Vocational Education
32 courses · Cuesta College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026 · Fall 2026
VOCE 500 INTRODUCTION TO HAND-HELD DEVICES
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- 0.5 to 3 hours per week: (0.00 - 0.00 lecture hours/0.50 - 3.00 lab hours)
Introduces practical use of a variety of handheld computer devices including music players, e-Books, Smartphones, iPods, iTouch, and iPads. The use of common PC and Mac applications to run devices, find tutorials or manuals, and identify useful settings, will also be covered. Information learned in this course will provide tips on how to use handheld devices effectively and observe protocol when determining proper use of these devices in a work environment.
VOCE 565A INTRODUCTION TO FARM MAINTENANCE
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- 1 to 6 hours per week: (0.00 - 0.00 lecture hours/1.00 - 6.00 lab hours)
Provides students with an introduction to different types of agricultural operations, and a working knowledge of basic farm safety, farm, ranch and landscape construction and maintenance. Covers fundamental construction and maintenance of shelters, fencing, water systems, pastures and landscaping, and general handling and care of livestock. Covers the application of sustainable and holistic agricultural practices, and exploration of potential career paths.
VOCE 565B INTRODUCTION TO LIVESTOCK IDENTIFICATION AND HANDLING
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- 1 to 6 hours per week: (0.00 - 0.00 lecture hours/1.00 - 6.00 lab hours)
Provides students with an introduction to livestock species and breeds, and a working knowledge of the fundamental requirements of animal husbandry and farm safety. Covers animal handling and restraint, general care, housing, feeding and basic health requirements. Includes identification of sustainable agricultural practices, and introduction to potential career paths.
VOCE 565C INTRODUCTION TO LAND USE PLANNING AND GRAZING
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- 1 to 6 hours per week: (0.00 - 0.00 lecture hours/1.00 - 6.00 lab hours)
Provides students with an introduction to land use and grazing planning using holistic and sustainable planning methods. Covers interpreting and applying county land use regulations, operation design, planning and mapping methods, and planning targeted grazing. Emphasizes holistic management principles. Includes identification and application of sustainable and holistic agricultural practices, and exploration of potential career paths.
VOCE 565D INTRODUCTION TO LIVESTOCK HEALTH
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- 1 to 6 hours per week: (0.00 - 0.00 lecture hours/1.00 - 6.00 lab hours)
Provides students with an introduction to livestock health including applicable requirements of animal husbandry and farm safety. Applies principles that address animal care, housing, and feeding as they relate to animal health. Includes the evaluation of techniques for avoiding, recognizing, and treating common health problems. Covers the application of sustainable agricultural practices, and exploration of potential career paths.
VOCE 565E INTRODUCTION TO RANCH/TARGETED GRAZING BUSINESS
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- 1 to 6 hours per week: (0.00 - 0.00 lecture hours/1.00 - 6.00 lab hours)
Provides students with an introduction to basic business practices relating to ranch and/or targeted grazing enterprises. Students will identify requirements for a business plan, contract and legal options, cost estimation, and price setting for services, insurance costs, advertising, and public relations programs.
VOCE 566A INTRODUCTION TO LEATHERWORK -- BASICS IN SCULPTING AND STRAP WORK
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- 1 to 6 hours per week: (0.00 - 0.00 lecture hours/1.00 - 6.00 lab hours/0.00 - 0.00 activity hours)
Provides students with an introduction to basic leatherworking. Covers use of correct terminology, fundamental selection and safe usage of tools, creation of patterns, identification and selection of appropriate materials, fastening and construction techniques, and construction of simple projects.
VOCE 566B INTERMEDIATE LEATHERWORK: CONSTRUCTION OF MULTIPIECE DESIGNS
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- 1 to 6 hours per week: (0.00 - 0.00 lecture hours/1.00 - 6.00 lab hours)
Provides students with practical experience planning and constructing intermediate leatherworking projects. Covers selection and use of tools, identification and selection of appropriate materials and construction of multi-piece leatherworking projects. Requires students to identify and source appropriate materials and tools and estimate the cost of planning and constructing leatherworking projects. Explores potential career paths.
VOCE 566C ADVANCED LEATHERWORK: CONSTRUCTION OF COMPLEX DESIGNS
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- 1 to 6 hours per week: (0.00 - 0.00 lecture hours/1.00 - 6.00 lab hours/0.00 - 0.00 activity hours)
Provides students with practical experience in a variety of advanced leatherworking processes and projects. Covers advanced selection and use of leather stamping, sculpting, cutting and punching tools, and the use of glue, snaps and stitching as fasteners. Includes identification, selection and use of appropriate materials such as cow hides and other natural and human-made products, sourcing materials and tools, estimating the cost of, planning and construction of complex leatherworking projects. Explores the historical-cultural significance and environmental impact of leatherwork and the leather industry.
