Academic Programs

Welding GMAW, Certificate

 

Locations: Granite Falls, Jackson

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The Welding GMAW Certificate is a 9 credit certificate providing technical knowledge and hands-on welding skills for the Gas Metal Arc Welding process. Students will learn to recognize welding symbols, read and interpret welding blueprints, and practice weld shop safety protocols. Welds will be made to industry standards and American Welding Society D1.1 Structural Codes. Upon completion students are prepared for an entry level welding position in advanced manufacturing, production, maintenance and repair, and construction.

COURSE #        
COURSE TITLE CREDITS
     
WELD 1190 Welding Principles 3
WELD 1200 Blue Print Reading for Welders 3
WELD 1230 Gas Metal Arc Welding I 3
  Total Credits
9
     


Notes:

Updated: pp 10/5/2023

Academic Programs

Peace Officer Skills, Certificate

 

Locations: Worthington
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Provide students that have completed POST Boards approved Professional Peace Officers Education (PPOE) Academic Program with the skills requirements of the Professional Peace Officers Education Catagory Three:  Performance of Peace Officer Duties and Tasks and Category Four: Tools, Techniques and Tactics for licensing as a police officer.  This program meets the transfer pathways requirements.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of the POST Boards approved Professional Peace Officers Education (PPOE) Academic Program or the approval of a POST approved PPOE Coordinator.



COURSE #        
COURSE TITLE CREDITS
 CJS 2350 Skills Certificate  12
  Total Credits Fall - Year 1
 12


Notes:

Updated: pp 4/26/2023

Academic Programs

Solar Photovoltaic Technician, Certificate

 

Locations: Canby                 
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The Solar Photovoltaic program combines lecture and hands on training to provide the skills necessary to install solar PV systems. Graduates will develop an understanding of where PV systems started, where they are now and where they will be in the future. Under minimal supervision graduates must be able to define the solar resource and complete a site assessment. They must also develop a comfort level with the capabilities, limitations, and basic construction of all major PV system pieces. Graduates must also be able to size systems to client’s expectations, inspect, commission and maintain the systems.


COURSE #       
COURSE TITLE CREDITS
  Fall - Year 1  
ELCO 1100 Electrial Circuit Fundamentals    And 3
ELCO 1105 Electrical Circuit Fundamentals Lab    Or  
3
AC/DC I    And 3
ELCO 1120 AC/DC II 3
ELEC 1205 National Electric Code I 2
ELEC 1220 Conduit Installation 4
ELEC 1230 Safety Principles and OSHA 1
ELEC 1235 Applied Electrical Calculations 2
SOLR 1020 Introduction to Solar Assessment 3
SOLR 1030 Solar Energy Construction Projects 2
SOLR 2020 Advanced Photovoltaic Systems 3
SOLR 2025 Photovoltaic Systems Lab 2
  TOTAL CREDITS 25


Notes:

Updated: si 3/11/20

Academic Programs

Cosmetology - Other States, Diploma

Locations: Jackson and Pipestone               
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Program description: Students receive theory as well as practical experience in hair, skin, and nail care through classroom study, demonstrations and practical experience in the campus clinic. Areas of study include sanitation and sterilization techniques, hygiene, and grooming. Upon successful completion of hours and quota requirements mandated by the Board of Cosmetologists Examiners. Some of the opportunities include beauty salon owner, beauty salon manager, make-up artist, specialist in a particular branch of cosmetology, colorist, hair and scalp specialist, esthetician, stylist, manufacturer's representative and others.

COURSE #       
COURSE TITLE CREDITS
  Fall - Year 1  
Preclinic Introduction  4
Preclinic Hair Care  4
Preclinic Nail Care  4
Preclinic Color and Texture  3
Preclinic Skin Care  3
Preclinic Hair Color  3
  Total Credits Fall - Year 1 21
  Spring Year 1  
Salon Preparation  4
Clinic II  4
Clinic V  4
Clinic VI  4
Clinic VIII  3
License Prep. for Cosmetology I  2
  Credits Spring - Year 1 21
  Fall - Year 2  
Advanced Hair Care  4
Clinic I  4
Clinic III  4
Clinic IV  3
Clinic VII  4
License Prep. for Cosmetology II     2
  Credits Fall - Year 2 21
  Spring - Year 2  
Licensure Seminar  2
Salon Operations VIII 1-18
  TOTAL CREDITS 66

Notes:
Updated: pp 5/25/2022