Technical Occupations

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Air Conditioning/Refrigeration

HVAC/1, HVAC/2 & HVAC/3 (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technology/1-3)
(Approved for Veterans)
These 3 courses are designed for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) technology. It provides students with project-based experiences in residential and commercial ventilation and refrigeration. Technical instruction includes an introduction and reviews of resource management, employability skills, trade mathematics, reviews of workplace safety policies and procedures and thermodynamics. Emphasis is placed on the generation and modification of electricity for HVAC systems, wiring principles and procedures approved by the National Electrical Code (NEC), operational techniques for ventilation and refrigeration systems, and troubleshooting techniques for refrigeration systems.
Prereqiustes: Employment level competency in written and oral communication in English.
Completion Requirements: Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency and complete at least 80% of the course hours.
Additional Cost: Tools.

AIR CONDITIONING TECHNICIAN (FUNDAMENTALS)
This course prepares students for employment in the refrigeration and air conditioning industry. It enables students to understand various aspects of the commercial refrigeration and air conditioning field, including terminology, employment opportunities, shop operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of refrigeration, air conditioning, and heating equipment.
Prereqiustes: Employment level competency in written and oral communication in English.
Completion Requirements: Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency and complete at least 80% of the course hours.
Additional Cost: Textbook and/or supplies.

REFRIGERATION TECHNICIAN (FUNDAMENTALS)
This course is designed to prepare students for employment in the HVAC residential and commercial industry. This course was designed for students who are new to the industry to learn the electrical topics in HVAC. Topics include electrical fundamentals, introduction to schematics, practical hands-on wiring and HVAC controls.
Prereqiustes: Employment level competency in written and oral communication in English.
Completion Requirements: Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency and complete at least 80% of the course hours.
Additional Cost: Textbook and/or supplies.

REFRIGERATION TECHNICIAN: SERVICE (ADVANCED THEORY)
This course provides advanced instruction in system fundamentals, troubleshooting and repair procedures that prepare students for employment in the refrigeration and air conditioning industry.
Prereqiustes: Air Conditioning or Refrigeration Technician (Fundamentals) (see above) or prior experience with entrance exam (see test schedule here). Employment level competency in written and oral communication in English.
Completion Requirements: Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency and complete at least 80% of the course hours.
Additional Cost: Textbook and/or supplies.
Note: Student must complete both Advanced Theory and Hands-on Lab (see below) to receive a Certificate.

REFRIGERATION TECHNICIAN: SERVICE (HANDS-ON LAB)
This course provides hands-on instruction in system fundamentals, troubleshooting and repair procedures that prepare students for employment in the refrigeration and air conditioning industry.
Prereqiustes: Air Conditioning or Refrigeration Technician (Fundamentals) (see above) or prior experience with entrance exam (see test schedule here). Employment level competency in written and oral communication in English.
Completion Requirements: Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency and complete at least 80% of the course hours.
Additional Cost: Textbook and/or supplies.
Note: Student must complete both Advanced Theory (see above) and Hands-on Lab to receive a Certificate.

EPA 608 CERTIFICATION (Refrigeration Engineer/Fundamentals)
This course is for new or existing HVAC technicians to help them prepare to take the EPA 608 Universal examination. The EPA 608 is a certificate requirement for any HVAC technician working on a refrigeration or air conditioning system that uses class one or class two refrigerants. Students taking this course will be given instruction, material and mock examinations to prepare for the certificate.
Prereqiustes: Employment level competency in written and oral communication in English.
Completion Requirements: Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency and complete at least 80% of the course hours.
Additional Cost: Testing fee.

Automotive Technology

All Auto courses provide students with technical instruction and practical experience in an automobile area incorporating sustainable and green vehicle technologies. Instruction includes in classroom and workplace policies and procedures in accordance with federal, state, and local safety environmental regulations; the proper use, maintenance, and storage of auto repair tools and equipment; and the effective use of service manuals and computer-based information systems. They also teach trade mathematics, resource management, employability skills, and entrepreneurial skills.

