ROP Course Descriptions

TT009APPLIANCE REPAIR5

This course is designed to prepare students with the skills and knowledge necessary for entry level employment in the area of minor and major household appliance repair on such items as washers, dryers, ranges, water heaters, compactors, and refrigerators.

This year course provides for entry level and upgrading of existing skills in air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating installation. Jobs in the field include air conditioning installer and repair helper, refrigeration installer, and furnace installer. The course will cover basics of air conditioning and fundamentals of heating, silver brazing and soldering, and basic electricity. Students will spend 80 hours in on-the-job training. Approximately 194 total hours of attendance are required for completion of this course. The student may earn 10 credits.

This course is designed to provide students with entry-level skills in the area of maintenance, repair, and installation of automotive air conditioning and heating systems. Prerequisite: Able to use standard mechanic's hand tools.

This course will provide the student with skill in straightening and repairing unitized auto bodies and frames. Students will also learn basic skills in auto body repairing and painting as well as how to analyze damage and perform manipulative operations in removing, replacing, and repairing various parts of an automobile chassis. Prerequisite: (1) Completion of one semester of metals, power mechanics, or auto mechanics, or (2) equivalent work experience, or (3) interview with the instructor.

The semester 1 course provides training in the field of Agribusiness. Instruction will cover managing the Agribusiness firm, basic economic principles, farm cooperatives, record keeping, farm budgeting, planning and analysis, insurance requirements, purchasing, laws and regulations, job applications, interviewing skills and resume writing. Approximately 190 hours are required to complete the course. Semester 2 covers units in careers, organizing the agricultural business, capital and credit, demand, supply, equilibrium price and quantity, and marketing. This course features individual study in planning a farm or ranch program with respect to labor, equipment, financing, and general management decisions. These courses taken in sequence meet the Economics (S5) graduation requirement. (10 credit maximum). Prerequisite: Basic math skills, California Agriculture course. (12th Grade).

A combination of subject matter and practical experience designed to develop in students the ability to provide service maintenance, assemble, adjust, operate and repair farm equipment and structures. Students must either be currently enrolled in an agriculture course or had previous course work in agriculture and must be 16 years of age or older.

This is an advanced course for the serious student who wants advanced skills in agriculture equipment repair. Jobs in the field include farm equipment mechanic, farm machinery set-up mechanic, and equipment rental/repair person. The course will cover advanced technology in agriculture construction and equipment repair. Students will attend 2 hours per day (approximately 360 hours per year) and may earn a maximum of 20 credits per year. Prerequisite: Completion of Agriculture Construction and Equipment Repair (T039).

This course is designed to prepare students as automotive specialists in the area of front-end alignment, brake installation, and shock absorber installation. Students will learn the necessary skills and knowledge so that they may obtain entry-level employment in this area.

This course is designed to prepare students for entry-level jobs in electrical troubleshooting and repair. Students will be given training in diagnosis, troubleshooting, and repair of starters, alternators, relays, switches, ignition circuits, battery circuits, specialized wiring and accessories as well as standard repair of wires and lights. Use of up-to-date testing and repair equipment will be used. Students should be able to take and pass the NAISE test at the close of this course. Counseling Information: It is preferred that students have previous enrollment in a high school automotive class or are working in the trade.

This course provides the student with skill in auto engine rebuilding and machining. The course covers diagnosis, estimating, teardown of equipment, machining, and rebuilding. Approximately 190 hours of attendance are needed for completion of course (dependent upon student's entry level skills).

This course is a one-year course, divided into a basic and an advanced section. At the end of the course most of the students should be prepared to enter the trade as lubrication and fast service mechanics, mechanic helpers, and/or apprentices.

This course will prepare students with entry-level skills to become automotive specialists in the areas of engine tune-up, electrical systems and carburetor repair, and overhaul.

This is a course in engine tune-up and emission control with class work leading to gaining the ability to pass the California Mechanic's License exam. Prerequisite: Basic auto mechanic course or equivalent.

This course provides entry level and upgrading skills in the recreational vehicle industry. This course will cover the following areas of instruction: electrical systems, appliances, air conditioners, generators, L.P. gas systems, accessories installation, interior/exterior damage repair. Students will use hand tools, pressure gauges, volt/ohm meters, automatic staplers, power saws, drills, and drivers. Prerequisite: Completion of a one-semester course in either metal, woods, auto, power mechanics, or equivalent work experience. Students may earn 10 credits per semester and a maximum of 20 credits for the course.

This course is designed to provide students with basic skills and knowledge necessary for entry level jobs and/or next level of learning. The course will include math (as necessary), reading, sketching, shape description, sections, and dimensioning, and will provide students with the opportunity to become acquainted with tools, materials, equipment, and standards required in this industrial drafting room. Emphasis will be on architectural, mechanical, or electronics drafting. During this semester course the students will each be able to choose one of these three areas of study. Trips to building sites for field research will also be included. Prerequisite: One year of high school drafting or permission of the instructor.

This course is an introduction to computer-aided drafting and design systems. It is designed to prepare students for entry level employment in the expanding computer design industries. Architecture, civil engineering, electrical and mechanical schematics, mechanical drafting and design are just a few of the subject areas covered. Prerequisite: Successful completion of at least one year of drafting in the following areas: mechanical, architectural, civil or related professions, or work in the field.

This course is designed to educate individuals or couples who are currently managing small apartment complexes, or who wish to do so. The course covers maintenance and repair of the units and equipment such as laundry equipment, pool maintenance, and general repair and replacement. Legal aspects of management are also covered including rental agreements, termination of tenants, enforcement of regulations, advertising available units, and collections.

This is a one-year course designed to prepare students for jobs in computer programming. The class will be competency-based, allowing each student to progress at his/her own pace while learning the BASIC computer language. Advanced students will be encouraged to learn other computer programming languages depending on capabilities of computer equipment. Prerequisites: Grades 11 or 12 or adult; adequate math skills.

T T121 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS 5

This course provides entry-level and upgrade training of computer skills useful in almost any job field. The areas covered include computer operations, word processing, desk-top publishing, computer graphics, electronic spread sheet, database management, communications, networking, and hard disk management. Students will learn the course content through lecture/teacher demonstration (30%), hands-on, self-paced lab experience (60%), guest speakers (5%), and homework assignments (5%). Some of the equipment the students will use is an IBM/IBM compatible computer, dot matrix/laser printer, color plotter, modem, and scanner. Approximately 360 hours of attendance are needed to complete the course.

The course description is the same as T-121 Computer Applications; however, it has been modified to meet Computer Studies graduation requirement. May meet D1 through 8/95 per site technology plan.

Students will identify and have hands-on experience exploring a variety of technologies related to at least four district-identified career fields: business, communications, health, environmental, design, etc. Projects will include the use of multimedia tools to produce a portfolio, technology presentation, data sheet, and on-line research.

This open-ended enrollment course will provide the basic theory of digital electronics with emphasis on the tasks of the digital repair technician. The course includes laboratory experiments using integrated circuit logic and microprogrammed circuits. Practical knowledge is gained through hands-on experience with electronic calculators and microprocessor based systems. Successful graduates should understand the operation of digital equipment, diagnose and repair a variety of digital circuits for entry-level or upgraded employment in today's "computer age." Prerequisite: Basic skills of mathematics and electronics helpful. Students may enter the course at any time and progress at their own rate. Those who already have a working knowledge of digital electronics may qualify to start within the course accordingly.

