Adult Education (AED)
AED CR10.0 UNITS
High School Integrated Math 1
Class Hours: 5.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 90 Lecture
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to foundational mathematical concepts, integrating algebraic, geometric, and statistical applications. Students will explore key topics such as equations, inequalities, and functions, fostering a deep understanding of mathematical relationships and their real-world applications. In the geometric component, learners will engage with definitions, constructions, theorems, and proofs, focusing on similarity, transformations, and congruence of geometric figures. Emphasis will be placed on developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills through collaborative and individual projects. This course is designed to support students in their progress toward earning a high school diploma or its equivalent, preparing them for more advanced mathematical studies. Students will leave the course equipped with essential skills and knowledge necessary for success in future academic pursuits and everyday life.
AED CR100.0 UNITS
High School English 3
Class Hours: 5.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 90 Lecture
This course explores American literature through the lens of historical context, examining how social, political, and intellectual trends have shaped literary expression across significant time periods in American history. Students will engage with texts from the Pre-Colonial Era, the American Revolution, the New England Renaissance, the era of Slavery and the Civil War, the Frontier Era, the Harlem Renaissance, and the Modern Era. Through close reading and analysis of diverse literary works, students will gain insights into how authors reflect and respond to the cultural and historical landscapes of their times. The course emphasizes the interconnectedness of literature and history, encouraging students to consider how themes of identity, freedom, conflict, and innovation are woven into the fabric of American literature. In addition to literary analysis, the course aims to develop students' writing and critical thinking skills. Students will practice articulating their ideas through essays and discussions, enhancing their ability to analyze texts critically and communicate effectively. By the end of the course, students will have a deeper understanding of the evolution of American literature and its relationship to historical events and trends. This course supports progress toward a high school diploma or equivalent, equipping students with the skills necessary for further academic pursuits and informed engagement with literary and cultural discourse.
AED CR110.0 UNITS
High School U.S. History
Class Hours: 5.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 90 Lecture
This noncredit course provides an in-depth exploration of United States history from its origins to contemporary times, emphasizing the interconnectedness of history, politics, economics, religion, and culture. Students will examine significant events, movements, and figures that have shaped the American landscape, fostering a comprehensive understanding of the nation’s development. Through engaging discussions, critical analysis, and collaborative projects, learners will explore themes such as the founding of the nation, the impact of war and conflict, social movements, and the evolution of political and economic systems. This course is designed to support students in their progress toward obtaining a high school diploma or equivalent, equipping them with the historical knowledge and skills necessary for informed citizenship and further academic pursuits. Students will also engage in reflective practices that encourage them to connect historical events to current issues, promoting a deeper understanding of the complex narratives that define the American experience. By the end of the course, students will have gained a solid foundation in U.S. history, enabling them to analyze and interpret historical events and their relevance to contemporary society.
AED CR120.0 UNITS
High School World History
Class Hours: 5.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 90 Lecture
In this comprehensive high school course, students will embark on a journey through world history, tracing the evolution of human societies from prehistory to the present. Emphasizing major turning points that have shaped the modern world, the curriculum will focus particularly on the late 18th century through the present day. Key topics will include the causes and consequences of the two World Wars, the rise of democratic ideas, and the historical roots of contemporary global issues. Students will explore the intricate interplay of historical, geographic, political, economic, and cultural contexts that influence international relations today. Through engaging discussions, critical analysis of primary sources, and interactive projects, students will develop a deeper understanding of the forces that have shaped our world and the challenges that lie ahead. This course not only supports progress toward a high school diploma or equivalent but also equips students with the analytical skills and historical perspective necessary to engage thoughtfully with current events and global issues.
AED CR130.0 UNITS
High School Algebra 2
Class Hours: 5.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 90 Lecture
This course serves as an in-depth exploration of second-year algebra, building upon foundational concepts in algebra and geometry. Students will engage with a comprehensive curriculum that includes the solutions of quadratic equations and functions, as well as the manipulation of equations and inequalities. Key topics will encompass fractional exponents and exponential functions, polynomials, and the understanding of real numbers, including both rational and irrational expressions. Additionally, students will delve into logarithmic functions, gaining proficiency in computations, as well as permutations and probabilities. The course will introduce statistical concepts, series and sequences, and the complex number system. A significant focus will also be placed on trigonometric functions, equipping students with the skills necessary to solve problems involving angles and triangles.
Throughout the course, students will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, preparing them for more advanced mathematical studies. This course supports progress toward a high school diploma or equivalent, ensuring students are well-prepared for future academic challenges in mathematics and related fields.
AED CR20.0 UNITS
HS Integrated Math 2
Class Hours: 5.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 90 Lecture
This course offers a comprehensive exploration of algebraic, geometric, and statistical concepts essential for success in high school mathematics and beyond. Students will engage with topics including the properties and applications of triangles and quadrilaterals, similarity and trigonometry, as well as the study of circles, surface area, and volume.
AED CR30.0 UNITS
High School Biology
Class Hours: 5.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 90 Lecture
This foundational course in Basic Life Science provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the diversity of life, examining organisms from microscopic to macroscopic scales. Students will explore the intricate relationships between structure and function, gaining insights into how these concepts apply to various living systems. The course delves into the chemistry of life processes, highlighting the essential roles that molecules play in cellular functions. Emphasizing cells as the basic units of life, students will investigate cell structure, function, and processes. Additionally, the course addresses the interdependence of organisms in nature, focusing on ecosystems and the intricate relationships that sustain life. Key topics include information and heredity, introducing students to the principles of genetics and the mechanisms of inheritance. Students will also engage with evolutionary theories, exploring the evidence and processes that drive the diversity of life over time. Finally, the concept of homeostasis will be examined, emphasizing how living organisms maintain stability in their internal environments despite external changes. This course supports progress toward a high school diploma or equivalent, fostering a deeper appreciation for the complexities of life and the interconnections that define our natural world.
AED CR40.0 UNITS
High School Chemistry
Class Hours: 5.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 90 Lecture
This class will cover high school-level chemistry. It supports progress toward a high school diploma and may be used for credit recovery. The course will cover the nature of matter and its transformations, chemical bonds and stoichiometry, properties of gases, acids and bases, organic and inorganic compounds, and chemical systems such as solutions, reactions, and nuclear processes.
AED CR50.0 UNITS
High School Spanish 2
Class Hours: 5.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 90 Lecture
This is a second-year Spanish course that includes culture, listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The emphasis is on the skills needed to communicate in a variety of modes with increased complexity and proficiency. It supports progress toward a high school diploma or equivalent.
AED CR60.0 UNITS
High School Art and Creative Expression
Class Hours: 5.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 90 Lecture
This dynamic course invites students to explore the multifaceted world of art and design, focusing on artistic perception, creative expression, and the historical and cultural contexts that shape artistic movements. Students will engage in a hands-on experience, utilizing a variety of media and techniques in design and drawing to create original works of art. Through a combination of practical projects and theoretical discussions, learners will develop their aesthetic valuing skills, examining different art forms and their relationships to culture and society. The curriculum will also cover the applications of art in various industries, including an exploration of careers in art and design, helping students understand the pathways available in this vibrant field. By fostering creativity and critical thinking, this course not only supports progress toward a high school diploma or equivalent but also empowers students to express their unique perspectives and talents through the arts.