VOCE 566D PRACTICAL LEATHER REPAIR
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- 1 to 6 hours per week: (0.00 - 0.00 lecture hours/1.00 - 6.00 lab hours/0.00 - 0.00 activity hours)
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- VOCE 566C
Provides students experienced in leatherworking with practical experience in a variety of leather repair processes and projects. Covers methods of leather repair, selection and use of tools, identification and selection of appropriate materials, sourcing materials and tools and estimating the cost of and planning advanced leatherworking and leather repair projects. Explores different styles of saddles and saddle-making.
VOCE 567A BLACKSMITHING LEVEL 1A
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- 1 to 6 hours per week: (0.00 - 0.00 lecture hours/1.00 - 6.00 lab hours/0.00 - 0.00 activity hours)
Introduces basic blacksmithing, emphasizing shop safety, correct terminology, and familiarity with the forge environment. Covers identification and safe use of tools, selection of appropriate materials, and application of fundamental techniques to complete simple projects.
VOCE 567B BLACKSMITHING LEVEL 1B
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- 1 to 6 hours per week: (0.00 - 0.00 lecture hours/1.00 - 6.00 lab hours/0.00 - 0.00 activity hours)
Provides intermediate blacksmithing knowledge and experience, emphasizing shop safety and correct terminology. Covers material identification and selection, safe use of tools, and application of mid-level techniques to complete designated projects.
VOCE 594 SEARCHING THE WEB
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- 0.5 hours per week: (0.00 lecture hours/0.50 lab hours)
Defines the internet and provides navigational tools necessary to search the Web effectively in order to obtain desired information. Introduces techniques and methods used to narrow search results.
VOCE 595 E-MAIL FOR BEGINNERS
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- 0.5 to 3 hours per week: (0.00 - 0.00 lecture hours/0.50 - 3.00 lab hours)
Provides a basic introduction to e-mail, including how e-mail works and its uses, setting up an e-mail account, reading and sending e-mail, and managing attachments.
VOCE 596 OPTIMIZING PHOTOS FOR THE INTERNET AND EMAIL
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- 0.5 hours per week: (0.00 lecture hours/0.50 lab hours)
Introduces manipulation of photos for efficient e-mailing or uploading to the internet. Using Adobe Photoshop or other graphic editing software, instruction will be given in how to crop, color-correct, apply text and effects, sharpen, resample, and save files in the appropriate formats for maximum quality and efficiency when emailing or posting to the internet. This course develops photo editing and basic internet skills for business or personal use.
VOCE 597 COMPUTERS FOR BEGINNERS
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- 0.5 to 6 hours per week: (0.00 - 0.00 lecture hours/0.50 - 6.00 lab hours)
Designed for students with limited experience with computers, this course introduces how to perform basic computer tasks. Includes how to turn a computer on and off correctly, send and receive email, navigate the internet, open and save a file, and use computer terminology. Course may be taught bilingually.
VOCE 598 HOW TO USE A COMPUTER KEYBOARD AND MOUSE FOR BEGINNERS
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- 0.5 hours per week: (0.00 lecture hours/0.50 lab hours)
Provides an orientation to the computer keyboard and mouse, including the layout and function of special computer keys, properly holding the mouse, and practice in using the mouse. No previous typing or computer experience required.
VOCE 599 INTRODUCTION TO WINDOWS
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- 0.5 hours per week: (0.00 lecture hours/0.50 lab hours)
Introduces the Windows Operating System. Instructor-led guided exploration includes Help, windows navigation and management, file management, desktop customization, and other Windows Operating System tools and applications.
VOCE 600 WINDOWS BASICS
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- 1 hours per week: (0.00 lecture hours/1.00 lab hours)
Introduces the Windows Operating System in a slow-paced environment. Instructor-led guided exploration activities will include Help, windows navigation and management, file management, desktop customization, and other Windows Operating system tools and applications.
VOCE 601 LEARN TO TYPE
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- 1 hours per week: (0.00 lecture hours/1.00 lab hours)
Provides instruction in correct finger and wrist placement, and keyboard reaches for typing and texting. Refreshes skills in keyboarding, increases speed, and provides techniques and strategies to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome. Individualized instruction allows students to work at own pace. May be taught bilingually.