This course provides vocational skills in cabinetry to include basic construction of cabinets and installation--table saw skills, chop-saw skills, boring-saw skills, panel skills, gluing and clamping, drawer and door construction, assembly, installation and staining. Prerequisite: One year of woodshop.

T T135 ADVANCED CABINETMAKING 5

This course provides entry-level training and upgrading of existing skills in the cabinetmaking profession. Students receive training in home construction, remodeling, and cabinet manufacturing and assembly. Jobs for which students will be trained include cabinetmakers and installers, furniture refinishers, and kitchen and bathroom remodelers. Areas of instruction include on-the-job training in the use of equipment and saws with little or no supervision, blueprint reading, and cabinet assembly from start to finish. Students will attend 2 hours per day (approximately 360 hours per year) and may earn a maximum of 20 credits per year. Prerequisite: Completion of Cabinetmaking.

This course provides entry level and upgrade training in home construction and remodeling, cabinet manufacturing, and cabinet assembling. The following areas of instruction are covered: on-the-job experience, using equipment and saws with little or no supervision, blueprint reading, and cabinet assembly from start to finish in a profitable manner. Jobs in the field include: cabinetmaking, cabinet installer, furniture refinisher and bathroom remodeler. This is a paid assignment. Students will attend two hours per day per semester and may earn a maximum of 10 credits.

This is an open-enrollment course designed to provide students with an opportunity to receive training in the fields of haircutting and styling, makeup, etc. Completion of this course requires 1600 hours of training which would qualify a student to successfully complete the State Board of Cosmetology examinations. Students may arrange hours with the school on an individual basis. Prerequisite: Students must be at least 16 years of age to enter a cosmetology school and 17 years of age before taking the state exam.

This course will prepare students for jobs as teacher aides and teachers in preschool-school and child care centers. The training will prepare students for further education in the field of early childhood education and will supplement the training of those already employed in the field. Prerequisite: One must get a tuberculosis skin test and medical exam within the first month of the course.

Students will learn general office care and proper cleaning and maintenance techniques for all types of floors, carpets, furniture, and restrooms. Safety and accident prevention, proper use of cleaning chemicals and solutions are included. Hands-on use of power sweepers, vacuums, mops, electric floor scrubbers, buffing machines, carpet shampooing machines is provided. Self employment opportunities in janitorial services are discussed.

The students will learn art elements and principles through the creation of conceptual design as they relate to the medium. Students will understand the multicultural aspects of the medium and the importance of it to our diverse population and how it relates to their career pathways. Substantial time will be spent on creating projects using their basic art and computer skills. This course may be applied to the Fine Arts graduation requirement.

T T159 COMMERCIAL ART DESKTOP PUBLISHING I, II, III 5

This course provides entry-level, intermediate, and advanced training in the fields of commercial art, graphic design for printing, advertising, computer graphics and desktop publishing. Jobs in the field include paste-up artist, production artist, graphic designer, computer publishing, typesetter, marker comp illustrator. The student also develops skills leading toward self employment. The course will cover the following areas of instruction: proper use of tools and materials, technical pen usage, principles of graphic design, paste-up and layout skills from concept to camera-ready art, typography and typesetting, color theory, mechanical color separation, process camera skills, page layout on a computer and computer graphics. Hands-on experience will include: Macintosh computers/laser printer, process camera, Compugraphic MCS Typesetters, production of camera-ready art including overlays for color, and marker comps. This is a three semester program totaling 570 hours. Selected advanced students may participate in 90 additional hours of non-paid on-the-job training or up to 285 hours of paid on-the-job training. Prerequisites: Students must be able to read, listen to, and interpret oral instructions and do basic math.

This course is designed to train students in basic accounting principles for entry-level jobs and to train students to use the computer to perform bookkeeping and accounting functions of a business. Students will learn how to input data, interpret output, and program accounting functions into a computer system. Students will be trained for jobs such as payroll clerk, bookkeeper I, audit clerk, general level bookkeeper, and medical or legal bookkeeper.

This course will prepare students to quickly enter one of the most open and highly paid professions--commission sales. This class will concentrate on basic sales techniques, positive mental attitudes, different types of selling, budgeting time and money, and the ethics of selling.

This course will prepare students in the fundamental techniques of upkeep of hotels, hospitals, office buildings, apartment houses, and other buildings.

This course will provide job entry-level skills, retraining, and upgrading of existing employment skills and basic training for advanced study. Work will be done on the IBM 3742 Dual Data System (keyboard compatible with IBM 129 keypunch). Experience will also be obtained on the 033 Teletype and Cathode Ray Tube terminals. Some computer "hands-on" time will also be offered in order to acquaint the data processing operator with capabilities of computers. Prerequisite: Ability to type 30 words per minute.

This course will provide the student with the essential occupational skills and knowledge necessary for employment in a dental office. Upon completion of the course, the student will know basic terminology, chair-side skills, and front office, lab, and X-ray techniques used on a daily basis in a dental office. Prerequisites: (1) High school senior or post-high school background, (2) ability to type 25 wpm, and (3) age eighteen by completion of the course.

This two-year course is designed to prepare the student to be technically equipped with entry level skills in the field of diesel and heavy equipment mechanics. It offers a general and practical coverage of diesel equipment mechanics. Prerequisites: Student interview and pretest required for day section (intermediate and advanced).

The common elements of electrical and electronics theory and basic test equipment used in the electronics industry is taught in this class. This course will prepare students to enroll in more advanced courses such as: digital equipment repair, electronics technician assistant, security alarm installation, electronics/mechanic apprentice, and electromechanical- mechanical assembler. Equipment and tools used by the students are: volt ohmmeters, digital voltmeters, oscilloscopes, soldering irons, long-nose and diagonal pliers, and wire strippers. Approximately 228 hours (36 weeks) will be required for the average student. More advanced students should be able to complete the course material much faster. Prerequisites: Students should be able to read at ninth-grade level and be able to do ninth-grade mathematics.

This course will provide basic and advanced electronic laboratory training. Beginning students will be prepared with entry-level skills, while more advanced students will be prepared for higher level electronic technician positions or advanced training. Students who have successfully completed Math A may apply credits earned in this course toward completion of the 30-unit math requirement at the rate of 5 math credits for each 10 units of Electronics, Technician.

This course provides instruction in environment/safety, soldering, basic DOS, IBM PC/XT/AT preparation/setup, repairing/building the PC/XT/AT, memory systems repair, advanced DOS, hard disk preparation/testing, laser printers and job search techniques. Jobs in the field include data processing equipment repairer, PC repairer, and microcomputer technician. The course will cover the following areas of instruction: basic electronics (DC and AC theory), maintenance of computer, power supplies, disk drives and printers, and troubleshooting techniques. Students who have successfully completed Math A may apply credits earned in Computer Repair toward completion of the 30-unit math requirement at the rate of 5 math credits for each 10 units of Computer Repair completed.