AED CR70.0 UNITS
High School English 1
Class Hours: 5.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 90 Lecture
This course offers students a comprehensive exploration of literature across a variety of genres and themes, providing a foundation for understanding and appreciating literary works. Through the analysis of poetry, fiction, drama, and non-fiction, students will engage with diverse texts that challenge their thinking and foster a deeper appreciation of literary artistry. In addition to reading and discussing literature, the course emphasizes the development of essential writing, editing, and critical thinking skills. Students will refine their vocabulary and enhance their ability to articulate ideas clearly and effectively. Emphasis will be placed on concept development, grammar, and writing mechanics, ensuring that students are equipped to express their insights in a polished and coherent manner. By the end of the course, students will have cultivated the analytical skills necessary to evaluate literature critically, as well as the writing proficiency required for clear and persuasive communication. This course supports progress toward a high school diploma or equivalent, empowering students to become thoughtful readers and skilled writers.
AED CR80.0 UNITS
High School Spanish 1
Class Hours: 5.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 90 Lecture
This first-year Spanish language course is designed for high school students at Cerritos College to develop foundational communication skills in Spanish. Students will learn to express themselves and discuss their immediate environment using simple sentences, phrases, and essential verb forms. The course emphasizes both writing and speaking, providing opportunities for students to practice their language skills in a supportive environment. In addition to language acquisition, students will explore cultural connections related to the geography and customs of Spanish-speaking countries. Through engaging activities and discussions, learners will gain a deeper understanding of the diverse cultures within the Spanish-speaking world. This course supports students' progress toward earning a high school diploma or equivalent, equipping them with essential language skills and cultural insights that enhance their academic and personal growth.
AED CR90.0 UNITS
High School English 2
Class Hours: 5.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 90 Lecture
This literature course invites students to deepen their understanding of a wide range of genres and themes while enhancing critical reading and analytical skills. Through the exploration of diverse literary works, students will engage in close reading practices that improve comprehension and foster an appreciation for literary artistry. The curriculum focuses on developing advanced skills in literary analysis, enabling students to examine texts from multiple perspectives and articulate nuanced interpretations. Students will also refine their writing mechanics, learning to construct clear, cohesive essays that effectively convey their insights and arguments. In addition to written work, the course emphasizes the importance of oral communication. Students will practice delivering well-structured presentations that engage their peers and articulate their analyses clearly. By the end of the course, students will have honed their abilities in reading comprehension, literary analysis, writing mechanics, and oral presentation skills, all of which are essential for success in higher education and beyond. This course supports progress toward a high school diploma or equivalent, equipping students with the skills needed for academic achievement and critical engagement with literature.
AED 11.080.0 UNITS
Stress Management/Older Adult
Class Hours: 1.0 Lecture / 1.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 18 Lecture / 18 Laboratory
This course will take an experiential approach in exploring the causes, effects, and management techniques of age-related stress. A discussion will precede special group participatory exercises designed to excite the learning of personal themes of stress and coping, and also to acquaint members in the class with one another. Stress management's techniques, such as biofeedback, mediation, visualization, and cognitive therapy will also be introduced in lecture, and then practiced in class. Further elaboration may be given through films, and guest lectures in the field.
AED 22.060.0 UNITS
Career Skills
Class Hours: 4.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 72 Lecture
The Career Skills course is tailored to help students build or improve their interpersonal skills in the workplace. The course will allow students to develop a broad range of knowledge in several work related areas such as goal setting, clear and effective communication, collaboration skills, and personal strengths. Students will develop soft workplace skills to experience new success in their current or prospective job setting.
AED 22.090.0 UNITS
Topics Of Interest Seniors
Class Hours: 2.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 36 Lecture
This course covers topics of interest to senior citizens and their special needs and concerns. The course is designed to assist older adults in developing physical emotional and mental skills needed to function better and enrich their quality of life. This course may be repeated.
AED 36.010.0 UNITS
Occupational Orientation
Class Hours: 4.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 72 Lecture
The Occupational Orientation/Preparation course is designed to prepare students to enter a new job position and/or advance in the workplace. The goal of the course is to build a broad range of knowledge in basic job competencies, evaluate personal abilities regarding vocational areas, and to provide job readiness skills to those seeking employment. The course will allow students to acquire skills that will allow them to be competitive in the job market.
AED 36.020.0 UNITS
Introduction to the Building Trades and Construction Industry
Class Hours: 2.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 36 Lecture
This course is intended to introduce students to the wide spectrum of careers that are available in the Building Trades and Construction Industry. The students will receive the foundational knowledge and basic skills required for entry into postsecondary education (Apprenticeship Program) and employment in the Building Trades and Construction sector. This course will integrate academic and technical preparation, with an emphasis on career awareness, career exploration and skill preparation.
AED 36.030.0 UNITS
Basic Reading Skills for the Building Trades and Construction Industry
Class Hours: 2.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 36 Lecture
This course is intended to help students understand the foundational knowledge required for entry into postsecondary education (Apprenticeship Program) and employment in the Building Trades and Construction sector. The course is designed to develop reading skills that can be applied to the various building and construction trades.
AED 36.040.0 UNITS
Basic Math Skills for the Building Trades and Construction industry
Class Hours: 2.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 36 Lecture
This course is intended to help students understand the foundational knowledge required for entry into postsecondary education (Apprenticeship Program) and employment in the Building Trades and Construction sector. The course is designed to develop mathematical skills that can be applied to the building trades and construction industry through practice and application.
AED 36.050.0 UNITS
Introduction to Basic Welding for the Building Trades and Construction Industry
Class Hours: 2.0 Lecture / 3.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 36 Lecture / 54 Laboratory
This course is intended to provide students with the foundational knowledge and basic skills required for entry into postsecondary education (Apprenticeship Program) and employment in the Building Trades and Construction industry. The course will train students in gas welding, as well as any combination of arc welding processes, thus allowing them to be able to weld metal parts and layout materials, as specified by diagrams, blueprints, or written specifications. Students will also be trained on how to safely use different tools and equipment designed for metal fabrication.
AED 36.060.0 UNITS
Occupational Training
Class Hours: 4.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 72 Lecture
Occupational Training will enhance students' skills to enter a new job position and/or advance in their current work. The goal of the course is to advance students' technical skills to apply for a new job or to acquire a job advancement.
AED 36.070.0 UNITS
Communication for Healthcare Professionals
Class Hours: 2.0 Lecture / 2.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 36 Lecture / 36 Laboratory
This course provides instruction and practice with American English as it relates to the healthcare setting. Students will learn stress patterns of English and how to pronounce American English speech sounds in medical terms and phrases. In addition, students will practice using these sounds and stress patterns in functional communication activities used in their chosen profession, such as conversing with patients, giving instructions, and phone skills. Aspects of American culture and idioms will be addressed to increase the student's familiarity with social discourse in the workplace.
