Course provides entry-level training in masonry occupations and basic skills for construction trades. Classroom and lab setting instruction covers safety, use of hand and power tools, block cutters, cement mixers, blueprint reading, measurement and estimating. Students work on several projects designed to increase manipulative skills with brick and block. Approximately 360 hours are needed to complete this course. This class is approved by the Department of Apprenticeship Standards for the State of California.

Class meets alternate Saturdays 8-2:30
Registration processing fee: $150

Mason Tenders are professionally skilled laborers that assist masons/bricklayers. Learn to differentiate between types of brick, block, and stone; estimate quantity; quickly set up scaffolds; drive and operate essential tools such as cutting saws and cement mixers; distribute materials efficiently; set up and temper cements; arrange and organize material for safety and production value. Class is approved by the State of California, Department of Apprenticeship Standards.

Registration processing fee of $150
Class meets alternate Saturdays 8-2:30

 12 - Week Session - Enroll any time - Flexible Attendance 4 Days a Week 
This Career Technical Education program prepares students for office occupations such as administrative assistant, general office clerk, financial clerk, and receptionist. In-depth instruction at beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access is provided. Job readiness for the positions listed also includes the following general clerical courses: 10-key calculator, business English, basic math, filing, and keyboarding. *Take advantage of an option for Palomar College credit, and earn a certificate of competency. Begin your job search with helpful strategies covered in this course.   Registration processing fee $115.  DEVELOP SKILLS FOR OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT POSITIONS AND EARN A CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY