Vocational Community Education (noncredit) (VOCE Courses)
VOCE 7018A Spanish in the Workplace
48.0 - 54.0 hours.
Prerequisite: TEEN Y
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Students develop conversational skills to communicate effectively with Spanish speakers
in the workplace. Topics include phrases and vocabulary for problem-solving, handling
real-life situations, avoiding mishaps and misunderstandings, and on-the-job procedures
leading to increased employee productivity and safety.
VOCE 7019 RDA State Board Exam Prep
2.0 - 32.0 hours.
Prerequisite: TEEN Y
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
This refresher course is designed to prepare students for the practical component
of the California Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) exam. Students are introduced
to practical components of the exam and test-taking strategies.
VOCE 7031A Career Lab
96.0 - 108.0 hours.
Prerequisite: TEEN Y
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Visit this open-access lab to obtain guidance in determining career goals, developing
a resume, or finding a job. Access computers, Internet resources, periodicals, videos,
and office equipment necessary for a successful job search. After completing the initial
lab orientation use the lab to fulfill your individual career objectives!
VOCE 7034A Welding Lab
0.0 hours.
Prerequisite: TEEN Y
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
This open-entry/open-exit laboratory is designed to provide students with the opportunity
to refine and expand welding techniques. Students may be concurrently enrolled in
credit welding classes. Basic welding skills are not taught in this class.
VOCE 7035A Jewelry Making & Repair
60.0 - 68.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Repeatable: 99.00
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Noncredit
Discover how easy it is to make a ring or pendant and perform simple jewelry repairs.
Topics include jewelry restoration, restringing pearls or beads, silversmithing, and
goldsmithing.
VOCE 7100 Computers and You: Level 1
32.0 - 36.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Noncredit
Learn the basics of using a computer. Understanding computer lingo, what to look for
when buying a computer and an introduction to Windows - opening and saving files,
Word Processing & the Internet.
VOCE 7101 Computers and You: Level 2
32.0 - 36.0 hours.
Limitations on Enrollment: TEEN Y
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Noncredit
Designed to build on the skills mastered in Computers & You Level 1. Includes Microsoft
Word, Internet, basic Email skills (using Outlook.com), and an introduction to Excel
and PowerPoint.
VOCE 7102A Computers and You: Level 3
64.0 - 72.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Grading Method: Pass/No Pass
This class is designed to build on the skills mastered in Computers and You: Level
2. Students learn more in-depth applications for Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word,
and e-mail.
VOCE 7103 Introduction to the Internet
16.0 - 18.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Noncredit
Navigate the exciting world of cyberspace. Learn the business and consumer uses of
the internet, such as websites, blogs, maps and directions, podcasts and more. Learn
the inner workings of the Internet, as well as an introduction to buying and selling
online.
VOCE 7105 Intro to Microsoft Word
32.0 - 36.0 hours.
Limitations on Enrollment: TEEN Y
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Noncredit
Designed for beginning to intermediate computer users who would like to learn many
of the features of Word, while creating letters, certificates, flyers, labels and
more.
VOCE 7107 Intro to Microsoft Excel
32.0 - 36.0 hours.
Limitations on Enrollment: TEEN Y
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Noncredit
Students learn the basics of Excel: creating spreadsheets, formulas, charts, and more.
VOCE 7108 Computer Skills Lab
40.0 - 48.0 hours.
Limitations on Enrollment: TEEN Y
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Noncredit
Designed for the person wanting to upgrade their computer skills. This is a great
place to learn at your own pace using a manual or practice what you are learning in
other computer classes. This lab allows for the flexibility of designing your own
schedule by choosing the hours you wish to attend.
VOCE 7109 Microsoft Windows
16.0 - 18.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Noncredit
Introduction to Windows, the most widely used computer operating system. Learn to
customize the desktop, organize files, transfer files and photos from one device to
another, perform basic photo editing, use OneDrive (cloud) services, and Windows Apps.
