Orange Coast College

Prepare for a position as a professional culinarian, and gain the knowledge and skills needed to pass the industry exam to become a Certified Culinarian, a credential awarded by the American Culinary Federation. Gain solid foundational knowledge of the restaurant and hospitality industry in this program accredited by the American Culinary Federation Accrediting Commission.

Complete the Advanced Culinary Arts Certificate of Achievement and the Associate in Science graduation requirements to earn an associate degree. Prepare for a position as a professional culinarian and gain the knowledge and skills needed to pass the industry exam to become a Certified Culinarian, a credential awarded by the American Culinary Federation.

Prepare for an entry-level position as a food service supervisor in a commercial setting, such as restaurants and hotels. The associate degree is designed to meet the needs of the local hospitality and food service industry. Completion of the Restaurant Supervision Certificate of Achievement is a prerequisite for this program.

Prepare for an entry-level position as a food service supervisor managing food service operations in commercial establishments, such as restaurants and hotels. Courses cover a variety of subjects, including food preparation, hospitality, sanitation, management, accounting and nutrition

Master first-level advanced welding in flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) Levels I, II and/or IV, and acquire the skills you need to take a welding qualification test for certification, which may be required for employment.

Master second-level advanced welding in flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) Levels V, VI, VII, VIII or IX, and acquire the skills you need to take a welding qualification test for certification, which may be required for employment.

Master first-level advanced welding in shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) Levels VII, VIII and IX, and acquire the skills you need to take a welding qualification test for certification, which may be required for employment.

Master basic shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) Levels I, II, III or IV.

Master the skills necessary for gas metal arc welding (GMAW) Levels I, II, III, IV or V, and acquire the skills you need to take a welding qualification test for certification, which may be required for employment.

Master the skills necessary for gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) Level I, and acquire the skills you need to take a welding qualification test for certification, which may be required for employment.

Master intermediate shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) Levels V or VI, and acquire the skills you need to take a welding qualification test for certification, which may be required for employment.

Prepare for an entry-level position in the piping industry. Perform welds on pipe or tubing using orbital welding equipment to the standards of AWS and ASME Code.

Learn the skills you need to take a welding certification test or upgrade your current welding skills to advance in your career. This program will prepare you for a position as a welding technician, inspector, engineer and supervisor or will give you the credits you need to transfer to a California State University engineering program or the welding engineering degree program at Ohio State University.

Complete the Welding Technology Certificate of Achievement and the Associate in Science graduation requirements to earn an associate degree. This program will prepare you for a position as a welding technician, inspector, engineer and supervisor or will give you the credits you need to transfer to a California State University engineering program or the welding engineering degree program at Ohio State University. Learn the skills you need to take a welding certification test or upgrade your current welding skills to advance in your career.

Prepare for an entry-level professional position at an architectural or related design office by completing this first-year certificate.

Complete the Architectural Design 1 Certificate of Achievement and the Associate in Science graduation requirements to earn an associate degree. You will be prepared for an entry-level professional position at an architectural or related design office.

Prepare for a junior/intermediate-level drafting/design position at an architectural or related firm, or for transfer to an architectural or environmental design program at a university. Learn critical-thinking, design and visual communication.

Complete the Architectural Design 2 Certificate of Achievement and the Associate in Science graduation requirements to earn an associate degree. You will be prepared for a junior/intermediate-level drafting/design position at an architectural or related firm, or for transfer to an architectural or environmental design program at a university.

Develop an understanding of the concepts, skills and competencies necessary for further study in the field. Contact an OCC counselor for help with additional course preparation, if you plan to transfer to an architectural program and/or related environmental design program at a university after earning your associate degree.

Learn to design, develop and construct small sustainable projects.

Learn to design, develop and construct three-dimensional environmental design installations and objects using digital fabrication tools.

Gain the skills to design and produce digital files for a small structure using FrameCAD software and FrameCAD Factory.

Gain the skills to safely manufacture and assemble steel frame custom components into a structure. Learn how to operate and maintain a FrameCAD machine, and organize and schedule project workflow to utilize the machine and workers efficiently and safely.

Learn to design, develop, virtually construct and administrate multi-disciplinary projects using BIM technology.

Learn to design, develop, analyze and promote sustainable environmental design practices.

Gain the knowledge, skills and experience you need for an entry-level position in the construction field, in areas such as inspection and as a hands-on skilled tradesperson.

Complete the Construction Technology Certificate of Achievement and the Associate in Science graduation requirements to earn an associate degree. You will be prepared for an entry-level position in the construction field, in areas such as inspection and as a hands-on skilled tradesperson.

Prepare for a career as a heating, ventilation and air-conditioning technician. Learn to install, service and maintain air-conditioning/refrigeration equipment in buildings. This program provides a background for more advanced studies in the design and installation of computerized building automation systems.

