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California Regional Consortia

Autonomous Industrial Inspection Certificate

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Submitter's Information

Name

Kenneth Starkman

Title

Dean, Technology and Engineering

Region

Orange County

College

Fullerton College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Ken Starkman

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Autonomous Industrial Inspection Certificate

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Aeronautical and Aviation Technology (095000)

Projected Start Date

08/15/25

Catalog Description

 This program prepares students for careers in advanced industrial inspection using cutting-edge autonomous technologies. Students will gain practical and theoretical expertise in deploying drones, robots, and other autonomous systems for industrial inspection applications. Core topics include thermal imaging and certification, welding inspection techniques, and the integration of robotics for non-destructive testing and evaluation. Graduates will be equipped with industry-relevant certifications and the skills needed to excel in safety-critical inspection roles across various sectors. This certificate requires 12 units. A grade of C or better is required in each course taken.


Enrollment Completer Projections

10 annual completers

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 8 to fewer than 16 semester (or 12 to fewer than 24 quarter) units (B)
Program Goal

This program prepares students for careers in advanced industrial inspection using cutting-edge autonomous technologies. Students will gain practical and theoretical expertise in deploying drones, robots, and other autonomous systems for industrial inspection applications. Core topics include thermal imaging and certification, welding inspection techniques, and the integration of robotics for non-destructive testing and evaluation. Graduates will be equipped with industry-relevant certifications and the skills needed to excel in safety-critical inspection roles across various sectors.


Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

12 semester units

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

This certificate requires 12 units. A grade of C or better is required in each course taken.

Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
DRON 101 FBasic Drone Piloting2Y1
DRON 120 FInfrared  Thermal Imaging Level 12Y1
DRON 150 FAutonomous Industrial Inspection3Y1
WELD 240 FWelding Inspection5Y1




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Orange County Regional Questions

District

North Orange County Community College District

College

Fullerton College

CRLC Member

Ken Starkman

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Reason for program recommendation request

New Program

Place of program in college's curriculum/similar program

Drone and Autonomous Systems

List similar programs at other colleges in the Orange County Region

Orange Coast College

Annual Enrollment projects (non-duplicative)

12 annual enrollments

Advisory Minutes
Priority Sector

Drone and Autonomous Systems Technology

Submission Details

Published at

04/14/25 - 06:17 PM

Status

Recommended

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