Solano Community College Degrees and Certificates


Discipline Category:


090000 -- Engineering and Industrial Technologies
Instructional programs in the mathematical and natural sciences utilizing the materials and forces of nature for the benefit of human beings. Instructional programs in technology that require the application of scientific and engineering knowledge, methods, and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals.

DEGREES:

Computer Electronics
Electronics Technology

Principles of computer design and circuitry, systems and network architecture and maintenance, components and peripherals, problem diagnosis and repair.
Units needed for degree: 35 units

Industrial Systems Technology and Maintenance
Maintenance Technician

Design, construction, maintenance, and operation of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical equipment and related systems, such as production machinery. Includes building and plant maintenance.
Units needed for degree: 29 units

Industrial Systems Technology and Maintenance
Mechatronics

Design, construction, maintenance, and operation of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical equipment and related systems, such as production machinery. Includes building and plant maintenance.
Units needed for degree: 36 units

Automotive Technology
Automotive Technician

The servicing, maintenance, and diagnosis of malfunctions, and repair and overhaul of components and systems in automotive vehicles.
Units needed for degree: 40 units

Automotive Collision Repair
Automotive Body & Repair

Repair and refinishing of automotive vehicle panels and bodies, straightening of vehicle frames and unibodies, and replacement of damaged vehicle glass.
Units needed for degree: 46 units

Aeronautical and Aviation Technology
Aeronautics Airframe & Powerplant Maintenance Technician

Theory of flight and the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of aircraft, aircraft propulsion units, and aerospace vehicles. Includes combined airframe and powerplant mechanics programs.
Units needed for degree: 62 units

Aviation Airframe Mechanics
Aeronautics Airframe Maintenance Technician

Inspection, repair, service, maintenance, and overhaul of airframes and aircraft systems. The program is designed to meet the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements for licensing as an airframe mechanic.
Units needed for degree: 41 units

Aviation Powerplant Mechanics
Aeronautics Powerplant Maintenance Technician

Inspection, repair, service, maintenance, and overhaul of aircraft engines and engine systems. The program is designed to meet the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements for licensing as a powerplant mechanic.
Units needed for degree: 41 units

Aircraft Electronics (Avionics)
Avionics Technician

Electronic theory, applications and equipment used in aircraft, including installation, maintenance, and repair of aircraft electronic and other operating and control systems.
Units needed for degree: 28 units

Drafting Technology
Drafting Technician

Planning, preparation, and interpretation of various engineering sketches for design and drafting duties, for circuits, machines, structures, weldments, or architectural plans. Includes the application of advanced computer software and hardware (Computer Assisted Drafting and Computer Assisted Design) to the creation of graphic representations and simulations in support of engineering projects.
Units needed for degree: 30 units

Welding Technology
Welding Technician

Welding techniques, processes, and equipment applied in accordance with diagrams, blueprints, or other specifications.
Units needed for degree: 48 units

Welding Technology
Welding, Industrial Technician

Welding techniques, processes, and equipment applied in accordance with diagrams, blueprints, or other specifications.
Units needed for degree: 23 units

Industrial and Occupational Safety and Health
Industrial Management Safety

Safety engineering principles and practices, as well as related federal, state and local regulations concerned with workplace safety.
Units needed for degree: 21 units

Surveying
Survey Technician / Civil Drafting Technician

Surveying and mapping of angles, elevations, points and contours used for construction, map-making, urban planning or other purposes. Includes related applications of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Units needed for degree: 27 units

Water and Wastewater Technology
Water & Wastewater Technology

Principles, technical skills and equipment used to process, purify, store and distribute potable water, and dispose of waste water. Design, construction, operation, and maintenance of equipment for water or waste water treatment systems.
Units needed for degree: 32 units



CERTIFICATES:

Computer Electronics
Electronics Technology

Principles of computer design and circuitry, systems and network architecture and maintenance, components and peripherals, problem diagnosis and repair.
Units needed for certificate: 35 units

Industrial Systems Technology and Maintenance
Maintenance Technician

Design, construction, maintenance, and operation of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical equipment and related systems, such as production machinery. Includes building and plant maintenance.
Units needed for certificate: 29 units

Industrial Systems Technology and Maintenance
Mechatronics

Design, construction, maintenance, and operation of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical equipment and related systems, such as production machinery. Includes building and plant maintenance.
Units needed for certificate: 36 units

Automotive Technology
Automotive Technician

The servicing, maintenance, and diagnosis of malfunctions, and repair and overhaul of components and systems in automotive vehicles.
Units needed for certificate: 40 units

Automotive Collision Repair
Automotive Body & Repair

Repair and refinishing of automotive vehicle panels and bodies, straightening of vehicle frames and unibodies, and replacement of damaged vehicle glass.
Units needed for certificate: 46 units

Aeronautical and Aviation Technology
Aeronautics Airframe & Powerplant Maintenance Technician

Theory of flight and the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of aircraft, aircraft propulsion units, and aerospace vehicles. Includes combined airframe and powerplant mechanics programs.
Units needed for certificate: 62 units

Aviation Airframe Mechanics
Aeronautics Airframe Maintenance Technician

Inspection, repair, service, maintenance, and overhaul of airframes and aircraft systems. The program is designed to meet the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements for licensing as an airframe mechanic.
Units needed for certificate: 41 units

Aviation Powerplant Mechanics
Aeronautics Powerplant Maintenance Technician

Inspection, repair, service, maintenance, and overhaul of aircraft engines and engine systems. The program is designed to meet the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements for licensing as a powerplant mechanic.
Units needed for certificate: 41 units

Aircraft Electronics (Avionics)
Avionics Technician

Electronic theory, applications and equipment used in aircraft, including installation, maintenance, and repair of aircraft electronic and other operating and control systems.
Units needed for certificate: 28 units

Drafting Technology
Drafting Technician

Planning, preparation, and interpretation of various engineering sketches for design and drafting duties, for circuits, machines, structures, weldments, or architectural plans. Includes the application of advanced computer software and hardware (Computer Assisted Drafting and Computer Assisted Design) to the creation of graphic representations and simulations in support of engineering projects.
Units needed for certificate: 30 units

Welding Technology
Welding Technician

Welding techniques, processes, and equipment applied in accordance with diagrams, blueprints, or other specifications.
Units needed for certificate: 48 units

Welding Technology
Welding, Industrial Technician

Welding techniques, processes, and equipment applied in accordance with diagrams, blueprints, or other specifications.
Units needed for certificate: 23 units

Industrial and Occupational Safety and Health
Industrial Management Safety

Safety engineering principles and practices, as well as related federal, state and local regulations concerned with workplace safety.
Units needed for certificate: 21 units

Surveying
Survey Technician / Civil Drafting Technician

Surveying and mapping of angles, elevations, points and contours used for construction, map-making, urban planning or other purposes. Includes related applications of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Units needed for certificate: 27 units

Water and Wastewater Technology
Water & Wastewater Technology

Principles, technical skills and equipment used to process, purify, store and distribute potable water, and dispose of waste water. Design, construction, operation, and maintenance of equipment for water or waste water treatment systems.
Units needed for certificate: 32 units


Important Note: The information contained within this application is derived from the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office databases managed by Academic Affairs. It is a compilation of the Taxonomy of Programs, 6th Edition and a compiled list of system-approved academic programs for each college. This information presented is for planning purposes only. We strongly recommend you contact the community colleges and discuss the details for their academic offerings.