Occupational and Life Skills
Noncredit Certificate of Completion Occupational and Life Skills · Butte College · 2026-2027 Catalog
About the Program
Program Goal: Local
GE Pattern(s): None
Program Code: 33847.00NC
The focus of the Occupational and Life Skills Program is to prepare students for community integrated employment. The two separate levels of certification may be obtained through an occupation specific certification and a Butte College Certificate of Completion. Students who successfully complete the program will have proof of competencies through these certifications presented to potential employers. This certificate program requires successful completion of 6 courses in the OLS sequence.
Program Learning Outcome(s): Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to:
- Identify and assess safety hazards in the workplace.
- Demonstrate appropriate professional conduct.
- Apply comprehension and writing strategies when confronted with workplace documentation.
- Recognize and apply for compatible job opportunities relative to their occupation-specific certification.
- Organize and accomplish tasks for completion, adhering to deadlines.
- Determine amounts of money, temperature readings, volumes, and other measurements required for some occupations.