VOCE 608 BASIC WORD PROCESSING
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- 1 hours per week: (0.00 lecture hours/1.00 lab hours)
Provides instruction in successfully navigating the computer screen and composing and editing a short document. Class pace allows students to become comfortable with the computer and editing techniques.
VOCE 609 BASIC OUTLOOK
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- 0.5 hours per week: (0.00 lecture hours/0.50 lab hours)
Introduces skills which are needed to stay up to date at home and at work through the use of Microsoft Outlook. Covers the basics of how to connect with colleagues, customers, family and friends. Topics include writing and searching email, organizing work tasks, and using the calendar to share information with others.
VOCE 610 BASIC SPREADSHEETS FOR BEGINNERS
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- 1 hours per week: (0.00 lecture hours/1.00 lab hours)
Introduces basic concepts and functions of Microsoft Excel. Topics include the basics of creating a spreadsheet, using formulas and functions, and creating charts.
VOCE 611 INTRODUCTION TO MS EXCEL
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- 0.5 hours per week: (0.00 lecture hours/0.50 lab hours)
Introduces the basic concepts and characteristics of Microsoft Excel. Course topics will explore various uses of spreadsheets. Topics covered include the basics of creating a spreadsheet, using formulas and functions, creating charts, and using the database feature in Microsoft Excel.
VOCE 612 INTRODUCTION TO MS WORD
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- 0.5 hours per week: (0.00 lecture hours/0.50 lab hours)
Introduces key functions and skills which are used for document creation in Microsoft Word. Includes entering text, doing revisions, formatting, previewing, and printing. Provides practice through the use of a variety of instructor assigned documents.
VOCE 725A CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION AWARENESS-AN INTRODUCTION
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- 1 hours per week: (1.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours)
Provides students with an overview of the concepts and current status of biological conservation of California ecosystems. This course explores the biodiversity, food web interactions, natural resources and ecosystem services within the redwood/coastal, chaparral/oak woodland, Sierra/pine, and urban systems, with emphasis placed on their status, impacts and solutions. This course is designed to benefit to those actively participating in hands-on conservation efforts throughout the state.
VOCE 725B CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION EMPLOYMENT
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- 1 hours per week: (1.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours)
Provides students seeking employment in conservation-related fields with an overview of the safety, workplace, job search and preparation skills through local and regional employment opportunities.
VOCE 727A HEALTH - NUTRITION
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- 0.5 hours per week: (0.50 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours)
Presents and applies the scientific principles of fitness and nutrition for a healthful lifestyle. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to employ the fitness principles, wellness parameters, and nutritional guidelines in their life.
VOCE 727B HEALTH - FITNESS
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- 9 hours per week: (9.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours)
Presents and applies the scientific principles of fitness and nutrition for a healthy lifestyle. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to continue applying and implementing the fitness principles, wellness parameters, and fitness guidelines into their personal lifestyles.
VOCE 770 COMMERCIAL DRIVER TRAINING- PERMIT PREPARATION
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- 1 to 8 hours per week: (1.00 - 8.00 lecture hours/0.00 - 0.00 lab hours)
Enables students to become familiar with regulations governing the operation of commercial vehicles and safe operational practices. This course follows state and federal guidelines for commercial driver training programs. Participation in this course does not guarantee students will earn their Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP). Upon completion of this course students must pass the written Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) test at a California DMV office to earn their CLP.
VOCE 771 COMMERCIAL DRIVER TRAINING: RANGE OPERATIONS
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- 1 to 6 hours per week: (0.50 - 3.00 lecture hours/0.50 - 3.00 lab hours)
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- VOCE 770
Prepares students for the range operations section of the California CMV License test. Students will practice moving forward, backing, parallel parking, backing into a dock, and other operations typical of a commercial driver. Students will also demonstrate proficiency performing pre-trip inspections and the required air brake system test. Students must have a California Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) prior to starting this class. Instructors (at their discretion) may allow students with a CLP test scheduled to start the course, but students will not be allowed to operate CMVs until they have passed the CLP test.
VOCE 772 COMMERCIAL DRIVING TRAINING - ON ROAD SKILLS
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- 0.5 to 8 hours per week: (0.00 - 0.00 lecture hours/0.50 - 8.00 lab hours)
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- VOCE 771
Provides students with instruction and practice in safe Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) operation, including driving a CMV with an instructor on public and private roads. Students must have a California Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) prior to enrolling in this course.