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General InformationVisit us at www.wvoc.netAcademic Programs . 14Accounting . 3Animation . 12Apparel Trades . 8Air Conditioning/Refrigeration . 8Automated Office Procedures . 4Automotive . 8/9/10Bank Teller . 4Building Contractor/License Prep. . 10Burglar Alarm Installer . 11Business English. 4Business Math . 4Child Care/Early Childhood Development . 7Computer Application Classes . 4Computer Networking & Repair . 11Computer Programming . 5Construction Worker . 10Cosmetology . 7CPR Training . 7Desktop Publishing . 12Drafting . 10/11Electronics (CETECH Academy) . 11Emergency Medical Technician . 7Faux Finishing . 12English as a Second Language . 15Upholstery . 10Fee Information . 14Food Service/Bakery . 11/12Graphic Communications . 12Landscaping . 13Legal Secretary . 5Locksmith . 13Medical Records Careers . 5Mission Statement . 8Nursing . 7Optician . 6Pool Maintenance . 13Pharmacy Technician . 8Photography . 12Printer/Bindery Fundamentals . 12Pronunciation . 15Real Estate .6Spanish /Conversational . 14Support Services . 13Test Schedule . 14Typist/Keyboarding . 6Look for New Reduced Fees!West Valley Occupational Center has been operated for overforty years by the Los Angeles Unified School District, Division of Adultand Career Education. We offer short-term career and technical training, providing individuals with entry-level skills as well as upgradingskills to meet an ever changing job market.Refunds: Requests for refunds must be made within seven days andmust be accompanied by a paid receipt. Processing takesapproximately four weeks.Certificates: All courses are competency based. Students will beawarded completion certificates after successfully completing all competencies. Certificate course-work is recognized by industry and surrounding local community colleges.Closing of Classes: Administration reserves the right at any time toreduce the number of course offerings, reduce the length of coursesand/or reduce the number of class meetings due to lack of adequatefunding or low attendance. Some classes may be full prior to openregistration due to pre-registration of continuing students.Age Requirement for Enrollment: Any person 16 years of ageor older is eligible for enrollment. Those under 18 must have administrative approval or be registered through the Career Counselor at theirhigh school.Enrollment: Must be confirmed by attendance at the first class meeting. Under the continuous enrollment policy, vacancies at the first classmeeting may be filled immediately from the waiting list.Continuous Enrollment: Students may enroll in most classes anytime during the class term if space is available. Registration is on afirst-come-first-served basis. Waiting list cards are valid for the currentclass term only. Registration Office hours are Monday-Thursday,8:30 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and Saturday,8:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. You may send another person to register foryou. The Registration Office is located in the Administratation Building,Room 102.Fees and Exemptions: See page 14 and below each classlisting for fees.2A 15 Drop Fee for each transaction will be assessed.Termination Policy: Students may be dropped from a class at WestValley Occupational Center for the following reasons: 1) Failure to attend first class meeting at the time class is scheduled to begin. 2) Failure to meet prerequisites as stated in the class schedule and approvedby Division of Adult and Career Education. 3) Absent more than threeconsecutive class sessions in a semester without contacting instructor. 4) Unsatisfactory progress in a course due to irregular attendance.5) Committing an unlawful act on school premises, violation of schoolregulations or disruption of the orderly operation of the school or class.6) Unsuccessful completion of the required hours and competenciesfor the course. 7) Continually arriving late to class or leaving early (SeeStudent Orientation Policy Guide). 8) Inappropriate behavior or failure to adhere to code of conduct.Bookstore Hours: Monday through Friday. 8:00 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.Monday through Thursday. 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.Saturday. 9:00 a.m.- 12 noon.Room 38Cover design by Deppie Wieseneck, Chiung-Hwa Kua, and Izumi Kurokawa, W.V.O.C. Graphic Design students.
