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Community Education offers the following noncredit certificates to prepare students
for employment or to be successful in college-level credit courses:
ADVANCED NC ESL - Cert of Competency
| Program Requirements |
|
| Required Courses |
Hours: 112 - 150 |
| NESL7007 Introduction to English D |
84 - 102 |
| NESL7041 Conversations for Intermediate ESL |
28 - 48 |
| In addition to the courses above, one additional course is required. Select from one
of the following courses: |
Hours: 8 - 240 |
| NESL7005 Introduction to English C |
84 - 102 |
| NESL7009 Bridge from Noncredit to Credit Course |
84 - 102 |
| NESL551 Intermediate Grammar |
64 - 72 |
| NESL552 Advanced Grammar |
64 - 72 |
| NESL7060 ESL Instructional Lab |
8 - 240 |
| Total Program Hours |
120.00 - 390.00 |
BASIC NC ESL - CERT OF COMPETENCY
| Program Requirements |
|
| Required Courses |
Hours: 112 - 150 |
| NESL7003 Introduction to English B |
84 - 102 |
| NESL7040 Conversations for Beginning ESL |
28 - 48 |
| In addition to the courses above, one additional course is required. Select from one
of the following courses: |
Hours: 8 - 240 |
| NESL7001 Introduction to English A |
84 - 102 |
| NESL7020 Spanish Literacy |
84 - 102 |
| NESL7000 Introduction to English: Pre-A |
84 - 102 |
| NESL550 Fundamentals of Grammar |
64 - 72 |
| NESL7060 ESL Instructional Lab |
8 - 240 |
| Total Program Hours |
120.00 - 390.00 |
BASIC SKILLS - CERT OF COMPETENCY
| Program Requirements |
|
| Required Courses |
Hours: 192 - 216 |
| BASK7011 Basic Math |
96 - 108 |
| BASK7012 Basic Reading and Writing |
96 - 108 |
|
Total Program Hours
|
192.00 - 216.00 |
Beginning Computer Skills - Cert of Completion
| Program Requirements: A total of 124 - 148 hours is required for the certificate. |
|
| Required Courses |
Hours: 110 - 130 |
| VOCE7100 Computers and You: Level 1 |
28 - 36 |
| VOCE7101 Computers and You: Level 2 |
28 - 36 |
| VOCE7108 Computer Skills Lab |
40 |
| VOCE7109 Microsoft Windows |
14 - 18 |
| Plus one of the following courses:
|
Hours: 14 - 18 |
| VOCE7103 Introduction to the Internet |
14 - 18 |
| VOCE7110 Social Media |
14 - 18 |
| VOCE7111 Email |
14 - 18 |
| Total Program Hours |
124.00 - 148.00 |
CAREER PREPARATION - CERT OF COMPLETION
| Program Requirements |
|
| Required Courses
|
Hours: 6-24 |
| WKPR 7000 Planning Your Next Job/Career |
2-8 |
| WKPR 7001 Planning a Job Search |
2-8 |
| WKPR 7002 Impression Management |
2-8 |
| Total Program Hours |
6-24 |
CLOTHING ALTERATIONS - CERT OF COMPETENCY
| Program Requirements |
|
| Required Courses |
Hours: 465-527 |
| 7100A Beginning Clothing Construction |
60-68 |
| HOEC 7101A Clothing Construction 2 |
60-68 |
| HOEC 7103A Clothing Alterations |
60-68 |
| HOEC 7105A Sewing with Special Fabrics |
60-68 |
| HOEC 7108A Sewing with Sergers |
45-51 |
| HOEC 7115A Fitting & Pattern Alterations |
60-68 |
| HOEC 7106A Modern Tailoring Techniques |
60-68 |
| HOEC7112A Clothing Construction 3 |
60-68 |
| Plus Electives (choose one from the following) |
45-51 |
| HOEC 7110A Embroidery Machine Basics |
45-51 |
| HOEC 7111A Creative Sewing |
45-51 |
| HOEC 7167A Sewing for the Home |
45-51 |
| Total Program Hours |
510-578 |
CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION - Cert of Competency
| Program Requirements |
|
| Required Courses |
Hours: 345-391 |
| HOEC 7100A Beginning Clothing Construction |
60-68 |
| HOEC 7101A Clothing Construction 2 |
60-68 |
| HOEC 7103A Clothing Alterations |
60-68 |
| HOEC 7105A Sewing with Special Fabrics |
60-68 |
| HOEC 7108A Serger Sewing |
45-51 |
| HOEC 7115A Fitting and Pattern Alterations |
60-68 |
| Total Program Hours |
345-391 |
COMMERCIAL TRUCK DRIVING - CERT OF Competency
| Program Requirements |
Students must receive 80% or higher on all theory course competency tests, demonstrate
proficiency in all skills per the behind-the-wheel course content, and complete a
minimum of 15 hours behind-the-wheel driving (California Title 13 requirement) in
order to receive a certificate of Competency. |
| Required Courses |
Hours: 131 - 149 Hours |
| VOCE7800B Commercial Truck Driving: Preparation for the Learner’s Permit |
56-64 |
| VOCE7801B Commercial Truck Driving: Behind-the-Wheel Training |
75 - 85 |
| Total Program Hours |
131.00 - 149.00 |
Family Childcare License Preparation - Cert of Competency
| Program Requirements |
Five courses (69-115 hours) are required to obtain the Certificate of Competency.
