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Industrial Technologies

Build, innovate, and create with Butte College’s Industrial Technologies programs. Whether you’re interested in HVAC, manufacturing, construction, or drafting, our hands-on training and industry-aligned curriculum prepare you for high-demand careers in the skilled trades.

Programs

Goal
Length
Flexibility
AS CA

Goal

Career or Transfer

Length

0.5-3 years

Flexibility

  • Main Campus
AS CA

Associate Degree or Certificate of Achievement in Advanced Manufacturing

The Certificate of Achievement in Advanced Manufacturing introduces students to modern machining processes, production systems, and safety practices through industry tours, internships, and hands-on training with manual, semi-automatic, and computer numerical control (CNC) equipment that models industry standards. Students gain experience through industry tours, internships, and extensive lab work with manual, semi-automatic, and computer numerical control (CNC) equipment that mirrors modern industry practices. Graduates are prepared for careers as machinists, CNC operators, and production specialists, while also developing skills for advancement into supervisory and leadership roles. This program has a prerequisite of ITEC 55. With additional GE students can attain an Associate of Science Degree in Advanced Manufacturing.

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Certificate of Achievement in Manufacturing Operations

The Certificate of Achievement in Manufacturing Operations equips students with skills in machine operation, materials handling, quality control, and safety practices. The program emphasizes hands-on experience in labs and simulated production environments that reflect real industry settings. Graduates are prepared for employment as machine operators, production assistants, and quality assurance technicians. Manufacturing remains one of the largest employment sectors, offering stable opportunities for skilled entry-level workers, with industry and alumni support ensuring workforce alignment. This program also provides a pathway into the Advanced Manufacturing Associate in Science degree.

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Certificate of Achievement in Production Management

The Certificate of Achievement in Production Management provides training in planning, workflow, supervision, and operations management with emphasis on lean manufacturing and process improvement. Students engage in applied projects that mirror real workplace challenges and may also participate in internships that connect them with industry partners. Graduates are prepared for careers as production supervisors, operations coordinators, and manufacturing managers. With efficiency and continuous improvement central to modern production, opportunities in production management continue to expand across industries. This program also provides a pathway into the Advanced Manufacturing Associate in Science degree.

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Certificate of Achievement in Advanced Manufacturing Level I

The Certificate of Achievement in Advanced Manufacturing Level I introduces students to the basic principles of manufacturing through coursework in equipment operation, production welding, finishing, modeling to production, safety standards, trade licensure, and industry guidelines. The program emphasizes diverse experiential learning opportunities supported by advanced technology, industry cooperation, and alumni engagement, preparing students for productive futures in the manufacturing sector. Students may earn small industry-recognized certificates on the way to this certificate of achievement, and the program also provides a pathway to the Associate in Science in Advanced Manufacturing, which prepares graduates for managerial roles in the full manufacturing process from design to finish.

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Certificate of Achievement in Advanced Manufacturing Level II

The Certificate of Achievement in Advanced Manufacturing Level II builds on Level I by expanding student skills in machining, production practices, and computer numerical control (CNC) operations. Coursework includes intermediate-level training in equipment setup, production processes, and safety practices while reinforcing trade standards and industry guidelines. The program is designed with industry and alumni support, providing experiential learning through internships, industry tours, and hands-on projects that model real workplace practices.

Flexibility

Main Campus is the anchor for most of this cluster: the Advanced Manufacturing degree and Certificate of Achievement, along with the Production Management certificate, run their required coursework there, while Chico Center, Glenn Center, and Online can only fill in general education. Three certificates — Manufacturing Operations, Advanced Manufacturing Level I, and Advanced Manufacturing Level II — don't currently show reliable locations for their required courses anywhere, including Main Campus, though general education is still covered at any location or online. Because scheduling varies so much by program, meeting with a counselor before building a term-by-term plan is essential across this cluster.