REGISTRATION INFORMATIONSpring Semester : Jan. 30, 2006 - June 24, 2006New Reduced Fees!Open Registration esClassesClassesMon.Tues.Wed.Thurs.Fri.Sat.Jan. 23,Jan. 24,Jan. 25,Jan. 26,Jan. 27,Jan. 28,2006200620062006200620068:30 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.8:30 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.8:30 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.8:30 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.8:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.Continuous Enrollment Begins: Mon., Jan. 30, 2006 during office hours.Child CareWed. Jan. 11, 2006Skin CareWed. Jan. 11, 2006Orientation datesCosmetologyThurs. Jan. 12, 2006ManicuristTues. Feb. 28, 2006{Starting Jan. 9, 2006 Office Hours are:Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.,Fri. 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Sat. 8:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.10 week Classes:––Jan. 30 - April 7, 2006See open registration dates.––April 17 - June 23, 2006Register April 3 - 8, 200611:30 a.m. Day Class6:00 p.m.1:30 p.m. Day Class2:00 p.m.Rm 212 & 5:00 p.m. Eve. class Rm 212Rm 12Rm 209 & 4:00 p.m. Eve. class Rm 209Rm 15BUSINESS OCCUPATIONSEnroll in more than one class for a reduced rate.Business & Office Occupation ProgramsA Certificate of Proficiency for business programs requires successfulcompletion of the classes listed below for each program. (Math, reading, or language competencies may also be required to receive acertificate in certain classes.)ACCOUNTING, COMPUTERIZEDAccounting Clerk/Computerized Accounting, Business English,Business Math, Computer Literacy, Computer Operator/SoftwareApplications, General Clerk/Automated Office Procedures, andTypist/Keyboarding.COMPUTER OPERATORBusiness English, Business Math, General Clerk/Automated OfficeProcedures, Computer Literacy, Computer Operator/Software Applications, Computer Operator/Integrated Applications, and Typist/Keyboarding.LEGAL OFFICE ASSISTANTBusiness English, Business Math, Computer Literacy, ComputerOperator/Software Applications, Legal Secretary/Office Procedures,Legal Secretary/Terminology, and Typist/Keyboarding.MEDICAL RECORDS CERTIFICATE PROGRAMSAll certificates require completion of these core classes: General Clerk/Business English, General Clerk/Business Math, Computer OperatorLiteracy, Computer Operator/Software Applications, Medical RecordsClerk/Medical Terminology, and Typist/Keyboarding. Additional requirements for each certificate: Medical Office Assistant Computer Operator/Integrated Applications, Medical Records Clerk/Records Management. Insurance Biller Computer Operator/Integrated Applications. Medical Records Clerk/Insurance and Billing, Medical Records Clerk/Diagnostic Coding andMed. Records Clerk /Ambulatory Coding Medical Coder Medical Records Clerk/Diagnostic Coding and Med. Records Clerk /Ambulatory Coding. Medical Transcriber Computer Operator/Integrated Applications. Medical Records Clerk/Records Mngmt., Medical Records Clerk/Transcription.OFFICE ASSISTANTBusiness English, Business Math, Computer Literacy, ComputerOperator/Software Applications, General Clerk/Automated OfficeProcedures, and Typist/Keyboarding. Receive Community College credit for a West Valley OccupationalCenter course. See a W.V.O.C. counselor for more information.Adult EducationCelebrates 150 Years!1856- 2006AccountingAccounting Clerk// Computerized Accounting/BasicInstruction in basic accounting principles and specialized accountingfunctions with a smooth transition from manual accountingprocedures to the computerized accounting process.Length of Course: 20 weeks.1600 M-F 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 20 wks Dao201 60Accounting Clerk// Computerized Accounting// AdvancedThis course covers the principles and processes involved in doubleentry accounting systems. It deals with advanced accounting cyclesand specialized accounting functions. It includes the use of computersto process financial information and produce reports using appropriatesoftware to develop electronic spreadsheets and reports.Prerequisites: Successful completion of Accounting Clerk/Computerized Accounting/Basic.Length of Course: 2 semesters.1601T6:15 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. 20 wks Ali303 50Accounting Clerk// Computerized Accounting(QuickBooks Pro)This course covers the basics of QuickBooks Pro. Students willcomplete a tutorial workbook, which covers: lists, registers, reportsand graphs in QuickBooks Pro. The course reinforces the accountingconcepts and their relationships to QuickBooks Pro. This class willprovide hands-on experience including setting up a new company.They will complete a tutorial workbook which covers the major accounting activities of a business: sales, expenses, inventory, payroll, fixedassets, purchases and other business and accounting transactions andactivities.Prerequisites: Accounting Clerk/Computerized Accounting/Advancedor prior experience and a working knowledge of Accounting Principles.Length of Course: 20 weeks.1602M-F 8:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m. 20 wks Dao201 601603MW 6:15 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. 