Blue Mountain Community College

This less than one-year program leading to a career pathways certificate of completion in law enforcement offers the student an opportunity to develop a foundational understanding of law enforcement, criminal investigation, criminology, and how the criminal justice system functions as a whole.

The coursework for this two-year program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level employment in the areas of law enforcement, courts, and adult or juvenile corrections. The competition for jobs in the field of criminal justice is intense; a college education is almost always a minimum requirement for the application process. The degree utilizes an interdisciplinary approach, including criminological, sociological, and psychological coursework.

This less than one-year program leading to a career pathways certificate of completion in court technician offers the student an opportunity to develop a foundational understanding of working in a legal and criminal justice setting.

The coursework for this two-year program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level employment in the areas of law enforcement, courts, and adult or juvenile corrections. The competition for jobs in the field of criminal justice is intense; a college education is almost always a minimum requirement for the application process. The degree utilizes an interdisciplinary approach, including criminological, sociological, and psychological coursework.

This less than one-year program leading to a career pathways certificate of completion in law enforcement offers the student an opportunity to develop a foundational understanding of law enforcement, criminal investigation, criminology, and how the criminal justice system functions as a whole.

Demonstrate knowledge of child development in a socio-cultural context

Apply developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) to meet the needs of diverse populations
Apply best practices in group management to optimize the potential for learning and social-emotional development
Practice ethical and legal standards, as well as professional attitudes and behavior
Apply best practices, observation, and assessment to enhance learning and development.

Have an understanding of, and ability to, work within a quality, responsive, relationship-based infant toddler program including culturally relevant activities, to meet each child’s individual developmental needs and to be able to create a healthy, respectful, supportive and challenging learning environment.

Demonstrate knowledge of child development in a socio-cultural context

Apply developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) to meet the needs of diverse populations
Apply best practices in group management to optimize the potential for learning and social-emotional development
Practice ethical and legal standards, as well as professional attitudes and behavior
Apply best practices, observation, and assessment to enhance learning and development.

This two-year A.A.S. degree program in early childhood education (ECE) will prepare students to work with young children from birth through eight years of age using research-based practices in a variety of settings including child care centers, family child care settings, preschools, Head Start programs, school age programs, special education, and home visiting and parent education programs.

This one-year program leading to an Emergency Medical Technician certificate offers students the opportunity to prepare for careers in emergency medical services. Learning experiences in this program are designed to assist the student in realizing the following outcomes:

Assess and treat patients using protocols within the Oregon defined scope of practice in emergency medical situations.
Use verbal and non-verbal skills to communicate with patients, families, bystanders and other medical professionals.
Accurately observe and document patient care data using a variety of tools and techniques including providing written and verbal patient reports.
Properly and safely lift and move patients in a variety of medical and rescue situations.
Exhibit respectful, responsive personal behaviors in your personal as well as professional EMS life.
Perform all care in a professional and ethical manner recognizing cultural diversity.
Work in an organized manner and provide leadership during stressful and life threatening situation.

This two-year program leading to an A.A.S. degree in Fire Science Technology prepares the student to be effective as a firefighter on an firefighting team in a number of different settings. Learning experiences in this program are designed to assist the student in realizing the following outcomes:

Firefighting knowledge and skills, including general knowledge of emergency services,
Demonstrated application of firefighting safety and practices,
Ability to perform the duties of emergency medical technician,
Skilled communication (writing, presentation techniques),
Proficiency in fire behaviors,
Demonstrated professional skills (problem solving, interpersonal skills, business computing, proposal development),
Knowledge of fire prevention and crisis intervention,
Knowledge and skills of apparatus operation,
Fire and emergency administration and investigation.

