The Cybersecurity Basics Certificate of Achievement is designed for students who would like to increase knowledge of or pursue a specialization in cybersecurity. The certificate covers topics in the major areas of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), networking, and cybersecurity. Students enhance their knowledge and skills in cybersecurity principles from basic tools and online safety to reverse engineering programs and the ethical and legal issues related to cybersecurity. In addition, students gain knowledge of basic computer hardware and software, computer networks, and job responsibilities for ICT professionals.

Program Learning Outcomes

✔ Explain web, network, and programing measures that can increase cybersecurity for a business.

The CyberCamp Certificate of Completion provides an opportunity for students to enhance their knowledge and skill in cybersecurity principles, virtual machines, basic Windows and Linux security policies, tools, account management, fundamental network connectivity and security, web security, reverse engineering, and infrastructure security. The certificate is designed to encourage students to pursue a cybersecurity career pathway to prepare them for employment opportunities as computer user support specialists, computer network support specialists, and computer systems analysts/information security analysts. In addition, the certificate prepares high school and community college students to participate in local, regional and national cybersecurity competitions. May be offered in distance-learning format.

Program Learning Outcomes

✔ Describe implementations for secure data communications.

✔ Demonstrate cybersecurity skills and basic networking understanding.

✔ Demonstrate web application exploitation and reverse engineering methods.

The Marketing and Promotion Certificate of Completion is a noncredit certificate designed to prepare students for business marketing and social media promotion. Students apply business marketing concepts and principles through analysis of the marketing mix and marketing strategies as they pertain to business operations. In addition, students become familiar with various forms of social media platforms, tools, and technology and the strategic use of these tools for self-promotion and marketing. Students will develop personal brands and be able to consistently self-promote around that brand. Students gain knowledge by applying marketing and promotion principles to their current small businesses or real-life business scenarios. Upon completion, students will be able to market and promote their own business or entrepreneurial efforts as well as apply for jobs such as advertising or sales agent, social media marketing lead, and social media customer relations support.

Program Learning Outcomes

✔ Create a marketing plan after analyzing the marketing mix, the strategic objectives, and marketing tactics.

✔ Incorporate appropriate features of different types of social media, including: blogs, social networks, wikis, and photo or video sharing sites to a social media campaign.

The General Business Certificate of Achievement is designed to provide students with both theoretical and practical knowledge in general business. Students learn the fundamental business principles for any sized company, including management, accounting and marketing, which will improve students’ thought processes about the way businesses work. The certificate also provides familiarity with the basic analytical tools of business and uses the techniques involved in analyzing and evaluating business problems and finding both reasonable and ethical solutions.

Upon completion, students will be prepared for entry-level jobs in the field of business, sales, marketing, and management.

Program Learning Outcomes

✔ Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental concepts of business management and marketing.

✔ Evaluate business issues and problems and then formulate, communicate and defend recommendations to decision-makers.

✔ Produce clearly written, concise analyses and organized, persuasive presentations.

✔ Develop an understanding of both corporate social responsibility and the legal environment impacting business, while also demonstrating skills that promotes inclusiveness and fairness in business decision-making.

The E-commerce Certificate of Completion is a noncredit certificate designed to prepare students to apply business concepts to e-commerce for new or existing business planning. The certificate provides general and practical knowledge on market research, target market analysis, consumer behavior, and promotional campaigns. In addition students develop business plans for entrepreneurial enterprises to create a professional business presence online, including start-up capital, expenses and cash flow, legal steps to formation, online sales platforms, online marketing, and business planning frameworks for an e-commerce business. Students can choose to delve deeper into advertising or into web design for their e-commerce business. May be offered in a distance-learning format.

Program Learning Outcomes

Design an e-commerce business that meets organizational, financial, logistical, and marketing requirements in order to generate sales revenues and compete in online marketplaces.

The Water Technology Education program is designed to teach students the key steps, processes, and current technology involved in operating modern water treatment plants. Students who satisfactorily complete the required courses in this degree will qualify to take the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Grade T-1 and T-2 Water Treatment Plant Operator examinations required for certification and employment at water treatment plants.

Program Learning Outcomes:

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

- Identify in detail characteristics and sources of ground water and surface wat

- Compare and contrast the basic principles of each water treatment process and list them in order performed.

- Identify and classify water distribution system components.

- Explain pump cavitation, corrosion, cross-connection, air valves, head loss and main flushing in relation to water and wastewater collection, distribution and treatment.

- Explain and prepare a plan for the use of chlorine including the characteristics of and methods for storing, feeding and measuring chlorine.

- Determine the methods used for coagulation, flocculation and sedimentation.

- Compare and contrast the six basic water quality parameters and explain in detail microbiological and chemical components.

- Demonstrate the regulations for monitoring water quality and performing water treatment.

- Perform basic mathematical calculations and conversions relating to water flow, pressure, volume, velocity, chemical dosage and hydraulic and organic loading.

