Industrial Arts Department Courses
Please note that college course and program curriculum is a process of continual change. Every effort is made to ensure the completeness and accuracy of the information below, but students should consult a counselor or the faculty chair for the most current details regarding course descriptions, course applicability to programs, and patterns of course offerings at each Cerro Coso Community College campus location. That a course does not showing a pattern of offerings does not mean it is not offered, only that it may be offered irregularly. Consult counseling or the faculty chair for more information.
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Course Descriptions
7.5 Units
Advisory: ENGL C1000
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
90 hours lecture/135 hours laboratory. This career-oriented course presents the fundamental concepts of general aircraft maintenance. This course is intended as part of a certification program to prepare the student to take the Aviation Mechanic Technician Powerplant test for Federal Aviation Administration licensure in accordance with 14 Code of Federal Regulations part 65. Topics include reciprocating engines, turbine engines, radial engines, V-type engines, engine fuel, and engine fuel metering systems.
7.5 Units
Advisory: ENGL C1000
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
90 hours lecture/135 hours laboratory. This career-oriented course presents the fundamental concepts of general aircraft maintenance. This course is intended as part of a certification program to prepare the student to take the Aviation Mechanic Technician Powerplant test for Federal Aviation Administration licensure in accordance with 14 Code of Federal Regulations part 65. Topics include engine induction systems, exhaust systems, engine ignition systems, powerplant electrical systems, and magneto-ignition systems.
7.5 Units
Advisory: ENGL C1000
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
90 hours lecture/135 hours laboratory. This career-oriented course presents the fundamental concepts of general aircraft maintenance. This course is intended as part of a certification program to prepare the student to take the Aviation Mechanic Technician Powerplant test for Federal Aviation Administration licensure in accordance with 14 Code of Federal Regulations part 65. Topics include engine removal and replacement, lubrication, cooling systems, and propellers.
7.5 Units
Advisory: ENGL C1000
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
90 hours lecture/135 hours laboratory. This career-oriented course presents the fundamental concepts of general aircraft maintenance. This course is intended as part of a certification program to prepare the student to take the Aviation Mechanic Technician Powerplant test for Federal Aviation Administration licensure in accordance with 14 Code of Federal Regulations part 65. Topics include engine fire protection systems, engine maintenance, engine operations, and light-sport aircraft engines.
3.0 Units
Advisory: ENGL C1000
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
54 hours lecture. This career-oriented course presents the fundamental concepts of general aircraft maintenance. This course is intended as part of a certification program to prepare the student to take the Aviation Mechanic Technician General test for Federal Aviation Administration licensure in accordance with 14 Code of Federal Regulations part 65. Topics include the avionics environment, displays, man-machine interaction, computer-aided optics, aerodynamics, and aircraft control.
3.0 Units
Advisory: ENGL C1000
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
54 hours lecture. This career-oriented course presents the fundamental concepts of general aircraft maintenance. This course is intended as part of a certification program to prepare the student to take the Aviation Mechanic Technician General test for Federal Aviation Administration licensure in accordance with 14 Code of Federal Regulations part 65. Topics include aircraft structures, shop mathematics, basic hand-measuring devices, and familiarization with aircraft manufacturing documentation, such as blueprints and work instructions.
0.0 Units
Limitations on Enrollment: Before taking the Commercial Learner’s Permit exam, students
must be over 18 years of age and hold a valid Class B CDL.
Repeat Status: Repeatable
40 hours lecture. This course prepares students to take the knowledge test required to upgrade from a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) to a Class A CDL. Curriculum follows Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) requirement for Entry-level Driver Training (ELDT). In accordance with FMCSA and ELDT standards, students must score a minimum of 80% on written exams for all theory portions of instruction.
0.0 Units
Limitations on Enrollment: Before taking the Commercial Learner’s Permit exam, students
must be over 18 years of age and hold a valid California’s Driver’s License.
Repeat Status: Repeatable
56 hours lecture. The Commercial Truck Driving Theory course prepares students to take the knowledge test required to obtain a California Commercial Learner's Permit. Curriculum follows Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) requirement for Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT). In accordance with FMCSA and ELDT standards, students must score a minimum of 80% on written exams for all theory portions of instruction.
0.0 Units
Limitations on Enrollment: Students must: 1. Present a current California CDL Learner’s
Permit 2. submit an authorized Medical Examination report 3. submit a 10-year driving
history from DMV 4. submit a clear drug and alcohol screening test at a Cerro Coso
Community College approved medical provider.
Repeat Status: Repeatable
162 hours laboratory. This course prepares students to take the road test required to obtain a California Commercial Driver's License Class A or B. Curriculum follows Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) requirement for Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT). Upon completion of the course and passing the road test, students are prepared for an entry-level position in the trucking industry.
0.0 Units
Limitations on Enrollment: In accordance with provisions of the USA PATRIOT ACT of
2001, students must be 21 years of age to apply for the H endorsement. Students must
also hold a valid CDL.
Repeat Status: Repeatable
12 hours lecture. This course prepares students to take the knowledge test required to obtain a California Commercial Driver’s License Hazardous Materials (H) endorsement. Curriculum follows Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) requirement for Entry-level Driver Training (ELDT). The H endorsement is required by federal law to transport hazardous materials. In accordance with FMCSA and ELDT standards, students must score a minimum of 80% on written exams for all theory portions of instruction.
