Program Overview

OETS-TECHNICAL STUDIES (OETS)

The OETS-TECHNICAL STUDIES program offers a range of courses designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary for success in technical fields.

Course Descriptions

• OETS 100. Industrial/Construction Safety: Covers safety issues such as PPE, BBP, ladder safety, RTK, HazCom, MSDS, and information about safety organizations such as OSHA, NIOSH, NFPA, and the National Safety Council. This course is restricted to Community Colleges only and is available on the Dona Ana and Carlsbad campuses.
• OETS 102. Career Readiness Certification Preparation: Prepares students to successfully obtain Career Readiness Certifications in all areas and at the appropriate levels for their program of study. The course is graded as S/U and may be repeated up to 3 credits.
• OETS 103. Technical Career Skills: A project-based course that encompasses writing, presentation, math, reading, and critical thinking skills applied in a technical environment. This course is restricted to Community Colleges only.
• OETS 104. Basic Mathematics for Technicians: Covers fundamental mathematical concepts and computations, including measurement, ratio and proportions, and pre-algebra as it relates to technical programs. A prerequisite for this course is an appropriate placement test score.
• OETS 117. Writing for Technicians: Instruction in the skills for developing clear, written descriptions of processes and procedures used by technicians in various fields. Emphasis is placed on correct grammar, logical organization, and the receiving audience. This course does not substitute for ENGL 111G and is restricted to Community Colleges only.
• OETS 118. Mathematics for Technicians: Analysis and problem-solving of technical problems using measuring instruments and techniques of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. This course may be repeated up to 3 credits and is restricted to Community Colleges campuses only. The prerequisite for this course is a grade of "C-" or better in OETS 104 or CCDM 103 N, or an appropriate placement test score.
• OETS 120. Business Fundamentals: Instruction in the skills for basic business concepts used by technicians in various fields. Emphasis is placed on basic business concepts, business ownership, including marketing, management, accounting, and customer services, interpersonal communication, and basic computer concepts. This course is restricted to Community Colleges campuses only.
• OETS 255. Special Topics Technical Studies: Topics to be announced in the Schedule of Classes. This course is restricted to Community Colleges only and requires the consent of the instructor. The credit hours for this course range from 1 to 6 credits.