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Come gather knowledge, become empowered with valuable skills, and advance your career and resume with new in-demand expertise. Students have the opportunity to earn certifications to advance their current careers and enhance their trade skills. They can dual enroll in High School Diploma classes or English as a Second Language. Our evening Career Technical Education courses include:

Auto Body Repair 

Introduction to auto body repair covers current industry standards on vehicle construction, metal straightening techniques, body fillers, MIG welding, removal and replacement of bolted and welded auto parts. In addition, shop safety practices will be covered. 

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Students will learn maintenance, overhaul, repair, and adjustment of residential and commercial heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration units. Students will use specialized tools of the trade, understand theory and application of the basic principles of cooling, air, electrical fundamentals and controls, and diagnosis of unit malfunction. Understand “Green Building Technology.”  The course will prepare students for job opportunities as a  HVAC installer (commercial, residential), HVAC technician (Level1) and commercial maintenance technician. Following the class students can get their HVAC Certificate of completion, EPA Certification, and Green Certification. 

General Electrician

The Electrical Construction program prepares electricians to install electrical systems in structures, install wiring and other electrical components, such as circuit breaker panels, switches, and light fixtures, and follow blueprints, the National Electrical Code and state and local codes.

Google Suite

This class will give students an overview and teach students how to use Google Suite’s popular cloud-based apps to create, collaborate, and share different files. Students will learn to store and manage files in Drive, create and format documents in Docs, work with spreadsheets in Sheets, create presentations in Slides, and create surveys in Forms. Students will also learn a few tips on managing email, sending Google Drive attachments with Gmail, and managing events with Calendar. 

Medical Terminology 

Learn and recognize word roots, prefixes, and suffixes used in medical language. Learn how to combine words to create meaningful medical conditions, comprehend their definition, and know the correct spelling. Emphasis is on medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, communication, medical ethics, and legality. This class meets the prerequisites for the Medical Assistant Back Office class.

Pharmacy Technician (Year-long) 

This comprehensive 270-hour program will prepare students for entry-level pharmacy technician positions in the community pharmacy. Pharmacy technicians are trained healthcare professionals who work in retail and institutional pharmacies under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy technicians may perform many of the same duties as a pharmacist. Still, they are accountable to the supervising pharmacist, who is legally responsible through state licensure for the care and safety of patients served by the pharmacy. Course content includes the origins and history of pharmacy, pharmacy and medical terminology, pharmacy practice in multiple environments, pharmacy calculations and measurements, reading and interpreting prescriptions, defining drugs by generic and brand names, dispensing prescriptions, inventory control, preparing medications using sterile and nonsterile techniques to count, measure and compound drugs and preparing IV medications.

Upon successfully completing the program and internship, students can apply to become licensed Pharmacy Technicians by the California State Board of Pharmacy.  Students will also be prepared to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam. This exam is voluntary in many states. However, completing the exam demonstrates a standard competency level of the individual to function as a pharmacy technician throughout the United States. This program provides the education and training necessary to prepare students to work in various pharmacy settings or further their academic goals with various opportunities or careers in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industries.

Medical Assistant Back Office  

Assist physicians in the back office of a doctor's office or clinic with basic patient care procedures, including lab work. A 120-160-hour clinical assignment is required at a different site by arrangement.

Prerequisite: High School reading level and passing Medical Terminology with a “C” or better. A physical exam and shots (TB, Tdap, Flu, Titer) are required by the fifth week of class.

Fundamentals of Dental Assisting

This course aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and responsibilities associated with the dental assisting profession. It covers a wide range of topics, including the roles and functions of the dental team, ethics and jurisprudence, oral and facial anatomy, tooth morphology, infection control, and relevant laws and regulations.

The course will also introduce students to various aspects of a dental assistant's career. This includes exploring different roles within the profession, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a professional appearance, identifying the qualities required to be a successful dental assistant, and familiarizing students with professional organizations that support dental assistants.

Furthermore, the course places a significant emphasis on dental ethics. Students will learn about the fundamental principles of ethics and their application in the dental field. Topics such as patient confidentiality, the American Dental Assistants Association's professional code of ethics, and ethical decision-making frameworks will be discussed. The aim is to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to navigate ethical dilemmas that may arise in their professional practice.

Overall, this course is designed to support students in their personal and professional career goals within the dental field. It provides a solid foundation in dental assisting principles, ethics, and professional conduct, preparing students for a successful and ethical career in dental assistance.

Metals Technology (Welding)

Precision and excellent hand/eye coordination are important for the welding technician program. You will learn various types of welds and cutting operations, as well as fabrication, quality control, weld testing, and blueprint reading. Through this program, you will have the opportunity to become a certified welder. Other career pathways might include welding inspector, metal fabricator, or sales.

What you will learn: Shop safety, blueprint reading, interpretation of drawings and symbols, shop math, hand tools, and power tools, brazing, FCAW: flux core arc welding, GMAW: gas metal arc welding, SMAW: shield metal arc welding, plate (3G, 4G), experience in aluminum, stainless steel, and carbon steel, cutting operations: oxy-fuel, plasma, quality control, visual inspection, employability skills.

Diesel Mechanics

Learn all aspects of diesel engine service and repair on buses, trucks, over-the-road trucks, construction equipment, emergency service vehicles, aircraft tuggers, and railroad equipment. Assemble, adjust, repair, and maintain hydraulic systems and drive trains, electrical and cooling systems, and steering and suspension systems.
What you will learn: Gas and diesel engines, standard and automatic transmissions, tires and wheels, OSHA standards, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, heating and air conditioning systems, DOT regulations; pre-trip inspections, steering and suspension, air and hydraulic brakes.

ESL Support for ECE Course

This class will hold concurrent enrollment for two days a week (M/W)  to provide English language support in vocabulary, reading and writing. Students will practice English in the context of Early Childhood Education course content. 

CNC Machining 

SVAE is partnering with Goodwill and Manufacture SJ and hosting CNC Machining. Students will be introduced to machining, including the safe and correct use of mills, lathes, band saws, grinders, and drill presses. Students will interpret engineering drawings and solid models as well as appreciate the significance of measurement in both inch and metric systems. Students will also learn to identify metals and their significant properties. Geometry will be reviewed.

To register, please contact Goodwill at cte@goodwillsv.org or 408-998-5774

Early Childhood Education Career Pathway (West Valley Staff)

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These classes are free if students are enrolled in both West Valley Community College and Silicon Valley Adult Education High School Equivalency Class. A student who is not enrolled in a High School Equivalency class must pay West Valley $331 for both classes.

Note: Contact the Transitional Specialist for more information.

CHST 059 EC Music and Movement Curriculum
This course presents an overview of developmentally appropriate music and movement experiences for young children from birth through age 8. Topics include the role of music in the classroom, singing and the human voice, children’s exploration of musical instruments, movement and motor development, instructional approaches to music and movement curriculum, cultural influences, integrating music and movement into other curricular areas, and leading games and circle time.

CHST 002: Child Growth and Development

This course examines the progression of development in the physical, cognitive, and social emotional domains and identifies developmental milestones for children from conception through adolescence. Emphasis is on the interactions between biological processes and environmental factors. Students are given the opportunity to observe children, evaluate individual differences and analyze characteristics of development at various stages according to developmental theories.

Medical Assistant (Year-long)

This medical assistant course is a one-year program consisting of eight modules and a month of externship.  Each module meets daily for five to six weeks. At the end of the course, students will demonstrate mastery in front and back medical office procedures. Students may begin the program at the start of any module, as space is available.

Prerequisite: TB test results, proof of current immunizations, complete physical exam.