Current Course Offerings
You can explore classes typically offered for each of the areas below. Note that not all courses are offered every semester, and not all courses listed may be required for a certificate program. For more details on certificates, please look under "Explore Programs at the Construction Training Center" on our homepage.
- Carpentry
ADED 740 - OSHA 10 Certification Preparation
In this industrial and construction safety course for entry-level workers, students will learn to recognize and prevent hazards on a job site. Occupational Safety Health Association (OSHA) recommends Safety Certification Training Program courses as an orientation to occupational safety and health for workers covered by OSHA standards, on the specific hazards of the job. Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive an OSHA 10-hour Construction Safety Certification completion card.
ADED 739 - Carpentry Tools & Safety
In this course, students will learn about the safe and proper use of hand and power tools in residential carpentry. Students will also learn basic carpentry skills and basic fire resilient building techniques. Students will use tools in basic carpentry projects.
ADED 747A - Carpentry I
Students will learn fundamental carpentry skills involved in residential framing including techniques, materials, tools, and equipment. Students will also learn about safe tool use, the basics of building codes, fire resilient building techniques, and working on a crew. This course will focus on floor and wall systems.
ADED 747B - Carpentry II
Students will continue to learn fundamental carpentry skills involved in residential framing including techniques, materials, tools, and equipment. Students will also learn about safe tool use, the basics of building codes, fire resilient building techniques, and working on a crew. This course will focus on roof, ceiling, and stair systems.
ADED 744 - Survey of the Building Trades & Construction Industry
In this course, students learn about the construction industry, including the different trades and crafts involved in the construction process, and the training and workforce development opportunities in these trades. Students also learn the purpose and function of different hand tools, power tools, and equipment commonly used in construction.
ADED 746 - Intro to Plan Reading
This course introduces students to reading and interpreting construction plan views, section cuts, elevations, and details for construction purposes. Students will learn to accurately apply measurements in drawings to varying scales and estimate material quantities for projects from building plans.
ADED 750 - Contractors License Prep
In this course, students will learn about the prequalifications, application process, required documentation, and the financial and legal obligations of General Contractors. Students will also review the laws, codes, and skills covered on the Contractor's State License Board (CSLB) General Building Contractor (B) licensing exam.
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration
HVACR 101 - Introduction to HVACR
This course introduces students to the residential Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR) industry. Topics such as HVACR mechanical and electrical systems, equipment, diagnostic tools, HVACR formulas and math, jobsite safety, and basic thermodynamics will be covered. Students will also learn about career opportunities, codes and regulations, and industry certification requirements for HVACR technicians.
HVACR 102 - Residential HVACR System Components
In this course, students will study the electrical and mechanical components of residential heating and air-conditioning systems, including system controls, motors, compressors, refrigerants, and sensors. This course prepares students for the Environmental Protection Agency's EPA 608 examination for safe refrigerant handling.
HVACR 103 - Residential Heating, Airflow, and Ventilation
In this course, students will learn about common residential heating systems, including heat pumps, furnaces, and boilers. Students also learn about airflow, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR) system load calculations and combustion analysis.
HVACR 104 - Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Systems
In this course, students will learn about installation, commissioning, maintenance of residential air-conditioning systems, and maintenance and repair of foodservice refrigeration. Students will also be introduced to commercial air-conditioning equipment as a means of reinforcing topics related to refrigeration and to preview more advanced careers in the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR) industry.
- Fire Resilient Landscaping
ADED 748.3 - Fire Resilient Landscaping
In this course, students will be introduced to residential and commercial landscape and building maintenance practices that reduce risk of structure loss during wildfire and guide safe and effective post-fire mitigation and clean-up. Students will learn principles for fire risk reduction; structure hardening; defensible space; safe and proper use of appropriate tools and equipment; considerations for worker safety and worker rights; relevant laws and regulations; and appropriate prioritization and execution of actions to reduce fire risk. Working under the supervision of qualified professionals, students will visit and/or perform work at selected site(s) as appropriate.
- Water Resources Technology
WTR 110 - Water Treatment Plant Operator
In this course, students will learn the knowledge and skills required to safely operate public drinking water treatment facilities and help in the preparation for the State of California Water Treatment Operator exam(s). A field trip will be required.
WTR 111 - Water Distribution System Operator
In this course, students will obtain the knowledge and skills required to safely operate a potable water distribution system. Students will also examine flow in pipes, storage facilities, pumps, instrumentation and control, distribution maintenance, system water quality, safety, recordkeeping and preparation for the State of California Water Distribution System Operator exam(s).
WWTR 112 - Math for Water & Wastewater Technology
In this course, students will learn the practical application of mathematical calculations for hydraulics, chemicals, and solids used in the design, operation, process control, and maintenance of water and wastewater distribution systems and treatment facilities.
WWTR 120 - Wastewater Treatment 1
In this course, students are introduced to wastewater treatment plant operations and the role of the operator including the origins and characteristics of wastewater, wastewater collection and treatment systems, and associated mathematical computations. This course will help students prepare for State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Wastewater Operator Certification Examination Grade 1. A field trip to a wastewater facility during regular class hours is required.
WWTR 121 - Wastewater Treatment 2
In this course, students will learn principles and techniques used in advanced/tertiary wastewater treatment including disinfection, chlorination, odor control, wastewater reclamation, advanced sludge treatment and disposal, laboratory control methods, the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) discharge requirements, report writing, and maintain records. The course will help students prepare for State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Wastewater Operator Certification Grade 2 exam. A field trip to a wastewater facility during regular class hours is required.
WWTR 122 - Chemistry for Water & Wastewater Technology
In this course students will gain a basic understanding of wastewater laboratory information, including chemical terms and symbols, equipment, sampling, safety, and quality assurance. Students will perform lab tests, including pH, dissolved oxygen, solids (settleable, suspended, total, volatile), sludge volume index, biological and chemical oxygen demand, alkalinity, hardness, turbidity, chlorine residual, and total coliform bacteria.
WWTR 123 - Instrumentation & Controls
In this course, students will learn applications and uses of water, wastewater, and industrial control systems including switches, relays, alarms, motors, transformers, test equipment, control systems, telemetering, and System Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA). Field trip(s) may be required.
WWTR 124 - Pumps & Motors
Students will learn the basic theory of hydraulics, motors, and pumping systems including operation, types, troubleshooting, general safety procedures, maintenance and repair of pumps and pumping systems. A field trip to a wastewater treatment facility during regular class hours is required.