AED 39.010.0 UNITS
Introduction to Painting/Coating/Decorating Trades
Class Hours: 2.2 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 40 Lecture
This course is an introductory course in a series of specialty courses for people involved in the painting/coating/decorating industry. Emphasis will be placed on safety and the overall aspects of this specialty industry. Demonstrations will cover basic surface preparation and application of materials.
AED 39.020.0 UNITS
Professionalism in Painting Trades/Job Planning and Surfaces
Class Hours: 1.3 Lecture / 0.9 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 24 Lecture / 16 Laboratory
This course is the second in a series for apprentices involved in the painting/coating/decorating industry. Specialty topics like professionalism, job planning, ladders and scaffolds, surface identification and preparation, area protection, and interior and exterior painting methods will be included. Lecture and demonstrations will cover surface preparation and application of materials.
AED 39.030.0 UNITS
Introduction to Paints, Coatings, Sealants, Repairs and Fillers, and Surface Conditions
Class Hours: 2.2 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 40 Lecture
This course is the third in a series for apprentices involved in the painting/coating/decorating industry. The specialties of paints and coatings, brushing and rolling, paints and coatings, sealants and repair/fillers, and surface materials and conditions will be included.
AED 39.040.0 UNITS
Interior and Exterior Projects and Safety
Class Hours: 2.2 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 40 Lecture
This is the fourth course in a series of specialty courses developed for people in the painting and decorating industry. Emphasis will be placed on application techniques and potential problems in these painting processes. Demonstrations will include applications of flat and enamel coatings for interior and exterior surfaces. Jobsite cleanup will be addressed.
AED 39.050.0 UNITS
Job Plan For Paint/Coat
Class Hours: 1.8 Lecture / 0.4 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 32 Lecture / 8 Laboratory
This is the fifth course in a series of specialty courses developed for apprentices in the painting and decorating industry. Emphasis will be placed on job planning for the painting and decorating industry, including lectures and demonstrations in the areas of job safety, materials planning, equipment planning, and important factors related to paint failures and remedies. Lectures and demonstrations will cover abrasive blasting, chemical cleaning and stripping, low pressure washing, paint failures, stains, clear finishes, and wood finishes.
AED 39.060.0 UNITS
Clear Finishes, Coatings, Spray Painting Drywall, and Specialty Coatings
Class Hours: 1.3 Lecture / 0.9 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 24 Lecture / 16 Laboratory
This is the sixth course in a series of specialty courses for apprentices involved in the painting/coating/decorating industry. Emphasis will be placed on clear finishes application and types of coatings. Lectures and demonstrations will include topic areas of airless spray painting, drywall finishing and patching, and specialty coating applications.
AED 39.070.0 UNITS
Wallcoverings, Decorative Finishes, HVLP, and Brush & Roll
Class Hours: 0.9 Lecture / 1.3 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 16 Lecture / 24 Laboratory
This is the seventh course in a series of specialty courses for apprentices involved in the painting/coating/decorating industry. Emphasis will be placed on general safety professionalism and HVLP spray systems. Lecture and demonstrations will include HVLP spray systems, equipment and application, wallcoverings, decorative finishes, and interior brush and roll.
AED 39.080.0 UNITS
Application & Preparation, Failures & Remedies, and Exterior Brush & Roll
Class Hours: 1.3 Lecture / 0.9 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 24 Lecture / 16 Laboratory
This is the eighth course in a series of specialty courses for apprentices involved in the painting/coating/decorating industry. Emphasis will be placed on brush and roll painting of exterior surfaces and the application/preparation related to paint failures and remedies. This will include lectures and demonstrations in the areas of coatings, brush and roll techniques, and safety.
AED 39.090.0 UNITS
Professionalism, Job Supervision, Planning & Control, Color Tinting, and Wallcoverings
Class Hours: 1.1 Lecture / 1.1 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 20 Lecture / 20 Laboratory
This is the ninth course in a series of specialty courses for apprentices involved in the painting/coating/decorating industry. Emphasis will be placed on color matching, trade mathematics, and measurement. This will include lectures and demonstrations in the areas of trade history and achievements, special applications of mathematics, color matching, job supervision, planning and control, color tinting, and wall covering. Discussions will also cover the requirements for coating old work as compared to new work.
AED 39.100.0 UNITS
Texturing, Wood Finishing, and Spraying with Special and Electronic Devices
Class Hours: 1.1 Lecture / 1.1 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 20 Lecture / 20 Laboratory
This is the tenth course in a series of specialty courses for apprentices involved in the painting/coating/decorating industry. Emphasis will be placed on texturing and wood finishes and spraying with special devices. This will include lectures and demonstrations in the areas of texture material and application, applying finishes and stains to wood, and spraying with devices.
AED 39.110.0 UNITS
High Performance Coatings, Primers, Urethanes & Epoxies, Architectural Drawings & Graphics
Class Hours: 1.8 Lecture / 0.4 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 32 Lecture / 8 Laboratory
This is the eleventh course in a series of specialty courses for apprentices involved in the painting/coating/decorating industry. Emphasis will be placed on high performance coatings, graphics, and graining applications. This will include lectures and demonstrations in the area of primers, urethanes, epoxies, blueprints, graphics, quality control, and graining.
AED 39.120.0 UNITS
Wallcovering Application
Class Hours: 0.4 Lecture / 1.8 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 8 Lecture / 32 Laboratory
This is the twelfth course in a series of specialty courses for apprentices involved in the painting/coating/decorating industry. Emphasis will be placed on coatings and finishes wall covering application. This will include lectures, demonstrations and hands-on training in the areas of preparation, hanging, and correcting defects.
AED 40.010.0 UNITS
Ironworkers - First Aid Multi-Media
Class Hours: 0.2 Lecture / 0.2 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 4 Lecture / 4 Laboratory
A non-professional course of Standard First Aid designed to teach knowledge and skills that are needed for the emergency care of the injured and ill until medical care can be obtained, and to create an active interest in the prevention of accidents.
AED 40.050.0 UNITS
Iw-Advanced Welding
Class Hours: 1.0 Lecture / 1.8 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 18 Lecture / 32 Laboratory
The apprentice will be trained in metal-arc and gas metal-arc welding with emphasis on skill development in both processes of ferrous and nonferrous metals in the flat, vertical and overhead positions, and for all types of joints. This course may be repeated as necessary.
AED 40.070.0 UNITS
FIW-Orientation
Class Hours: 2.8 Lecture / 1.3 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 50 Lecture / 24 Laboratory
This course provides an overview of the skill and knowledge needed to become a safe and productive working apprentice. It will provide a hands-on approach to general information, rigging, structural steel, welding and burning, and reinforcing iron.
AED 40.090.0 UNITS
Iw-Gen Rigging/Reinforcing
Class Hours: 1.7 Lecture / 1.1 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 30 Lecture / 20 Laboratory
This course introduces the proper application of fiber line, steel cable, and chain in various tackle and lever combination used in raising, transporting, and storing heavy loads. It provides instruction and manipulative experience with the various types of rigging equipment and procedures used in the ironworkers' trade.
AED 40.100.0 UNITS
Iw-Welding I/Reinforcing
Class Hours: 1.3 Lecture / 1.4 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 24 Lecture / 26 Laboratory
This course introduces basic understanding of the structure of ferrous metals and their reactions to heat. This course also provides knowledge of the equipment and materials employed in the use of shielded metal-arc, gas shielded-arc, and oxy-acetylene welding.