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Auto Body

AUTO BODY REPAIR/1: NON-STRUCTURAL
This is the first of five courses designed for the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) certification in Auto Body Repair. It provides students with technical instruction and practical experience in techniques in the following areas of non-structural analysis and damage repair: preparation, outer body panel repairs/replacements/adjustments, metal finishing and body filling, movable glass and hardware, metal welding and cutting, plastics and adhesives.
Prereqiustes: Employment level competency in written and oral communication in English.
Completion Requirements: Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency and complete at least 80% of the course hours.
Additional Cost: Textbook and/or supplies and uniform.

AUTO BODY REPAIR/2: STRUCTURAL
This is the second of five designed for NATEF certification in Auto Body Repair. It provides students with technical instruction and practical experience in structural analysis and damage repair with an emphasis is placed on the techniques in the following areas of structural analysis and damage repair: frame inspection and repair, unibody inspection/ measurement/ repair, fixed glass, and metal welding and cutting.
Prereqiustes: Ability to lift and carry 50lbs. Employment level competency in written and oral communication in English.
Completion Requirements: Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency and complete at least 80% of the course hours.
Additional Cost: Textbook and/or supplies and uniform.

AUTO BODY REPAIR/4: PAINTING & REFINISHING
This is the fourth designed for the NATEF certification in Auto Body Repair. It provides students with technical instruction and practical experience in auto body refinishing with an emphasis on the techniques in the following areas: surface preparation, spray gun and related equipment operation, paint mixing/matching/application, causes and cures of paint defects, and final details.
Prereqiustes: Ability to lift and carry 50lbs. Employment level competency in written and oral communication in English.
Completion Requirements: Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency and complete at least 80% of the course hours.
Additional Cost: Textbook and/or supplies and uniform.

Automotive Reapir

TECHNOLOGY/1: AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS
This course is designed to introduce automotive systems. It provides students with technical instruction in vehicle technology with an emphasis on domestic car engine designs, engine cooling systems, engine lubrication systems, automotive electricity, charging systems, and starting systems.
Prereqiustes: Employment level competency in written and oral communication in English.
Completion Requirements: Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency and complete at least 80% of the course hours.
Additional Cost: Textbook and/or supplies and uniform.

TECHNOLOGY/2: AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS
This courses is the second of two designed to introduce automotive systems. It provides students with the project-based experiences in automotive technologies including alternative and green vehicle technology. Instruction includes classroom and workplace policies and procedures, and reviews of resource management, measurements, tools and equipment, and employability skills as well as basic entrepreneurial skills. Emphasis is placed on foreign car engine designs, the ignition systems, fuel systems, exhaust systems, emission control, major engine operations, and hybrid vehicles.
Prereqiustes: Technology/1: Automotive Systems (see above). Employment level competency in written and oral communication in English.
Completion Requirements: Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency and complete at least 80% of the course hours.
Additional Cost: Textbook and/or supplies and uniform.

AUTO TECH: ENGINE PERFORMANCE/2
This course emphasizes the technical instruction and practical application of techniques in the following areas of engine performance: fuel, air induction, exhaust systems, emission controls systems and engine-related service. It also covers an introduction to the different engine designs, automotive electricity, hybrid vehicles, and alternative fuel vehicles.
Prereqiustes: Engine Repair or Auto Tech: Engine Performance/1 or Technology/1 & /2: Automotive Systems (see above) or Electrical & Electronics (see below). Employment level competency in written and oral communication in English.
Completion Requirements: Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency and complete at least 80% of the course hours.
Additional Cost: Textbook and/or supplies and uniform.

AUTO TECH: SUSPENSION AND STEERING
This course emphasizes the technical instruction and practical application of the diagnosis and repair techniques related to suspension and steering.
Prereqiustes: Employment level competency in written and oral communication in English.
Completion Requirements: Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency and complete at least 80% of the course hours.
Additional Cost: Textbook and/or supplies and uniform.

AUTO TECH: BRAKES
This course emphasizes the technical instruction and practical application of the techniques in the following areas of brake diagnosis and repair: general, hydraulic system, drum brake, disc brake, power assist units, wheel bearings, parking brakes, electronic brake, and control systems.
Prereqiustes: Employment level competency in written and oral communication in English.
Completion Requirements: Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency and complete at least 80% of the course hours.
Additional Cost: Textbook and/or supplies and uniform.

