Bakersfield College
Engineering and
Industrial Technology
Career
Pathways
Bakersfield College
Building Careers. Building Community.
D
oes the way in which the universe works intrigue you? Are you hard
working, self-motivated and enjoy working with your hands? Do you
enjoy gathering and interpreting data? Then a career in the engineering
and industrial career pathway might be for you.
Engineering and Industrial
Technology Career Pathway
Careers in this pathway of study are related to the technologies necessary to design,
develop, install or maintain physical manufacturing systems. These may include engineering
and related fields, architecture, mechanics and repairers, manufacturing technology,
precision production, electronics and construction trades and related industries.
Architecture
Architecture is the combination of the arts,
engineering and construction. Architecture
is a challenging and demanding field and our
program strives to prepare our students to meet
those demands. Our program’s approach has the
practical philosophy of both preparing students for
transferring into higher education or obtaining the
skills necessary for immediate placement in the job
market.
Automotive
What is a
Career
Pathway?
Career Pathways
are groupings
of careers that
share similar
characteristics.
BC’s Career
Pathways can
help you identify
a broad range of
career options that
match your unique
interests, strengths
and abilities. Select
This program develops student’s knowledge
and skills in the areas of automotive systems
operation, trouble-shooting, maintenance and
repair. The program is transferable to California
State University campuses, which offer Automotive
Technology or related programs. Four certificates
are offered in Automotive: Engines, Brakes and
Wheel Alignment, Transmissions, and Tune-up.
Our program is NATEF/ASE certified.
Construction Technology
This program is designed to provide students
with the opportunity to develop skilled and
knowledge to enter into the residential construction
field. Emphasis is placed on developing various
construction skills through numerous construction
activities. Students can obtain a Certificate of
Achievement or an Associate of Science degree
and can select these courses from the Construction
Technology area and from the various related
disciplines (Industrial Drawing, Architecture,
Wood Technology and Industrial Technology.)
from six broad
fields, then narrow
Electronics Technology
down your choices
This program develops student’s knowledge and
skills in AC/DC circuits, communication systems,
and instrumentation, so that they are competent in
the design, installation and repair of such systems.
until you find the
right career for you.
We offer courses in basic electronics, solid-state
electronics, digital electronics/microcontrollers,
electric motors, motor drives, and industrial
control circuits, instrumentation and process
control, and electronic communications.
Engineering
People working in the field of engineering and
related technical fields “bridge the gap” between
scientific principles and the application of these
principles to the needs of society. The field is
quite diversified with exciting job opportunities
for people with varied mathematical, scientific,
and technical skills. An engineer uses experience
and judgment, as well as advanced training
in engineering, science, and mathematics to
formulate ideas and designs, and to determine
standards, specifications, work orders and
schedules so that projects can be economically
beneficial to mankind. Bakersfield College offers
all of the courses required for two full years
of engineering education. Completion of these
courses, called the “engineering core” prepares
students for transfer at the junior level to the
colleges and universities offering Bachelor’s
degrees in engineering.
Industrial Drawing/CAD
This program develops the student’s knowledge
and skills in basic drafting techniques; graphic
solutions; design principles; computer aided
drafting (CAD); geographic information systems
(GIS); electrical design or pipe drafting in order
to learn industry-specific techniques, skills, and
rules; and animation as used in modern business
and industrial applications.
Learn more about
careers in this pathway
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Industrial Technology
Woodworking
Prepares individuals for leadership responsibilities
within a broad range of industries, including, but
not limited to, manufacturing, communications,
transportation, energy, education, and utility
services. This program may transfer to California
State University campuses offering Industrial
Technology programs.
This program is designed to develop the student’s
skills and knowledge in areas of wood types,
machining and finishing processes, aesthetics and
design considerations and fabrication techniques.
These skills and knowledge will be achieved
through the creation of fine furniture and cabinetmaking projects.
Manufacturing Technology
BC Apprenticeship Programs
This program develops student’s knowledge
and skills in mill lathe operation, machining
operations and procedures, computer numerical
control (CNC), robotics, automation processes,
programmable electronics controllers (PLC’s) and
process control systems. This program may transfer
over to California State University campuses
offering Manufacturing Technology or Engineering
Technology programs.
An apprentice is a person being taught a craft or
trade. You can make a very good living in all of the
trades. More importantly, you get paid while you
are in training. Depending on the career path you
choose your apprenticeship training will take from
3 to 5 years of on-the-job training and classroom
instruction, some earning college credits. While
in training, your starting union wage may range
from $9 to $14 per hour. Once you have completed
your training you can earn $30 per hour or more
depending on the trade. The pay scale will depend
on your specific trade, the area where you work and
the collective bargaining agreement in your area
which will include health and pension benefits.
Welding
This program develops the student’s knowledge
and skills in the areas of oxyacetylene, Shielded
Metal Arc (SMAW), Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG), and
Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding, as well as blueprint
reading and layout procedures.