AED 40.110.0 UNITS
Iw-Welding Ii/Reinforcing
Class Hours: 2.2 Lecture / 0.6 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 40 Lecture / 10 Laboratory
This course will introduce the apprentice to a basic understanding of the structure of ferrous metals and their reactions to heat. It provides knowledge and basic skills in the equipment and materials employed in the use of shielded metal-arc, gas shielded-arc, and oxy-acetylene welding.
AED 40.120.0 UNITS
Iw-Reinforcing Iron I
Class Hours: 2.1 Lecture / 0.7 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 38 Lecture / 12 Laboratory
This course will provide the ironworker with the ability to interpret the standard codes, code classifications, plans, schedules, charts and specifications in common use by the ironworker. The apprentice will become familiar with the construction techniques used in reinforcing concrete members with steel. They will become familiar with the use of bar supports, placement of reinforcing iron in the structural members of buildings and in structures other than buildings, general principles of bar splicing and welding, post tensioning and prestressing.
AED 40.150.0 UNITS
Iw-Reinforcing Iron II
Class Hours: 2.1 Lecture / 0.7 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 38 Lecture / 12 Laboratory
This course will train students in the installation of multi-strand post-tension bar systems, including stressing, grouting, and inspection. Students will become familiar with related topics to post-tension bar systems, which share many of the same procedures and characteristics. This course will cover various types of structures, including bridges, buildings, and storage tanks.
AED 40.210.0 UNITS
Iw-Structural Steel I
Class Hours: 2.0 Lecture / 0.8 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 36 Lecture / 14 Laboratory
This course promotes understanding of both theory and practice built around the study of blueprint reading, structural erection procedures, and proper construction of various steel structures.
AED 40.220.0 UNITS
Iw-Structural Steel II
Class Hours: 2.0 Lecture / 0.8 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 36 Lecture / 14 Laboratory
This course continues to develop understanding of both theory and practice built around the study of blueprint reading and the structural erection procedures and proper construction of various steel structures.
AED 40.260.0 UNITS
Iw-Metal Building Erect I
Class Hours: 2.0 Lecture / 0.8 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 36 Lecture / 14 Laboratory
This class provides the apprentice with hands-on experience in erecting a pre-engineered metal building. The course will provide the apprentice with necessary time to perform the tests needed in interpreting charts and tables, blueprint, and assembly of prefab buildings.
AED 40.500.0 UNITS
Iw-Mixed Base-Reinforcing
Class Hours: 2.1 Lecture / 0.7 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 38 Lecture / 12 Laboratory
This course will acquaint the apprentice with specifications that constitute a safe and healthy working environment under OSHA. It provides an introduction to the rights and obligations that this act imposes. The apprentice will have an overview of construction blueprints commonly used with emphasis on its function and interpretation. This course offers a brief review of the basic math skill and the opportunity to apply these skills in solving typical problems that are apt to arise in the construction trades.
AED 40.530.0 UNITS
Detailing/Reinforcing Iron
Class Hours: 2.2 Lecture / 0.6 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 40 Lecture / 10 Laboratory
This course will provide insight into the job performed by the detailer of reinforcing iron. Content includes reading and interpreting the communication instruments that are the products of the detailer's skills such as placing drawings, the bar lists, the bar schedules. These are the instruments that guide the fabrication of reinforcing bars in the shop and their proper placement in the field. This class shows how these documents are assembled and from what sources information is derived. Mechanical drawings, math computation skills, and blue prints are covered.
AED 40.550.0 UNITS
Iws-Reinforcing 0sha 500
Class Hours: 2.2 Lecture / 0.6 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 40 Lecture / 10 Laboratory
This course is designed to heighten the construction worker's awareness regarding on-the-job hazards. The student will receive training in accordance with OSHA standards and the many aspects of safety, compliance, scheduling, jurisdiction, and labor law. The student will receive instruction regarding the duties of the ironworker foreman, general foreman, and superintendent's and forklift operation.
AED 40.560.0 UNITS
Iws-Rei/Ironworker History
Class Hours: 2.2 Lecture / 0.6 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 40 Lecture / 10 Laboratory
This course instructs the apprenticeship student about the history of the Ironworker union from its birth in 1896 to the present.
AED 40.600.0 UNITS
Iws-Structural Arch Orn I
Class Hours: 1.0 Lecture / 2.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 18 Lecture / 36 Laboratory
This course is designed primarily for ironworker apprentices and will provide a detailed understanding of procedures and practices employed by the ironworker in architectural and ornamental ironworking. Special emphasis is placed on the tools, anchors, and fasteners in constructing curtain walls and window walls.
AED 40.610.0 UNITS
Iws-Structural Precast Con
Class Hours: 1.7 Lecture / 1.1 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 30 Lecture / 20 Laboratory
The course provides knowledge, coordination task elements and skills needed in the staging and economical erection of a precast concrete building, placing particular emphasis on the rigging, handling and installing of the precast concrete members themselves.
AED 40.630.0 UNITS
IWS-Structural Lead Hazard
Class Hours: 3.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 54 Lecture
This course will teach ironworkers to recognize and reduce hazards related to lead when repairing and renovation of bridges or steel structures, or in the demolition of buildings and other structures. It will stress the health effects caused by lead exposure, OSHA regulations in this regard, sampling methods, legal rights of workers and the use of proper protective equipment and work methods.
AED 41.030.0 UNITS
IW - Reinforcing II
Class Hours: 2.2 Lecture / 0.6 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 40 Lecture / 10 Laboratory
This course provides students with training in reinforcing concrete, including manufacturing, safety, reinforcing forms, bridge, and highway construction, bending, tagging, marking, and fabricating. This course delineates as precisely as possible the industry practices for reinforcing steel and provides a convenient reference source for the architect/engineer, the inspector, the detailer, fabricator, and ironworker.
AED 41.040.0 UNITS
IW - Architectural III
Class Hours: 1.7 Lecture / 1.1 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 30 Lecture / 20 Laboratory
This course teaches the ironworker how to erect storefronts and entrance ways and how to install the various types of doors commonly found in today's modern structures. The student will be introduced to the various types of materials used and the installation procedures recommended. This course will also cover installing revolving doors, swinging doors and closers, sliding fronts and doors, hollow metal doors, and balanced doors. The student will learn how to erect a wide variety of doors, stairs, handrails, ladders, toilet partitions, vanity supports, relief angles and flagpoles and how to install chain link fences.
AED 41.050.0 UNITS
IW - Architectural II
Class Hours: 1.7 Lecture / 1.1 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 30 Lecture / 20 Laboratory
This course will teach the ironworker the many tasks involved in the construction of window wall and curtain wall systems. The student will be introduced to the many techniques used to provide a functioning yet, aesthetically pleasing structure. The student will learn about new construction techniques regarding designs of exterior facing structure enclosure and protection. This class will provide information on building sealants and the effects of weathering.
