Norco College Classes
Norco College
Here are the Tuition-Free certificates and classes Norco College will offer this Spring!
Look below for details on Noncredit Certificates:
- Accounting Basics for Small Business
- Entrepreneural Essentials
- Essential Revit (Architectural Rendering)
- Essential 3D Tour (Preparing 3D Presentations)
- Essential Solidworks (3D Modeling)
- Essential Fusion 360 (3D Modeling Autodesk 360)
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Essential CAD (Computer Aided Design)
- Industrial Automation
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Workplace Essentials
Accounting Basics for Small Business Noncredit Certificate
The Accounting Basics for Small Business Certificate provides students with an understanding
of basic accounting, including QuickBooks procedures. The skills and knowledge covered
in this program will enable students to get a job in the field or advance in their
current career.
Required courses to earn certificate: ACC-801, ACC-802, ACC-803
(Note: Certificates can be completed in a single term or over the course of several
terms, subject to availability.)
Year End Procedures with QuickBooks
ACC-803 - Section #34486 (Online)
Apr 17 - May 12, 2023
Develop and apply year end procedures used in accounting for small business using
QuickBooks. Prepare closing journal entries for year end. Prepare reports for tax
accountants. Purge files and prepare for the new year.
Entrepreneural Essentials Noncredit Certificate
This certificate is designed for those interested in starting their own business exposing
students to the basics of entrepreneurship, including design thinking, customer assessment,
problem solving, financing and leveraging resources.
Required courses to earn certificate: ENP-850, ENP-851, ENP-852, ENP-853
(Note: Certificates can be completed in a single term or over the course of several
terms, subject to availability.)
Entrepreneurship Basics
ENP-851 Section #35557 (Online)
Apr 17 - Jun 9, 2023
6 - 9:10 pm
Upon successful completion of the program, students should be able to demonstrate
the following activities: 1. Prepare Architectural drawings including plan, elevation,
roof using Autodesk Revit. 2. Prepare Architectural rendering, solar study and perspectives
using Autodesk Revit Catalog Description This program prepares students with the knowledge
and skill in using Autodesk Revit Architecture for building Information Modeling on
computer to document building information and drawings with architectural details.
Students learn to render their architectural design and present solar study using
Revit. Program Requirements Software is free to students and college. Computer will
be accessible by college. Students may use their home computer for homework.
Required courses to earn certificate: ARE-824 and ARE-825
(Note: Certificates can be completed in a single term or over the course of several
terms, subject to availability.)
Revit I-Architectural Drafting
ARE-824 - Section #35535 (Hybrid: Online + In-Person Lab)
Feb 13 - Jun 9, 2023
Mondays, 6 - 9:20 pm (Lab)
Prerequisite: ENE-21 or DFT-21 or ENE-30 or DFT-30
Introduction to methods and techniques used in the development of architectural construction
documents for light frame structures (Type V construction) including construction
theory, notation, materials symbols, drawing format and general practice. Using Computer-Aided
Drafting (CAD) and Building Information Modeling (BIM-Revit I), this course will focus
on the drawing of a set of plans to include a plot plan, foundation plan, floor plan(s),
sections, exterior and interior elevations, electrical plan and basic structural details.
Sketching techniques will also be covered. 27 hours lecture and 90 hours laboratory.
(Letter Grade, or Pass/No Pass option.)
Essential 3D Tour Noncredit Certificate (Preparing 3D Presentations) Upon successful completion of the program, students should be able to demonstrate
the following activities: 1. Read Architectural documents and blueprints 2. Prepare
a visual 3D presentation inside or outside a building for potential clients Catalog
Description The Essential 3D Tour program prepares students with the knowledge and
skill in reading Architectural documents and blueprints with technics in presenting
an existing building in a three-dimensional virtual tour for later remodeling or design.
Students learn to set and use advanced building scanner/camera and drones in presenting
spatial aspects of building in a virtual walkthrough or virtual fly around the building
and landscapes. Program Requirements Building Scanner, Camera and virtual tour software
will be provided by college. Students need a software access and a computer for home
assignments.