Students who successfully complete this certificate will have demonstrated the following:

Familiarity with HVAC system controls
Awareness of safety
Ability to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair common pumps and valves
Familiarity with Data Center Operations
Verbal and written communication skills

Complete a minimum of 4000 hours State of Oregon approved on-the job training (OJT)
Repair, install and maintain a variety of industrial equipment using trade specific tools and techniques in compliance with state regulations
Seventy-five percent of applicants have documented trade-specific skills listed on the Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology Apprenticeship Trades Outcomes Assessment Tool
Complete required related training with a grade C or better

Complete a minimum of 4000 hours State of Oregon approved on-the job training (OJT)
Repair, install and maintain a variety of industrial equipment using trade specific tools and techniques in compliance with state regulations
4000-Hour BOLI-ATD Trades: Air Frame and Power Plant Technicians, Boiler Operator and Programmable Logic Controller

8000-Hr BOLI-ATD Trades: Boiler/Turbine Operator, Die Cast Mold, Heat and Frost Insulator, Industrial Mobile Mechanic, Instrument Technician, Machinist, Millwright, Motor Winder.

Students who successfully complete the Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Systems program will have demonstrated the ability to:

Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair industrial systems (mechanical, fluid, etc.)
Analyze technical data
Promote energy efficiency and industrial sustainability
Contribute to a positive professional workplace culture

Skills in the following areas will be demonstrated:

Maintenance of Bearings, Drives, and Motors
Understanding of Programmable Logic Controllers
Troubleshooting a variety of industrial Systems
Safety in the workplace

Repair or install electrical wire devices according to limited licensure regulations to meet NEC and OSC code for limited energy technician-license B, limited maintenance electrician, limited renewable energy technician, and limited residential electrician

Students who successfully complete this certificate will have demonstrated the following:

Familiarity with HVAC system controls
Awareness of safety
Ability to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair common pumps and valves
Familiarity with Data Center Operations
Verbal and written communication skills

This one-year career pathway certificate is intended to prepare students for entry-level employment in the automated control of modern industrial equipment. All classes successfully completed can be applied to the Industrial Systems Technology AAS degree. Students who successfully complete this certificate will have demonstrated the following:

Familiarly with a variety of industrial systems
Understanding of automated control of industrial systems
Ability to apply PLC’s and process controls skills and knowledge in a variety of industrial settings

Today’s data centers contain tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of computer servers linked by powerful networks. A data center technician installs, maintains, and repairs a data center’s computer and network systems. Students completing this one-year certificate are fully prepared for employment in this rapidly-growing industry.

This 12-credit-hour certificate of completion provides a year-long introduction to concepts, tools, and techniques used in software development. Students successfully completing the certificate will have the knowledge to pursue a potential AAS in Computer Science, a Bachelor’s in Computer Science, or an internship/apprenticeship at an organization providing on-the-job training in the field.

This one-year certificate program will prepare the student to be effective in the workplace in the following areas:

Assist dentist with patient treatment
Radiographic proficiency (exposure, processing, and mount)
Material manipulation (selection, classification, safe handling, and disposal)
Infection control (instrument and room processing to prevent disease transmission, OSHA compliance)
Business office procedures (computer data entry, scheduling, and records management)
Employment readiness (professionalism, writing skills, ethics, legal and HIPAA procedures)

This one-year certificate program is designed to provide specialized training and skills for entry-level positions as receptionists and/or records clerks in medical offices. Emphasis is placed on the study of general office skills as well as medical office theories and policies, including practical experience on current equipment and software. The course work lays the foundation for a two-year A.A.S. degree program for those students who want to continue their education.

The Administrative Office Professional - Medical Option: Office Receptionist is a Career Pathway Certificate of Completion and is one stackable credential on the path to an AAS degree in Administrative Office Professional - Medical Option.

This CPCC introduces students to the field of medical office support and administration. The program offers students the opportunity to develop entrylevel medical office skills and practices.

The Administrative Office Professional - Medical Option: Office Support Specialist is a Career Pathway Certificate of Completion and is one stackable credential on the path to an AAS degree in Administrative Office Professional - Medical Option.

This CPCC introduces students to the field of medical office support and administration. The program offers students the opportunity to develop entrylevel medical office skills and practices.

