Vocational
24 courses · Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026 · Fall 2026 · Winter 2027 · Spring 2027
NVOC 018 ACEDD-GIS Skills Development
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- 0
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- 0 Lecture, 1-400 Lab
This course complements the CIV, ARCH, ENGT, LAND and GIS lab and lecture courses and is designed to provide an additional opportunity for students to practice concepts covered in the corequisite courses and enhance their board drafting and CADD skills for work place productivity. These instructional activities are not available in the regular lecture / lab course and are not required for the grade in the corequisite course.
NVOC 021 OSHA 10 for General Industry
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- 0
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- 14-18 Lecture, 0 Lab
- Advisory
- READ 021
This course is intended for the individual who needs an overview and/or certification of OSHA safety standards for general Industry workplaces. This course will focus on OSHA's role in ensuring safe workplaces through hazard awareness and training while providing an overview of safety standard topics such as emergency action plans, fire protection and prevention, material handling, machine guarding, electrical safety, and walking-working surfaces. Upon successful completion of this course and meeting attendance requirements, the student will receive a Department of Labor 10-hour OSHA Training Card.
NVOC 027 OSHA 10 for Construction Trades
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- 0
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- 14-18 Lecture, 0 Lab
- Advisory
- READ 021
This course is intended for the individual who needs an overview and/or certification of OSHA safety standards for the construction workplace. This course will focus on hazard awareness while providing an overview of topics such as fire protection and prevention, material handling, hand and power tools, welding safety, electrical safety, and fall protection. Upon completion of this course and meeting attendance requirements, the student who completes the course will receive a 10-hour Department of Labor (DOL) OSHA Certification Card.
NVOC 059 Introduction to Welding Processes
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- 0
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- 18 Lecture, 54 Lab
- Advisory
- It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
This is an introductory class designed to familiarize the student with several welding processes that are currently used in the welding and metal fabrication industry. This course offers an overview and basic introduction to the theory and practice of a variety of welding and metal cutting methods. This course will emphasize safety, theory, procedure, and practical skill development.
NVOC 060 Semi-Automatic Welding Processes
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- 0
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- 36 Lecture, 108 Lab
- Advisory
- NVOC 059, WELD 040 or READ 043 or appropriate placement
This course is intended for the student who wants to progress to an intermediate level of welding processes and further their skills in wire-fed, semi-automatic welding methods and techniques. This course emphasizes skills in gas metal arc welding (GMAW) and flux cored arc welding (FCAW). The course also focuses on safety, theory, characteristics and settings for power supplies and wire feeding units, electric current settings, electrode identification and selection, welding positions, and welding of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Special emphasis will be placed on developing proficiency and speed for high volume production applications.
NVOC 061 Production Welding Techniques
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- 0
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- 36 Lecture, 108 Lab
- Advisory
- WELD 045, READ 043 or appropriate placement
This is an intermediate level course focused on welding techniques used in high-volume production manufacturing environments. Students gain proficiency using pulsed-arc & non-pulsed-arc gas metal arc welding (GMAW) and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) processes on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum materials. Correct use of welding fixtures, positioners, and other auxiliary equipment are covered. Emphasis is placed on using shop safety in addition to developing proper working procedures.
NVOC 069 Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
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- 0
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- 36 Lecture, 108 Lab
- Advisory
- NVOC 059 or WELD 040, READ 043 or appropriate placement
This course introduces the principles and practices of gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), including setup/use of GTAW equipment and safe use of tools and equipment. Instruction and practice is provided for gaining proficiency welding carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum weld joints in the flat and horizontal positions. Fundamentals of the GTAW process, correct consumables, equipment, and pre-weld preparation will be covered.
NVOC 070 Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
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- 0
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- 36 Lecture, 108 Lab
- Advisory
- WELD 065 or NVOC 069, READ 043 or appropriate placement
This course provides further advancement of knowledge and skills in gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW). Emphasis is placed on developing proficiency in welding carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum weld joints in the vertical and overhead position. This course exposes students to using positioners, welding fixtures, and tooling commonly used in the workplace. Preparation for welding certification is covered.
NVOC 071 Basic Electric Arc Welding
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- 0
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- 18 Lecture, 54 Lab
- Advisory
- It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
This course is intended for the student who wants to progress to a basic level of welding processes and further their skills in manual and semi-automatic electric arc welding methods and techniques. This course emphasizes skills in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). The course also focuses on safety, theory, characteristics and settings for power supplies and welding units, electric current settings, electrode identification and selection, welding positions, and welding of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Special emphasis will be placed on developing proficiency and speed for high volume production applications.