AUTO TECH: ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS/1
This course emphasizes the technical instruction and practical application of the techniques in the following areas of electrical and electronic diagnosis and repair: general diagnosis of domestic and import cars, battery, starting system, and charging system.
Prereqiustes: Employment level competency in written and oral communication in English.
Completion Requirements: Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency and complete at least 80% of the course hours.
Additional Cost: Textbook and/or supplies and uniform.

AUTO TECH: ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS/2
This course emphasizes the technical instruction and practical application of the techniques in the following areas of electrical and electronic diagnosis and repair: lighting systems, gauges, warning devices, driver information systems, horn and wiper/washer, and accessories.
Prereqiustes: Auto Tech: Electrical & Electronics/1 (see above). Employment level competency in written and oral communication in English.
Completion Requirements: Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency and complete at least 80% of the course hours.
Additional Cost: Textbook and/or supplies and uniform.

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Automotive Emissions

These courses meet the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) licensing requirements for the Basic Area Clean Air Car and Enhanced Area Clean Air Car Program and Smog Update.

AUTO TECH: EMISSION CONTROL - BASIC AREA CLEAN AIR CAR COURSE
This course is one of a series of classes to be able to apply for the Enhanced Area (EA) Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) California State Emissions Test. It provides students with technical instruction and practical experience in the following areas of emission controls: operation & diagnosis of emission controls; laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to vehicle emission testing; vehicle emission testing; and introduction to On Board Diagnosis (OBD) II [Mode $06, check engine [MIL] light operation]. This course also teaches critical thinking skills and customer relations.
Prereqiustes: One year verifiable automotive experience. Employment level competency in written and oral communication in English.
Completion Requirements: Must complete 68 hours, obtain a minimum of 70% on written exams, and demonstrate proficiency to perform vehicle emission test.
Additional Cost: Textbook and/or supplies.
Registration Information: Please call Hal Ginsburg at (818) 346-3540 ext. 306 or email at hginsbur@lausd.net
Note: If the student does not pass the complete class on the first attempt, the student may re-enroll in a future class for an additional cost.
Level III Citation: This class will fulfill that requirement.

AUTO TECH: EMISSION CONTROL - ENHANCED AREA CLEAN AIR CAR COURSE
This course is one of a series of classes to be able to apply for the Enhanced Area (EA) Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) California State Emissions Test. It provides students with technical instruction and practical experience in emission control with an emphasis on techniques in the following areas of emission controls: NOx emissions, operation of a Digital Storage Oscilloscope (DSO), BAR-97 Emission Inspection System (EIS), Acceleration Simulation Mode (ASM) testing; and catalytic converter operation and testing.
Prereqiustes: One year verifiable automotive experience. Employment level competency in written and oral communication in English.
Completion Requirements: Must complete 28 hours, obtain a minimum of 70% on written exams, and demonstrate proficiency to perform vehicle emission test and diagnosis of an emission failure.
Additional Cost: Textbook and/or supplies.
Registration Information: Please call Hal Ginsburg at (818) 346-3540 ext. 306 or email at hginsbur@lausd.net

SMOG TECHNICIAN UPDATE (2009) (For License renewal after January 1, 2009)
This course is one of a series of classes designed to give students the training necessary to take the Enhanced Area (EA) Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) California State Emissions Test.
Prereqiustes: Employment level competency in written and oral communication in English.
Completion Requirements: Must complete 16 hours, lab exercises and obtain a minimum of 70% on a written exam and take home quiz to demonstrate knowledge and proficiency.
Additional Cost: None.
Registration Information: Please call Hal Ginsburg at (818) 346-3540 ext. 306 or email at hginsbur@lausd.net