Engineering and Industrial Technology Careers
n
Aerospace Engineers
nArchitects
n
nCarpenters
n
Environmental Engineers
n
Chemical Equipment
Controllers
n
Farm Equipment Mechanics
n
Lathe Operators
n
Civil Engineers
n
Mechanical Drafters
n
Computer Engineers
n
Small Engine/Motorcycle
Technicians
Architectural Drafters
n
Automation Technicians
n
Automotive Specialty
Technicians
nConstruction
n
Biomedical Engineers
n
Electrical Engineers
nWelders
n
Cabinet Makers
n
Electronics Technicians
And More!
The Associates
Degree requires
60 units with an
overall G.P.A. of
2.0, including
the General
Education and
Elective courses.
Certificates
and Degrees
offered in
this Career
Pathway
Architecture
•Architectural CAD (JSC)
•Architecture Drafting (AA)
•Architecture/Architectural Drafting (AS)
TECH PREP Program
The Bakersfield College TECH PREP Program is an integral part of Career and Technical
Education and encourages high school students to continue technical training and education at the college level by offering college credit for high school articulated courses.
Tech Prep provides a smooth transition from high school to a certificate, associate
degree or transfer at the community college by eliminating duplication of coursework.
Bakersfield College will award credit-by-exam college credit to students who have
completed and met the competency requirements of an articulated course, are currently
registered and in good standing at the college, and only for the course listed in the
college catalog. Bakersfield College currently has Articulation Agreements with high
schools, ROCP and adult schools in:
•Accounting
• Animal
Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration (JSC)
Apprenticeship
•Carpentry (CA, AA*)
•Electrician (CA, AA*)
•Operating Engineers (CA, AA*)
•Plumbers & Steamfitters (CA, AA*)
•Sheet Metal (CA, AA*)
Automotive
•Auto Brakes & Wheel Alignment (CA)
•Auto Engine Overhaul (CA)
•Auto Tune-up and Emission Systems (CA)
•Automotive Power Trains (CA)
•Automotive Heating, Ventilation, and AirConditioning (HVAC) (JSC)
•Basic and Advance Clean Air Car Course (JSC)
Science
• Automotive Technology
• Agriculture Leadership
Training
•Biology
•CAD
• Child Development
•Construction
• Crop Science
•Drafting
•Environmental
Horticulture
•Filing
• Floral Design
• Food Services
•Forestry
•Graphics
•Keyboarding
• Office Procedures
•Manufacturing
• Medical Terminology
• MS
Access
Excel
• MS Word
• MS PowerPoint
• Nurse Assistant
•Psychology
•Spanish
• Ten-Key Proficiency
• Web Design
•Welding
•Woodworking
• MS
Industrial Technology, Automotive Option (AS)
Construction Technology (CA)
•Industrial Technology, Construction Option (AS)
Electronics Technology (CA)
•Industrial Technology Electronics Option (AS)
See your high school counselor to obtain a list of courses that are currently
articulated at your school or checkout our Tech Prep website at:
www2.bakersfieldcollege.edu/techprep/articulation.html
Engineering (AS)
Engineering Technology (AS)
Industrial Drawing (AA)
•AutoCAD (JSC)
•Industrial Technology, Industrial Drawing Option (AS)
Career Technical Education
Career Technical Education
(CTE) programs prepare
students for high skill, high
Industrial Technology (General) (AS)
Welding (CA)
•Blueprint Reading & Layout for Welders (JSC)
•Gas Metal Arc/Gas Tungsten Arc Welding/Flux
Core Arc Welding (JSC)
•Shielded Metal Arc Welding (JSC)
•Industrial Technology Welding Option (AS)
Woodworking/Cabinetmaking (JSC)
•Cabinetmaking (CA)
•Industrial Technology, Woodworking and
Cabinetmaking Option (AS)
JSC:Job Skills Certificates
CA: Certificate of Achievement
AA: A.A. Degree
AS: A.S. Degree
1801 Panorama Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 395-4272
BakersfieldCollege.edu
demand technical careers in a
competitive global economy.
Bakersfield College has taken
California’s 15 Industry Sectors
and folded them into the
following six Career Pathways:
Check out these websites! www.whodouwant2b.com and www.cteonline.org
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Statement
In accordance with the requirements of the Civil Rights Act, Bakersfield College provides services and benefits to students regardless of race, color,
national origin, ancestry, gender, age, religion, marital status, medical condition or disability. The lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to
administration and participation in vocational education programs. Additional information/contacts are included in the Bakersfield College Catalog.
This publication was produced pursuant to grant agreement 10-C01-023. It is supported by Carl D. Perkins CTEA, Title 1, Part C funds awarded to
Bakersfield College by the Chancellor’s Office, California Community Colleges.