How this flexibility note was generated

⚠ AI-generated content can be wrong. This note was produced by Claude (Anthropic) by synthesizing the individual program flexibility statements in this cluster. Verify against the per-program reports before relying on it. 
You are synthesizing a single cluster-level flexibility statement for a community college academic cluster (a group of related programs that share a department-page accordion).

CLUSTER
  Title: Advanced Manufacturing
  Programs in cluster: 6

PER-PROGRAM STATEMENTS
  • Advanced Manufacturing (AS Degree):
      For Advanced Manufacturing, you'll need to plan on being at Main Campus for a good share of your required courses, but not all of them — you'll have to fill in gaps by combining Main Campus with other locations or Online. Chico Center, Glenn Center, and Online can cover your general education requirements, but they won't carry your major coursework. Meet with a counselor to map out a term-by-term plan that gets everything covered.
  • Advanced Manufacturing (Certificate of Achievement):
      Most of your required Advanced Manufacturing coursework runs reliably at Main Campus, but not all of it — you'll need to fill in the remaining required courses through another location or Online, since Chico Center, Glenn Center, and Online only reliably cover general education, not the program's core classes. Plan on Main Campus being your home base, and meet with a counselor to map out exactly which required courses to pair with which term.
  • Manufacturing Operations (Certificate of Achievement):
      Here's the honest picture for this certificate: none of Butte's centers, including Main Campus, currently show a reliable pattern for the required Manufacturing Operations courses — what's shown consistently is general education. That means you shouldn't plan on any single location to deliver the major coursework for this certificate right now. Meet with a counselor to check the current schedule and map out a realistic plan before you build your course sequence.
  • Production Management (Certificate of Achievement):
      For this certificate, you'll need to plan on being at Main Campus — that's where all of the required coursework reliably runs. Chico Center, Glenn Center, and Online can round out any general education needs, but the core Production Management courses aren't reliably taught at those locations, so they can't get you through the required classes on their own. Check in with a counselor as you build your schedule, since course offerings can shift term to term.
  • Advanced Manufacturing Level I (Certificate of Achievement):
      Here's the honest picture: none of the required courses for this certificate show a reliable pattern at Main Campus, Chico Center, Glenn Center, or Online — those spots only work for general education, not the manufacturing coursework itself. That means you'll need to check with a counselor about where the required Advanced Manufacturing courses are actually being scheduled, since it isn't consistently one of these locations. Plan to sit down with a counselor before building your schedule so you know where you'll physically need to show up each term.
  • Advanced Manufacturing Level II (Certificate of Achievement):
      Right now, none of the required courses for Advanced Manufacturing Level II show a reliable pattern at Main Campus, Chico Center, Glenn Center, or Online — those locations only cover general education, not the program's core requirements. This means you'll need to check with a counselor about where the required manufacturing courses are actually being scheduled, since none of the standard locations reliably deliver them based on recent history. You can still knock out GE requirements at any of these locations or online while you sort out where the major coursework will be offered. Please meet with a counselor to map out a realistic plan before you build a schedule.

WHAT TO WRITE
  Write 2 to 3 sentences — under 120 words total — that summarize the AVAILABILITY STORY shared by these programs. Most programs in a cluster will have similar availability — name the common pattern. Note distinct outliers ONLY if a program's availability story differs in a way that affects student decisions (e.g., one program is online-only, others are not).

  - Plain, student-facing language.
  - Refer to "the programs in this cluster" or "these programs" — don't list each program by name unless an outlier needs calling out.
  - If all programs share the same flexibility story, write one unified statement.
  - Do NOT list percentages, term codes, or jargon.
  - Lead with the most flexible/strongest availability and follow with caveats.
  - Refer to locations ONLY by official center names (Main Campus, Chico Center, Glenn Center, Skyway Center, Cosmetology Center, Online). NEVER use a city or town name — no Oroville, no Willows, and never "Chico" as a city. Write "at the Chico Center", never "in Chico" — even if a per-program statement below used a city name, do not repeat it.

