Students may earn a Certificate of Completion in any of the subject areas specified.

Program Outcomes

1. Demonstrate the knowledge, skills and experience to identify, assess, and participate in many entry-level construction trades.
2. Be prepared to work in the construction field in positions including, but not limited to work areas such as inspection, management, and as hands-on skilled tradespeople.

Certificate of Achievement Requirements

The Certificate of Achievement is a state-approved career program that requires a minimum of eight units and is designed to prepare the graduate to enter a particular field of employment.  In order to be awarded a certificate, students are required to obtain a grade of “C” or better in all program-required courses. Grades of “CR” or “P” will be accepted whereas “CR” or “P” meets the equivalency of a “C” or better.  At least 3 units in an advanced course from the certificate must be completed at OCC at the department’s discretion.  Certificates of Achievement are not automatically awarded.  A petition must be filed in Enrollment Services or online at the beginning of the semester in which the student will be completing their final requirements.  The petitioning periods are listed in the Graduation Requirements section of this catalog.  Check with a counselor to determine the requirements for completion.

A list of certificate programs can be found in the Programs A-Z section of this catalog.  

Course List Units

Course	Title	Units
Required Courses
CNST A190	Blueprint Reading and Drafting	4
CNST A265	Plumbing 1	4
CNST A266	Plumbing 2	4
Total Units		12

Program Sequence

These sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing.

Plan of Study Grid

Year 1
Semester 1		Units
CNST A190	Blueprint Reading and Drafting	4
CNST A265	Plumbing 1 1	4
	Units	8
Semester 2
CNST A266	Plumbing 2 2	4
	Units	4
	Total Units	12

1	Only offered in Fall.
2	Only offered in Spring.