Public Works
Certificate of Proficiency Public Works · Santiago Canyon College · 2025-2026 Catalog
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The certificate of proficiency in Public Works is designed for current and prospective professionals seeking career opportunities and advancement. Course content is specifically created to provide students with practical coursework relative to the roles and responsibilities of construction inspectors, project managers, and superintendents. Upon completion of this certificate, students will be better positioned for employment in local government and/or general contracting/consulting.
Program Courses & Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Public Works, CERT | 10-15 | |
| Certificate Requirements | 6 | |
| PBLC 050 | Fundamentals of Public Works | 3 |
| PBLC 061 | Plan Interpretation and Cost Estimating | 3 |
| Select one (1) course from the following; | 3 | |
| PBLC 070 | Construction Inspection | 3 |
| PBLC 074 | Contract Administration | 3 |
| PBLC 080 | Principles of Project Management | 3 |
| PBLC 063 | Construction Materials and Testing | 3 |
| PBLC 051 | Infrastructure Construction and Maintenance | 3 |
| PBLC 110 | Introduction to Microsoft Project | 3 |
| Select one (1) course from the following; | 1-6 | |
| PBLC 199 | Cooperative Work Experience Education | 1-4 |
| PBLC 069 | Green Infrastructure Construction | 3 |
| PBLC 068 | Fundamentals of Storm Water Management | 3 |
| PBLC 067 | Environmental Management | 3 |
| PBLC 152 | Preparing for Supervision Public Sector | 3 |
| PBLC 153 | Public Sector Budgeting Fundamentals | 3 |
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of functional concepts and apply learned skills to be competitive for employment in high-wage, high-growth careers in Public Works.