NVOC 072 Manual Electric Arc Welding Processes
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- 0
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- 36 Lecture, 108 Lab
- Advisory
- NVOC 059 or WELD 040, READ 043 or appropriate placement
This course is intended for the student who wants to progress to an intermediate level of welding processes and further their skills in manual electric arc welding methods and techniques. This course emphasizes skills in shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW). The course also focuses on safety, theory, characteristics and settings for power supplies and welding units, electric current settings, electrode identification and selection, welding positions, and welding of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Special emphasis will be placed on developing proficiency and speed for high volume production applications.
NVOC 075 Certification Welding I
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- 0
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- 36 Lecture, 108 Lab
- Advisory
- NVOC 072 or WELD 055, READ 043 or appropriate placement
This course is an advanced course offering specialized instruction necessary for passing the City of Los Angeles Department of Building & Safety (LADBS) certified welder performance examinations. Emphasis will be placed on building skills in shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), flux cored arc welding (FCAW), and gas metal arc welding (GMAW) as applicable to acquire LADBS certified welder classifications in structural steel, light gage steel, and structural aluminum. Safety, welding codes, welding procedures and techniques, inspection requirements, nondestructive testing, and destructive testing will be covered. This course may be repeated once for certification or licensure standards, only by permit from the division.
NVOC 080 Certification Welding II
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- 0
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- 36 Lecture, 108 Lab
- Advisory
- NVOC 072 or WELD 055, READ 043 or appropriate placement
This course is intended for the student who wants to progress to an advanced level of welding processes and certification. This course offers specialized training and instruction which are necessary to take and pass the written test portion of the City of Los Angeles Department of Building & Safety (LADBS) Certified Welder Examination. This course emphasizes specific skills in shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), flux cored arc welding (FCAW), and gas metal arc welding (GMAW) as it applies to certification in structural steel, light gage steel, and structural sluminum. The course also focuses on safety, welding codes, test preparation, procedures, and destructive testing. Special emphasis will be placed on developing proficiency in order to successfully pass the LADBS exam. This course may be repeated once for certification or licensure standards, only by permit from the division.
NVOC 138 Engineering Careers & Applications
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- 0
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- 27 Lecture, 36 Lab
- Advisory
- READ 043 or appropriate placement
This course is for all students interested in the career field of Engineering Design Drafting. Engineering Careers and Applications will explore the career opportunities and training requirements in the field of engineering and engineering technology. Topics will include the history of engineering, careers in engineering, ethics and responsibilities of the engineer, communicating and problem solving.
NVOC 140 Civil Drafting Fundamentals
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- 0
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- 36 Lecture, 72 Lab
This course is for all students interested in the career field of Civil Design Drafting and Civil Engineering. The course is study of civil design drafting practices and the preparation of drawings used in the civil engineering field. Students will use Computer Aided Drafting (CADD) software to complete projects relating to interpretation of survey data, profiles and cross sections, land subdivision, site and grading plans, underground utilities and structures, concrete and structural detailing.
NVOC 150 AutoCAD for Basic CADD Applicaitons
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- 0
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- 54 Lecture, 54 Lab
This course is for students preparing for high technology careers who need the skills necessary to function as an entry level CADD operator or to apply CADD to specific disciplines of mechanical and architectural design, manufacturing, illustration and engineering related documents. An overview of computer graphics and CADD (Computer Assisted Design and Drawing) utilizing the latest release of AutoCAD software will be provided. Students will produce 2D orthographic, isometric, and basic 3D models solutions of mechanical and architectural applications.
NVOC 170 Microstation for Basic CADD Applications
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- 0
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- 54 Lecture, 54 Lab
This course is for students preparing for high technology careers who need the skills necessary to function as an entry level CADD operator or to apply CADD to specific disciplines of mechanical and architectural design, manufacturing, illustration and engineering related documents. An overview of computer graphics and CADD (Computer Assisted Design and Drawing) utilizing the latest release of MicroStation software will be provided. Students will produce 2D orthographic, isometric, and basic 3D models solutions of mechanical and architectural applications.
NVOC 200 Intermediate AutoCAD for Design & Production
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- 54 Lecture, 54 Lab
This course covers CAD strategies for the application and methods used in industry to generate the creation of designs and the construction of mock ups. There is a focus on the development of three-dimensional surfaces and solids.