0.0 Units
Limitations on Enrollment: Before taking the written California PV endorsement exam,
students must hold a valid California’s Driver’s License.
Repeat Status: Repeatable
24 hours lecture. This course prepares students to take the knowledge test required to obtain a California Commercial Motor Vehicle PV endorsement. Curriculum follows Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) requirement for Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT). In accordance with FMCSA and ELDT standards, students must score a minimum of 80% on written exams for all theory portions of instruction.
0.0 Units
Limitations on Enrollment: Before taking the PV endorsement exam, students must be
over 18 years of age and hold a valid California’s Driver’s License.
Repeat Status: Repeatable
20 hours lecture. This course prepares students to take the road test required to obtain a California Commercial Driver’s License Passenger (PV) endorsement. Curriculum follows Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) requirement for Entry-level Driver Training (ELDT). Upon completion of the course and passing the road test, students are prepared for an entry-level position in the light trucking industry.
0.0 Units
Limitations on Enrollment: Before taking the written California SCH endorsement exam,
students must hold a valid California’s Driver’s License and have at least 10 years
of a clean driving record.
Repeat Status: Repeatable
16 hours lecture. This course prepares students to take the knowledge test required to obtain a California Commercial Motor Vehicle School Bus (SCH) endorsement. Curriculum follows Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) requirement for Entry-level Driver Training (ELDT). In accordance with FMCSA and ELDT standards, students must score a minimum of 80% on written exams for all theory portions of instruction.
0.0 Units
Limitations on Enrollment: Prior to licensure, the student must complete the California
Highway Patrol Special Certification Application 295, MCSA 575 and 576 medical examination,
first aid certificate, Department of Justice Livescan, and have 10 years of a clean
DMV report.
Repeat Status: Repeatable
20 hours lecture. This course prepares students to take the road test required to obtain a California Commercial Driver’s License School Bus (SCH) endorsement. Curriculum follows Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) requirement for Entry-level Driver Training (ELDT). Upon completion of the course and passing the road test, students are prepared for an entry-level position in the light trucking industry.
3.0 Units
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
54 hours lecture. This course provides students with the opportunity to develop skills in reading and interpreting technical drawings used in an industrial environment. Principles of technical drawing are introduced along with standard symbols and abbreviations found in industrial drawings, schematics, and diagrams. Students produce technical sketches without the use of instruments.
0.0 Units
9 hours laboratory. This is a noncredit course. This course is designed to give the student both practical experience and classroom interaction when it comes to the fundamentals of forklift operations. Curriculum follows OSHA guideline 1910-178 forklift, forklift safety, and forklift training, and results in OSHA certification.
3.0 Units
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
54 hours lecture. This course introduces the practical mathematical skills needed in a wide variety of trade and technical areas. Basic use of scientific calculators to aid in solving real-world problems is included as well as how to use measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and meters.
2.0 Units
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
18 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory. This course prepares students to identify and properly use a variety of tools and equipment in an industrial environment. Emphasis is placed on safety and the use of the correct tool for a specific task. Students are given hands-on experience with many of the tools and equipment during practical lab exercises and demonstrations.
4.0 Units
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
72 hours lecture. This course covers the duties, responsibilities, expectations, and the physical and mental requirements of the process technician. Students are provided with an overview of a typical process plant, identify process equipment, state the purpose of equipment, describe safety, health, and environmental components, and describe the roles, responsibilities, and work environment.
4.0 Units
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
72 hours lecture. This course develops the knowledge and skills to reinforce the attitudes and behaviors required for safe and environmentally sound work habits. Emphasis is placed on safety, health, and environmental issues in the performance of all job tasks and regulatory compliance issues. Students list components of a typical plant safety and environmental program, describe the role of a process technician in relation to safety, health, and environment, and identify and describe safety, health, and environmental equipment uses.
3.0 Units
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
36 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory. In this course students gain practical experience in welding, brazing, soldering, and cutting of steel using oxyacetylene. Topics include safety, metals and their physical properties, setup and use of oxyacetylene equipment, and welding and cutting techniques.
2.0 Units
Prerequisite: WELD C101
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
18 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory. In this course students gain practical, hands-on experience in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) as well as learn safety, the different types of SMAW machines, identification of metals, electrode selection and electrical theory.
2.0 Units
Prerequisite: WELD C101
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
18 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory. In this course students gain practical experience in Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Metal Inert Gas (MIG) as well as learn safety, welding and identification of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, shielding gasses, bare and flux cored electrodes, and proper selection of welding materials for different applications.
2.0 Units
Prerequisite: WELD C102, WELD C200
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
18 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory. This course provides practical experience in Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) as well as lectures on safety, welding and identification of exotic metals, types of filler metals and shielding gasses.
3.0 Units
Prerequisite: WELD C102
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
36 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory. This course is designed to help the student develop skills required to be proficient in welding of pipe, using the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) processes. Welding position, preparation, and fit-up are covered as well as techniques and special conditions associated with welding of pipe.
3.0 Units
Prerequisite: WELD C102, WELD C200
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
36 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory. This course enables students to construct welded projects using the processes learned in previous welding courses. The students learn to read technical drawings, interpret welding symbols, produce shop drawings, and use trade-related math in the layout and assembly process.
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