Course Descriptions
Stroll down for a description of IVROP courses.
ADVANCED ELECTRONICS & RESIDENTIAL WIRING – Prerequisite: Beginning Electronics. This course will provide instruction in basic materials, use of hand tools, wiring switches and lights, installing conduit, installing circuit breakers and identifying electrical symbols on construction plans.
ADVANCED WOODWORKING – This course will introduce and reinforce personal safety, usage of tools and machinery used in the cabinet making process leading to machining and construction of cabinet casework. Tool identification and function, materials and adhesives, basic shop math, and shop plans are included.
AG FABRICATION/WELDING – Prerequisite: Welding I. This course will prepare students in all aspects of project construction in the industry, including blueprint reading, tool and equipment use, safety, metallurgy, and specific welding processes.
AG MECHANICS II – Prerequisite: Must be willing to participate in FFA. This course is designed to develop skills beyond those of basic introduction. The student will experience good shop management of tools and farm equipment. Emphasis is placed on the student to undertake and complete projects with minimum supervision. Students will do welding fabrication using gas and arc welding.
AUTO BODY, PAINT AND FENDER – This course prepares students for entry-level jobs in the auto body and fender repair field. Hands-on training includes use of tools, equipment and measuring devices.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY – This course gives students both theory and hands-on. Instruction includes an understanding of the basic skills necessary to enter the field of automotive repair and to prepare for national certification examinations. This course provides a study and practice of shop safety, automotive technician tools, brakes, electrical systems and engine performance. This program is approved by NATEF and students completing the course successfully are eligible to take the ASE exam in brakes; electrical; suspension and steering; and engine performance.
CAREERS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE – Prerequisite: Must be a senior or 17 years of age or older. This course, provides classroom instruction and on-the-job training in the area of police organization, criminal law, patrol procedures, traffic enforcement, criminal investigations, juvenile law, narcotics and dangerous drugs, special services theories of criminology, career development, special police enforcement, disaster control measures, self defense, jail operations, security officer training, police weapons, firearms, baton, weapons and chemical agents, community relations, attitudes and behavior.
CAREERS WITH CHILDREN – Prerequisite: 1) Must have the Department of Justice fingerprinting and child abuse index clearance; and 2) Must take a test for tuberculosis clearance. This course provides students with the skills necessary for entry-level jobs in child care occupations. Instruction will include on-the-job experience in caring for infants, toddlers, preschool and school age children in various settings. This class is articulated with Imperial Valley College.
COMMUNITY OFFICE OCCUPATIONS – Prerequisite: One year of keyboarding and demonstrate abilities in business English, business math and general business. This course prepares students for entry-level jobs as office clerks, receptionists, and clerk typists. Through a combination of classroom theory and practical experience, students learn or upgrade office skills, office procedures, use reference materials, filing, telephone techniques, machine calculation, and simple business records. This class is articulated with Imperial Valley College.
COMPUTER ASSISTED DRAFTING - Prerequisite: Equivalent of one year computer training and/or demonstrated proficiency in computer operation and/or one year of geometry, and/or basic drafting course. This course gives the students an understanding of how to utilize Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD) software and equipment for the purpose of being productive in occupations, which require visual information skills.
COMPUTER DESIGN AND ANIMATION - This course gives students both theory and hands-on experience in computer design & related occupations. This course provides a study and practice of computer illustration to create 2D and 3D logos, advertising material, presentations, and promotional items.
COMPUTER REPAIR – This course prepares students to learn to operate, repair & maintain computer equipment, as well as, different electronic components. Students prepare to take the A+ Certification examination.
COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING - Prerequisite: Keyboarding skills of 25 words per minute. This course provides students with instruction, both manual and computerized, in the area of accounting/record keeping, basic payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable and computerized spreadsheets.
COMPUTERIZED OFFICE SYSTEMS – Prerequisite: Keyboarding of 35 words per minute or completed one year of keyboarding and ability to work well independently. This course prepares students for entry-level jobs in word processing and computer operations. Students will receive training in word processing, data entry, electronic spreadsheet and data base management applications. Courses also taught in units for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, QuickBooks, etc. The 540 hour course is articulated with Imperial Valley College.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING TECHNOLOGY – This course provides instruction in construction and building technology occupations. The hands-on training includes all components of building a house. Employment possibilities include construction laborer, carpenter and maintenance.
DIESEL/FARM MECHANICS – Prerequisite: Interest in mechanics and one year automotive mechanics, one year basic math and some welding experience. This course will prepare students for entry-level positions as mechanics that service farm equipment and machinery, including skills in welding, small engine repair and farm equipment repair.
DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCTION – This course provides entry-level and intermediate training in the creation of video production and operation of digital equipment. Instruction covers production of programming, listening and speaking skills, script writing and critical thinking. Students use the video camera, editing equipment, special effects equipment/software and sound system.
DIVERSIFIED OCCUPATIONS (EMPLOYABILITY) – This course prepares students for entry into the job market. Students will acquire skills that will enable them to seek and apply for entry-level jobs through hands-on classroom experience learning how to successfully complete paperwork for a job, interview for job, and how to retain a job. Students are encouraged to pursue further training and education.
FIRE SCIENCE – Prerequisite: Must able to communicate in English, physically fit and able to pass physical agility test as determined by the instructor (may be excluded from test with instructor’s permission). This course is designed to develop proficiency in basic fire suppression skills in the following areas: hose lines, ladders, salvage, breathing apparatus, ropes, knots, tools and equipment, ventilation, tactics and strategies, overhaul, communications and elementary hydraulics.
