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Jazmin Guzman
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Los Angeles
Santa Monica College
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Patricia Ramos
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Program Details
Certificate of Achievement – Chemical Technician Skills
New Program
Laboratory Science Technology (095500)
02/17/26
The Certificate of Achievement in Chemical Technician Skills prepares students for entry-level employment as chemical technicians in pharmaceutical, chemical manufacturing, regulatory, or academic laboratories. The program provides a foundation in chemical principles and emphasizes hands-on experience with chemical instrumentation and fundamental laboratory techniques. The pathway introduces students to techniques commonly used in chemical analysis, manufacturing, quality assurance, and research. Students will develop practical skills in data collection and interpretation, industry-standard notebook documentation, handling chemical materials, laboratory safety, and the operation of instruments. This certificate requires successful completion of two semesters of general chemistry and an introductory course in chemical instrumentation.
We estimate approximately 10 completers per year.
Program Proposal Attributes
- Certificate of Achievement: 8 to fewer than 16 semester (or 12 to fewer than 24 quarter) units (B)
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
Demonstrate proficiency in general chemistry concepts and laboratory procedures.
Operate and interpret data from common analytical instruments including HPLC, GC-MS, IR, and UV-vis.
Apply safety and regulatory practices in a laboratory setting.
Analyze, interpret, and communicate scientific data effectively.
Course Units and Hours
12
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Course Report
The Certificate of Achievement in Chemical Technician Skills is a 12-unit, stackable credential designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in the chemical technology industry or for continued academic advancement through additional certificates or an associate degree. The certificate consists of three courses: CHEM 11 – General Chemistry I, CHEM 12 – General Chemistry II, and CHEM 55 – Introduction to Chemical Instrumentation. These courses provide a foundation in research laboratory skills, scientific communication, and industry-specific knowledge.
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM 11 | General Chemistry I | 5 | S1, Y1 |
| CHEM 12 | General Chemistry II | 5 | S2, Y1 |
| CHEM 55 | Introduction to Chemical Instrumentation | 2 | S1, Y2 |
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Santa Monica College
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Patricia Ramos
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New Program
No other CTE programs with 0955 TOP Code exist at SMC. The program will be housed within the the Physical Sciences Department at the college.
There is one program within Los Angeles County with TOP code (0955): Mount San Antonio College
There are two programs within Los Angeles County with TOP code (0954): East Los Angeles College, LA Trade - Tech
We estimate approximately 18 enrollments per year.
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Submission Details
05/12/25 - 05:49 PM
06/04/25 - 04:26 PM by Gray Rakow
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Gray Rakow Super User · 06/04/25
Added additional documentation regarding the selected LMI report TOP code.