Complete the Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, Refrigeration (HVACR) Technology Certificate of Achievement and the Associate in Science graduation requirements to earn an associate degree. Learn to install, service and maintain air conditioning/refrigeration equipment in buildings. This program provides a background for more advanced studies in the design and installation of computerized building automation systems.

Master the skills necessary for pipe Levels I and/or II, and acquire the skills you need to take a welding qualification test for certification, which may be required for employment.

Prepare for an entry-level position in the construction field with a specialization in plumbing.

Prepare for an entry-level position in residential electrical-related trades. Learn how to wire electrical systems, understand code requirements and interpret electrical blueprints.

Train for an entry-level position as an airframe and powerplant mechanic in the aviation industry, and earn the foundational skills and knowledge needed for an engineering degree at a four-year institution. Learn to perform airframe inspection, powerplant inspection, maintenance and return-to-flight status on all types of U.S. aircraft.

Complete the Airframe and Powerplant Certificate of Achievement and the Associate in Science graduation requirements to earn an associate degree. You will be prepared for an entry-level position as an airframe and powerplant mechanic in the aviation industry, and earn the foundational skills and knowledge needed for an engineering degree at a four-year institution.

Train to become an airframe technician at a local aircraft manufacturing or repair facility. Learn to service an airplane, related part, and appliance after performing, supervising or inspecting its maintenance or alterations.

Complete the Airframe Certificate of Achievement and the Associate in Science graduation requirements to earn an associate degree. You will be prepared for a position as an airframe technician at a local aircraft manufacturing or repair facility.

Prepare for an entry-level position as an installation, maintenance and repair technician for electronic equipment fitted to private, corporate and commercial aircraft. Prepare for a career where you get to help keep today’s aircraft in flight, as their navigational and communications systems become more and more sophisticated.

Prepare for an entry-level position as a maintenance and repair technician for helicopters. Learn about rotary wing development, technology, construction and a general survey of the helicopter industry.

Train for an entry-level position as an airframe and powerplant mechanic at a local power plant, propeller overhaul facility or repair station. Learn to perform airframe inspection, powerplant inspection, maintenance and return-to-flight status on all types of U.S. aircraft.

Complete the Powerplant Certificate of Achievement and the Associate in Science graduation requirements to earn an associate degree. You will be prepared for an entry-level position as an airframe and powerplant mechanic at a local power plant, propeller overhaul facility or repair station.

Prepare for a position as an associate teacher of preschool children. Courses emphasize strong theoretical and practical skills needed to work with children 2-5 years. Courses fulfill Title 22 licensing requirements and Title 5 early childhood education course requirements for the Child Development Permit at the teacher level.

Build on your early childhood certificate and prepare to become a child care director or administrator at an early childhood center.

Complete the Early Childhood Administration Certificate of Achievement and the Associate in Science graduation requirements to earn an associate degree. This program builds on your Early Childhood certificate and prepares you to become a child care director or administrator at an early childhood center.

Prepare for an entry-level position as a professional infant or toddler teacher. Learn theoretical and practical skills needed to work with children from birth to 2 years. Courses fulfill Title 22 licensing requirements and Title 5 early childhood education course requirements for the Child Development Permit at the teacher level.

Complete the Infant and Toddler Teacher Certificate of Achievement and the Associate in Science graduation requirements to earn an associate degree. This program prepares you for an entry-level position as a professional infant or toddler teacher. Learn theoretical and practical skills needed to work with children from birth to 2 years. Courses fulfill Title 22 licensing requirements and Title 5 early childhood education course requirements for the Child Development Permit at the teacher level.

Prepare for an entry-level position as a professional preschool teacher. Courses emphasize strong theoretical and practical skills needed to work with children 2-5 years. Courses fulfill Title 22 licensing requirements and Title 5 early childhood education course requirements for the Child Development Permit at the teacher level.

Complete the Preschool Teacher Certificate of Achievement and the Associate in Science graduation requirements to earn an associate degree. This program prepares you for an entry-level position as a professional preschool teacher. Courses emphasize strong theoretical and practical skills needed to work with children 2-5 years. Courses fulfill Title 22 licensing requirements and Title 5 early childhood education course requirements for the Child Development Permit at the teacher level.

Prepare for a career as an emergency medical technician (EMT) with a public or private ambulance service, as a firefighter, in an emergency department, or as a lifeguard or ski patrol. Completing this program will qualify you to sit for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician’s certifying exam and to obtain EMS basic certification in any California county.

Prepare for an entry-level position as a C++ programmer. Learn to write programs using classes, flow-of-control and fundamental data structures.

Learn about financial accounting, Java programming, macroeconomics and other topics. Students in some business-oriented majors may earn lower-division credits for transfer through this program.

