Public Works Administration

Description:

Public Works, a career technical program, provides the foundational knowledge and training that prepare students for entry-level employment or advancement in public works occupations.
Job opportunities include:

Public works contract administrator;

Public works maintenance worker;

Public works supervisor;

Public works construction inspector;

Arborist; and

Landscape or park management worker

Requirements: 21 Units 

Student Learning Outcomes:

This discipline prepares students to do the following:

• Describe and explain the fundamentals of street maintenance.
• Describe and explain the ability to read and interpret plans.
• Properly demonstrate a clear understanding of inspection records, duties, and job diary techniques.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of codes and ordinances.
• Explain how to effectively use resources to administer infrastructure maintenance.
• Demonstrate knowledge of equipment and techniques used for street maintenance.
• Explain preventative methods and materials, emphasizing the importance of the need for longevity, in street construction and maintenance.

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The goal of the Citrus College Construction Management Program is three-fold:

1. Prepare students with the foundational knowledge, skills, and competencies of the technical aspects of the public works administration profession.
2.  Provide students with a comprehensive construction management education, training, and preparation to assume in-demand opportunities within the public works sector of the construction industry.
3. Prepare students to acquire industry-recognized public works credentials.

Upon completion of the courses in this discipline as well as the general education requirements, students may earn an associate degree in public works administration. Students may also earn certificates of achievement in Public Works: Maintenance Services or Public Works: Inspection, Supervision, and Management. In addition, several skill awards are available in public works.