AED 41.060.0 UNITS
IW- Structural II
Class Hours: 1.7 Lecture / 1.1 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 30 Lecture / 20 Laboratory
This course provides the student with training in structural steel erection including history, safety, planning and scheduling, handling materials, and erecting structural steel members.
AED 41.070.0 UNITS
Post-Tension II
Class Hours: 2.2 Lecture / 0.6 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 40 Lecture / 10 Laboratory
This course is designed to provide the ironworker student with training in post-tension reinforcing, including single-strand unbounded systems and bar post-tensioning. This course is structured to prepare the student for the Post-Tensioning Installation (PTI) certification, which will enable workmen to install single-strand unbonded tendons on superstructures. Students will learn the principles and theories of post-tensioning and identify the components of single-strand unbonded tendon systems and bar post-tensioning systems. Students also learn the use of tools, equipment, and procedures to unload, handle, layout, install, stress, grout, and finish each type of post-tensioning system.
AED 41.080.0 UNITS
Post-Tension III
Class Hours: 2.2 Lecture / 0.6 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 40 Lecture / 10 Laboratory
This course provides the ironworker student with training in post-tensioned reinforcing, including single-strand unbonded system bar post-tensioning. This course is structured to prepare the student for the Post-Tensioning Installation (PTI) certification, which will enable workmen to install single-strand unbonded tendons on superstructures. Students will learn the proper procedures for detensioning and perform lift-offs on post-tensioning systems. Students will learn the use of tools, equipment, and procedures to unload, handle, layout, install, stress, grout, and finish each type of post-tensioning system.
AED 41.090.0 UNITS
IW - Welding III - Reinforcing
Class Hours: 2.2 Lecture / 0.6 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 40 Lecture / 10 Laboratory
This course will introduce the apprentice to shop safety in welding and burning. It provides knowledge of the equipment and materials employed in the use of oxy-acetylene burning and welding. Students will learn the symbols used in welding. This course will prepare the student for the Los Angeles City written welding exam.
AED 41.100.0 UNITS
Field Ironworkers Structural Orientation
Class Hours: 2.8 Lecture / 0.1 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 50 Lecture / 1.7 Laboratory
Prerequisite: Must be a registered apprentice with the California State Division of Apprenticeship Standards.
This course provides an overview of the skill and knowledge needed to become a safe and productive working apprentice. It will provide a hands-on approach to general rigging, structural steel, welding and burning, and reinforcing iron.
AED 42.020.0 UNITS
Mediation In Basic Skills
Class Hours: 1.0 Lecture / 2.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 18 Lecture / 36 Laboratory
This course is designed for students who require mediation between verified learning disabilities and basic skill subjects including Reading, Mathematics, and English Composition. Specific assessment procedures will be utilized to isolate basic skill/learning process deficiencies which will then be addressed by individualized instruction.
AED 42.03A0.0 UNITS
ESL Conversation A
Class Hours: 6.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 108 Lecture
This first course in a series is designed as a survival-level English language course for those students with minimal English language skills. All language learning skills will be utilized: listening, speaking, reading, and writing; the main focus will be on vocabulary building, phonemic awareness, and listening as initial steps for building English language acquisition. Recommended for students with the CASAS scores of 209 and below.
AED 42.03B0.0 UNITS
ESL Conversation B
Class Hours: 6.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 108 Lecture
This is the second course in a series and follows Conversation A. Students should come to this course with a basic ability to speak English. All language learning skills will be utilized: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The main focus of this class is to increase the conversational fluency and accuracy in everyday communication; and to increase the use of academic vocabulary, high frequency words, and idiomatic expressions. Required CASAS score of 210 and above.
AED 42.040.0 UNITS
Basic Adult English
Class Hours: 5.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 90 Lecture
This course is designed to prepare the adult student for college English. It is aimed at improving reading, writing, and grammar skills.
AED 42.050.0 UNITS
Supervised Tutoring
Class Hours: 3.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 54 Laboratory
This course is intended to give students in need of special supplemental instruction in a basic skills subject area an opportunity to develop and improve their skills and/or knowledge of the subject. It is an open entry/open exit course. Students enrolled in the course are limited to thirty (30) hours per semester.
AED 42.060.0 UNITS
Basic Skills
Class Hours: 1.0 Lecture / 2.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 18 Lecture / 36 Laboratory
This course is designed for students who require mediation between disabilities and basic skill subjects including Reading, Mathematics, and English Composition. Specific assessment procedures will be utilized to isolate basic skill/learning process deficiencies which will then be addressed by individualized instruction.
AED 42.070.0 UNITS
Independent Mediation Lab
Class Hours: 8.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 144 Laboratory
This course is designed to be an adjunct to Mediation in Basic Skills (M.B.S.). Focus will be upon implementation of activities determined by the student's individual education plan developed for M.B.S. Initial emphasis may be placed on a variety of other activities designed to mediate between a student's disability and matriculation at Cerritos.
AED 42.100.0 UNITS
Spanish Ged Test Prep-A
Class Hours: 6.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 108 Lecture
This course will prepare students for the writing and social studies components of the GED examination. This course is designed to assist students limited in English and will provide instruction and materials in Spanish. Students will be tested on knowledge and skills that they have acquired from life experiences, television, radio, books and newspapers, consumer products, and advertising. Students will be prepared to take the battery of GED tests.
AED 42.110.0 UNITS
Spanish Ged Test Prep-B
Class Hours: 6.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 108 Lecture
This course will prepare student for the science, literature, and mathematics components of the GED examination. This course is designed to assist students limited in English and will provide instruction and materials in Spanish. Students will be tested on knowledge and skills that they have acquired from life experiences, television, radio, books and newspapers, consumer products, and advertising. Students will be prepared to take the battery of GED tests.
AED 42.120.0 UNITS
GED Preparation-A
Class Hours: 6.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 108 Lecture
This course will prepare students for the writing and social studies components of the GED examination. Students will be tested on knowledge and skills that they have acquired from life experiences, television, radio, books and newspapers, consumer products, and advertising. Students will be prepared to take the battery of GED tests.
AED 42.130.0 UNITS
Ged Preparation-B
Class Hours: 6.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 108 Lecture
This course will prepare students for the science, literature, and mathematics components of the GED examination. Students will be tested on knowledge and skills that they have acquired from life experiences, television, radio, books and newspapers, consumer products, and advertising. Students will be prepared to take the battery of GED tests.
AED 42.140.0 UNITS
Low Beginning English as a Second Language
Class Hours: 6.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 108 Lecture
This second course in a series is designed as a Low Beginning English as a Second Language course for those students transitioning from the Survival Level English as a Second Language course or those students with minimal English language skills. All language learning skills will be utilized: reading, writing, listening, and speaking with an increasing interest in vocabulary building to generate language production and conversation.
AED 42.150.0 UNITS
High Beginning English as a Second Language
Class Hours: 6.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 108 Lecture
This third course in a series is designed for those students transitioning from the Low Beginning English as a Second Language course or for those students with some English language skills. All language learning skills will be utilized: reading, writing, listening, and speaking, with an increasing emphasis on language production and conversation in preparation for future vocational and academic work.