This course provides basic and advanced electronic laboratory training. Advanced students will be prepared for higher level electronic technician positions or have the background necessary to continue with advanced electronics training upon completing this course. Employment opportunities for which successful students would be qualified include electronics and computer technicians. A total of 360 hours are required to reach the beginning level. Two years study in Electronics, Analog and Digital will meet the Physical Science Graduation Requirement for high school students. Prerequisites: Completion of a basic electronics course prior to enrollment is required, along with a math background which includes scientific notation and basic algebra.

This course prepares students for employment in supermarkets, convenience stores, and retail stores. Units of instruction include grocery checking, marking, stocking, display setup, making change, customer relations, and bagging. Each section of the course lasts 11 weeks. Prerequisite: Minimum age of 18 upon completion of the course.

This course is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in restaurants and fast food service operations. Students will prepare and serve an evening meal in an operating restaurant. This course will provide preparation for positions including waiter, waitress, bus boy, cashier, cook, baker, salad maker, and automatic dishwasher operator. Prerequisite: Student must qualify for a health certificate.

This course provides entry-level and upgrading of skills training in the printing and graphic industry. Jobs in the field include typesetter/desktop publisher, layout/paste-up artist, process camera operator, and press operator. The course will cover the following areas of instruction: typesetting, desktop publishing, layout/paste-up, process camera, stripping, platemaking, offset press, binary safety, and job search skills. Some of the major equipment, tools, and instruments the students will use are personal computer, light table, process camera, film processor, platemaker, offset press, paper cutter, folder, and screen printing equipment. Approximately 360 hours are needed to complete Printing and Graphics Technology I. Printing and Graphics Technology II is available for those who wish to attain advanced competencies. This course will count toward the Fine Art (F1) graduation requirement.

This course provides entry-level and upgrading of skills training in all areas of graphic design, paste-up, production art, and typesetting. Jobs in the field include graphic layout person. The course will cover the following areas of instruction: graphic layout, process camera skills, typesetting, and possible illustration. Students will learn the course content through shop/lab experience (10%), and paid practical experiences (cooperative vocational education - 90%). Some of the major equipment, tools, and instruments the students will use are photo computer typesetter, paste-up and design tools, technical pens, process stat camera, and film cutter. Approximately 285 hours of attendance are required for completion of this course. Counseling Information: Students should have good communication skills and average math aptitude. This is a cooperative vocational educational course. Students must meet required course standards and obtain permission of the instructor prior to an on-the-job training assignment. Students will be required to conform to dress codes, etc. Prerequisites: Completion of one semester of Commercial Art Illustration/Graphic Design (Production Art), and the approval of the instructor.

This course provides entry-level and upgrading training in desktop publishing. Jobs in the field include advanced word processor, computer-aided publishing specialist, publications manager, and consultant/trainer. The course will cover the following areas of instruction: elementary design and layout using Ventura Publisher and PageMaker. Some of the major equipment, tools, and instruments the students will use are IBM PCs, laser printer, word processor program software (PageMaker, Ventura Publisher, Draw & Paint programs), hand scanner, and digitizing tablet. Approximately 114 hours are needed to complete the course. Prerequisites: The core unit in computer literacy should be completed before taking this class. Keyboarding skills of at least 35 wpm, computer operation, and word processing training/experience are required. High school students do need some keyboarding skills and completion of the Computer Studies course in high school with a grade of "B" or better.

TT285 HOTEL/MOTEL AND HOSPITALITY OCCUPATIONS 5

This course provides entry-level training in hotel/motel office and front desk occupations. Jobs in the field include hotel clerk, reservation clerk, audit clerk, and audit machine operator. This course will cover the following areas of instruction: front desk operation (reservations, room assignment, room rack operation, bill computation, payment collection), and night auditing (verifying figures and postings on computer or NCR machines). Students will learn the course content through lecture/teacher demonstrations, individual self- directed instruction, shop and lab experiences, and homework assignments. Some of the major equipment, tools, and instruments the students will use are: calculators, computers, cash registers, switchboards, and room racks. Approximately 120 hours of attendance are required for completion of this course.

This course is designed to prepare the student for a job entry-level position in the widely expanding hotel-motel field. The graduate of this training program could start in any of a number of jobs, such as front office cashier, PBX switchboard operator, reservation clerk, front office clerk, and hotel bookkeeper. One must be prepared to perform a variety of jobs from administrative duties to front office work and be able to fill in wherever needed in order to maintain the smooth operation of the hotel's many departments. Prerequisite: High school diploma or G.E.D.

This year course provides for entry-level training in home furnishings, equipment and services, and home furnishings sales and decorating. The course covers the following areas of instruction: scale drawings, color, fabric, furniture styles, and wall, floor, and drapery coverings. Jobs for which students are being trained include: designer and decorating assistant, fabric librarian, and home furnishing salesperson. Approximately 190 hours of attendance is required for completion of this course and a maximum of 10 credits may be earned.

This course is designed to prepare the student for a job entry-level position in interior design. The graduates of this program will be able to plan, design, and furnish interiors of residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. In consultation with a client he/she will determine architectural preferences, purpose of and function of environment, budget, types of construction, equipment installation and environment, budget, types of construction, equipment installation and other factors which determine the goals of the design function, such as raising productivity, selling merchandise or improving the lifestyle of occupants. The graduate will have the ability to present ideas in the form of paste-ups, drawings or illustrations, estimate costs, subcontract fabrication, installation, and arrangement of carpeting, fixtures, accessories, draperies, paint and wall coverings, art work, furniture, and related items.

T T295 INSPECTOR--QUALITY CONTROL 5

This course will train students for entry level positions as Mechanical Inspectors, Electrical/Electronic Inspectors or Non-Destructive Examination Inspectors in manufacturing firms. Students will learn basic skills in all three areas. The course will cover basic techniques, use of instruments such as multimeters, vernier calipers and micrometers, and will give students a familiarization with non-destructive examination methods. Students will develop skills interpretation of requirements from blueprints and other specifications and in reporting results.

This course provides entry-level training to prepare students for positions in wholesale and retail nurseries. Jobs in the field are nursery workers, nursery managers, pesticide sprayers, and salespersons for plant and garden supplies. Areas of instruction include plant propagation, climate control, planting and transplanting, plant identification, fertilization, different soil types and characteristics, pest control, and sales techniques. Course content is taught by lecture/teacher demonstration (25%), individual self-directed instruction (10%), shop/lab experiences (50%), homework assignments (5%), and field trips (10%). Tools and equipment students will use include shovels, trowels, nursery carts, sifters, cash registers, and pesticides. Approximately 190 hours of attendance are required for course completion. Prerequisite: It is preferred that students have some FFA (Future Farmers of America) or California agriculture experience. Counseling Information: Students must be willing to wear work clothes and work shoes.

This course provides students with entry-level training in the care and preparation of cut flowers and floral design in silk and fresh flowers. Jobs in the field include florist apprentices, floral designers, and flower shop salespersons. Instruction is given in customer relations, the operation of cash registers, pricing, purchase of flowers and supplies, and designing fresh and silk flower arrangements. Course content is taught by lecture/teacher demonstration (25%), individual self directed instruction (10%), shop/lab experiences (50%), homework assignments (5%), and field trips (10%). Tools and equipment used in the class are scissors, picks, floral knives, bow makers, and cash registers. Approximately 180 hours of instruction are required for course completion. Counseling Information: Students must have some artistic ability and manual dexterity. Credits for this course may be applied to meet the F1 graduation requirement.