Required courses to earn certificate: CON-862, ARE-863
3D Tour, Virtual, Mixed, Augmented, and Extended Reality
ARE-863 - Section #35536 (Hybrid: Online + In-Person Lab)
Feb 13 - Jun 9, 2023
Wednesdays, 6 - 9:20 pm (Lab)
Prerequisite: None. Recommended: ARE-824 or ARE-24 or CON-62
Introduces concepts of Building Information Modeling (BIM), virtual reality (VR),
augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR) and extended reality (XR) technologies,
to build basic 3D models, scan objects, 360 degree space photography, design and edit
3D tours from various spaces inside and outside buildings as a tool for visual communication,
prepare virtual field trip, walkthrough and fly for presentation, and show existing
spaces using, scanner, camera, drone, current 3D and BIM software to architects, contractors,
realtors, clients, or game developers. 27 hours lecture and 90 hours laboratory. (Letter
grade or Pass/No Pass option)
Essential Solidworks Noncredit Certificate (3D Modeling Using Solidworks) Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate the
following activities: 1. Prepare parametric three-dimensional solid models 2. Prepare
drawings such as orthographic and auxiliary views, sections with annotations and details
using SolidWorks. 3. Prepare virtual rendering for mechanical parts, assemblies and
animation using SolidWorks. Catalog Description The Essential SolidWorks program prepares
students with the knowledge and skill in using Solidworks to document mechanical drawings
per ANSI standards. Students learn to render parts and assemblies with exploded view
animation. Program Requirements Software is free to student. Computer and software
access will be provided by college. Students may use their home computer for homework.
Required courses to earn certificate: DFT-842, DFT-842B
Solidworks I
DFT-842 Section #35539 (Hybrid: Online + In-Person Lab)
Feb 13 - Jun 9, 2023
Wednesdays, 6 - 9:10 pm (Lab)
Prerequisite: None. Recommended: CIS-1A
Three-dimensional parametric solid modeling with SolidWorks. Students will begin with
basic parametric solid modeling techniques advancing into complex assemblies requiring
animation.
Essential Fusion 360 Noncredit Certificate (3D Modeling Using Autodesk 360)
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate the
following activities: 1. Prepare parametric three-dimensional solid models using Autodesk
360. 2. Prepare drawings such as orthographic and auxiliary views, sections with standard
annotation and details using Fusion 360 3. Setup and build parts using additive and
subtractive process through Fusion 360. Catalog Description The Essential Fusion 360
program prepares makers with the knowledge and skill in using Fusion360 to document
mechanical drawings per ANSI standards. Students learn to render parts and assemblies
with exploded view animation. Also, students learn to build parts using additive and
subtractive process through Fusion 360. Program Requirements Software is free to student.
Computer and software access will be provided by college. Students may use their home
computer for homework.
Required courses to earn certificate: DFT-862 and DFT-863
Basic Fusion 360
DFT-862 Section #35543 (Online)
Feb 13 - June 9, 2023
Prerequisite: None. Recommended: DFT-21 or DFT-30 or DFT-51
Introduces engineering and design students to 3D parametric solid modeling, including
basic and intermediate parts, assemblies, and drawings. From their models, students
produce CAD drawings to include orthographic, pictorial, section, and detail views.
The course also covers basics of sheet metal, dimensioning, dimensional tolerance,
and thread notation per ASME Y14.5-2018 using Autodesk Fusion 360.
Essential CAD Noncredit Certificate (Computer Aided Design)
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate the
following activities: 1. Prepare Two- and three-dimensional Computer Aided Design
drawings and models. 2. Prepare drawings such as orthographic and auxiliary views,
sections with standard annotation and details using a CAD program 3. Prepare virtual
rendering for computer models using CAD program. Catalog Description This program
prepares students with the knowledge and skill in using CAD to prepare complicated
two- and three-dimensional geometric shapes and models used in Architecture and Mechanical
industry. Students learn to render computer models and prepare CAD animation. Program
Requirements Software is free to student. Computer and software access will be provided
by college. Students may use their home computer for homework.
Required courses to earn certificate: DFT-830 and DFT-831
Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)
DFT-830 - Section #35537 (Hybrid: Online + In-Person Lab)
Feb 13 - Jun 9, 2023
Tuesdays, 6 - 9:10 pm (Lab)
Prerequisite: None. Recommended: CIS-1A
A two-dimensional computer aided drafting class for drafters. Students will use an
AUTOCAD computer drafting system to develop "computer drawn" drawings, which are typical
to the various fields of drafting.
