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Short-Term Vocational

Overview
Certificates
Courses

http://www.miracosta.edu/instruction/continuingeducation/shorttermvocational.html

Noncredit Short-Term Vocational Instruction

The goal of adult education in California is to provide citizens of every age and educational level the opportunity to develop civic responsibility, a realization of the human potential, effective human relationships, and economic self-sufficiency. This broad goal forms the basis for the courses and programs MiraCosta College offers in each of the authorized categories of tuition-free noncredit instruction, including Short-Term Vocational.

Noncredit Short-Term Vocational instruction includes business office computer applications and automotive technology courses that prepare students for entry-level employment. Specific information is available on the Short-Term Vocational webpage.

Contact Information

Chair: Steve Wezniak

Dean: John Makevich

http://www.miracosta.edu/instruction/continuingeducation/shorttermvocational.html

Department: Short-Term Vocational

Office: Community Learning Center, 1831 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA 92058, 760.795.8710

Certificates

Certificate of Completion

Entry Cisco

This entry-level certificate prepares students for jobs as network, help desk, and support technicians. The curriculum provides a basic overview of routing and switching, addressing, and security. It also familiarizes students with servers that provide email services, web space, and authenticated access. Students learn about the soft skills required for help desk and customer service positions as they prepare for the Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCENT) exam.

Program Student Learning Outcome Statement

Upon completion of this program students will have the skills to assemble, cable and configure a basic network. The student will have the knowledge required to obtain Cisco CCENT certification.

Required courses:
NCVOC 11	Computer Networking Basics	4.5
NCVOC 13	Intermediate Routing and Switching	4.5
Total Hours		9

Certificate of Completion

Computer Applications - Microsoft Word

This certificate demonstrates that students have successfully completed beginning and intermediate courses in Microsoft Word that prepares them for employment.

Program Student Learning Outcome Statement

Upon completion of this program, students will demonstrate intermediate use of Microsoft Word including word processing shortcuts, document formatting, templates, tables, mail merge, and the ability to import information from other applications.

Required courses:
NCVOC 31	Beginning Microsoft Word	1.50
NCVOC 32	Intermediate Microsoft Word	1.50
Total Hours		3

Certificate of Completion

Intermediate Cisco

This intermediate-level certificate prepares students for jobs as network engineers and support technicians in medium-sized networks. The curriculum describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in complex networks. Students learn to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common issues with OSPF, EIGRP, and STP in both IPV4 and IPV6 networks. The curriculum discusses WLANs, WAN technologies, and VPN operations and provides preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam.

Program Student Learning Outcome Statement

Upon completion of this program, students will have the skills to assemble, cable and configure a moderately complex network. The student will have the knowledge required to obtain Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching certification.

Required courses:
NCVOC 11	Computer Networking Basics	4.5
NCVOC 12	Routing and Switching Basics	5.5
NCVOC 13	Intermediate Routing and Switching	4.5
NCVOC 14	Connecting Networks	4.50
Total Hours		19

Short-Term Vocational Courses

NCBOT 10: Beginning Keyboarding

Prerequisites: None
Lecture 1 hour.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer

This beginning keyboarding course focuses on correct finger placement and technique. Students use a guided online software program to learn proper typing posture and finger placement, to practice the alphabetic keyboard, and to accomplish a speed of approximately 25 wpm. Offered pass/no pass only.

NCBOT 11: Advanced Keyboarding

Prerequisites: None
Lecture 1 hour.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer

This advanced keyboarding course focuses on increasing speed and accuracy for students who know the alphabetic keyboard. Students use a guided software program to plan a strategy for skillbuilding drills and techniques. Offered pass/no pass only.

NCBOT 12: Ten Key

Prerequisites: None
Lecture 1 hour.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer

This course teaches students how to use the numeric keypad for data entry. Students use a guided software program to build keyboarding proficiency. Offered pass/no pass only.

