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Fee Classes - Career and Professional Development

 

Water Technology Program

This program is an intensive education for anyone seeking to enter the field of potable water treatment, water distribution, or cross-connection control. Program courses provide the training required for employment at a municipal water district, private water utility, or city water department.

Upon completion of the program, students will have gained the knowledge necessary to successfully pass the CDPH Water Treatment Operator Certification Exams ( T1-T3 ), Water Distribution Operator Certification Exams ( D1-D3 ), and Cross-Connection Control Certified Specialist and Tester Exams offered by the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and various County Health Departments.

The 40-hour courses offered through this program satisfy the educational requirements of the CDPH for both specialized training and continuing education training . Program courses include: 

1. Introduction to Water Systems
2. Water Treatment
3. Water Distribution
4. Cross Connection Control – Certified Tester
5. Cross Connection Control – Certified Specialist
6. Water Hydraulics and Instrumentation
7. Math for Water Operators

Depending on the level of certification being sought, students may take one or all of the courses offered through this program. The courses are typically offered during Fall and Spring semesters and periodically during Summer and Winter inter-sessions. Courses cover such topics as: water math and chemistry, laboratory procedures, water sources, groundwater and surface water supplies, reservoir management, water treatment plant processes, disinfection, Safe Drinking Water Act, corrosion control, iron and manganese control, fluoridation, water softening, C*T concepts, distribution system hydraulics, water sampling and bacteriological testing, water wells, cross-connection control, backflow devices, water tanks, water meters, valves, pumps, motors, pipeline installation and operation, and safety procedures.

 

Aeronautics
FAA Computerized Testing Service (CATS)
Federal Aviation Administration computerized testing for approved applicants. Instant results available by computer. Applicants should contact the testing location for approval and the first step in registration.
Testing Location: Bldg. 6, Room 264 or call (909) 594-5611, ext. 3586 

Flight Simulator - Basic IGAT-1
Hourly flight simulator training in IGATE simulator an FAA-approved PC-ATD. Basic instrument procedures are the focus of these lessons. Training is adapted to student's flight background. Students may register for multiple lessons at $35. Recommended minimum flight time prior to this course is 20 hours.
Upon completion of registration, scheduling may be accomplished on the bulletin board adjacent to Bldg. 28B-112. Please call (909) 594-5611, ext. 3586 for further scheduling information.

Flight Simulator - Advanced ATC-810
Hourly flight simulator training in ATC-810 simulator and advanced instrument procedures. Training is adapted to student's flight background and is particularly valuable to individuals finishing flight requirements for the instrument rating, desiring to maintain IFR currency, or pursuing the multi-engine rating. Students may register for multiple lessons at $45. Recommended minimum flight time prior to this course is 100 hours.
Upon completion of registration, scheduling may be accomplished on the bulletin board adjacent to Bldg. 28B-112. Please call (909) 594-5611, ext. 3586 for further scheduling information.

Precision Flight Controls G1000 (1 hour) 
Hourly flight simulator training in a Precision Flight Control G1000 simulator. This is an FAA approved AATD (Advanced Aircraft Training Device) with performance and flight characteristics based on that of a G58 Baron. Training is adapted to student's flight background and is particularly valuable to students interested in transitioning to a glass cockpit environment, students working on an instrument rating, pilots wishing to maintain currency, or pilots wishing to acquire an IPC. Recommended minimum flight time prior to this course is 100 hours.

Bookkeeping Preparation
"Learn a new career in seven weeks! This certificate program provides a core curriculum in the accounting/bookkeeping field. It is recommended for individuals seeking employment opportunities and /or improving their job skills. All classes must be attended and work completed. This hands-on course will teach you about business structures, rules of debit and credit, cash vs. accrual accounting, definition of "employees
processing payroll, payroll tax deposits and reports, W2s, 1099s, and others. Participants will keep a set of books for a fictitious business, managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, opening entries, closing entries, depreciation, and adjusting entries. Students will progress from journal enteries to a general ledger to financial statements.

BECOME A NOTARY IN ONE DAY (First time Notaries)
Start your own business, become a more valuable employee, provide customer service for your business or organization, earn additional income and get recommissioned. This intensive one-day seminar is designed to equip you with everything you need to know to become an effective Notary. You will find out about new legislation as well as how to pass the official Notary exam (must be taken every 4 years), identify document signers, keep a journal, fill out certificates and avoid lawsuits. The class includes a practice Notary Public Exam.

Renewing Notaries –3 Hour State Required Seminar
As of January 2009, Renewing Notaries may take a three hour Approved Notary Refresher course. We will review all laws and regulations you are required to know to continue as a Notary. You must take the exam and be fingerprinted again. Six hour approved course must be taken first.

Cooperative Personnel Services will register you for the exam from 4:15pm to 5:00 pm. The exam will be from 5:00 pm –6:00 pm.

New and Renewing Notaries bring the following:
1) A $40 check made payable to ”Secretary of State”;
2) Proper ID – current driver's license with photo or state issued ID card
3) Two #2 pencils.
4) 2 X 2 passport color photo
Live Scan Fingerprints required after you pass the exam.
Serious conviction may disqualify applicant.

Presented by Notary Public Seminars, Inc ., who has been a leading public course provider in California for 10 years.

 

Makeup Artistry Certification
Do you love makeup and want to pursue a career in making others look and feel more beautiful? Are you already working in the beauty industry and want to improve your confidence and application skills? Or do you just want to do a better job of applying your own makeup? In this program through live demonstrations and hands-on experience, you will discover the professional secrets to beautiful makeup applications. You will develop improved skills and greater confidence in working with clients or just on yourself!
This program consists of 6 classes:

Beauty Makeup 101                                   The Eyes Have It

Fashion, Glamour & Fantasy                    Makeup Character Makeup

Bridal Bliss                                                  Makeup in Review

All classes must be taken to receive a certificate of completion. MAC Pro Student Kit or any similar makeup kit is recommended.

 

WOODWORKING

Beginning Woodworking

Designed for students with little or no woodworking experience.  Includes use of hand tools and power woodworking equipment with an emphasis on safety.

Woodworking Intermediate/Advanced

Must have taken beginning woodworking or equivalent experience with intermediate woodworking which includes designing, cost analysis, craftsmanship and occupational opportunities in the field.  Elementary joinery, adhesives, simple production techniques and wood finishes will be covered.

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