SMOG TECHNICIAN UPDATE (2011) (For License renewal after January 1, 2011)
This course is one of a series of classes designed to give students the training necessary to take the Enhanced Area (EA) Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) California State Emissions Test.
Prereqiustes: One year verifiable automotive experience. Employment level competency in written and oral communication in English.
Completion Requirements: Must complete 16 hours, lab exercises and obtain a minimum of 70% on a written exam and take home quiz to demonstrate knowledge and proficiency.
Additional Cost: None.
Registration Information: Please call Hal Ginsburg at (818) 346-3540 ext. 306 or email at hginsbur@lausd.net

ASE ALTERNATIVE (A6, A8, L1) (Auto Tech: Electronic Engine Control)
These courses are designed to give students the training necessary to take the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) alternative certification tests required for the Advanced Emissions Specialist exam for Smog Licensing.
Prereqiustes: One year verifiable automotive experience. Employment level competency in written and oral communication in English.
Completion Requirements: Must complete all hours in each section, obtain a minimum of 70% on a written exam, and demonstrate proficiency to perform vehicle emission test and diagnosis of an emission failure.
Additional Cost: Vendor textbook, workbook, and Final Exam.
Note: Students passing the Vendor Exam receive credit towards the 5 year certification needed for an initial or renewal Enhanced Area (EA) Smog License.

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Upholstery

UPHOLSTERY/1 & UPHOLSTERY/2
These two courses are designed to provide students with technical instruction and practical experience in furniture and auto upholstery, incorporating sustainable and green products. Instruction includes an orientation, workplace safety, resource management, trade mathematics, and employability skills. Emphasis is placed on the safe and proper use of upholstery tools and materials, measuring and cutting, frame penetration, fabric selection and application, creation of cushions, pillows, and bolsters, channels and tufting, and skirts. Emphasis is also placed on cost estimation, and the removal, recovering, and reinstallation of auto seat units, seat covers, door panels, custom floor carpeting, headliners, landau tops, and convertible tops. A working knowledge of the different furniture styles that impact the upholstery of a piece is also presented as well as a working knowledge of business management and entrepreneurship.
Prereqiustes: Employment level competency in written and oral communication in English.
Completion Requirements: Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency and complete at least 80% of the course hours.
Additional Cost: Supplies.

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Construction Trades

CONSTRUCTION WORK/1
This competency-based course provides students with technical instruction and practical experience in basic residential and commercial construction using sustainable and green technology. Instruction includes an orientation, workplace safety, resource management, trade mathematics, and employability skills. Emphasis is placed on the techniques, tools, and materials required for concrete work, masonry, floor and wall construction and roof construction.
Prereqiustes: At least 17 years of age. Employment level competency in written and oral communication in English.
Completion Requirements: Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency and complete at least 80% of the course hours.
Additional Cost: Supplies.
Note: Classes take 2 semesters to complete.

CONSTRUCTION WORK/1, CONSTRUCTION WORK/2 & CONSTRUCTION WORK/3/WE BUILD
These courses are designed to provide students with technical instruction and practical experience in basic residential and commercial construction using sustainable and green technology. Instruction includes an orientation, workplace safety, resource management, trade mathematics, and employability skills. Emphasis is placed on the techniques, tools, and materials required for concrete work, masonry, floor, wall and roof construction, finish carpentry, roofing, painting, plumbing, electrical, and drywall installation. It also covers the operation, maintenance, and storage of power tools as well as entrepreneurial skills.
Prereqiustes: At least 17 years of age. Employment level competency in written and oral communication in English.
Completion Requirements: Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency and complete at least 80% of the course hours.
Additional Cost: Supplies.

Electrician

ELECTRICIAN/2: WIRING AND CODES
This course provides students with technical instruction and practical experience in electrical wiring and codes. It focuses on safety, permit requirements and code compliance, wiring design and protection, wiring materials and methods, equipment for general use, special occupancies, special equipment, special conditions, communication systems sanctioned by the National Electrical Code (NEC), and the interpretation of data found in the NEC tables. It also covers a review of the practical aspects of resource management when wiring.
Prereqiustes: Electrician/1: Fundamentals. Employment level competency in written and oral communication in English.
Completion Requirements: Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency and complete at least 80% of the course hours.
Additional Cost: Book.