This course provides entry-level training and skill upgrading for positions in the area of landscape maintenance and design. Jobs in the field include gardeners, landscape installers, and golf course attendants. Students receive instruction in plant identification, care of different grasses, masonry and woodworking, and the installation of sprinkler and irrigation systems. Course content is taught by lecture and teacher demonstration (25%), individual self- directed instruction (10%), shop/lab experiences (50%), homework assignments (5%), and field trips (10%). Some of the major equipment, tools, and instruments the students will use are: levels, shovels, hand and power mowers, loppers, wheelbarrows, edgers and trimmers, and irrigation system equipment. Approximately 170 hours of attendance are needed to complete this course. Counseling Information: Students must be willing to wear work clothes and work shoes.

This course is especially designed to prepare the developmentally disabled student to work in entry-level positions in the maintenance of residential and/or commercial yards and gardens. Jobs in the field include gardeners, groundskeepers, and tree/hedger trimmers. Students -will learn the course content through lecture/teacher demonstration (30%), individual self- directed instruction (10%), shop/lab experiences (50%), and field trips (10%). Some of the major equipment, tools, and instruments the students will use are shovels, hoes, loppers, hand and power lawnmowers, fertilizer spreaders, edgers, trimmers, and weed eaters. Approximately 570 hours of attendance are needed for course completion. Prerequisite: Students must apply through the ROP Site Specialist/Special Education (465-3131, Ext. 260). Counseling Information: Students must be willing to wear work clothes and work shoes.

This is a one year, 30 credit course, to prepare students for entry level employment in the machine tool trade. Students will learn to operate the machines commonly found in production shops i.e., lathes, mills, drills, grinders, and saws. Also included are basic C.N.C. (computer numerical control) programming set-up and operation on both lathes and mills. In addition, print reading and related technical math instruction is provided. Approximately 570 hours of attendance are required for course completion. High school students may apply 10 of the credits toward the Grossmont District 30 credit math requirement after completion of the Math A requirement.

This course offers a wide range of medical clerical knowledge and skills that include basic understanding of hospitals, hospital ethics, medical terminology, hospital forms, telephone techniques, and experience recording hospital procedures. Prerequisites: (1) High school senior or post high school, (2) ability to spell, and (3) ability to type 25 words per minute.

This course is designed to prepare individuals to render basic life support at the scene of an emergency and during transport of the sick and injured within emergency medical systems of San Diego County. Prerequisite: Must be at least 17 years of age.

T T325 PHLEBOTOMIST 5

The purpose of this course is to learn the various techniques used to collect blood for laboratory procedures (phlebotomy). Upon successful completion of the class, technicians could obtain employment in hospitals, physicians' offices, and clinics. Course content includes legal aspects of blood withdrawal; anatomy; methods of phlebotomy; specimen collection, storing, and separation; disposal of expendable equipment; capillary puncture and blood collection; and arterial blood collection. Students learn to use syringes, needles, vacutainers, "butterflies", needle cutters, bags and autoclaves, microhematocrit tubes, microtainers, unipettes, lancets and other "stickers", and other equipment as appropriate.

This course provides students with the educational background and practical experience necessary for successful employment in the back office to assist physicians in offices and/or other medical settings. Jobs in this field include lab procedures, sterilization of instruments, central supplies, light front office procedures (patient histories), and administration of medications. The course will cover the following areas of instruction: medical terminology, medical ethics, preparing the patient for examination, preparation of equipment, and laboratory procedures. Some of the equipment used will be: the electrocardiograph machine, clinical centrifuge, audiometer, ophthalmoscope, and sterilizers. Prerequisites: High school senior or older, CPR Certificate, basic pretesting, and TB skin test.

This course is designed to cover three main educational thrusts related to the clinical (medical) laboratory field: (1) It is for the RN or LVN who is currently registered but wishes to update skills. (Continuing education credit will be issued as applicable.) (2) It is directed toward an enrichment experience for the paramedic, the veterinary assistant, X-ray technician, or the clinical laboratory technologist. (3) The course will prepare those with a strong scientific and/or health-related background for employment as medical laboratory assistants.

The curriculum emphasizes the usual clinically related procedures of hematology, urinalysis, microbiology, serology, and immuno-hematology as well as meeting the requirement for the issuance of a Phlebotomy Certificate and the performance of EKG's. The legal aspects of the clinical laboratory, its personnel, and the nurse are clarified.

Prerequisite: This course is primarily limited to LVN's or RN's. Exceptions may be made by special evaluation and approval by the Director of the Health Careers Center. These applicants may include past or present licensure in related fields such as medical technology, paramedic training, X-ray, veterinary assistant, etc. Those with degrees such as AS and AA which are health career related will be taken under advisement. Also, applicants with science backgrounds wishing to upgrade and/or change their occupations will be considered.

T T330 MEDICAL OFFICE MANAGEMENT 5

This course is designed for the management of the business portion of the physician's or dentist's office, covering the duties of the receptionist, executive secretary, transcriptionist, bookkeeper, file clerk, insurance clerk, and office manager. Also included are medical terminology with surface anatomy and physiology, ethics, and the legal aspects of medical care. Prerequisite: Typing ability required.

This Grossmont College course can be taken by high school students and is divided into three units as follows:

Medical Terminology - (S50) This section is designed to familiarize students with fundamental medical terms and to help them recognize common prefixes, roots, and suffixes that will give clues to meaning. This course stresses correct spelling, pronunciation, usage, and syllabication and uses anatomy and physiology as a basis of study.

Medical Office Typing - (S51) This section includes instruction and practice in the proper mechanics of business letters, history and physical reports, operative reports, and chart notes. It covers all the government and private insurance claim forms and the use of the reference materials necessary to complete them. Prerequisites: Completion of Medical Terminology (S50) or concurrent enrollment, typing speed of 35 wpm and good English skills.

Medical Office Management - This section is designed for those who wish to pursue a career as a medical business office worker as a receptionist, secretary, bookkeeper, insurance clerk, or office manager in private medical or dental offices, as well as clinics and hospitals. Students will learn to write a working procedure manual of duties and develop a plan for obtaining employment. Prerequisites: Completion of Medical Terminology (S50) and Medical Office Typing (S51) or concurrent enrollment. Students must pass the entrance examination consisting of 5-minute timed typewritings and possess good English skills.

This course is designed to meet the increasing need for professionally trained Medical Records Clerks in the health care field. The course provides emphasis in the areas of development, storage and retrieval of records; quantitative analysis of medical records; disease and operation nomenclatures; coding and indexing of medical records; collection and computation of statistical data; legal aspects of medical records; administration of a medical records department and interdisciplinary relationships and standards for accreditation and certification of hospitals. The program prepares the students for employment in medical records departments in hospitals, long term care facilities and clinics. Minimum eligibility requirements for enrollment in this program are: (1) good English and math skills, (2) typing, 30 wpm, (3) qualifying score on entrance exam.

