields that require welding as part of their duties. Student completers will know how to weld in all positions (flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead), in Arc, MIG and TIG.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

✓ Demonstrate appropriate workplace safety policies and procedures during welding and fabrication operations
✓ Demonstrate minimum competency in major welding processes used in industry.

This certificate is designed for students planning to transfer to a California State University (CSU) campus. Completion of this certificate ensures that the student has met the lower division General Education requirements for all CSU campuses.

Earning this Certificate of Achievement will not replace the CSU/GE Certification document. The “Certification of CSU General Education Breadth” is a separate process. Students must request CSU/GE Certification at the time they request a final WCC transcript to be sent to the CSU school they plan on attending. File this request with the Office of Admissions and Records.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

✓ Complete the lower division general education breadth requirements to prepare for transfer to California State University(CSU).
✓ Demonstrate effective expository and persuasive writing skills.
✓ Demonstrate effective mathematical computation and quantitative reasoning skills.
✓ Demonstrate global awareness with an understanding of cultural pluralism.
✓ Evaluate the methods of inquiry and evidence used in the behavioral and social sciences.
✓ Evaluate ideas about the natural universe using testable methodology.
✓ Demonstrate familiarity with U.S. History, the Constitution, and American Ideals.

This certificate is designed for students planning to transfer to a California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC) campus. It ensures that the student has met the lower division Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum requirements for all CSU and UC campuses.

Earning this Certificate of Achievement will not replace the IGETC Certification document. The “Certification of IGETC” is a separate process. Students must request IGETC Certification at the time they request a final WCC transcript to be sent to the UC or CSU school they plan on attending. File this request with the Office of Admissions and Records.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

✓ Complete the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Course pattern (IGETC) to prepare for transfer to California State University(CSU) or University of California (UC).
✓ Demonstrate effective expository and persuasive writing skills.
✓ Demonstrate effective mathematical computation and quantitative reasoning skills.
✓ Evaluate ideas about the natural universe using testable methodology.
✓ Demonstrate global awareness with an understanding of cultural pluralism.
✓ Evaluate the methods of inquiry and evidence used in the behavioral and social sciences.
✓ Demonstrate familiarity with U.S. History, the Constitution, and American Ideals.

The Chemical Dependency Counseling Certificate prepares students for entry-level employment in a variety of settings including outpatient or residential care centers, mental health, and substance abuse facilities. Chemical dependency counselors work with individuals and or families. Coursework addresses a wide range of issues and ethics in chemical dependency treatment, including the twelve counselor core functions: screening, intake, assessment, client orientation, treatment planning, counseling, case management, crisis intervention, client education, referral, report and record keeping, and consultation with other professionals. Students will also complete a 255-hour supervised internship. This certificate meets the standards for entry into the Basic Certified Addictions Treatment Counselor (CATC) and CATC I certification process established by the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and certification agencies in the State of California. Certificate completers will qualify to apply for CATC or CATC I certification through state-approved certification boards.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

✓ Students will acquire sufficient hours of experience in the twelve core counseling functions as required by California certification agencies in the context of a field work placement.
✓ Students will demonstrate communication skills (verbal, non-verbal, and written) that insure that they can work effectively with clients and other professionals in diverse communities.
✓ Students will demonstrate skills and abilities and appropriately apply knowledge to chemical dependency counseling settings and situations.
✓ Students will explain and demonstrate ethical behavior in a variety of challenging and diverse environments and situations.
✓ Students will illustrate respect and inclusivity with people from diverse backgrounds and communities, including, but not limited to, cultural elements, gender, race and ethnicity, sexual orientation/ identification, religion, ability/disability, and socio-economic status.
✓ Students will understand the process of certification required for entry level employment as Addiction Treatment Counselors, and the career ladder opportunities open to them with further education.

This certificate covers all aspects of drinking water treatment, drinking water distribution and wastewater treatment. Topics covered will include drinking water sources, water quality/contaminants, water sampling/testing, drinking water treatment techniques, drinking water regulations, record-keeping, safety, customer relations and local government basics. The course also covers drinking water distribution system installation and maintenance of pipes, valves, meters, fire hydrants and storage tanks. Wastewater classes will cover wastewater collection, sampling/testing, pre-treatment, advanced treatment techniques, effluent disinfection, sludge/effluent disposal, regulations, laboratory procedure and administration. These courses are designed to prepare students to take mid-level operator certification exams through the state of California to become water and wastewater operators, which is the first step for working in the water/wastewater utility industry.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

✓ Upon completion of this certificate program students will be prepared to take and pass the water treatment exam given by the California Department of Public Health.
✓ Upon completion of this certificate program students will be prepared to take and pass the water treatment exam given by the California Department of Public Health.
✓ Upon completion of this certificate program students will be prepared to take and pass the wastewater treatment exam given by the California Water resources Development Department.
✓ Upon completion of this certificate program students will be prepared to take and pass the wastewater treatment exam given by the California Water resources Development Department.
✓ Upon completion of this certificate program students will be prepared to take and pass the water distribution exam given by the California Department of Public Health.
✓ Upon completion of this certificate program students will be prepared to take and pass the water distribution exam given by the California Department of Public Health.