VOCE 7110 Social Media
16.0 - 18.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Repeatable: 99.00
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Noncredit
Learn how to use some of today's most popular Social Media. Some of the media covered
will include Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and Skype.
VOCE 7111 Email
16.0 - 18.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: C - Credit - Not Degree Applicable
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Noncredit
Learn to use Microsoft Outlook E-mail, Calendaring, and Contacts functions. Learn
to send and receive mail, add contacts, set appointments and reminders, create distribution
groups, and more.
VOCE 7112 Intro to Microsoft PowerPoint
16.0 - 18.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Noncredit
Students will learn the basics of creating PowerPoint slide shows for business, home
and volunteer use. Students will create slides, and add pictures, animation, and music
to their presentations.
VOCE 7113 Intro to Microsoft Publisher
16.0 - 18.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Noncredit
Students will learn to create flyers, tri-folds, business cards, calendars, cards,
envelopes & labels for business, volunteer, or home use.
VOCE 7300 Family Childcare Business
9.0 - 15.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Grading Method: Noncredit
Interested in operating a family childcare business? Learn about California licensing
procedures, marketing techniques, contracts and fees and other aspects of operating
an independently-owned-business. This course is module 1 of 5 needed to complete a
noncredit certificate in operating a childcare business.
VOCE 7301 Child Health and Safety
18.0 - 30.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Grading Method: Noncredit
Learn about a child's health, safety and nutrition regulations, policies and procedures
with hands-on practice in this course designed for individuals interested in family
childcare. Obtain the beginning knowledge and basic skills that could help in providing
a safe and nurturing environment for children. This course is module 2 of 5 needed
to complete a noncredit certificate in operating a childcare business.
VOCE 7302 Developmental Needs of a Child
15.0 - 25.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Grading Method: Noncredit
Understanding the development needs of children is important to establishing a child-friendly
home daycare setting. Topics covered include children and discipline, culturally
inclusive learning environments, inclusion of children with special needs, and age
appropriate activities. This course is module three of five needed to complete a noncredit
certificate in operating a childcare business.
VOCE 7303 Infant and Toddler Care
12.0 - 20.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Grading Method: Noncredit
Providing quality care for infants and toddlers begins with knowing how to setup appropriate
features in the home environment and how to communicate effectively to meet the needs
of the children. Learn strategies to build a relationship with the parents and child.
This course is module 4 of five needed to complete a noncredit certificate in operating
a childcare business.
VOCE 7304 Ethics and Business Contracts
15.0 - 25.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Grading Method: Noncredit
Module five - child care business course teaches students how they can best run their
home day care using professional ethics as a guide to build professional relationships,
select and maintain staff, interact with parents, maintain contract and other business
practices.
VOCE 7310 History of Child Development
36.0 - 48.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Grading Method: Noncredit
This course includes a review of the historical roots of early childhood programs
and the evolution of the professional practices promoting advocacy and professional
history.
VOCE 7311 Guidance and Interaction
18.0 - 30.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Grading Method: Noncredit
This class will provide basic information regarding the importance of guidance and
interactions with children. An exploration of guidance strategies for promoting prosocial
behaviors with individual and groups of children. Emphasis on positive guidance principles
and techniques, family involvement, and cultural influences.
VOCE 7312 The Importance of Play
32.0 - 36.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Grading Method: Noncredit
This class will provide basic information regarding the importance of play, its function,
and relevance to a child's physical, cognitive and psychosocial development. It will
also cover topics such as conservation, rough and tumble/war play and developmentally
appropriate practices.
VOCE 7313 Observation Made Easy
36.0 - 48.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Grading Method: Noncredit
The course applies observation and assessment skills in evaluating all areas of the
child's growth and development. It also includes documentation of child's skills and
behaviors. Knowledge of the child's development and learning would provide the framework
for curriculum and teaching strategies.
VOCE 7314 Assessment and Delivery Systems
15.0 - 25.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Grading Method: Noncredit
In this course, the student becomes aware of various types of educational programs
and delivery systems available to children 0-8 years of age. The student will be exposed
to licensing regulations and procedures, the roles and responsibilities of a teacher
and the concept of a teaching philosophy and professional ethics in Early Childhood
programs.