NVOC 241 Civil Engineering Drafting & Design
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- 0
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- 36 Lecture, 72 Lab
This course is for all students interested in the career field of Civil Design Drafting and Civil Engineering. Civil Drafting and Design is an intermediate level class in which the practices and the preparation of drawings, pertaining to the civil engineering field, will be expanded to include the development of maps and drawings used for transportation, site development, grading and drainage and road alignment. The student will use Computer Aided Drafting (CADD) to complete the above mentioned projects. Other topics to be covered will include specifications, site details for utilities and underground piping, structural plans and integration of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
NVOC 245 Civil Engineering Design & Modeling
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- 0
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- 36 Lecture, 72 Lab
This course is for all students interested in the career field of Civil Design Drafting and Civil Engineering. Civil Design & Modeling is an advanced level class which includes design analysis and the preparation of drawings used in the civil engineering field. The student will use civil engineering software, such as In-Roads and Land Desktop to design, analyze and develop projects relating to transportation, site development, grading, drainage and road alignment and alternatives. Other topics to be covered are terrain modeling, surface editing, alignment editing, plan, profile, cross-sections, earthwork computations and site planning design.
NVOC 250 Introduction to Parametric Modeling 3D Applications for Mechanical Design
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- 0
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- 54 Lecture, 54 Lab
This introductory course takes up 2D and 3D computer-aided design drafting (CADD), and uses parametric modeling and rapid prototyping via parametric modeling software (e.g., the Autodesk Inventor series and SolidWorks) to produce solutions for mechanical applications. The course emphasizes CADD-generated 3D graphics using wire frames, surface modeling, and parametric solids, and is intended for students interested in engineering, drafting, design, and computer graphics (C.G.).
NVOC 260 Advanced Architecture Using Revit and 3D Software
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- 54 Lecture, 54 Lab
This course is for students pursuing an advanced study of BIM (Building Information Modeling) applications as they relate to architecture and the AEC industry (Architecture, Engineering, Construction). Utilizing the latest releases of 3D design software such as Revit and AutoCAD Architecture and previously learned technical and architectural drafting conventions, students will produce two and three dimensional BIM generated architectural drawings and 3D virtual models. This course benefits all students studying Architecture, Civil, Engineering of all types, Drafting, Design and Computer Graphics. High technology skills which are necessary to function as a designer or CADD Drafter are emphasized.
NVOC 261 Revit for Advanced BIM Architectural, Structural and MEP Applications
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- 54 Lecture, 54 Lab
Advanced BIM (Building Information Modeling) applications extends the fundamentals of the Arch 260 class to include Structural, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing extensions of the Autodesk Revit Building software. Students will work on both group and individual projects to create and present three-dimensional representation of architectural solutions. Students will also learn the basic process and workflow in creation of Revit Families for use in building models.
NVOC 270 Advanced 3D Parametric Modeling and Prototype Applications
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- 0
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- 54 Lecture, 54 Lab
This course is an intensive study of 3D computer graphics (C.G.) and computer-assisted design and drafting (CADD). In the course, students utilize up-to-date 3D software to produce 3D, parametric, computer-generated virtual models that incorporate mechanical design refinements. Emphasis is placed on technological skills needed by design professionals, and how 3D design graphics technology is applied to the specific disciplines of mechanical engineering, machine drafting and design, manufacturing, animation, modeling, and illustration. In the course, students are introduced to a variety of ways to produce prototype models directly from CADD-generated solid geometry. Students also take an industry standard test, Certified SolidWorks Associate (C.S.W.A.), to check for proficiency and receive certification upon passing. The course is intended for students interested in engineering, drafting, design, and computer graphics.
NVOC 280 Advanced MicroStation for CADD & BIM Applications
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- 0
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- 54 Lecture, 54 Lab
This course is for students pursuing an advanced study in MicroStation 3D parametric CADD (Computer Assisted Design and Drafting) and the BIM (Building Information Modeling) approach to building design using Bentley Architecture. Students will apply previously learned drafting conventions to produce two and three dimensional CADD and BIM generated mechanical and architectural drawings and virtual design models. This course benefits all students studying Architecture, Civil, Engineering of all types, Drafting, Design and Computer Graphics. High technology skills which are necessary to function as a designer or CADD Drafter are emphasized.