The Certificate of Competency in Foundational English Skills prepares students with little or no knowledge of English with basic English language and literacy skills needed to function in everyday situations at work, school and in the community.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

✓ Demonstrate ability to write short compositions and paragraphs in both present and past.
✓ Form complete and accurate sentences in both present and past tenses.
✓ Demonstrate the ability to read and annotate short articles

The Certificate of Competency in Academic Preparedness and Career Development prepares advanced-level students with the English language and literacy skills needed to function independently in most vocational and academic situations. The certificate focuses on developing the requisite level of grammar, reading, writing and speaking skills needed to transition into mainstream courses or to be successful in seeking appropriate employment.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

✓ Demonstrate ability to write clearly in a variety of genres.
✓ Write coherent expository and summary-responses essays at a level sufficient to transition to English 1A or career advancement.
✓ Demonstrate ability to produce and comprehend advanced grammatical structures at a level sufficient to transition to English 1A.
✓ Demonstrate grammar, listening, speaking, and reading skills needed to clearly communicate and understand information and ideas in personal, academic, and vocational settings.

Emergency Medical Technicians are practitioners who respond to emergencies before a patient reaches a hospital, rendering basic medical treatment before and during transport to a medical facility. Classroom and clinical training prepares Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) to assess and treat a wide variety of medical emergencies. The knowledge, skills, and experience gained through a one-semester program allows students to meet requirements of the California EMS Authority and the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). Upon successful completion, students are eligible to take the National Registry EMT certifying examination and qualify for a California State EMT certification to become an Emergency Medical Technician.

Working as an Emergency Medical Technician means helping people in dynamic situations while using skills to get patients through difficult situations. This program is also a great choice for students looking to take the first step to many other career paths, such as becoming a paramedic, firefighter, physician’s assistant, nurse, or ER technician.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

✓ Demonstrate ability to perform a primary assessment on a medical or trauma patient, manage a simulated emergency scenario, and determine the appropriate critical care interventions.
✓ Demonstrate effective and clear communication skills required for patient care, completing critical skills and incident management, using both verbal and written medical summarizations.
✓ Demonstrate proficiency of all required practical skills as mandated to qualify for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Certification and for EMT licensing with the State of California.
✓ Determine the role of legal, ethical, and professional standards of conduct within the Emergency Medical Services and other health care professions.

This certificate builds on the Child Development Teacher Certificate of Achievement, requiring additional courses in a specialization area (infant/toddler care, before/after school care for school-age children, or children with special needs). The additional coursework prepares students to work as Master Teachers in Early Childhood Care and Education programs.

Students with this certificate may be able to get jobs as Master Teachers at private organizations; state- and federally-funded centers require a state Child Development Permit, which has additional requirements.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

✓ Demonstrate awareness of professional ethics, personal and social responsibility, and effective team membership in their work as child care professionals.
✓ Evaluate and analyze the use of different developmental theories and instructional strategies that encourage the development of critical thinking, problem-solving, and performance skills when working with children and families.
✓ Develop competency in an area of specialization with infants and toddlers, school-age children, or children with special needs.
✓ Develop and refine both non-verbal and verbal communication skills to enhance professionalism when working with children, families, and co-workers in the childcare field.
✓ Develop proficiency in supervising other adults in a childcare setting

This certificate builds on the Associate Teacher Certificate of Achievement, requiring additional courses that prepare students to work as teachers in Early Childhood Care and Education programs.

Students with this certificate may be able to get jobs as teachers at private organizations; state- and federally-funded centers require a state Child Development Permit, which has additional requirements.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

✓ Students will learn and practice professional ethics, personal and social responsibility, and effective team membership in their work as childcare professionals.
✓ Develop and refine both non-verbal and verbal communication skills to enhance professionalism when working with children, families, and co-workers in the childcare field.
✓ Evaluate and analyze the use of different developmental theories and instructional strategies that encourage the development of critical thinking, problem-solving, and performance skills when working with children and families.