- Determine appropriate safety procedures applicable to service and operation of water treatment and distribution systems.

The Water Distribution Technology Education program is designed to teach students the methods, processes, technology and current practices involved in operating and maintaining modern, complex water distribution systems. Students who satisfactorily complete the required courses for this degree will qualify to take the CDPH Grade D-1 through D-5 Water Distribution Operator examinations required to obtain certification and employment with a water district.

Program Learning Outcomes:

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

- Identify sources and characteristics of water common to water distribution systems.

- Compare and contrast the different types of water distribution systems currently in use.

- Identify drinking water public health hazards and water quality standards common to the industry.

- Utilize calculations and conversions to determine water flow, pressure, volume, velocity and force and chemical dosage used in water distribution systems.

- Identify and compare methods used to handle, install and repair water distribution pipe.

- Explain the principles of pump operation for the types of pumps used in water distribution systems; including common problems, necessary adjustments and typical packing gland problems.

- Explain the electrical principles involved in control circuits common to water distribution systems.

- Explain the required safe handling and storage of chlorine used in water distribution systems.

- Check and utilize water maps and drawings to determine location, type and characteristics of water distribution systems.

- Specify necessary procedures needed to safely complete field work in a water distribution system.

- Compare and contrast factors considered in the selection of pipe and different types of water meters.

- Demonstrate how to read meters and calculate the meters accuracy

The Wastewater Technology Education program is designed to prepare students to operate or control an entire system of machines, often through the use of control boards, to transfer or treat wastewater. This includes monitoring gauges, dials or other indicators to make sure machines are working properly and troubleshooting and/or performing routine maintenance on equipment. Students completing the required courses for this degree will qualify to take the SWRCB certification examination for the Grade 1 Wastewater Plant Operator as well as nearly a dozen wastewater related certification examinations offered by CWEA.

Program Leaning Outcomes:

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

- Describe wastewater collection system components.

- Identify the characteristics and sources of municipal sewage.

- Define wastewater collection system and wastewater treatment plant terminology.

- Describe the basic principles of conventional wastewater treatment.

- Describe the basic principles of conventional wastewater treatment.

- Compare and contrast wastewater treatment unit processes including preliminary, primary, secondary and tertiary treatment.

- Perform basic mathematical calculations and conversions relating to water flow, pressure, volume, velocity, chemical dosage and hydraulic and organic loading.

- Recognize and describe safety procedures applicable to service and operation of wastewater collection and treatment systems.
 

The Wastewater Collection Technology Education program is designed to prepare students to maintain and operate equipment; maintain, restore, monitor, evaluate and adjust collection systems; and maintain lift stations. Students completing the required courses for this degree will qualify to take nearly a dozen wastewater related certification examinations offered by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA). Although current State regulations do not require certification of wastewater collection system personnel, many public sector employers either require or prefer job applicants who have obtained the CWEA Wastewater Collection and Maintenance certifications.

Program Learning Outcomes:

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

- Define common terminology pertaining to collections system components, design and management as well as inspection and quality control.

- Identify the types and functions of pipes and fittings used in wastewater collection system design and management.

- Given a wastewater collection map book, identify pipeline dimensions, pipe construction materials, direction of flow and location of valves, services and lift stations.

- Describe in detail basic underground location and leak detection, trenching and shoring and backfill and compaction methods of construction used in the field.

- Describe the nine basic cleaning methods and basic principles involved in hydraulic and mechanical cleaning methods.

- List and describe the operation of common valves used in a wastewater collection system.

- Perform basic mathematical computations and conversions relating to wastewater collection systems, pressure, volume, velocity, chemical dosage and hydraulic and organic loading.

The Water Resources Management degree program is designed to prepare students for employment by municipal drinking water and wastewater treatment departments or industrial treatment facilities. Careers in water/wastewater technology generally involve the administration, operation and maintenance of both drinking water and wastewater treatment facilities as well as distribution and collection systems. Gavilan's Water Resources Management Program provides educational courses that prepare students for careers in Water Resources Management. Courses prepare students for certification examinations administered by the State of California as well as those administered by professional associations within the water and wastewater industry. Current instructors are experienced water and wastewater professionals, expert and up-to-date in best-of-breed industry practices. Classes are built around practical examples of real-world scenarios, demonstrations, and field trips whenever possible to maximize understanding of subject matter. Internships are available, too, through Cooperative Work Experience.

Program Learning Outcomes:

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

- Follow safe practices in the laboratory and in plant operations.

- Apply chemical, microbiological, and mechanical knowledge and skills to maintain proper water and wastewater plant operations.

- Apply math and hydraulics skills in proper water and wastewater plant, collection system, and distribution system operations.

- Identify regulations and operate the plant accordingly.

- Be able to pass the California licensure examination in the water industry.

- Interact effectively in oral and written communications.

- Use computers in water and wastewater plant operation.

- Demonstrate work ethic and model professional interaction with the public.