Advanced Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)
DFT-831 - Section #35538 (Online)
Feb 13 - June 9, 2023
Prerequisite: DFT-30 or ENE-30 or DFT-830
A two-dimensional computer aided drafting class for drafters. Students will use an
AUTOCAD computer drafting system to develop "computer drawn" drawings, which are typical
to the various fields of drafting.
Industrial Automation Noncredit Certificate
Businesses and other organizations depend on complex electronic equipment for a variety
of functions. Industrial controls automatically monitor and direct production processes
on the factory floor. Transmitters and antennae provide communication links for many
organizations. Industry needs well-trained technicians with the knowledge of how to
design, repair, and implement new equipment. The Industrial Automation program teaches
how to use Electronic, Microprocessors, Microcontrollers, Programmable Logic Control
and Fluid Power systems to create and program new machinery used in industry. This
certificate of completion prepares students for employment as an automated systems
technician, maintenance mechanic, or general maintenance workers. The goal of this
program is to provide a diverse population of adult learners with the opportunity
to learn the skills necessary to secure employment as an automated systems technician,
maintenance mechanic, or general maintenance workers. By offering students the ability
to take non-credit courses, this certificate expands access to formerly underserved
populations. This certificate can also serve as a gateway into other noncredit and
credit programs and help students develop workplace skills and training that will
qualify them for more workplace opportunities.
Required courses to earn certificate: ELE-810, ELE-827, ELE-874, ELE-864, ENE-851,
ELE-855, MAN-860, ENE-862
(Note: Certificates can be completed in a single term or over the course of several
terms, subject to availability.)
Survey of Electronics
ELE-810 - Section #35561 (In-Person)
Feb 13 - Jun 9, 2023
Mondays and Wednesdays, 11 am - 1:45 pm
Basic electronic theory featuring electron-flow, Ohm's, Watt's, and Kirchoff's Laws, analog DC and AC devices, circuits, parameters and equations, diodes, transistors, thyristors, digital logic, integrated circuits, power supplies, amplifiers, oscillators, with laboratory test and measurement equipment.
Industrial Wiring and Controls
ELE-874 - Section #35560
Feb 13 - Jun 9, 2023
Mondays and Wednesdays, 6 - 9 pm
Industrial controls and electrical wiring of modern facilities, manufacturing, or warehousing. Included will be production equipment, conveyor systems, hydraulic and pneumatic controls, power distribution, blueprint reading, electrical control wiring, PLC (programmable logic controller) control wiring, VFD (variable frequency drives) wiring and programming.
Print Reading Administration (OSHA) Standards for General Industry
ENE-851 - Section #35542 (Hybrid: Online + In-Person Lab)
Apr 18 - Jun 8, 2023
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:25 - 4:50 pm
Prerequisites: None Recommended: ENE-21 or MAT-36
A beginning course in the study of blueprints and their interpretation, types of projection,
symbols, and abbreviations. This course is designed for students interested in print
reading for the machine trades.
Workplace Essentials Noncredit Certificate
The Workplace Essentials Certificates aims to provide students with the skills and
knowledge to be successful in the workplace. Students will learn how to maximize efficiency,
engage in strategic problem solving, and clearly communicate with internal and external
stakeholders. These skills will allow both students with extensive experience in the
workplace and those entering the workforce to improve their effectiveness and advance
in their career.
Required courses to earn certificate: PDS-808, PDS-809, PDS-810, PDS-812
(Note: Certificates can be completed in a single term or over the course of several
terms, subject to availability.)
Time Management
PDS-810 - Section #35099 (Online)
Apr 10 - May 5, 2023
Participants explore time management strategies and tools for effectively managing expanding workloads, shifting priorities, and increasing demands. Practice prioritizing “important” versus “urgent” activities. Emphasis on analyzing current use of time; identifying organizational goals, roles, and priorities; discovering gaps to achieving goals; and applying time management tools to the gaps to complete important priorities first.
Workplace Communication Strategies
PDS-812 - Section #35100 (Online)
May 15 - June 9, 2023
Participants assess and optimize current workplace communication skills. Differentiate
content, emotions, perceptions, and intentions in a communication exchange. Build
an advanced communication toolkit to forward your career. Illustrate clear and congruent
verbal and nonverbal messages tailored to the personalities involved, the desired
outcomes, and the context.