# Laser Technology (Certificate of Achievement Level 1)

San Jose City College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Laser Technology

Source: https://catalog.sjcc.edu/degrees-certificates/laser-technology/laser-technology-certificate-achievement-level-1/

### Description

Lasers are now the enabling devices of choice for many industries that range from medicine, entertainment, telecommunications, and aesthetics, to quality control. Their ubiquity has resulted in the sky-rocketing demand for personnel who are well-versed in laser technology for both technical and non-technical positions. We therefore give our students both theoretical and hands-on competencies needed to tackle most common problems and issues encountered in the laser/laser system environments through regular course and industry internships.

Students must satisfactorily complete all major and certificate courses with a grade of “C” or better and at least four courses must be completed at San José City College.

**CAREER OPTIONS:**  
• Manufacturing Technician/Engineer  
• Laser Systems Test Technician/Engineer  
• R&D Technician/Engineer  
• Laser Application Engineer/Technician  
• NPI Engineer  
• Opto-Mechanical Technician  
• Sales and Marketing  
• Customer Support

### Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

-   Comply with ANSI and OSHA laser safety standards.
-   Verify the quality of laser parts and sub-assemblies, applying appropriate standards.
-   Build lasers/laser systems following prescribed procedures.
-   Write and/or follow procedures for lasers/laser systems testing and operation.
-   Verify a laser/laser system’s reliability and compliance to performance specifications.
-   Maintain and troubleshoot lasers/laser systems.

### Requirements

#### Certificate Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LASER 100 | Laser Fundamentals and Performance Tests | 4 |
| LASER 101 | Rapid Laser Opto-Mechanics 3-D Prototyping | 4 |
| LASER 102 | Intermediate Laser Technology | 4 |
| LASER 103 | Advanced Laser Technology | 4 |
| **Total Units** | | **16** |