AED 42.160.0 UNITS
Low Intermediate English as a Second Language
Class Hours: 6.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 108 Lecture
This fourth course in a series is designed as a Low Intermediate English as a Second Language course for those students transitioning from the High Beginning English as a Second Language course or those students with moderate English language skills. All language learning skills will be utilized: reading, writing, listening, and speaking, with an increasing interest in language production and conversation.
AED 42.170.0 UNITS
High Intermediate English as a Second Language
Class Hours: 6.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 108 Lecture
This fifth course in a series is designed as a High Intermediate English as a Second Language course for those students transitioning from the Low Intermediate English as a Second Language course or those students with moderate English language skills. All language learning skills will be utilized: reading, writing, listening, and speaking with an increasing interest in language production and conversation. The emphasis of this course is to prepare for transitioning into the appropriate ESL Credit course.
AED 42.180.0 UNITS
Low Advanced English as a Second Language
Class Hours: 6.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 108 Lecture
Prerequisite: Pass AED 42.17 High Intermediate English as a Second Language course or assess into AED 42.18.
This course is designed for students successfully transitioning from the AED High Intermediate English as a Second Language course and for students who assess with moderate to high English language skills. English listening, speaking, reading and writing will be taught using an integrated skills approach with the main objective being to help students advance in fluency and proficiency. Special emphasis will be placed on effective communication, on developing critical thinking skills to prepare students for success in High Advanced ESL courses, success in GED courses and success in their community and in their workplace.
AED 42.190.0 UNITS
ESL Grammar, Reading, and Writing
Class Hours: 5.0 Lecture / 1.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 90 Lecture / 18 Laboratory
Prerequisite: ESL 4/104 with grade a "C" or higher or "Pass" or equivalent OR AED 42.18 or equivalent (non-credit Adult Ed. ESL) with a grade of "Pass" OR satisfactory completion of the assessment/placement process with eligibility for ESL 5/105 .
This is a low-advanced course designed to improve the grammar, reading, and writing skills of non-native English speakers. This course provides instruction of advanced-level grammar, critical reading and thinking, paragraph and short essay writing. Punctuation rules, sentence variety, and academic vocabulary will also be taught along with continued emphasis and practice in listening and speaking in an academic context.
AED 42.200.0 UNITS
Literacy Skills for General Education Development (GED) Success
Class Hours: 4.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 72 Lecture
The Literacy Skills for General Education Development (GED) Success course is designed to provide students with additional instruction and support to pass the Reasoning Through Language Arts (RLA) subtest of the General Education Development (GED) exam. Students will understand and apply integrated reading and writing tasks that require test-takers to read complex texts, analyze arguments, and use text-based evidence to support reasoning. Students will learn test-taking skills, understand the official General Education Development (GED) RLA test format, and complete practice General Education Development (GED) RLA tests. This course will also provide information to students about the services and resources available on campus; help students identify their current abilities and styles of learning; help students identify any barriers, learning deficiencies or skill gaps with strategies and/or recommendations for improvement.
AED 42.210.0 UNITS
Spanish Literacy Skills for General Education Development (GED) Success
Class Hours: 4.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 72 Lecture
The Spanish Literacy Skills for General Education Development (GED) Success course is designed to provide students with additional instruction and support to pass the Spanish Reasoning Through Language Arts (RLA) subtest of the Spanish General Education Development (GED) exam. Students will understand and apply integrated Spanish reading and writing tasks that require test-takers to read complex Spanish texts, analyze arguments, and use text-based evidence to support reasoning. Students will learn test-taking skills, understand the official General Education Development (GED) RLA test format, and complete practice Spanish General Education Development (GED) RLA tests. This course will also provide information to students about the services and resources available on campus; help students identify their current abilities and styles of learning; help students identify any barriers, learning deficiencies or skill gaps with strategies and/or recommendations for improvement.
AED 42.220.0 UNITS
Supplemental General Education Development (GED) Math
Class Hours: 4.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 72 Lecture
The Supplemental General Education Development (GED) Math course is for students who need additional instruction and support in order to pass the math subtest of the General Education Development (GED) exam. By passing the General Education Development (GED) math exam, students will be that much closer to earning their California High School Certification. Students will understand and apply the necessary math concepts needed for estimating, computing, algebra, geometry, and problem solving needed to take the General Education Development (GED) math exam. Students will learn test-taking skills, understand the official General Education Development (GED) math test format, and complete practice General Education Development (GED) math tests. This course will also provide information to students about the services and resources available on campus; help students identify their current abilities and styles of learning; help students identify any barriers, learning deficiencies or skill gaps with strategies and/or recommendations for improvement.
AED 42.230.0 UNITS
Spanish Supplemental General Education Development (GED) Math
Class Hours: 4.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 72 Lecture
The Spanish Supplemental General Education Development (GED) Math course is for students who need additional instruction and support in order to pass the math subtest of the Spanish General Education Development (GED) exam. By passing the Spanish General Education Development (GED) math exam, students will be that much closer to earning their California High School Certification. Students will understand and apply the necessary math concepts needed for estimating, computing, algebra, geometry, and problem solving needed to take the Spanish General Education Development (GED) math exam. Students will learn test-taking skills, understand the official Spanish General Education Development (GED) math test format, and complete practice Spanish General Education Development (GED) math tests. This course will also provide information to students about the services and resources available on campus; help students identify their current abilities and styles of learning; help students identify any barriers, learning deficiencies or skill gaps with strategies and/or recommendations for improvement.
AED 42.250.0 UNITS
Supervised Occupational Skill Development
Class Hours: 6.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 108 Laboratory
Corequisite: Enrollment in a Career Technical Education (CTE) course.
This course is designed to facilitate learning in Career and Technical Education (CTE) principles through mediated instruction. The goal of this course is to build a broad range of knowledge in basic job competencies and develop personal abilities in regard to specific CTE programs. This course is offered as an open entry/open exit course.
AED 42.980.0 UNITS
College Writing Support
Class Hours: 6.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 108 Lecture
This course will build pre-college level proficiency in English. Students will develop fundamental concepts of reading and writing and gain familiarity with writing essays. The course develops the student’s ability to write essays through the writing process. Essay projects integrate critical thinking, analytical reading, and beginnings of library research in preparation for credit English courses.
AED 42.990.0 UNITS
Pre-Algebra Skills
Class Hours: 6.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 108 Lecture
The concepts of this course will help students build skills and understanding in topics related to Pre-Algebra. Students will receive support in understanding integers, fundamentals of Algebra, solving equations with fractions and/or decimals, percent, and introduction to the Cartesian coordinate system. Students will gain conceptual knowledge and use analytical thinking to solve problems.
AED 48.010.0 UNITS
Vocational English for Work
Class Hours: 4.5 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 81 Lecture
This course is designed to give English-language learners vocation-specific communication skills in the four categories of reading and listening with a special emphasis placed on speaking and writing in the workplace and community. For Learners who earned a degree, have work experience from their native country, or seek higher job positions, this course will help them complete and earn a certificate. Other topics include specialized vocabulary development, critical thinking exercises, and soft skills practice.
AED 48.030.0 UNITS
Creative Writing For Seniors
Class Hours: 2.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 36 Lecture
This course is designed to introduce the older adult to techniques for creative writing in the areas of drama, poetry, fiction, and non-fiction. Techniques for a complete autobiography will be taught. This course may be repeated.