Complete the Computer Information Systems Certificate of Achievement and the Associate in Science graduation requirements to earn an associate degree. You will learn about financial accounting, Java programming, macroeconomics and other topics.

Prepare for an entry-level programming position or fulfill some of the requirements for transfer to a computer science program at a four-year university, after earning your associate degree. Gain a comprehensive grounding in the theory and practice of modern computer programming in classes taught by professionals who currently work in the industry.

Complete the Computer Programming Certificate of Achievement and the Associate in Science graduation requirements to earn an associate degree. Prepare for an entry-level programming position or fulfill some of the requirements for transfer to a computer science program at a four-year university, after earning your associate degree.

Prepare for an entry-level position in Java programming. Learn to write programs in Java using classes, flow-of-control and fundamental data structures, as well as how to develop mobile applications using the Android framework, for both tablet and phone devices.

Prepare for an entry-level position in Python programming. Learn to write programs in Python using classes, flow-of-control and fundamental data structures.

Prepare for an entry-level position designing websites. Learn to use Dreamweaver software, design web pages using CSS, and program using JavaScript.

Learn to design and implement a converged network using technology from Cisco, with a focus on router configurations.

Learn to deploy, build, design, optimize and operate a Linux server and desktop environment.

Learn to deploy, build, design, optimize and operate a Windows server and desktop environment, and prepare for CompTIA and Microsoft certifications.

Prepare for a career in technical operation and network management. Learn to design and implement a small- to medium-sized network environment and prepare for CompTIA and Microsoft certifications.

Learn to design and implement a converged network using technology from Cisco.

Expand on the skills needed to design and implement a converged network, emphasizing applied management and interpersonal communication technologies. You must already have completed the Network Technician Certificate of Specialization.

Learn to design and implement a converged network, with an emphasis on information security and hacking defenses.

Learn to design and implement a converged network, with an emphasis on wireless networking, voice over IP, and home technology.

Learn to design and implement a converged network.

Learn to design and implement a converged network, with an emphasis on storage management and the cloud.

Build on your machinist skills and learn to set up and manually program machine tools operated by Computer Numerical Control (CNC), a process where computer software, instead of humans, guides machines in cutting prototype parts.

Complete the Machine Operator Certificate of Achievement and the Associate in Science graduation requirements to earn an associate degree. Through this program, develop a deeper knowledge and skill set as a machinist.

Whether you are a machinist or a CNC machine operator, learn to write part machine programs for controlling Computer Numerical Control (CNC) lathes and milling machines.

Complete the Machine Programmer Certificate of Achievement and the Associate in Science graduation requirements to earn an associate degree. Whether you are a machinist or a CNC machine operator, learn to use machine technology software in computer-assisted CNC programming to expand your skill set.

Learn to set up and operate Computer Numerical Control (CNC) lathes and milling machines, building on your machinist skills through this professional upgrade certificate.

Learn to write part machine programs for controlling Computer Numerical Control (CNC) lathes and milling machines, adding to your machinist or CNC machine operator skills through this professional upgrade certificate.

Prepare for a position as an entry-level machine operator and get under your belt courses you can apply to more advanced certificates down the road. This is often the first manufacturing job for industrial employees and will teach you to machine precision-manufactured parts using conventional lathes and milling machines and to perform necessary measurements.

Complete the Machinist Certificate of Achievement and the Associate in Science graduation requirements to earn an associate degree. Learn the skills needed to become an entry-level machine operator and get under your belt courses you can apply to more advanced certificates down the road. This is often the first manufacturing job for industrial employees.

Take your machinist skills to the next level to become an entry-level toolmaker, die maker or mold maker. Take courses in metallurgy, tool and cutter grinding, and welding tooling.

Complete the Tooling Certificate of Achievement and the Associate in Science graduation requirements to earn an associate degree. Take your machinist skills to the next level to become an entry-level toolmaker, die maker or mold maker. Take courses in metallurgy, tool and cutter grinding, and welding tooling.

Learn dental radiology, preventative therapy, patient management, receptionist duties, expanded functions and office management. You will be prepared to work as a dental assistant at a private dental office, specialty practice, federal or state dental program or dental school. You also will have the knowledge and skills needed to take the California Registered Dental Assistant Exam and the National Certification Exam, and qualify for a state radiation license, as well as certifications for coronal polishing, pit and fissure sealant, and ultrasonic scaling for cement removal.

Complete the Registered Dental Assisting Certificate of Achievement and the Associate in Science graduation requirements to earn an associate degree. Learn dental radiology, preventative therapy, patient management, receptionist duties, expanded functions and office management. You will be prepared to work as a dental assistant at a private dental office, specialty practice, federal or state dental program or dental school. You also will have the knowledge and skills needed to take the California Registered Dental Assistant Exam and the National Certification Exam, and qualify for a state radiation license, as well as certifications for coronal polishing, pit and fissure sealant, and ultrasonic scaling for cement removal.