T T339 MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION SPECIALIST 5

Students learn specialty transcribing involving medical nomenclature in pathology, physician reports, patient history, physicals, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, anatomy, medical and legal terminology, and science and laboratory fundamentals. Prerequisites: Ability to type 45 words per minute and to spell.

This course provides entry-level training and upgrading of skills in the mental health fields. Jobs in the field include assistant therapy attendants, asylum attendant, psychiatric attendants, and ward attendant. This course will cover the following areas of instruction: theories of mental and emotional disorders, training in basic non-professional counseling techniques with emphasis on crisis intervention, developing rapport, dynamics of group interaction, and management of assaultive behavior. Students will learn the course content through lecture/teacher demonstrations, individual self-directed instruction, shop and lab experiences, and unpaid practical experiences (community classroom). Some of the major equipment, tools, and instruments the students will use are charts and blood pressure kits. Approximately 120 hours of attendance are required to complete the course.

This program prepares the student for an interesting and worthwhile career in the office of a lawyer, or in a business office or an industrial plant. Comprehensive training at the job-entry level prepares the student for duties as a receptionist, bookkeeper, maintaining financial records, and recording case histories, plus preparation for the assumption of management responsibilities along with secretarial skills. Graduates will be able to prepare legal papers and correspondence such as summonses, complaints, motions, and subpoenas, review law journals and publications to identify court decisions pertinent to pending cases and submit this information to company officials, schedule appointments, give information to callers, route incoming mail, locate and attach appropriate file to correspondence to be answered by employer, and initiate and type routine correspondence as required. Prerequisites: Ability to type 35 wpm and satisfactory completion of entrance test in basics of math and English

This course provides entry-level and advanced office skills training for students seeking employment in legal office occupations. Jobs in this field include legal secretaries, receptionists, and word processors. The course covers the following areas of instruction: legal terminology and vocabulary, legal typing and civil and criminal legal procedures. Job-seeking/job-keeping skills are part of the instruction. Some of the major equipment the students will use includes typewriters, computers, transcribers, and photocopying machines. Approximately 370 hours of attendance are necessary for course completion. A minimum of six hours per week of attendance is required. Students enrolled in this course have the opportunity of participating in the Community Classroom and/or Cooperative Vocational Educational program. Prerequisites: Students must type 25-30 wpm and have an 11th-grade proficiency in English. TT359MANICURIST5

This course will provide students with training in all phases of manicuring and preparation for the State Board Examination. It will involve classroom instruction, laboratory training, and practical experience. Areas of emphasis include water and oil manicuring, nail repair, and artificial nails. Prerequisites: Students must be at least 16 years of age and have completed the tenth grade.

This course provides entry-level and advanced training in the motorcycle repair industry including line mechanics, parts persons, and motorcycle mechanics person. Areas of instruction are reading and interpreting manuals and microfiche, motorcycle tune-ups, repairing brakes, changing tubes and tires, upper-end overhaul, lower-end overhaul on single- cycle through 4 cycle engines. Tools and instruments used in the class are vacuum gauges, valve grinders, hand tools, and micrometers. Students will attend 380 hours of instruction, with a grade of "C" or better to earn a certificate of achievement. Counseling Information: It is recommended, but not mandatory, that students have a background in mechanics. This course is intended for students seriously pursuing mechanics careers; it is not intended for those wishing to bring in their personal motorcycles for repair purposes. Includes beginning and advanced students.

This is an advanced course for the serious student who wants to have advanced skills in the motorcycle repair industry including advanced technology in motorcycle repair, safety, advanced carburetion, and advanced electrical systems. The jobs in this field include motorcycle repairperson, tune- up specialist, frame repairperson, and motorcycle parts salesperson. Students will attend 2 hours per day (approximately 360 hours per year), thus a maximum of 20 credits may be earned for this course. Prerequisite: Completion of Motorcycle Engine and Frame Repair.

This course is designed to prepare students to become nursing assistants. The students will learn basic entry nursing skills, including ethics and communication skills, through classroom instruction and clinical experience in hospitals and convalescent homes. Students will prepare for employment to care for geriatric patients, medical and surgical patients of all ages with gross overview of anatomy and physiology, interpersonal relationships. This course meets the requirements for State of California certification of nursing assistants. It will also meet one of the Licensed Vocational Nursing Course prerequisites.

This course provides paying and receiving training in the banking industry. Areas of instruction include: banking basics, cash control, debits and credits account types, balancing procedures, endorsements, cross selling and customer relations. Instruction in the operation of ten-key adding machines included. Prerequisites: Student must be 18 to obtain employment as a paying and receiving teller.

TT391PHOTOGRAPHIC PROCESSING5

This course will prepare students to work in commercial darkrooms and mini labs (l-hour operations). Students will learn to expose, evaluate and process color and black and white photographic films and papers. Retail procedures, salesmanship and business operation will also be taught. Special purpose materials such as x-ray films, lithographic films, and infrared materials will be covered.

This program prepares the student for a position at the job-entry level as an assistant or technician in any of three growing eyesight healthcare fields: optometry, ophthalmology, and opticianary. Graduates of this comprehensive training program will be trained in obtaining and recording patient's preliminary case history, maintaining records, scheduling appointments, bookkeeping, correspondence, filing, maintaining inventory of materials and cleaning instruments. They will be able to prepare patients for vision examination; assist in testing for near or far acuity, depth perception, color perception, and visual field, utilizing ocular testing apparatus, instruct patients in care and use of glasses and contact lenses, work with patient in vision therapy, adjust and repair glasses, and modify contact lenses.

This course provides entry level training for employment in community, clinic, home health or hospital pharmacy. Jobs in this field include pharmacy clerk, messenger, stocker, and unit-dose cassette filler. The course will cover the following areas of instruction: communication skills, transcription of medication orders, billing (charge/credit), drug products and cassette filling (unit dose). Some of the major equipment, tools, and instruments the students will use are electric typewriters, computers, cassettes, unit-dosing/repackaging pharmaceutical/medical drug references. Approximately 300 hours of attendance (152 hours classroom/lab; 148 hours community classroom) are needed to complete the course and pass the competence examination. Prerequisites: Recommend minimum typing skills of 25 wpm. Must be pretested in basic math, spelling, reading, or have passed high school competency exams. Knowledge of computer operation optional, but helpful.

T T407 PHARMACY TECHNICIAN II 5

This course provides upgraded training for employment in community, clinic, home health, or hospital pharmacies. Jobs in the field include pharmacy technician (unit-dose), I.V. technician, and medicine aid for convalescent hospital. The course will cover the following areas of instruction: drug products, aseptic technique, I.V. solutions and admixtures delivery, and calculations. Some of the major equipment, tools, and instruments the students will use are electric typewriters, medication cassettes, luminar hood, additive machine, syringes and needles, I.V. solutions, and computer. Approximately 300 hours (152 classroom/lab; 148 community classroom/on-the-job unpaid experiences) of attendance are needed to complete the course and competencies in drug products and aseptic techniques. Prerequisites: Recommend typing skills of 25 wpm. Must be pretested in basic math, spelling, reading, or have passed high school competency exams. Knowledge of computer operation optional, but helpful.