NCBOT 20: Word Processing

Prerequisites: None
Lecture 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

In this course, students practice basic operations of a word processing application while creating business documents. Assignments include letters, memos, reports, tables, announcements, newsletters, mail merge, graphics, electronic messaging, Internet research, and projects designed to provide workplace simulation experiences.

NCBOT 25: Basic Office Skills

Prerequisites: None
Lecture 1 hour.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer

This course emphasizes the practical skills needed for working in a modern business office. Students learn office support, communication, and problem-solving skills, including how to manage files, records, and financial accounts, process business documents, and communicate effectively with clients, customers, and coworkers.

NCBOT 30: Office Systems and Procedures

Prerequisites: None
Lecture 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

This course provides the administrative skills and knowledge needed to be successful in the twenty-first century workplace environment of changing technology and procedures. Students learn about the culture and structure of business organizations, business-office communication, professional development, records management, and how to prepare financial, meeting, travel, and training materials and documentation.

NCBOT 35: Management Office Skills

Prerequisites: None
Lecture 1 hour.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

This course presents information and applications for those seeking management office skills. Workplace applications and assignments present scenarios and case studies that emphasize supervisory office skills, such as communication, leadership, teamwork, evaluation, conflict resolution, training, decision making, and scheduling.

NCNUR 50: Introduction to Healthcare and Careers

Prerequisites: None
Lecture 5 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer

This course offers an overview of the healthcare industry, career opportunities, and the fundamental knowledge required of healthcare professions. Topics include strategies for academic and professional success, business and financial aspects of healthcare, workplace communication, and legal, ethical, and safety issues in healthcare. This course provides content related to medical terminology, diseases, math and computer basics, and employment readiness.

NCVOC 10: IT Basics

Prerequisites: None
Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours.
Course Typically Offered: To be arranged

This course introduces the computer hardware and software skills needed to help meet the growing demand for entry-level information and communications technology (ICT) professionals. Topics include the fundamentals of computer hardware and software as well as advanced concepts such as security, networking, and the responsibilities of and ICT professional. This course prepares students for CompTIA's A+ certification exam. The course is also a pathway to Cisco program courses.

NCVOC 11: Computer Networking Basics

Prerequisites: None
Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer

This course provides a hands-on introduction to networking and the Internet using tools and hardware commonly found in home and small business environments. It teaches students the skills needed to obtain entry-level networking jobs. Students develop some of the skills needed to become computer and network technicians, cable installers, and help desk technicians. This is the first in a two-course sequence that prepares students for the Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCENT) exam.

NCVOC 12: Routing and Switching Basics

Prerequisites: NCVOC11 or equivalent to ensure students have the knowledge and skills required to succeed in NCVOC12. CCENT or higher Cisco certification, current or expired.
Lecture 4 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

This course prepares students for jobs as network, help desk, and support technicians. The course provides a basic overview of routing and switching, addressing, and security. It also familiarizes students with servers that provide email services, web space, and authenticated access. The course prepares students for the Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCENT) exam. The course also covers network monitoring and basic troubleshooting skills in context.

NCVOC 13: Intermediate Routing and Switching

Prerequisites: NCVOC12 or CCENT or higher Cisco Certification to ensure students have the knowledge and skills that are necessary for success.
Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall or Spring

This course describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in larger and more complex networks. Students learn how to configure routers and switches for advanced functionality. By the end of this course, students are able to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common issues with OSPF, EIGRP, and STP in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. Students also develop the knowledge and skills needed to implement a WLAN in a small-to-medium network.

NCVOC 14: Connecting Networks

Prerequisites: NCVOC12 or CCENT or higher Cisco certification to ensure students have the knowledge and skills that are necessary for success.
Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall or Spring

This course discusses wide area network (WAN) technologies and network services required by converged applications in a complex network. The course enables students to understand the selection criteria of network devices and WAN technologies to meet network requirements. Students learn how to configure and troubleshoot network devices and resolve common issues with data link protocols. Students also develop the knowledge and skills needed to implement virtual private network (VPN) operations in a complex network.

NCVOC 31: Beginning Microsoft Word