AED 48.040.0 UNITS
Communication Skills
Class Hours: 1.5 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 27 Laboratory
This course is designed to increase receptive and expressive language skills in the senior citizen, as well as improve non-verbal body language, and develop a higher self-confidence through positive interaction with others. This course may be repeated.
AED 48.050.0 UNITS
College English Skills
Class Hours: 6.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 108 Lecture
Recommendation: This course is not recommended for students working on secondary language skills who would be better served by an ESL course.
Prerequisite: Completion of the English Placement process.
This beginning course is designed for students already able to understand and speak the English language. This course is not recommended for students working on secondary language skills who would be better served by an ESL course. It is intended to reduce beginning writing students' fear and anxiety about writing. It develops writing fluency through written activities and assignments designed to teach and reinforce conventions of Standard English. This course focuses on sentence structure and development and sentence combining. Students will work toward developing short paragraphs.
AED 49.010.0 UNITS
Preparatory Math
Class Hours: 6.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 108 Lecture
This course is for students who wish to master basic mathematical skills in order to pursue subsequent mathematical courses, gain personal enrichment, and develop career readiness. It covers the concepts of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers, fractions, mixed numbers, decimals, and percentages, with an emphasis on real-world applications.
AED 49.020.0 UNITS
Vocational English as a Second Language
Class Hours: 4.5 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 81 Lecture
This course is designed to give English-language learners vocation-specific communication skills in the four categories of speaking and writing with a special emphasis on reading and listening. Learners who want to earn a certificate or find employment in a specific vocation will also gain basic computer and workforce readiness skills. Learners will work on their professional careers. Other topics include specialized vocational vocabulary development, critical thinking exercises, and soft skills practice.
AED 49.040.0 UNITS
CAHSEE Math A Preparation
Class Hours: 4.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 72 Lecture
This course prepares students to review and pass the Math section of the California High School Exit Exam using vocational contexts for learning activities. This course specifically focuses on basic skills.
AED 49.050.0 UNITS
CAHSEE Math B Preparation
Class Hours: 4.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 72 Lecture
This course prepares students to review and pass the math section of the California High School Exit Exam using vocational contexts for learning activities. This course specifically focuses on Algebra skills.
AED 49.060.0 UNITS
CAHSEE English Preparation
Class Hours: 4.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 72 Lecture
This course prepares students to review and pass the English section of the California High School Exit Exam using a vocational context for learning activities.
AED 60.010.0 UNITS
Citizenship I
Class Hours: 4.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 72 Lecture
This course prepares students to take the oral naturalization interview with a United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officer for U.S. citizenship which includes three English components: reading, writing, and speaking while the civics portion covers important U.S. history and government topics.
AED 80.010.0 UNITS
Intro To Electrical Trades
Class Hours: 3.4 Lecture / 1.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 62 Lecture / 18 Laboratory
This course is the introductory or beginning course for "first period" apprentices in a series of specialty courses for electrical apprentices involved in the construction industry. Emphasis will be placed on safety and the overall aspects of this specialty industry.
AED 80.020.0 UNITS
Basic Electrical Theory
Class Hours: 3.4 Lecture / 1.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 62 Lecture / 18 Laboratory
This is the second course in a series of specialty courses for electrical apprentices involved in the construction trades. Emphasis will be placed on electrical prints, drawings and symbols. Also types of information they can find on schematics, one-lines and wiring diagrams will be covered.
AED 80.030.0 UNITS
Elec Theory & Application
Class Hours: 3.4 Lecture / 1.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 62 Lecture / 18 Laboratory
This course is the third in a series of specialty courses for electrical apprentices involved in the construction industry concerning the electrical area. Emphasis will be placed on alternating current, motors, grounding, conduit bending, boxes and fittings, conductor installations, and cable tray.
AED 80.040.0 UNITS
Basic Electrical Theory
Class Hours: 3.4 Lecture / 1.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 62 Lecture / 18 Laboratory
This is the fourth course in a series of specialty courses for electrical apprentices involved in the construction industry. Emphasis will be placed on conductor termination's and splices, installation of electric services, circuit breakers and fuses, contractors and relays, and electric lighting.
AED 80.050.0 UNITS
Electrical Calculations and Installation
Class Hours: 3.4 Lecture / 1.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 62 Lecture / 18 Laboratory
This is the fifth course in a series of specialty courses for electrical apprentices involved in the construction industry. Emphasis will be on load calculations (branch circuits), conductor selection and calculations, overcurrent protection, raceways, box and fitting fill requirements, wiring devices, distribution equipment, and distribution system transformers.
AED 80.060.0 UNITS
Ect Light/Motor & Hvac Systems
Class Hours: 3.4 Lecture / 1.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 62 Lecture / 18 Laboratory
This course is sixth in a series of specialty courses for apprentices involved in the construction industry. Emphasis will be on basic lighting, motor calculations, and motor maintenance, motor controls, electricity in HVAC system, and hazardous locations.
AED 80.070.0 UNITS
Ect Ind Light Load & Theory
Class Hours: 3.4 Lecture / 1.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 62 Lecture / 18 Laboratory
Number seven in a series of specialty courses for electrical apprentices involved in the construction industry. The emphasis is placed on load calculation-feeder and services, commercial/industrial lighting, specialty lighting, stand-by and emergency systems, basic electronic theory, fire alarm system.
AED 80.080.0 UNITS
Ect Adv Theory & Applications
Class Hours: 3.4 Lecture / 1.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 62 Lecture / 18 Laboratory
This is course number eight, the last in a series of specialty courses for electrical apprentices involved in the construction industry. The emphasis is placed on specialty transformers, advanced controls, HVAC controls, welding machines, heat tracing and freeze protection, motor maintenance, part 2, and high voltage terminators/splices.
AED 80.090.0 UNITS
Cpr And First Aid
Class Hours: 0.3 Lecture / 0.3 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 4.5 Lecture / 4.5 Laboratory
This is a course of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Standard First Aid that is designed to teach the knowledge and skills that are needed for the emergency care of the injured ad ill until medical care can be obtained and to create an active interest in the prevention of accidents.
AED 90.010.0 UNITS
Introduction to Energy Surveying
Class Hours: 1.3 Lecture / 0.9 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 24 Lecture / 16 Laboratory
Prerequisite: Student must be part of Conservation Corps.
This is a competency-based course designed to align with the American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Level-1 energy auditing standards. Provides hands-on experience in residential and commercial energy auditing. Emphasis on principles and sources of energy, detailed facilities evaluation techniques, data collection for energy auditing, establishing baselines, and conducting accurate inventories, Includes workplace safety policies and practices to comply with OSHA guidelines.
AED 90.020.0 UNITS
Basic Electricity and Wiring Fundamentals
Class Hours: 1.1 Lecture / 1.1 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 20 Lecture / 20 Laboratory
Prerequisite: Student must be part of Conservation Corps.
This comprehensive introduction to electrical wiring provides a well-rounded understanding of the fundamentals of basic electricity, electrical safety, electrical circuitry, and the processes and procedures of the electrical wiring trades, Includes relevant electrical codes.