This course is designed to equip the student with entry-level skills in the plastics industry. The course begins with a general survey of the materials, equipment, and processes of the plastics industry. Specialized instruction is available in fiberglass reinforcement, plaster tooling, urethane foam molding, thermoforming, cultured marble, care and handling of resin systems, mold making, and plexiglas fabrication. Prerequisites: (1) Senior in high school or adult and (2) completion of a semester of woods or drafting or related experience.

This course provides entry-level training for psychiatric technicians. Graduates will be eligible to take the California State Board license examination. Jobs in the field include working with the developmentally disabled and mentally disturbed. The course will cover the following areas of instruction: nursing science, medical-surgical nursing, growth and development, psychology, developmental disorders, and mental diseases. The program also includes pharmacology, anatomy and physiology, nutrition, and interpersonal skills. Some of the major equipment the students will use include: training in acute medical/surgical hospitals; community facilities for developmentally disabled; and psychiatric hospitals. Completion of 1,562 hours is necessary as approved by the California State Board of Vocational Nurses and Psychiatric Technician Examiners. Registration and enrollment at Health Occupations Center only. Prerequisites: Must be 18 years of age by completion of program or prior to taking the state board exam, have a high school diploma or equivalent, must be pretested in basic math, reading, and spelling, have current CPR card and first aid, have proof of a negative tuberculin test or chest X-ray, a rubella titer, proof of tetanus immunization, and be in good physical health (as evidenced by a recent physical exam).

T T429 DENTAL HEALTH ASSISTANT 5
(Basic/Expanded Duties - Registered Dental Assistant)

Entry-level and advanced training in the above job descriptions will be provided in this course. Approximately 620 hours of instruction are required for certification and for compliance with the California State Dental Practice Act, although completion is dependent upon the student's rate of progress in the class. The program offers three (3) 620 hour classes which average four (4) hours per day, five (5) days per week, for 20 weeks. Total hours = 400. In addition, there will be an average of 220 hours of community classroom time. Prerequisites: Students must have high school diploma or G.E.D., a current CPR card, tetanus injection, must have had an oral prophylaxis and a TB test with a negative reading within the last six months, and be 18 years old by the eighth week of the course. Students will take an examination on dexterity and language usage during class. Counseling Information: This course has been approved by the Board of Dental Examiners and meets the standards of a registered Dental Assistant Program. This is a partial off-school training site course.

This course provides entry-level training in the field of fashion merchandising. Instruction will cover the following areas: careers in the field, elements and principles of design, fashion cycle, theories of fashion, trends and fads, wardrobe, textiles and clothing care, job application, resume, interviewing skills and salesmanship. Approximately 380 hours are needed to complete the course. Prerequisites: Basic math skills, communication skills, a good work ethic, and a positive attitude. Reliable transportation is required for on-site training.

This course is designed to provide entry-level and upgrade training in the restaurant, club, hotel food service, and food preparation trades. Jobs in the field include cashier, bus person, waitress/waiter, cook, and ware washer. The course will cover the following areas of instruction: rules of table set-up and service, guest check writing and computation, customer relations, and principle methods of culinary arts. Some of the major equipment, tools, and instruments the students will use are cash registers, silver, glass and china ware, automatic dishwashers, power operated slicers, knives, scales, ranges, broilers, griddles, and deep fat fryers. Approximately 600 hours of attendance are needed to complete the course. Prerequisites: Must be in good physical health with at least a 10th grade level of ability in reading, writing, and mathematics, willing to work irregular hours as well as on weekends and/or holidays.

T T437 RESTAURANT OCCUPATIONS 5

This course provides entry-level training for students seeking immediate employment in the restaurant occupation field. The areas of instruction include: sanitation, safety rules and procedures, food preparation, and customer relations. Additionally, students will receive training in writing resumes and correct interview techniques. Students will use cash registers, broilers, deep fat fryers, and dishwashing machines. Students will train in restaurants. A total of 240 hours is required for course completion.

Note: This course was originally part of T435 - Restaurant and Food Service Occupations. However, it contains community classroom experience and the curriculum is somewhat different.

This course provides entry-level and upgrade instruction for students currently working in the restaurant occupations field. Jobs in the field include cook, server, host/hostess, dishwasher, etc. The course will cover the following areas of instruction: safety, sanitation, customer relations, job advancement skills, menu writing and career exploration within the field. Some of the major equipment and tools the student will use are knives, cash register, broiler, stove, deep fat fryer, etc. Approximately 285 hours of attendance are needed to complete the course. Prerequisites: Students must be 16 years of age. Students must maintain a minimum of 12 hours weekly on the job at a food service establishment. Counseling Information: Students employed at fast food restaurants will be placed on management-track programs where leadership skills may be developed. All students enrolled in the course must have career interest in the restaurant or food service industry. Students may participate in on-the-job training as a part of this course.

This course provides entry-level skills upgrading training in the retail merchandising field. Jobs in the field include retail clerk, inventory clerk, and stocker. The course will cover the following areas of instruction: basic marketing concepts, display, sales and purchasing, advertising, shipping and human relations. Students will also receive instruction working with money and making change and will receive training in writing resumes and correct interview techniques. Some of the major equipment the students will use includes: NCR, Sharp, and Telecash cash registers, as well as receiving instruction working with money and making change. A minimum of 210 hours are required to complete the course. Students may participate in on-the-job training as a part of this course. Students must meet required course standards and obtain permission of the instructor prior to an on-the-job training assignment.

T T440 BUSINESS & OFFICE OCCUPATIONS 5

Entry-level, upgrading, and advanced training in the areas of general office, word processing, secretarial, and related occupations are provided in this open-entry course. Jobs in the field include office assistant, word processing operator, receptionist, secretary, clerk-typist I, and clerk- typist II. Occupational certification in these jobs is available. The course will cover the following areas of instruction current in today's job market: introduction to the modern office; keyboarding skills; document formatting; business English (spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation); use of reference materials; telephone techniques; filing and records management; proofreading; machine calculation and business math; interpersonal skills; and job-seeking and keeping skills. At some locations, the course may include machine transcription; shorthand review, electronic office concepts and procedures; word processing (Word Star, WordPerfect); introduction to spreadsheets and Lotus database; introduction to data entry; desktop publishing, and an introduction to financial records. Some of the equipment students will use may include computers/printers, electronic typewriters, calculators, transcribers, copiers, and telephones. Completion is dependent upon student's entry-level skills and rate of progress in the class as determined by the instructor. Approximately 360 hours are needed to obtain an occupational certification. Prerequisites: Basic keyboarding and language skills are recommended.

This course provides entry-level training in the field of cashiering and sales. Instruction will cover the following areas: Careers in the field, proper cash register procedure, store security, inventory and stock control, cash handling, job applications, interviewing skills and salesmanship.

Approximately 95 hours are needed to complete the course.