FOOD TECHNOLOGY - This course is designed to develop entry-level skills for employment in the food service industry. Instruction will include kitchen safety, NACCP Sanitation, hands-on food preparation, restaurant servers, recipe conversion and all entry level facets of cooking.
GRAPHIC DESIGN – This course provides instruction in basic design concepts, layout techniques, image editing, color enhancements, web designs and animation. Instruction will include the creation of documents and projects in applying learned techniques.
INCOME TAX PREPARATION - Prerequisite: Basic computer proficiency; ability to follow instructions, read and understands text material, and performs basic math computations; dress appropriate to business setting; and ability to maintain information confidential. Classroom instruction includes an overview of income taxes; related laws and regulations; and completion of individual income tax forms, schedules, and tax tables. Integrated throughout the course are financial literacy, basic academic skills, problem solving and Taxwise software. Students will receive 75 hours of classroom instruction including 15 hours of supervised field experience.
INTERIOR DESIGN – Through the use and application of art principles, the students will create aesthetically pleasing environments, which could enhance contemporary lifestyles. Units in communication skills, housing options, budgets, selection of home furnishings, and art styles will prepare students to understand the physical, psychological, cultural, and social influences pertaining to complex housing decisions required for creating an esthetically desirable living environment.
LANDSCAPE DESIGN, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE – This course trains students in practical experiences which involve locating, planting and maintaining turfs, plants, shrubs, trees, and other devices which help beautify residential and/or commercial grounds. Students learn techniques of landscape design, ground preparation, ornamental horticulture, design installation and maintenance of automated water and light systems.
MECHANICAL DRAWING – This course is an introduction in drafting technology. The student will learn the use of drafting tools to produce single and multi-view drawings, sectional drawings, and other related drawings used in industry. First semester, students will develop basic skills in drawing, reading and interpreting drawings, plans, and blueprints. Quality linework, lettering, and solutions are emphasized. Second semester, students will focus on designing, building and testing their model projects.
MEDICAL CLERICAL - This course trains students for medical office entry-level positions. Students learn medical office core topics including medical terminology, basic human anatomy and physiology, safety, work ethics, procedural diagnostic coding, universal claim form, problem solving, payroll, computerized appointment, and office administration. Job skills are developed by a combination of classroom instruction and unpaid and/or paid on-the-job training.
NURSING ASSISTANT – Prerequisite: 1) Must have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better prior to enrollment; 2) Must have an 8th grade reading level on a norm reference test; 3) Must have basic math skills (add, multiply, divide, fractions); 4) Must have interest in this career field; 5) Must maintain a grade of 70% or better while enrolled; 6) Must be a high school senior or 17 years of age or older; 7) Must maintain good attendance (95% required); 8) Must be capable of performing level of activity required for patient care (lifting 50 lbs., bending, twisting, turning, and/or transferring); 9) Must hold patient medical information, employee medical information and all medical record information in the strictest confidence during and after the training; 10) topics that may be considered controversial will be discussed (anatomy, physiology, child birth, birth control, etc.); 11) Must provide a nursing uniform, white shoes and second-hand watch; 12) Must take a health physical and tuberculosis test (high school students at no cost); 13) upon successful completion of the program, students will apply to take a Competency Skills Test provided by the California Department of Health Services (there is an $80 fee for this application); 14) Must have the Department of Justice fingerprinting and child abuse index clearance (there is a $57 fee for this process and adult students must pay their own fee). This course trains students for entry-level placement in health service occupations. Students study a broad curriculum in medical occupations, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation practices. Students are taught professional ethics and patient relationship skills in a classroom setting and make practical application in a medical facility.
RETAIL TRADES/MARKETING – This course provides students with an opportunity to develop communication skills for personal success in the retail industry. Students will develop good work habits and attitudes. Areas to be taught include cashiering, shipping and receiving, stocking and customer relations.
STAGING AND THEATER TECHNOLOGY – This course includes instruction in set construction, tools, technology and techniques. Topics include set/scenery design, lighting, sound, stage management, and use of computer technology. Topics include safety rules and regulations, use of hand and power tools, basic set construction, general understanding of theater as collaborative art forms, understand the elements of running a rehearsal show, basic lighting, and basic sound equipment operations.
TRUCK DRIVING - Must have valid California driver's license, minimum of 25 years of age, previous manual transmission experience, Department of Motor Vehicles H6 report (10 year history) dated within the last 30 days with no drug or alcohol related offenses on record in the last five (5) years and no moving violations in the last three (3) years. This course is designed to give qualified students the necessary entry level job skills and qualifications for interstate and local truck operation. Upon successful completion of the course, student will be able to: (1) pass the required driving test required by the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles for a class I license vehicle, (2) demonstrate skills and knowledge of the transportation industry to apply for and receive an entry level job in the trucking industry, and (3) meet the requirements, regulations, and laws of the Interstate Commerce Commission pertaining to the trucking industry.
WELDING – This course prepares students with the skills necessary for entry-level positions within the welding field. The training emphasis is on safe practices in welding, knowledge of welding equipment and supplies, and welding procedure in oxy-acetylene welding. Training is given in basic math concepts and blueprint reading. Skills tests are given at the end of each phase.
For detailed course curricula contact:
Lupe F. Garcia, IVROP Program Assistant, at (760) 482-2616 or email lgarcia@ivrop.org
Updated 07/26/2007