VOCE 7401 Floral Design: Beyond the Basics
18.0 - 24.0 hours.
Prerequisite: TEEN Y
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Build on skills learned in Beginning Floral Design by practicing new techniques while
refining your eye for design. Continue exploring color, line, texture, and shape.
Experiment with new ideas and watch your confidence and creativity bloom. Students
create arrangements to take home weekly.
VOCE 7402 Floral Design:Beyond Basics II
18.0 - 24.0 hours.
Prerequisite: TEEN Y
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
This course introduces more advanced floral design techniques and color theory, while
students increase independence and creativity in their floral designs. Students create
arrangements to take home weekly.
VOCE 7405 Floral Seasonal Celebrations
6.0 - 18.0 hours.
Prerequisite: TEEN Y
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Create a festive atmosphere in your home for the season through the use of fresh flowers,
greenery, and decorative items. Design concepts such as color, line, texture, and
shape are demonstrated. Projects include centerpieces, novelty designs, permanent
botanicals, and fresh florals, all with a seasonal theme. Students create arrangements
to take home weekly.
VOCE 7500 Beg. Tax & Record Keeping
1.0 - 6.0 hours.
Prerequisite: TEEN Y
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Record keeping is the foundation of business success. Course topics include tax deduction
basics, itemizing expenses, setting up filing systems, and tax ID information. This
class is designed for new family child care providers.
VOCE 7501 Four Steps to a Profession: Family Child Care as a Profession
4.0 - 32.0 hours.
Prerequisite: TEEN Y
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Family child care providers often feel isolated from others in their profession and
have limited opportunities for professional development and networking because they
spend most working hours in their home. This course helps providers develop personal
coping and self-care skills and creative solutions to address the drawbacks of the
profession, thereby increasing longevity in the profession. At least one year of experience
as a child care provider is suggested when enrolling in this course.
VOCE 7502 Intro to Tax Preparation
16.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
This course introduces basic tax concepts and terminology needed to prepare simple
federal/state income tax returns. Students must also enroll in Introduction to Income
Tax Preparation Software and Income Tax Preparation Internship to complete the Income
Tax Preparation certificate program.
VOCE 7503 Intro to Tax Prep Software
8.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
This course provides interactive computerized training using the IRS-approved Tax
Wise federal/state income tax preparation software, under the supervision and coordination
of a qualified instructor. Students must also enroll in Introduction to Income Tax
Preparation and Income Tax Preparation Internship of the Income Tax Preparation certificate
program.
VOCE 7504 Income Tax Prep Internship
40.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Grading Method: Pass/No Pass
This internship provides 40 hours of supervised basic federal/state income tax return
preparation hands-on experience utilizing Tax Wise software for low-income families.
Students must also enroll in Introduction to Income Tax Preparation and Introduction
to Income Tax Preparation Software of the Income Tax Preparation certificate program.
VOCE 7603A Landscape Construction
48.0 - 54.0 hours.
Prerequisite: TEEN Y
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
This course provides an overview of landscape construction and maintenance operations.
Topics include landscape installation and maintenance, pruning methods, blueprint
reading, cost estimates, pest control, landscape tools and equipment, and ornamental
plant identification. Management problems surrounding recreation areas, parks, highways,
and commercial and residential areas are also discussed.
VOCE 7615A Flower Gardening
48.0 - 54.0 hours.
Prerequisite: TEEN Y
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Learn the basics of flower gardening including planting techniques, general care,
and the planting calendar. Discussion covers the basic types of small-flowering plants:
annuals, perennials, bulbs, roses, and wildflowers. Discover ways to maximize seasonal
color with a special focus on using color and foliage texture to create an attractive
garden and landscape.
VOCE 7619A Growing Vegetables and Herbs
48.0 - 54.0 hours.