Entry-level, upgrading, and advanced training in the areas of general office, word processing, secretarial, and related occupations are provided in this open-entry course. Jobs in the field include office assistant, word processing operator, receptionist, secretary, clerk-typist I, and clerk- typist II. Occupational certification in these jobs is available. The course will cover the following areas of instruction current in today's job market: introduction to the modern office; keyboarding skills; document formatting; business English (spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation); use of reference materials; telephone techniques; filing and records management; proofreading; machine calculation and business math; interpersonal skills; and job-seeking and keeping skills. At some locations, the course may include machine transcription; shorthand review, electronic office concepts and procedures; word processing (Word Star, WordPerfect); introduction to spreadsheets and Lotus database; introduction to data entry; desktop publishing, and an introduction to financial records. Some of the equipment students will use may include computers/printers, electronic typewriters, calculators, transcribers, copiers, and telephones. Completion is dependent upon student's entry-level skills and rate of progress in the class as determined by the instructor. Note: This class may serve as an alternative path for students needing high school credit for computer studies (5 units). May meet D1 through 8/95 per site technology plan. Prerequisites: Basic keyboarding and language skills are recommended.

This course will train students for entry level jobs in the security alarm industry--both residential and industrial. Students will learn basic electronics, different types of burglar alarms, techniques of installation, use of hand tools and test equipment. On the job safety and governmental regulations will be covered in addition to alarm system maintenance and basic trouble- shooting.

This course will prepare students to work as security guards, store detectives, or bodyguards in private industry. Students will learn report writing, employee-employer relations, communications, basic alarm systems, law and the court process, and arrest procedure. Students completing the course will be eligible for the State Security Guard registration card. The course will be taught by classroom lecture, demonstration and student participation.

This course prepares students with job-entry skills in the areas of two-cycle and four-cycle engines. Work will be performed on lawn mowers, chain saws, shredders, pumps, etc.

This course will give students entry level skills and upgrade previous training in small gas engine repair and will include the use of hand tools, welding, repair and tune-up, and small engines. The jobs in this field include lawn mower, tractor, small diesel, and boat engine repair. This course is designed for the student who has a good mechanical aptitude and is interested in becoming very proficient in small engines. Students will attend 2 hours per day (approximately 360 hours per year), thus a maximum of 20 credits may be earned for the course. Prerequisite: Completion of Small Engine Repair (T475).

This course provides instruction in ordering, stocking, pricing, demonstrating, advertising, and selling merchandise.

This semester course provides for entry level training for parts merchandising for automotive, motorcycle, small engine, and related products. The student will gain knowledge of products, merchandising, sales promotion, and salesmanship. The main thrust is to train in use of accessory catalogues, inventory control, micro fiche, and cash registers.

T T490 TRUCK DRIVING I 5

This twenty-one-week course covers instruction in those aspects of professional driving that are common to all driving occupations. Such topics as the California Vehicle Code, Federal Department of Transportation regulations, log books, safety and defensive driving, cargo handling, vehicle maintenance, use of diesel engines, multi-speed transmissions, and differentials are covered in detail. Students will spend approximately 126 hours in a classroom situation, 21 hours behind-the-wheel driving, and 21 hours in the cab observing. An additional 42 hours of closed-course driving are to be arranged. Prerequisites: Applicants must be 18 years of age and must be able to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and read and comprehend at a tenth-grade level. Students must be able to pass all written tests given by DMV to receive a Class "A" learner's permit and doubles endorsement required by DMV and ROP Professional Driving Occupations. Students must also pass a physical examination required by California DMV before a learner's permit can be obtained. The cost of the physical and California learner's permit will be the responsibility of each student. Note: Do not obtain physical and DMV Class "A" learner's permit before beginning Phase I class.

This twenty-one-week course will provide specialized instruction in all phases of truck driving. Emphasis is placed on the operation of combination units (truck and trailer), defensive driving, mountain driving, local city driving, safety, Federal Bureau of Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, record keeping, cargo handling, receipt and delivery of cargo, and the handling of hazardous material. Students will spend 126 hours in a classroom, 25 hours behind the wheel driving a diesel tractor-trailer combination, and 80 hours in the cab observing. Successful students will be provided the opportunity to take the California Class "A" road test. Students will be issued a certificate and competency listing upon completion of both Phase I and Phase II along with DMV testing certification. Prerequisites: Students must possess both a valid California driver's license and a California Class "A" learner's permit. It is also required that students pass the California DMV Class "A" physical. Additionally, students must have successfully completed the Truck Driving Phase I class or received permission from the instructor.

This course is designed to teach students how to operate forklifts in all phases of loading and unloading open and van type trailers. Instruction includes operation of forklift in warehouse procedure of storage in warehouse, procedures in palletizing weight distribution on forklift and trailers being loaded, and proper vehicle inspection and maintenance. Students must pass all on hands tests with 70% or above. Classroom study includes textbooks on forklift operation and safety. Students will study warehouse procedures and pass all written tests with 70% or above. All students will be certified to National Safety Council and California Occupational Safety and Health Act Safety Standards. Students shall receive a certificate of achievement with an attached list of competencies.

T T499 SHORTHAND--CENTURY 21 5

Graduates of this program will be trained in the principles of a symbol shorthand system, Century 21, whereby the spoken word can be recorded at a minimum of twice the longhand recording rate. A student of Century 21 can achieve this goal by using (1) single symbols for sounds, (2) single direction for all symbols and (3) dominant direction movement which minimizes decision pauses in transcription.

This course will prepare students to enter the world of travel, tourism, recreation, and hospitality. Upon completion, students will be qualified for entry-level positions as: travel agents, car rental agents, or hotel/motel desk clerks, tour guides, convention/visitor bureau information clerks. Student will spend 160 hours in externship program.

This course includes the repair and maintenance of various models and brands of manual and electric typewriters. Units of instruction include nomenclature, operation, adjustments, dismantling, cleaning, oiling, and reassembly. This course is one section of the Business Machines Maintenance course listed in the ROP East County Course Catalog.

This course will prepare students for entry-level employment as a veterinarian's assistant and for work in an office or clinic. Students will be trained to understand basic procedures of the office, characteristics of many animal diseases and disorders, how to give medication, assist with medical treatment, and do diagnostic laboratory work. Students assist in the restraint and handling of animals for veterinary procedures. Practical experience is included with an emphasis in working safely with the animals. Training is included in client relations. Prerequisites: Students should be high school seniors or adults. A grade of "C" or better in Biology for high school seniors.

This course is designed to teach students advanced training in the unlicensed veterinary assistant field. Course content includes dentistry; hematology; anesthesia; radiology; avian, equine, lab and exotic animal medicine; reproduction; emergency medicine; and office management. Approximately 108 hours of classroom and laboratory attendance are required in addition to 72 hours of on-the-job training at an animal facility. Prerequisite: Students must have successfully completed the ROP Veterinary Assistant 1 course. Any medical limitations require a doctor's release.

T T539 WELDING--CERTIFICATIONS 5

This course provides entry-level, upgrade, and advanced training in the field of welding. Jobs in the field include arc welding, mig welding, tig welding, gas welding, and brazing. The course will cover the following areas of instruction: safety procedures, methods and technique in shielding metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, square wave gas tungsten arc welding, oxy acetylene welding and cutting, and gas metal (manual and digital microprocession-computer controlled) arc welding. A variety of equipment and tools are used in the class, including welding turntables, pipe cutting and beveling machines, ironworkers, grinders, power wire brushes, shears, band- saws, hand-held tools, and related equipment. Approximately 490 hours of attendance are required for course completion, although certificates may be obtained for course segments also. Students must enroll in more than one section to complete the 490 hours. It is recommended that students be able to lift seventy pounds and have good color perception. Prerequisites: Manual dexterity, good eyesight and good eye-hand coordination, and ability to follow written specifications.

