Laser Technology
Certificate of Achievement Level 1 Laser Technology · San Jose City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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.