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Kenneth Starkman
Dean, Technology and Engineering
Orange County
Fullerton College
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Program Details
Unmanned Aerial Systems Piloting Certificate
New Program
Industrial and Occupational Safety and Health (095670)
07/01/21
The Unmanned Aerial Systems Piloting Certificate is designed to provide the student with a strong foundation and employment skills needed for safely flying drones in the commercial unmanned aerial industry. The training within this program will develop a student's understanding of proper and safe piloting, weather effects on aircraft, federal airspace, and regulations, as well as ethical issues regarding drones. A student must possess the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate before earning this certificate. This certificate requires a total of 8-9 units. A minimum grade of C is required in each course taken.
5-10 completions annually
Program Proposal Attributes
- Certificate of Achievement: 8 to fewer than 16 semester (or 12 to fewer than 24 quarter) units (B)
To prepare the student with a strong foundational skills to pilot drones in a safe and legal fashion.
To prepare students for entry into occupational employment related to the commercial unmanned aerial industry.
To prepare students with safety skills necessary to enter an industrial worksite.
To develop a student's understanding of proper and safe piloting, weather effects on aircraft, federal airspace, and regulations, as well as ethical issues regarding drones.
Course Units and Hours
8-9
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Course Report
A student must possess the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate before earning this certificate. This certificate requires a total of 8-9 units. A minimum grade of C is required in each course taken.
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| TECH 150 F or TECH 151 F | Basic Drone Piloting Applied Drone Piloting | 2 3 | y1 |
| TECH 080 F | Federal Aviation Administration Drone Pilot Test Preparation | 1 | y1 |
| ESC 105 F | Introduction to Weather and Climate | 3 | y1 |
| TECH 127 F | Industrial Safety | 2 | y1 |
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Orange County Regional Questions
North Orange County Community College District
Fullerton College
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New Program
Multi Sector - Advanced Manufacturing and Energy, Construction Utilities
Submission Details
02/17/21 - 07:08 PM
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