OUTPUT
  Return ONLY the statement text. No preamble, no quotation marks, no markdown.
AS CA

Goal

Career or Transfer

Length

1.5-2.5 years

Flexibility

AS CA

Associate Degree or Certificate of Achievement in Construction Management

Students can complete the Certificate of Achievement in Construction Management in three semesters. With additional GE graduates can attain the Associate in Science in Construction Management, which prepares students to transfer into a bachelor’s degree program at the junior level. Coursework is modeled on the thriving Construction Management program at California State University, Chico (CSU Chico) to optimize transferability of credits. Students gain fundamental knowledge and skills in planning, coordinating, budgeting, and supervising construction projects from start to finish, preparing them for careers in one of the most rapidly growing labor markets in the United States.

Flexibility

Both the degree and certificate in this cluster run primarily at Main Campus, where you should expect to complete the bulk of your required coursework. The Chico Center, Glenn Center, and Online offer only a handful of required courses each, so they're useful for filling occasional gaps but can't support the program on their own. Meet with a counselor to plan your schedule and identify which courses might be combined across locations.

How this flexibility note was generated

⚠ AI-generated content can be wrong. This note was produced by Claude (Anthropic) by synthesizing the individual program flexibility statements in this cluster. Verify against the per-program reports before relying on it. 
You are synthesizing a single cluster-level flexibility statement for a community college academic cluster (a group of related programs that share a department-page accordion).

CLUSTER
  Title: Construction Management
  Programs in cluster: 2

PER-PROGRAM STATEMENTS
  • Construction Management (AS Degree):
      Most of your Construction Management coursework runs reliably at Main Campus, so you should plan to be there for the bulk of your required classes. The Chico Center, Glenn Center, and Online each cover only a handful of required courses, so they can help fill in occasional gaps but can't carry your major coursework on their own. General education classes can be taken almost anywhere, but for the degree's core requirements, Main Campus is where you'll need to build your schedule around—check in with a counselor as you plan each term.
  • Construction Management (Certificate of Achievement):
      Most of your Construction Management coursework runs reliably at Main Campus, so plan on being there for the bulk of your required classes. Chico Center, Glenn Center, and Online each cover only a handful of required courses, so they can fill in a gap or two but won't carry the program on their own. Meet with a counselor to map out which specific courses you'd combine across locations.

WHAT TO WRITE
  Write 2 to 3 sentences — under 120 words total — that summarize the AVAILABILITY STORY shared by these programs. Most programs in a cluster will have similar availability — name the common pattern. Note distinct outliers ONLY if a program's availability story differs in a way that affects student decisions (e.g., one program is online-only, others are not).

  - Plain, student-facing language.
  - Refer to "the programs in this cluster" or "these programs" — don't list each program by name unless an outlier needs calling out.
  - If all programs share the same flexibility story, write one unified statement.
  - Do NOT list percentages, term codes, or jargon.
  - Lead with the most flexible/strongest availability and follow with caveats.
  - Refer to locations ONLY by official center names (Main Campus, Chico Center, Glenn Center, Skyway Center, Cosmetology Center, Online). NEVER use a city or town name — no Oroville, no Willows, and never "Chico" as a city. Write "at the Chico Center", never "in Chico" — even if a per-program statement below used a city name, do not repeat it.

OUTPUT
  Return ONLY the statement text. No preamble, no quotation marks, no markdown.
AS CA

Goal

Career

Length

1 year

Flexibility

  • Main Campus
CA

Certificate of Acheivement in Applied Construction

The Certificate of Achievement in Applied Construction prepares students to meet entry-level requirements for skilled jobs in the construction industry, covering a broad range of skills from foundation to finish. Locally, the demand for skilled workers is especially urgent: the 2018 Camp Wildfire destroyed more than 15,000 structures, and over the next decade and beyond, industry partners anticipate a significant need for labor as the community rebuilds.