Prerequisite: TEEN Y
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Learn everything you need to know about growing vegetables and herbs on the Central
Coast. Explore gardening basics, including growing vegetables and herbs from seed
and harvesting. This class will help every level of gardener have the most productive
garden imaginable.
VOCE 7621A Epicurean Kitchen Garden
48.0 - 54.0 hours.
Prerequisite: TEEN Y
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Expand your gardening, cooking, and dining repertoires with a gardener's look at the
fruits, nuts, vegetables, herbs, and berries that comprise local, national, and international
cuisine. Explore garden-grown ingredients from cultures ranging from the Central Coast
to those of Japan, Greece, and the Middle East. Each class meeting offers recipes
to try at home.
VOCE 7701 Kitchen Basics ICCA
24.0 - 27.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Pass/Satisfactory Progress/No Pass
Learn the fundamentals of food preparation including terminology, equipment, and techniques
in this introductory course designed for individuals working in a kitchen, interested
in starting a home-based culinary business, or who wish to improve their kitchen skills.
Emphasis is on basic kitchen skills including food safety and sanitation, creating
an efficient and safe workspace and kitchen weights and measures. Specific content
includes knife skills, understanding ingredients, reading, scaling, and implementation
of recipes. Students will be prepared to obtain a food handlers license.
VOCE 7703 Introduction to Cooking
24.0 - 27.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Pass/Satisfactory Progress/No Pass
Explore the workings of commercial kitchen operations in this introductory class designed
to develop basic skills in the preparation of eggs, soups, vegetables, starches and
grains, poultry and meats. Students learn about the many culinary positions available
in a commercial kitchen while exploring their talents and interests.
VOCE 7704 Understanding California Cottage Law
12.0 - 13.5 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Pass/Satisfactory Progress/No Pass
Explore the possibilities of creating a legal at-home workspace for food production.
Learn the details of Class A & B licensing procedures, including requirements regarding
employees, labeling, sales, and distribution. Covers permitted foods and workplace
restrictions and the review of relevant federal food codes.
VOCE 7707 Culinary Skills Development
12.0 - 13.5 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Pass/Satisfactory Progress/No Pass
Perfect your cooking skills and products. Students will receive assistance by professional
chefs in perfecting recipes and menus to consistently create products using the most
efficient and cost effective ingredients and production methods. Class will include
lab time for one on one instruction.
VOCE 7708 Baking Skills Development
12.0 - 13.5 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Pass/Satisfactory Progress/No Pass
Perfect your baking skills and products. Students will receive guidance from a professional
chef to perfect recipes and menus to consistently create products using the most efficient
and cost effective ingredients and production methods. Class will include lab time
for one on one instruction.
VOCE 7800 Commercial Truck Driving: Preparation for the Learner's Permit
80.0 - 90.0 hours.
Advisories:
Limitations on Enrollment: Students must be 1) over 21 years of age, 2) submit an authorized Medical Examination
Report, and 3) have a valid driver's license at the time of registration. Individuals
wishing to haul hazardous materials must pass a Transportation Security Administration
(TSA) background check.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Course Offered:
Fall
Grading Method: Noncredit
This course prepares students to take the knowledge test required to obtain a California
Commercial Learner's Permit.
VOCE 7801 Commercial Truck Driving: Behind-the-Wheel Training
160.0 - 180.0 hours.
Limitations on Enrollment: Students must be 1) over 21 years of age, 2) submit an authorized Medical Examination
Report, and 3) have a valid California driver's license at the time of registration.
Individuals wishing to haul hazardous materials must pass a Transportation Security
Administration (TSA) background check.
Prerequisite: VOCE 7800 - Commercial Truck Driving: Preparation for the Learner's Permit
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Grading Method: Noncredit
This course prepares students to take the road test required to obtain a California
Commercial Driver's License – Class A or B. Upon completion of the course and passing
the road test, students are prepared for an entry-level position in the trucking industry.
A Certificate of Completion is awarded to students who perform 80% or higher on all
competency tests and pass the California Commercial Driver's License – Class A or
B test.