This one year certificate in Vet Assisting will prepare the student concerned with working in a veterinarian’s practice. Skills developed will include:

Industry-related employment skills
Customer-Patient relations
Animal science (care, health, nutrition, overview)
Food Animal restraint techniques
Veterinary technology equipment (use, maintenance, sterilization)
Vet Assistant skills including office, lab and surgery
General Education skills in computation, communication and science

Lively Technical College’s Diesel Maintenance Technician Program prepares students for work in the diesel industry through curriculum focused on but not limited to maintaining and repairing diesel engines and electrical systems; reconditioning diesel fuel injection systems; overhauling diesel engines; and performing diesel engine preventive maintenance.

The purpose of the Diesel Systems Technician 2 program is to prepare students for employment in the diesel mechanics field.

Lively Technical College’s Diesel Maintenance Technician Program prepares students for work in the diesel industry through curriculum focused on but not limited to maintaining and repairing diesel engines and electrical systems; reconditioning diesel fuel injection systems; overhauling diesel engines; and performing diesel engine preventive maintenance.

The purpose of the Diesel Systems Technician 2 program is to prepare students for employment in the diesel mechanics field.

Complete a minimum of 6000 to 8000 hours State of Oregon-approved onthe- job training (OJT)
Repair, install, and maintain a variety of building construction projects using trade specific tools and techniques in compliance with building codes and OSHA regulations
Seventy-five per cent of applicants have documented trade-specific skills listed on the Construction Trades, General Apprenticeship Outcomes Assessment Tool
Complete required related training with a grade C or better

Complete 6000-8000 hours State of Oregon-approved on-the-job-training. Apply theory to electrical wiring
Repair & install electrical wire devises according to licensure regulations to meet NEC and OSC for inside electrician, limited energy technician-license A, limited manufacturing plant electrician, sign assembler/fabricator, sign maker/erector, and stationary engineer
Seventy-five percent of applicants have documented trade-specific skills listed on the Electrician Apprenticeship Trades Outcomes Assessment Tool
Complete all required related-training with a grade of C or better

Complete 4000 hours State of Oregon-approved on-the-job-training (OJT)
Repair or install electrical wire devices according to limited licensure regulations to meet NEC and OSC code for limited energy technician-license B, limited maintenance electrician, limited renewable energy technician, and limited residential electrician

Complete 6000-8000 hours State of Oregon-approved on-the-job-training. Apply theory to electrical wiring
Repair & install electrical wire devises according to licensure regulations to meet NEC and OSC for Inside Electrician, Limited Energy Technician-License A, Limited Manufacturing Plant Electrician, Sign Assembler/Fabricator, Sign Maker/Erector, and Stationary Engineer

Students who successfully complete this certificate will have demonstrated the following:

Ability to craft quality welds
Awareness of safety
Ability to interpret weld diagrams

This 12-credit-hour certificate of completion program is designed to prepare students for entry-level jobs in welding and related trades and to prepare students to pursue a certificate of completion or A.A.S. degree in welding technology from another educational institution.

Identify, understand and apply market-appropriate professional guest service standards to deliver competitive guest experiences to diverse cultural groups
Identify specific hospitality industry functions and their required procedures and legal techniques
Identify techniques for successfully managing human resources and human relations in business
Analyze financial statements, isolate potential problems, and identify appropriate corrective action to control and manage the critical revenue and cost centers
Demonstrate the ability to solve mathematical problems commonly encountered in hospitality related business setting
Utilize the technical/computer skills for keeping business records and preparing financial statements
Develop skills for human relations activities for day-to-day business operation
Write effective routine, routing, and persuasive styles of written communication
Employ effective verbal communications in a variety of settings
Develop skills for social/professional aspects of conducting business with individuals and groups
Prepare marketing and financial documents for marketing of business

This Limited entry one year program will prepare the student with the knowledge and hands on experience necessary to be employable as an entry level tractor-trailer driver. Upon completion of this program students will:

Have the knowledge and skills necessary to pass the State/Federal Class A, Commercial Driver’s License Road test.
Be appropriately proficient in communication skills (writing, presentation techniques)
Have the necessary skills for effective customer service.