AS CA

Associate Degree or Certificate of Achievement in Concrete Industry Technician

The Associate in Science in Concrete Industry Technician (CIT) program is a business-intensive program which develops solid management skills that can be used in any industry, but it has been developed specifically for the concrete industry. The program gives students entering the concrete work force an advantage since they gain valuable industry experience early in their careers. The program includes a series of required business courses such as finance, marketing, management and business law. The concrete-specific courses teach the fundamentals of concrete, properties and testing, concrete construction, and more. All program courses emphasize problem solving, quality assurance and customer satisfaction. This program also aligns with CSU, Chico's Concrete Industry Management major.

Flexibility

The program in this cluster runs mainly at Main Campus, where the required construction coursework is offered. Chico Center, Glenn Center, and Online can help with general education requirements but not the core construction courses, and some scheduling gaps may need a counselor's help to fill. Dual enrollment options may be available through some high schools, though availability varies.

How this flexibility note was generated

⚠ AI-generated content can be wrong. This note was produced by Claude (Anthropic) by synthesizing the individual program flexibility statements in this cluster. Verify against the per-program reports before relying on it. 
You are synthesizing a single cluster-level flexibility statement for a community college academic cluster (a group of related programs that share a department-page accordion).

CLUSTER
  Title: Applied Construction and Concrete Industry
  Programs in cluster: 1

PER-PROGRAM STATEMENTS
  • Applied Construction (Certificate of Achievement):
      For Applied Construction, plan on being at Main Campus for almost all of your required coursework — that's where this program reliably runs. A few gaps may need to be filled through another option, so check with a counselor about scheduling those. Chico Center, Glenn Center, and Online can cover general education courses, but not the required construction courses themselves. If your high school offers dual enrollment courses in this area, that could help with one piece of the program, though what's offered at your high school will vary.

WHAT TO WRITE
  Write 2 to 3 sentences — under 120 words total — that summarize the AVAILABILITY STORY shared by these programs. Most programs in a cluster will have similar availability — name the common pattern. Note distinct outliers ONLY if a program's availability story differs in a way that affects student decisions (e.g., one program is online-only, others are not).

  - Plain, student-facing language.
  - Refer to "the programs in this cluster" or "these programs" — don't list each program by name unless an outlier needs calling out.
  - If all programs share the same flexibility story, write one unified statement.
  - Do NOT list percentages, term codes, or jargon.
  - Lead with the most flexible/strongest availability and follow with caveats.
  - Refer to locations ONLY by official center names (Main Campus, Chico Center, Glenn Center, Skyway Center, Cosmetology Center, Online). NEVER use a city or town name — no Oroville, no Willows, and never "Chico" as a city. Write "at the Chico Center", never "in Chico" — even if a per-program statement below used a city name, do not repeat it.

OUTPUT
  Return ONLY the statement text. No preamble, no quotation marks, no markdown.
AS CA

Goal

Career or Transfer

Length

1-2 years

Flexibility

  • Main Campus
  • Online
AS CA

Associate Degree or Certificate of Achievement in Drafting and CAD Technology

The Drafting and CAD Technology program prepares students to meet the drafting needs of a wide range of industries, with options to earn either a Certificate of Achievement, or an Associate in Science degree with the completion of additional GE. Certificate of Achievement. Coursework emphasizes computer-aided drafting (CAD), solids modeling, and hands-on activities that strengthen math, science, and spatial reasoning skills. Students gain experience preparing drawings, reading construction documents, and interpreting specifications for use in architecture, civil engineering, construction, and manufacturing technology.

Flexibility

Both programs in this cluster require combining Main Campus with Online coursework, since neither option alone covers all required drafting and CAD classes. Chico Center and Glenn Center can support your general education needs, but not the major coursework itself. Meet with a counselor regularly to plan which required courses you'll take at Main Campus versus Online each term.

How this flexibility note was generated

⚠ AI-generated content can be wrong. This note was produced by Claude (Anthropic) by synthesizing the individual program flexibility statements in this cluster. Verify against the per-program reports before relying on it. 
You are synthesizing a single cluster-level flexibility statement for a community college academic cluster (a group of related programs that share a department-page accordion).