AED 90.030.0 UNITS
Intro to Lighting Retrofits
Class Hours: 1.1 Lecture / 1.1 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 20 Lecture / 20 Laboratory
Prerequisite: Student must be part of Conservation Corps.
This course provides well-rounded competency-based understanding of lighting retrofit trade fundamentals through hands-on experience in commercial retrofit procedures and skills. Includes electrical safety, policies, and practices as related to retrofit work.
AED 90.040.0 UNITS
Introduction to Automotive Tools and Equipment
Class Hours: 4.0 Lecture / 2.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 72 Lecture / 36 Laboratory
This course introduces students to basic hand tools, power tools, and equipment used in the automotive industry. Safety, technique, and proper handling are the emphasis of the course. This course also includes the creation of practical tools and focuses on application of tools. Quality craftsmanship and tool building techniques will be covered in laboratory.
Students may qualify for credit for Auto 101 if criteria is met.
AED 90.050.0 UNITS
OSHA-10 Training
Class Hours: 0.6 Lecture / 0.3 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 10 Lecture / 6 Laboratory
This course is designed to deliver OSHA standards to individuals in various professions. It will introduce topics that OSHA prescribes for a 10-hour course. Students completing this course will earn an OSHA 10 certificate. This is an introductory course which requires little or no regulations/industry experience.
AED 90.060.0 UNITS
Math Support: Statistics
Class Hours: 2.5 Lecture / 2.5 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 45 Lecture / 45 Laboratory
This course is a math support course. The concepts of this course will help students build skills and understanding in topics related to the introduction of descriptive and inferential statistics. Students will receive support in understanding mean, standard deviation, variance, probability, random variables, central limit theorem, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, t-distribution, chi-square distribution, F-distribution, linear regression, and linear correlation. Students will gain conceptual knowledge and use analytical thinking to solve problems. The combination lecture/lab format will provide a foundation for introductory statistics. This course is open entry/open exit.
AED 90.070.0 UNITS
Math Support: College Algebra
Class Hours: 2.0 Lecture / 3.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 36 Lecture / 54 Laboratory
This course is a math support course. Students will build pre-college level math skills to prepare for college algebra. Students will gain conceptual knowledge and use analytical thinking to solve problems. The combination lecture/lab format will provide a foundation for college algebra. This course is open entry/open exit.
AED 90.080.0 UNITS
Solar Energy
Class Hours: 2.2 Lecture / 2.2 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 39.96 Lecture / 40.14 Laboratory
This course is designed to prepare an individual for entry-level employment within the alternative energy industry as an integrator, designer, or as a maintenance or repair worker.
AED 90.090.0 UNITS
Solar Panel Installation
Class Hours: 2.5 Lecture / 2.5 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 45 Lecture / 45 Laboratory
In this second level, lecture/laboratory course students build upon skills learned in Solar Energy. This course ties the design and implements a cost-effective stand-alone photovoltaic (PV) system with battery backup. Student will learn how to evaluate the electrical status of the job site, how to acquire the logistical paperwork required for panel installation. Student will learn the steps in choosing and ordering material. Student will learn step by step in solar panel installation. Finally, the student will learn how to get approval interconnection of the panels and inverters needed for the job.
AED 90.370.0 UNITS
Launching a Small Business
Class Hours: 2.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 36 Lecture
This course is for students who are interested in learning about establishing a small business. The class is an introduction to business concepts like understanding market research, identifying resources, registering a business, and identifying components of a business plan. It will introduce students to the types of business ownership structures such as: sole proprietorship, partnerships, and corporations. Students will be provided reference materials to help them start thinking about permits and licenses, patents and protection of ideas, and legal requirements and regulations for small businesses. The material in this course has been drafted with application as its focus.
AED 90.37S0.0 UNITS
Launching a Small Business (Spanish)
Class Hours: 2.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 36 Lecture
This course is taught in Spanish and is for students who are interested in learning about establishing a small business. The class is an introduction to business concepts such as understanding market research, identifying resources, registering a business, and identifying components of a business plan. It will introduce students to the types of business ownership structures such as: sole proprietorship, partnerships, and corporations. Students will be provided reference materials to help them start thinking about permits and licenses, patents and protection of ideas, and legal requirements and regulations for small businesses. The material in this course has been drafted with application as its focus.
AED 90.390.0 UNITS
Social Media for Small Business Owners
Class Hours: 2.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 36 Lecture
This course is taught with language support and introduces marketing systems focused on distributing goods and services throughout the community for business and consumer engagement, primarily through social media. Included are basic marketing and advertisement techniques for promotion through many available media venues, emphasizing free social media platforms and also with payment options. The course teaches an introductory understanding of consumer behavior, product design, advertising, pricing, budgeting, distribution approaches, and utilization of a marketing plan for a small business.
AED 90.39S0.0 UNITS
Social Media for Small Business Owners (Spanish)
Class Hours: 2.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 36 Lecture
This course is taught in Spanish and introduces marketing systems focused on distributing goods and services throughout the community for business and consumer engagement, primarily through social media. Included are basic marketing and advertisement techniques for promotion through many available media venues, emphasizing free social media platforms. The course teaches an introductory understanding of consumer behavior, product design, advertising, pricing, budgeting, distribution approaches, and utilization of a marketing plan for a small business.
AED 90.410.0 UNITS
Introduction to Small Business Finances
Class Hours: 2.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 36 Lecture
This course is designed to introduce noncredit students with various introductory tools to manage monetary funds and make self-analysis for improvement on financial literacy decisions. Measurement techniques will demonstrate how to analyze, plan, and manage financial performances of a small business. Basic cash flow accounting will teach methods of managing money coming in and going out of the business such as record keeping. Introduction to accounting for materials, labor, overhead cost, expenses, and taxes are taught.
AED 90.41S0.0 UNITS
Introduction to Small Business Finances (Spanish)
Class Hours: 2.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 36 Lecture
This course is taught in Spanish and is designed to introduce students with various introductory tools to manage monetary funds and make self-analysis for improvement on financial literacy decisions. Measurement techniques will demonstrate how to analyze, plan, and manage financial performances of a small business. Basic cash flow accounting will teach methods of managing money coming in and going out of the business such as record keeping. Introduction to accounting for materials, labor, overhead cost, expenses, and taxes are taught.
AED 90.430.0 UNITS
Growing a Small Business
Class Hours: 2.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 36 Lecture
Small business entrepreneurs will find the necessary skills and tools in order to scale their business. Existing small business owners will learn to analyze, evaluate, and take action to grow their value and avoid growth pitfalls. This course will teach English Language Learners the best ways to build value by scaling their existing business venture through innovation and decisions.
AED 90.43S0.0 UNITS
Growing a Small Business (Spanish)
Class Hours: 2.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 36 Lecture
This course is taught in Spanish for students who are small business entrepreneurs and who through this course will find the necessary skills and tools in order to scale their business and grow operations. Existing small business owners will learn to analyze, evaluate, and take action to grow their value and avoid growth pitfalls. This course will teach English Language Learners the best ways to build value by scaling their existing business venture through innovation and decisions.