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Photovoltaics (Solar Panel)

PHOTOVOLTAICS/1
(Approved for Veterans)
This course is the first in a sequence of three designated for alternative and renewable energy technology. It provides students with project-based experiences in photovoltaics (PV). Technical instruction includes workplace safety policies and procedures, resource management, trade mathematics, and employability skills. Emphasis is placed on photovoltaics energy as a viable source of alternative energy, basic electrical theories, electrical wiring principles and procedures, solar energy, and the operational fundamentals of PV modules.
Prereqiustes: 8.0 reading and math levels (see test schedule here). Employment level competency in written and oral communication in English.
Completion Requirements: Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency and complete at least 80% of the course hours.
Additional Cost: Textbook and study guide.

PHOTOVOLTAICS/2 & PHOTOVOLTAICS/3 (ADVANCED)
(Approved for Veterans)
These courses are designed for alternative and renewable energy technology. They provide students with project-based experiences in photovoltaics (PV) systems, site selection, and mechanical design adaptation and installation. Technical instruction includes an introduction and review of workplace safety policies and procedures, resource management, trade mathematics, employability skills and basic entrepreneurship. Emphasis is placed on PV system hardware, and component evaluation, site assessment techniques for finding suitable location for PV systems, sizing/costing/selection of PV systems based on the site assessment results, and PV system mechanical design criteria and adaptations. Emphasis is also placed on the electrical design adaptations for PV systems, installation of subsystems and components, maintenance procedures and troubleshooting techniques for PV system malfunctions, and exploration of local, national, and global markets for PV applications. Prepares students for the NABCEP (North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners) exam.
Prereqiustes: Photovoltaics/1 (see above) and employment level competency in written and oral communication in English.
Completion Requirements: Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency and complete at least 80% of the course hours.
Additional Cost: Textbook and study guide.

Locksmith

LOCKSMITHING/1
(Approved for Veterans)
This course is the first in a sequence of two designed to provide students with technical instruction and practical experience in basic locksmithing. Instruction includes an orientation, workplace safety, resource management, trade mathematics, precision measurement, safe and proper use of locksmithing tools and equipment, and employability skills. Emphasis is placed on key blank identification, code machines and code books, rekeying of and installation of locks, locksets, and auto locks as well as the assembly and disassembly of cylinder units, making keys from scratch, and masterkeying.
Prereqiustes: Employment level competency in written and oral communication in English.
Completion Requirements: Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency and complete at least 80% of the course hours.
Additional Cost: Supplies.

LOCKSMITHING/2
(Approved for Veterans)
This course is the second in a sequence of two designed for locksmithing. Emphasis is placed on the construction and operation of padlocks and the installation, rekeying, and repair of cabinet locks and hardware, builders’ hardware, locksets, combination locks, and high security locks. Advanced masterkeying, and service and repair of safes are also covered in the course. A working knowledge of doors and frames, electronic access control, computer use in the business, and entrepreneurship are also presented.
Prereqiustes: Locksmithing/1 (see above) and employment level competency in written and oral communication in English.
Completion Requirements: Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency and complete at least 80% of the course hours.
Additional Cost: Supplies.

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Landscaping

LANDSCAPING/1 & LANDSCAPING/2 & LANDSCAPING/3
These courses are designed to provide students with technical instruction and practical experience in workplace safety, handling and caring for basic landscaping tools, part one of plant identification, types of soil, planting and maintaining an ornamental garden, basic landscaping design, part two of plant identification, soil analysis, landscape irrigation, weed abatement, pruning, plant propagation, resource management, employability skills, and entrepreneurship.
Prereqiustes: Employment level competency in written and oral communication in English.
Completion Requirements: Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency and complete at least 80% of the course hours.
Additional Cost: Textbook and/or supplies.

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Culinary Arts

BAKER (FUNDAMENTALS)
(Approved for Veterans)
This course provides entry-level training, enabling graduates to qualify for first year apprentice positions in the commercial baking industry. Instruction includes hands-on production procedures in scaling, mixing, make-up, baking, finishing, and merchandising of commercial baking products.
Prereqiustes: TB clearance prior to handling food. Employment level competency in written and oral communication in English.
Completion Requirements: Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency and complete at least 80% of the course hours.
Additional Cost: Approximate total cost is $400 (registration, books, and supplies).