This course provides entry-level training in mailroom procedures including operating mailing machines and stock inventory duties. Jobs in the field include mail and postage clerks, mail preparing and mail-handling machine operators, stock/inventory clerks, and messengers. The course will cover the following areas of instruction: mail activities, operation of postage and duplicating machines, inventory procedures, and computers. Students will learn the course content through lecture/teacher demonstrations, individual self-directed instruction, and shop and lab experiences. Some of the major equipment, tools, and instruments the students will use are automatic feed mailing machines, manual and electronic scales, computers, and duplicating machines. Approximately 95 hours of attendance are required for completion of the course.

T T655 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND OWNERSHIP 5

This course provides entry-level training, upgrading training, and advanced training in retail service, and wholesale small business management. Jobs in the field include manager, small retail or service business, girl Friday, bookkeeper, and computer operator. The course will cover the following areas of instruction: computer operation, bookkeeping, and sales and management. Students will learn the course content through lecture/teacher demonstration (15%), individual self-directed instruction (20%), shop/lab experiences (55%), homework assignments (i.e., research, outside reading, projects - 10%). Some of the major equipment, tools, and instruments the students will use are computers, typewriters, calculators, and cash registers. Approximately 376 hours of attendance are needed to complete the course. Prerequisites: Students should have good basic skills in math and English. Preferably senior in high school or adult.

T T669 PLUMBING - BASIC 5

This course provides entry-level training in plumbing and estimating. Jobs in the field include plumbing systems and theories, plumbing codes, plumbing tools and materials, and safety practices. Students will learn the course content through lecture/teacher demonstrations and individual assignments (research, outside reading, projects, etc.). Some of the major equipment, tools, and instruments the students will use are torches, cutoff saws, pipe threaders, pipe cutting tools, and assorted hand tools. Approximately 140 hours of attendance are needed to complete this course although completion is dependent upon the student's entry-level skills and rate of progress in the class.

This course provides advanced training and upgrading of skills in the plumbing field. Jobs in the field include plumber, estimator, pipe fitter, and plumber apprentice. This course will cover the following areas of instruction: CAL/OSHA regulations, piping and fluid flow, code interpretation, rough-in- techniques, water heater installation, circulating systems, and blueprint reading. Students will learn the course content through lecture/teacher demonstrations, individual self directed instruction, shop and lab experiences, and homework assignments (research, outside reading, projects, etc.). Some of the major equipment, tools, and instruments the students will use are saws, rigid chain cutters, thread-o- matic, triangles, T-Square, and scales. Approximately 140 hours of attendance are required for completion of this course.

This is the third course in the sequential plumbing program. This course has in-depth information related to code book. Prerequisite: Completion of Plumbing - Basic, Plumbing Applications, or permission of instructor.

This course provides entry training in fabric maintenance services. The course will cover the following areas of instruction: drycleaning, spotting, pressing, fabric and soil identification, and counter work. Some of the equipment and tools the students will use are drycleaning machines, pressing machines, and stretcher frames. This is a partial community classroom course. The student may earn 15 credits per semester with a maximum of 30 credits for the course.

This course provides entry-level/advanced training in carpet and pad installation and repair. The course will cover the following areas of instruction: strip and pad, measures, estimates, and installations. Some of the major equipment, tools, and instruments and students will use are: iron, axe, stretchers, knee kickers, knives, and trimmers. Counseling Information/Prerequisites: Requires long periods on knees, heavy lifting, good hand/eye coordination, strong basic math skills, and measuring ability.

T T715 VINYL-LINOLEUM INSTALLATION OCCUPATIONS 5

This course provides entry-level and upgrade training in vinyl- linoleum installation and repair. The course will cover the following areas of instruction: measurement, estimation, and installation. Some of the major equipment, tools, and instruments the students will use are sharp knives, adhesives, and measuring instruments.

This course provides entry-level, upgrading, and advanced training in cabinet and furniture construction. The course will cover safety, machine and tool operation, layout and cutting, assembly, and finishing. Some of the major equipment, tools, and instruments the students will use are: table saw, radial arm saw, chop saw, plane, jointer, boring machines, routers, staplers and nailers, sanders, and paint spray guns.

This course provides entry level and upgrade training in building maintenance and building trades. Jobs in the field include maintenance person, carpenter, plumber, and electrician. The course will cover the following areas of instruction: framing walls, drywall installation and repair, electrical wiring, and installing plumbing fixtures. Some of the major equipment, tools, and instruments the students will use are: power saws, pneumatic staple gun, power plane surveying instrument, and numerous hand tools. Approximately 380 hours of attendance are needed to meet minimum competencies. Students must have the ability to understand linear measurements and decimal equivalents.

This course provides entry-level training as a construction electrician. Instruction will cover national electrical code, material terminology, use and care of hand tools, basic math (Ohm's law), and basic AC/DC theory. Some of the major equipment, tools, and instruments the students will use are: voltage regulators, conduits, circuits, and blueprints. Prerequisite: Algebra 1 is recommended, but not required.

This course provides upgrade and advanced training as a construction electrician. Instruction will cover commercial blueprint reading, conduit vs romes wiring, swimming pool wiring, and electrical space heaters. Some of the major equipment, tools, and instruments the students will use are: lighting controls, large pull boxes, residential intercoms, time clocks, and photo cells. Prerequisite: Completion of Construction Electrician 1, one year experience, or instructor approval.

T T740 DOG AND CAT GROOMING 5

The dog and cat grooming program prepares students for entry-level work as professional dog and cat groomers, kennel attendants, and animal caretakers. Students will learn how to brush, bathe and dry small animals, recognize diseases and parasites, and the proper cleaning and care of cages. They will learn poodle, terrier, and cocker clips. The course consists of 480 hours of combined classroom and lab training. Counseling Information: High school students may attend from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday through Friday; and from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on Saturday.

This course provides entry-level training in sports medicine and prevention and treatment of athletic injuries. Jobs in the field include athletic trainer assistant and fitness instructor assistant. The course will cover the following areas of instruction: CPR, training room operation, exercise physiology, types of injuries and treatment. Some of the major equipment, tools, and instruments the students will use are blood pressure cuffs and stethoscopes, elastic wraps, and tapes. Approximately 184 hours are needed to complete the course. Counseling Information: Students must be able to pass the CPR test. Students may participate in on-the-job training as a part of this course.

This course has been taken by a student who has been attending a school outside the Grossmont District. The subject matter field has been identified, however, the course description or title is not readily matched with a course in the Grossmont District Master Course Title Book. Elective credit has been granted.

This is a second semester transfer course. In cases where students remain in the same subject matter field during the second semester, using this course identification will allow a more accurate recognition of the course work.

Travel time allowed students who are enrolled for three classes on one campus and travel to another site for an ROP course. This allows the homesite to claim full ADA for these students.

Any ROP class offered outside the Grossmont Union High School District.