20 wks Dao201 50w!NeIncome Tax ClerkThis course prepares students for employment in income tax accounting and related accounting occupations. It develops skills and cognitiveunderstanding of income tax accounting concepts and procedures.Prerequisites: Successful completion of Typist/Keyboarding, or 40wpm. Knowledge of computer literacy and application is desirable.Length of Course: 2 semesters.Note: After a student has completed this course, he/she may not beallowed to re-enroll in the course1604Sat 8:00 a.m.- 1:15 p.m. 20 wks Hanson303 50Prices include registration and I.D. fees.3
BUSINESS OCCUPATIONSEnroll in more than one class for a reduced rate.Computer Application ClassesAuthorized Testing Center10-week Classes begin Jan. 30 & April 17, 200615C11C10Bank TellerCTeller// BankBANK TELLERThis course prepares for employment in banking and related financialinstitutions. It includes computerized teller skills, customer service, newaccounts, proof operator, research clerk, cash handling, and banktechnology.Length of Course: 20 weeks.1605TTh 6:15 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. 20 wks Gilner104 501606Sat 8:00 a.m. -1:15 p.m. 20 wks Gilner104 40Business English CoursesGeneral Clerk// BUSINESS ENGLISH Instruction will focus on grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuationto help students develop clear, correct, and effective business communication skills, both written and oral.Length of Course: 20 weeks.1607M-F 8:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m. 20 wks Hudson315 501608M-F 1:15 p.m.- 3:15 p.m. 20 wks Hudson315 501609TTh 6:15 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. 20 wks Shamieh315 45Business Office CoursesGeneral Clerk// AUTOMATED OFFICE PROCEDURES(This class offers internship opportunities. See General Clerk/Basic Skills.)Learn necessary skills to succeed in today’s modernoffice! This course offers training in communication and telephoneskills; mail processing, and filing/records management; business ethics,multi-tasking, and time management; working in a multiculturalenviroment; writing a resume, preparing for a job interview and more.Length of Course: 10 weeks.(Class begins: Jan. 30 and April 17. 2006)1610/11 M-F 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 10 wks Rosen301 50General Clerk// Basic Skills/OFFICE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMThis course provides the opportunity for students to gain ON-THE-JOBTRAINING that provides a smooth transition from the classroom to theworld of work.The class is also beneficial for those who are returning tothe workforce or who do not have work experience in the United States.Prerequisites: Successful completion of Automated Office Proceduresand Computer Literacy, type 35 wpm, and employment-level competency in written and oral communications.Length of Course: 200 hours. Days and hours to be arranged.1612M-FVariousFisher/Rosen25/26 30General Clerk// BUSINESS MATHEMATICSThis course reviews basic math skills and how to use math in thebusiness environment. It includes preparation of purchase orders andinvoices, monthly and semi-monthly payroll, investments, interest anddiscount computations, auditing invoices and solving many other business problems. Learn to solve everyday business problems on acalculator and increase calculator operation speed and accuracy.Length of Course: 10 weeks days / 20 weeks, evenings & Saturdays.10-week class begins: Jan. 30 and April 17, 2006.0830M-F 1:15 p.m.- 3:15 p.m. 10 wks Menashe(FORUM) 305 501613TTh 6:15 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. 20 wks Pilloud305 401614Sat 8:00 a.m.- 1:15 p.m. 20 wks Pilloud305 40Strenghten your confidence and skills beforegetting a Job!Contact Rilla Fisher, Extension 290, about internshipopportunities in the community.4Computer Operator/LiteracyThis course provides an introduction to the Microsoft Windows XPOperating System. Topics include performing basic mouse operations,understanding keyboard shortcuts, starting an application and creatingfolders. Other topics include basic word processing, drawing in Windows, and file management using Windows Explorer.(This class offers internship opportunities. See General Clerk/BasicSkills.)Length of Course: 10 weeks days/20 weeks, evenings & Sat.1615/16 M-F 8:15 a.m.- 10:15 a.m. 10 wks Elfand203 601617/18 M-F10:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. 10 wks Elfand203 601619/20 M-F10:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. 10 wks Galvan307 601621/22 M-F 1:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. 10 wks Rosen203 601623MW 3:30 p.m.- 5:30 p.m. 20 wks Rosen203 601624TTh 3:30 p.m.