Prepare for a career in the medical imaging field through this associate-degree program. Gain a thorough knowledge of anatomy, cross-sectional anatomy and pathology, as well as the skills to manipulate a wide variety of sophisticated instruments. This program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs.

Prepare for an entry-level position as a food service supervisor with the potential to advance to management positions in acute and long-term health care facilities. Responsibilities include menu planning, food purchasing, food production, financial management, employee recruitment, training and supervision and nutritional assessment. Graduates of this program join the Dietetic Managers Association and take the national certification exam.

Prepare for an entry-level position as a food service supervisor, with the potential to advance to management positions in acute and long-term health care facilities, performing duties that include auditing patient menus, visiting patients to discuss dietary problems and coordinating work of food production personnel with other departments.

Prepare for an entry-level position as a nutrition and dietetics technician at a hospital, nursing home, retirement center, public health agency, community health program, food company, or a contract food-management company. After completing this program, you will be prepared to sit for the national Registration Exam for Dietetic Technicians, administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, in order to become credentialed as a Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered (NDTR).

Prepare for an entry-level position as a cardiovascular technologist, echocardiographer/echocardiography technologist or cerebrovascular ultrasound technologist, performing cardiac ultrasound, echocardiography or other non-invasive tests.

Prepare for a job as an electrocardiogram technician, stress-test technician, holter-monitor technician, pacemaker technician or monitor (telemetry) technician.

Prepare for an entry-level position as a clinical or administrative assistant in a medical office, clinic, hospital, or in related medical and business fields. This certificate program can be completed in three or four semesters and includes 160 hours of on-the-job experience in a medical office or clinic.

Complete the Medical Assisting Certificate of Achievement and the Associate in Science graduation requirements to earn an associate degree. Prepare for an entry-level position as a clinical or administrative assistant in a medical office, clinic, hospital, or in related medical and business fields. This certificate program can be completed in three or four semesters and includes 160 hours of on-the-job experience in a medical office or clinic.

Prepare for a career as a radiologic technologist, capturing images of human anatomy using digital, x-ray film, or video for diagnostic use by a radiologist or other medical specialist. After completing this program, you will be eligible for the American Registry of Radiologist Technologists certification exam and for the state Certified Radiologic Technologist exam. In order to practice in California, you also must apply for certification by the Department of Health Services in Sacramento. Or take your education further and enroll in a related bachelor’s degree program at California State University, Northridge.

If you are a Respiratory Care graduate looking to cross-train as a polysomnographic technologist, this program is for you. Upon completing the cross-training courses, you will earn an additional Associate in Science in Polysomnography.

Prepare for a career as a respiratory care practitioner, gaining the knowledge and skills you need by completing approximately 1,000 clinical hours, attending lectures and practicing your skills in a state-of-the-art lab. The program is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care, and upon completing the program, you will become eligible for California licensure, certification and registry credentialing by the National Board for Respiratory Care.

Learn a broad range of media, including 2D and 3D design, animation, illustration, painting, branding, publications, poster, print advertisement, website graphics, billboards and product packing to prepare for an entry-level position in any of a variety of industries. Courses also prepare you for acceptance into a digital arts degree program.

Complete the Graphic Design Certificate of Achievement and the Associate in Science graduation requirements to earn an associate degree. You will be prepared for an entry-level position in a variety of industries and equipped with a broad range of skills that include: 2D and 3D design, animation, illustration, painting, branding, publications, poster, print advertisement, website graphics, billboards and product packing.

Prepare for an entry-level position in either UX and web design or in animation design. Learn to create original digital art that integrates research, psychology, text, images, animation, video, and other content into effective web designs, interface designs, or 2D and 3D animations.

Complete the UX Design Certificate of Achievement and the Associate in Science graduation requirements to earn an associate degree. You will be prepared for an entry-level position in either UX and web design or in animation design and equipped with the skills to create original digital art that integrates research, psychology, text, images, animation, video, and other content into effective web designs, interface designs, or 2D and 3D animations.

Prepare for an entry-level position as a real estate broker. After completing this program, you will be ready to sit for the California real estate broker examination.

Complete the Real Estate Certificate of Achievement and the Associate in Science graduation requirements to earn an associate degree. This program will prepare you for an entry-level position as a real estate broker. After completing this program, you will be ready to sit for the California real estate broker examination.

Prepare for an entry-level position as a real estate agent and learn how to effectively facilitate real estate transactions in a variety of settings. After completing the program, you will be prepared to sit for the state exam for a real estate salesperson license.