Tillamook Bay Community College

This career pathways certificate prepares students for entry-level positions which require basic computer literacy skills including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. This certificate also benefits people who are already working but they desire to update and enhance their skills.

A program that focuses on the criminal justice system, its organizational components and processes, and its legal and public policy contexts. Includes instruction in criminal law and policy, police and correctional systems organization, the administration of justice and the judiciary, and public attitudes regarding criminal justice issues.

The certificate prepares students for entry level technical work in a correctional setting. Support positions may include clerical type functions, processing and disposition of inmate records, participating in booking and releasing of inmates, and monitoring safety and security of staff, inmates, and visitors.

Criminal justice and law enforcement professionals provide essential services to their communities both locally and at the state and federal levels. They safeguard citizens and assure that laws are followed.

Professionals may work in law enforcement agencies, in correctional facilities, or for other public safety agencies. If you have an interest in providing support to your community, this is a career worth considering.

While formal education beyond a high school diploma is not necessarily required to be employed in the field, it is highly preferred. The certificate provides the first step in a career pathway in law enforcement as well as a formalized training program for those already in the police reserves as the reserve officers do not have a program that is tailored to their needs.

This program is designed to instruct students at the level of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). EMT’s are a vital member of the healthcare team, assessing and caring for sick or injured patients in the pre-hospital and hospital environment. Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to apply and sit for the National Registry EMT and the Oregon State EMT certification exams. Other relevant coursework is included, such as Medical Terminology, CPR/First Aid, and Health Careers, which will provide students with a path to the AAS degree in Criminal Justice and Public Safety.

Students cannot always attend a two-year program to get the training they need to enter a high wage field. Additionally, many incumbent workers do not have a specific skill so they are looked over for promotions or lateral positions in other departments. The GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) Certificate is a short term (17 credits) certificate providing directed instruction in a specific welding skill for a specific sector of the Manufacturing and Automotive Industry. GMAW welding is the most common type of welding used across all industries. Any automotive shop, fabrication facility, or maintenance shop uses wire welding daily.

This program is designed to train individuals in Gas Tungsten Arc Welding. This skill is used primarily in food production and dairy. Stainless steel can be used in direct contact with food. This certificate would allow an individual to gain the skills they need to work in the Manufacturing and Maintenance of food and dairy equipment or promote within a company with the added skill. Successful completion of this certificate begins a path towards becoming certified as a food-grade welder.

This is one of four career pathways certificates for Manufacturing Technician. All four certificates share a core body of coursework, with the ability to take 2-3 courses to focus in the following areas. Students can complete one or more of these certificates. These certificates will allow students to continue on to the one-year certificate or on to the AAS degree. Students can also decide to pursue an Apprenticeship program.

The SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) Certificate is a short-term certificate providing directed instruction in a specific welding skill for a specific sector of heavy industry. Heavy construction, primary forest products, road construction, and excavation all require this type of welding because of the high stress and pressure places on machines and equipment.

TBCC's 1 Year Welding CPC will prepare students for a career in welding and welding related fields. The program covers Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and introduces Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Oxy-Acetylene, and Plasma Cutting. Students will be prepared to enter welding careers in Industrial Welding, Marine Welding, and Food Industry Welding. In addition, students will be prepared for welding related career fields such as Industrial Millwright, Structural Maintenance, and Agricultural Mechanic.

Welding Technology is an essential skill for industry along the Oregon Coast and includes skill sets that may be applicable to a variety of occupations. TBCC’s The program follows American Welding Society’s (AWS) quality guidelines, while utilizing math, 2-D CAD, and engineering to design and build projects for community partners. These applied learning opportunities provide essential experience for students entering the workforce. The program also offers a path to earn AWS Certification, which is a strong credential for those entering welding careers.

This one of four career pathways certificates for Manufacturing Technician. All four certificates share a core body of coursework, with the ability to take 2-3 courses to focus in the following areas. Students can complete one or more of these certificates. These certificates will allow students to continue on to the one-year certificate or on to the AAS degree. Students can also decide to pursue an Apprenticeship program.

This program is designed to meet the needs of Millwrights and Maintenance Technicians who are engaged in building and adapting plant facilities. The focus is on construction and infrastructure maintenance. Companies are relying more on maintenance staff to make minor repairs and build enclosures for expansion projects. This work requires training in construction, blueprint reading, and metal/wood fabrication. The program prepares completers for work in structural maintenance and construction fields including Facilities Maintenance and Repair.

Skilled workers such as machine operators and maintenance technicians are in high demand in Oregon and across the United States. The Manufacturing and Industrial Technology program combines traditional skills like welding, machining, and fluid power while focusing on efficiency and process control. This field is hands- on and requires a knowledge of processes, the ability to trouble shoot, and a dedication to quality in workmanship. If you have an interest in a hands-on career and working with mechanical and industrial systems, then this program may be a good fit for you.

This one of four career pathways certificates for Manufacturing Technician. All four certificates share a core body of coursework, with the ability to take 2-3 courses to focus in the following areas. Students can complete one or more of these certificates. These certificates will allow students to continue on to the one-year certificate or on to the AAS degree. Students can also decide to pursue an Apprenticeship program

Certified Medical Assistant’s (CMA) are an essential part of the healthcare team and work primarily in medical offices performing routine administrative and clinical duties. Administrative duties include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, and billing/coding for insurance purposes. Clinical duties include taking patient histories and vital signs, preparing patients for medical examinations and procedures, assisting healthcare providers with examinations and treatments, collecting and testing specimens, and educating patients on health promotion and disease prevention issues. This program is taught as a cohort with an application process. A certificate from TBCC provides classroom study and hands on training with local healthcare partners. Program completion satisfies eligibility requirements for the national certification exam.

Students learn basic laboratory skills to collect and process high quality specimens for laboratory analysis. Clinical practicum includes 100 clock hours of clinical training in a CLIA regulated, accredited laboratory with minimum performance of 100 successful, unaided blood collections including venipunctures and skin punctures. Classroom training and clinical practicum prepares students to take the ASCP Phlebotomy Technician certification exam.