- 5:30 p.m. 20 wks Rosen203 601625MW 6:15 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. 20 wks Menashe203 601626TTh 6:15 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. 20 wks Hernandez211 601627Sat 8:00 a.m.- 1:15 p.m. 20 wks Dao201 501628Sat 8:00 a.m.- 1:15 p.m. 20 wks Watterson307 50Computer Operator/Software Applications(Survey of Microsoft Office)This course provides an introduction to Microsoft Word, Excel, andPowerPoint. Students will learn the fundamentals of each program.This course covers only an introduction to the Microsoft Office Suite.Prerequisites: Type 35 wpm (typing test is given on the first day ofclass) and proof of Computer Operator/Literacy class completion orpassing of Literacy Challenge Test. (See test schedule on page 14.)Length of the Course: 10 weeks days/20 weeks, evenings & Sat.1629/63 M-F 8:15 a.m.- 10:15 a.m. 10 wks Shajari211 600843/44 M-F 8:15 a.m.- 10:15 a.m. 10 wks Galvan (FORUM) 307 601630/64 M-F10:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. 10 wks Shajari211 601631/65 M-F 1:15 p.m.- 3:15 p.m. 10 wks Shajari211 600831MW 6:15 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. 20 wks Johnson (FORUM) 302 600832TTh 6:15 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. 20 wks Johnson (FORUM) 302 601632Sat 8:00 a.m.- 1:15 p.m. 20 wks Shajari211 50Computer Operator// Integrated ApplicationsThis course is taught step–by–step with the use of daily lectures. Itprovides the essential skills needed for any office setting and/or forpersonal use. The following topics are covered: In WORD–Mail Mergeand Macros. In EXCEL–customizing spreadsheets and charts. InPOWER POINT–creating presentations with hyperlinks, action buttons,sounds, animation effects and creating photo albums. In ACCESS–creating databases, queries, forms and reports. In OUTLOOK–settingup contact lists, calendars, and tasks. In addition, you will learn how totrouble shoot common problems within the Microsoft Office Suiteduring the process of linking and embedding files. The Internet will beused to E-Mail, download and upload files.Prerequisites: Type 40 wpm (typing test is given on the first day ofclass); proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; and proof ofpassing of Software Applications class or Challenge Test.(See test scheduleon page 14.)Length of Course: 10 weeks days/20 weeks, evenings & Sat.0843/44 M-F 8:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m. 10 wks Galvan (FORUM) 307 600833/40 M-F 1:15 p.m.- 3:15 p.m. 10 wks Galvan (FORUM) 307 600831MW 6:15 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. 20 wks Johnson (FORUM) 302 600832TTh 6:15 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. 20 wks Johnson (FORUM) 302 60Computer Operator/Microsoft Office Specialist/(MOS) Word and ExcelThis competency-based course has been designed for students whoare interested in becoming certified as Microsoft Office Specialists. Itincludes two levels of training, specialist and expert, and covers theskills necessary to pass the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) testsin Word and Excel.Prerequisites: Successful completion of Computer Operator/IntegratedApplications, or a passing score on the Computer Operator/MosEntrance Test. (Test schedule on page 14)Length of Course: 10 and 20 weeks.0843/44 M-F 8:15 a.m.- 10:15 a.m. 10 wks Galvan (FORUM) 307 600833/40 M-F 1:15 p.m.- 3:15 p.m. 10 wks Galvan (FORUM) 307 600845MW 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. 20 wks Dao(FORUM) 201 50Prices include registration and I.D. fees.
BUSINESS OCCUPATIONSEnroll in more than one class for a reduced rate.Computer Programming Classes/IntroductionComputer Programmer/Introduction(Database Programming)This course will cover the concepts of Visual Basic as well as MicrosoftAccess. Then students will learn about relational databases and theStructured Query Language (SQL).Prerequisites: Must know computer basics and Windows.Length of Course: 10 weeks. (Class: Feb. 4 - April 7, 2006)1635 Sat. 8:00 a.m.- 12:15 p.m. 10 wks Ali203 50/Introduction (Excel VBAComputer Programmer/IntroductionProgramming)This course will cover the concepts of Visual Basic as applied toMicrosoft Excel. Students will learn how to automate their spreadsheets,create buttons and other objects, write macros, functions and subprocedures.Prerequisites: Must knowExcel and computer basics.Length of Course: 10 weeks. ( April 22 - June 24, 2006)1652 Sat. 8:00 a.m.- 12:15 p.m. 10 wks Ali203 50Computer Programmer/Introduction(JavaScript for Web Development)Students will learn how to create and publish highly interac
Prerequisites: Accounting Clerk/Computerized Accounting/Advanced or prior experience and a working knowledge of Accounting Principles. Length of Course: 20 weeks. 1602 M-F 8:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m. 20 wks Dao 201 60 1603 MW 6:15 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. 20 wks Dao 201 50 This course covers the principles a