CAKE DECORATOR (ADVANCED)
(Approved for Veterans)
This course provides advanced instruction in various techniques in the European style cake art (including fondant, marzipan and piping skills). A variety of icings, tools of the trade, and information on business and trade practices are discussed. In addition, instruction in occupational safety, fundamentals of consumer service, communication skills, and interpersonal skill development is addressed. Students will demonstrate a professional finish and presentation and produce a portfolio of photographed work.
Prereqiustes: Cake Decorator Class at WVOC or Mission College. Employment level competency in written and oral communication in English.
Completion Requirements: Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency and complete at least 80% of the course hours.
Additional Cost: Approximate total cost is $500 (registration, books, and supplies).

CHEF ASSISTANT: CATERING
(Approved for Veterans)
This course provides entry-level and intermediate training to enable graduates to qualify as catering assistant, institutional and restaurant apprentice cook, and any position that requires first-hand knowledge and experience in food service. Students are exposed to “prep” cooking, presentation, and storage in all food categories, with hands-on procedures and classroom theory.
Prereqiustes: TB clearance prior to handling food. Employment level competency in written and oral communication in English.
Completion Requirements: Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency and complete at least 80% of the course hours.
Additional Cost: Approximate total cost is $400 (registration, books, and supplies).

Fashion Design

FASHION DESIGN/1
This course is the first of four designed to provide students with project-based experiences in apparel design and illustration as used in today’s industry. Instruction includes an orientation, workplace safety policies and procedures, trade mathematics, and employability skills. Emphasis is placed on current inspiration and sources of design and illustration techniques used for developing a line, basic sewing principles and techniques, and basic patternmaking principles and techniques.
Prereqiustes: Employment level competency in written and oral communication in English.
Completion Requirements: Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency and complete at least 80% of the course hours.
Additional Cost: Textbook and/or supplies.

FASHION DESIGN/2
This course is the second of four designed to provide students with project-based experiences in apparel design, illustration, and patternmaking as used in today’s industry. Instruction includes an introduction and reviews of workplace safety policies and procedures, resource management, trade mathematics, and employability skills. Emphasis is placed on advanced design and illustration techniques used for developing a line, sewing and garment construction techniques, and manual patternmaking and draping techniques.
Prereqiustes: Fashion Design/1 (see above), and employment level competency in written and oral communication in English.
Completion Requirements: Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency and complete at least 80% of the course hours.
Additional Cost: Textbook and/or supplies.

FASHION DESIGN/3
This course is the third of four designed to provide students with project-based experiences in computerized apparel design, illustration, and patternmaking as used in today’s industry. Instruction includes an introduction, reviews of workplace safety policies and procedures, resource management, and employability skills, and introductory entrepreneurship. Emphasis is placed on computerized techniques in design and illustration, tailoring and production sewing techniques, and computerized patternmaking techniques.
Prereqiustes: Fashion Design/2 (see above) and employment level competency in written and oral communication in English.
Completion Requirements: Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency and complete at least 80% of the course hours.
Additional Cost: Textbook and/or supplies.
Note: This class takes 2 semesters to complete.

FASHION DESIGN/4
This course is the last in a sequence of four designed to provide students with project-based experiences in apparel history, design, and manufacturing. Instruction includes an introduction and review of workplace safety policies and procedures, resource management, employability skills, and entrepreneurship. Emphasis is placed on the historical inspiration of fashion and costumes, textile technology, manual and computerized grading, design techniques, and manufacturing techniques.
Prereqiustes: Fashion Design/3 (see above) and employment level competency in written and oral communication in English.
Completion Requirements: Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency and complete at least 80% of the course hours.
Additional Cost: Textbook and/or supplies.
Note: This class takes 2 semesters to complete.

Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) - Introducing Green

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Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) Technician: Architectural Basics
Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) Technician: Mechanical Basics

Graphic Communications/Art Courses

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Photography
Commercial Photography