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971-722-6127
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pcc.edu/programs/occupational-skills/
Career and Program Description
The Occupational Skills Training program is designed to provide the opportunity for students to receive worksite-based instruction in a specific occupational area. The programs are individualized and allow flexibility in program design, delivery, and implementation. Individualized plans are developed in consultation with the student, PCC faculty, PCC OST coordinators, work-site supervisors, and agency representative(s), if appropriate.
Degrees and Certificates Offered
Two-Year Certificate
Occupational Skills Training
One-Year Certificate
Occupational Skills Training
Less than One-Year Certificate
Occupational Skills Training
Academic Prerequisites
- None
Academic Requirements
Course of Study
- PCC faculty and academic professionals approve community employers based on their experience and training in the specific occupational area. PCC faculty and academic professionals provide on-site monitoring of student progress toward learning outcomes through monthly on-site supervisor reports, weekly/monthly student reports, quarterly learning outcomes and curriculum reviews, and quarterly student evaluations.
Non-Academic Prerequisites
- An interview with an OST coordinator is required for assessment, to determine the specific occupation and to identify a suitable training site and its availability.
- Prerequisites are determined by specific occupational standards.
- This is an open entry/open exit program so that students complete a full college quarter, but may begin their program at any time during the school term.
Non-Academic Requirements
- None
Occupational Skills Training Certificates
Students must meet all certificate requirements.
- Less Than One-Year Certificate: Minimum of 36 and maximum of 44 credits of OST 101 are required. A maximum of 44 credits of Pass/No Pass grades may apply.
- One Year Certificate: Minimum of 45 and maximum of 60 credits of OST 101 are required. A maximum of 60 credits of Pass/No Pass grades may apply.
- Two Year Certificate: Minimum of 61 and maximum of 64 credits are required. A maximum of 64 credits of Pass/No Pass grades may apply.
There is no minimum GPA requirement for the OST certificate as OST 101 is only offered Pass/No Pass. A maximum of 24 credits of Occupational Skills credit may be applied to an Associate of General Studies Degree.
OST 09. On-the-Job Evaluation. 0 Credits.
Evaluates work traits, aptitudes, limitations, potentials and habits in an actual work environment, with specific focus on a particular occupation or industry. Instructor permission required. Audit available.
OST 101. Occupational Skills Training 101. 1-16 Credit.
Provides the opportunity to receive instruction in a specific occupational area not normally addressed by ongoing PCC programs. Develops an individualized course in consultation with the PCC student, PCC faculty, PCC OST coordinators, work-site supervisors, and agency representative(s), if appropriate. Requires an assessment interview with an OST coordinator to determine the specific occupation and to approve a suitable training site. Prerequisites are determined by the specific occupational standards.