English proficiency is required. |
| Required Courses |
Hours: 69-115 |
| ECSN7300 Family Childcare Business |
9 - 15 |
| ECSN7301 Child Health and Safety |
18 - 30 |
| ECSN7302 Developmental Needs of a Child |
15 - 25 |
| ECSN7303 Infant and Toddler Care |
12 - 20 |
| ECSN7304 Ethics and Business Contracts |
15 - 25 |
| Total Program Hours |
69-115 |
FLORAL DESIGN - Cert of Completion
| Program Requirements |
|
| Required Courses |
Hours: 96 |
| VOCE 7400B Beginning Floral Design |
18-24 |
| VOCE 7401B Floral Design: Beyond the Basics |
18-24 |
| VOCE 7402B Floral Design: Beyond the Basics II |
18-24 |
| VOCE 7404B Floral Design: Special Events |
18-24 |
| VOCE 7405B Floral Seasonal Celebrations |
18-24 |
| Total Program Hours |
96 |
Green Landscaping and Gardening - Cert of Competency
| Program Requirements |
|
| Required Courses |
Hours: 50 |
| VOCE 7622 Green Gardening: Beginning |
25 |
| VOCE 7623 Green Gardening: Advanced |
25 |
| Total Program Hours |
50 |
INCOME TAX PREPARATION - CERT OF COMPETENCY
| Program Requirements |
|
| Required Courses |
Hours: 67 |
| VOCE 7502 Introduction to Income Tax Preparation |
19 |
| VOCE 7503 Introduction to Income Tax Preparation Software |
8 |
| VOCE 7504 Income Tax Preparation Internship |
40 |
| Total Program Hours |
67 |
Introduction to Early Childhood Studies- CERT OF COMPETENCY
| Program Requirements |
Five courses (137 - 187 hours) are required to obtain the Certificate of Competency |
| Required Courses |
Hours: 137-187 |
| ECSN7310 History of Child Development |
36 - 48 |
| ECSN7311 Guidance and Interaction |
18 - 30 |
| ECSN7312 The Importance of Play |
32 - 36 |
| ECSN7313 Observation Made Easy |
36 - 48 |
| ECSN7314 Assessment and Delivery Systems |
15 - 25 |
| Total Program Hours |
137-187 |
Microsoft OFFICE BASICS - Cert of completion
**Advisory: Recommend completion of Computers and You Levels 1 and 2 prior to taking
the required courses
| Program Requirements |
|
| VOCE 7100 Computers and You: Level 1 |
28-36 |
| VOCE 7101 Computers and You: Level 2 |
28-36 |
| Required Courses |
Hours: 124 - 148 |
| VOCE 7105 Intro to Microsoft Word |
28 - 36 |
| VOE 7107 Intro to Microsoft Excel |
28 - 36 |
| VOCE 7108 Computer Skills Lab |
40 |
| VOCE 7112 Intro to Microsoft PowerPoint |
14 - 18 |
| VOCE 7113 Intro to Microsoft Publisher |
14 - 18 |
| Total Program Hours |
124 - 148 |
Secondary Education/High School Equivalency Exam Preparation - Cert of Competency
| Program Requirements |
Required core courses (128-144 hours) |
| Required Courses |
Hours: 128-144 |
| BASK 7005 High School Equivalency Exam Preparation |
96-108 |
| BASK 7013 High School Equivalency Exam Prep: Computer Skills |
32-36 |
| Total Program Hours |
128-144 |
Vocational ESL Family Childcare License Preparation- Cert of Competency
English language learners at the noncredit ESL C/D level are required to enroll concurrently
in VOCE and VESL courses. Ten courses are required to obtain the Certificate of Competency.
| Program Requirements |
English language learners at the noncredit ESL C/D level are required to enroll concurrently
in VOCE and VESL courses. Ten courses are required to obtain the Certificate of Competency.
For example, VOCE 7300 and VESL 7300 must be taken concurrently. |
| Required Courses |
Hours: 138-230 |
| VESL 7300 and ECSN7300 Family Childcare Business |
9 - 15 |
| VESL 7301 and ECSN7301 Child Health and Safety |
18 - 30 |
| VESL 7302 and ECSN7302 Developmental Needs of Children |
15 - 25 |
| VESL 7303 and ECSN7303 Infant and Toddler Care |
12 - 20 |
| VESL 7304 and ECSN7304 Ethics and Business Contracts |
15 - 25 |
| Total Program Hours |
138-230 |
Vocational ESL Introduction to Early Childhood Studies -Cert of Competency
English language learners at the noncredit ESL C/D level are required to enroll concurrently
in VOCE and VESL courses. Ten courses are required to obtain the Certificate of Competency.
| Program Requirements |
English language learners at the noncredit ESL C/D level are required to enroll concurrently
in VOCE and VESL courses. Ten courses are required to obtain the Certificate of Competency. |
| Required Courses |
Hours: 274-374 |
| VESL 7310 and ECSN7310 History of Child Development |
36 - 48 |
|
VESL 7311 and ECSN7311 Guidance and Interaction
|
18 - 30 |
| VESL 7312 and ECSN7312 The Importance of Play |
32 - 36 |
| VESL 7313 and ECSN7313 Observation Made Easy |
36 - 48 |
| VESL 7314 and ECSN7314 Assessment & Delivery Systems |
15 - 25 |
| Total Program Hours |
274-374 |