CLUSTER
  Title: Drafting and CAD Technology
  Programs in cluster: 2

PER-PROGRAM STATEMENTS
  • Drafting and CAD Technology (AS Degree):
      For this degree, you'll mainly need to be at Main Campus, where most of your required drafting and CAD courses run reliably. Online coursework can fill in some gaps, but not enough to complete the major on its own, so plan on combining Online with time at Main Campus rather than relying on one or the other alone. Chico Center and Glenn Center can help with GE breadth, but not your required major courses. Meet with a counselor to map out the right combination for your schedule.
  • Drafting and CAD Technology (Certificate of Achievement):
      You'll need to split your time between Main Campus and Online to complete this certificate, since neither location covers all the required coursework on its own — you'll fill in the gaps by combining the two. Chico Center and Glenn Center work fine for general education, but the drafting and CAD required courses aren't reliably taught there, so plan to be at Main Campus or online for your major classes. Check in with a counselor each term to map out which required courses you'll need where.

WHAT TO WRITE
  Write 2 to 3 sentences — under 120 words total — that summarize the AVAILABILITY STORY shared by these programs. Most programs in a cluster will have similar availability — name the common pattern. Note distinct outliers ONLY if a program's availability story differs in a way that affects student decisions (e.g., one program is online-only, others are not).

  - Plain, student-facing language.
  - Refer to "the programs in this cluster" or "these programs" — don't list each program by name unless an outlier needs calling out.
  - If all programs share the same flexibility story, write one unified statement.
  - Do NOT list percentages, term codes, or jargon.
  - Lead with the most flexible/strongest availability and follow with caveats.
  - Refer to locations ONLY by official center names (Main Campus, Chico Center, Glenn Center, Skyway Center, Cosmetology Center, Online). NEVER use a city or town name — no Oroville, no Willows, and never "Chico" as a city. Write "at the Chico Center", never "in Chico" — even if a per-program statement below used a city name, do not repeat it.

OUTPUT
  Return ONLY the statement text. No preamble, no quotation marks, no markdown.
CA

Goal

Career

Length

1 year

Flexibility

  • Main Campus
CA

Certificate of Achievement in Heavy Equipment Operator Technician

The Heavy Equipment Operator Technician program can be completed in one year and provides hands-on training that mirrors real field experiences. Students develop the skills needed to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot construction and agricultural equipment while building strong problem-solving abilities and safe, cooperative work habits. Graduates are prepared for entry-level employment as equipment operators and maintenance technicians in industries with growing demand, including construction, agriculture, land leveling, and orchard removal. Program partners include Operating Engineers Local 3, Caltrans, Cal Fire, contractors, and agricultural companies, with most jobs obtained through smaller contractors and regional employers.

Flexibility

This program requires you to complete your technical coursework at Main Campus, since the hands-on equipment courses aren't offered at other centers or online. Chico Center, Glenn Center, and Online can support general education requirements, and dual enrollment may be available through some high schools, though offerings vary and won't cover the full program. Meet with a counselor as you plan your schedule, since course availability can change.

How this flexibility note was generated

⚠ AI-generated content can be wrong. This note was produced by Claude (Anthropic) by synthesizing the individual program flexibility statements in this cluster. Verify against the per-program reports before relying on it. 
You are synthesizing a single cluster-level flexibility statement for a community college academic cluster (a group of related programs that share a department-page accordion).

CLUSTER
  Title: Heavy Equipment Operator
  Programs in cluster: 1

PER-PROGRAM STATEMENTS
  • Heavy Equipment Operator Technician (Certificate of Achievement):
      For this certificate, you'll need to plan on being at Main Campus — that's where all of the required technical coursework reliably runs. Chico Center, Glenn Center, and Online can help with general education, but they don't offer the hands-on equipment courses you need for this certificate. If dual enrollment is available through your high school, keep in mind offerings vary by school and won't cover the full program. Check in with a counselor as you build your schedule, since course availability can shift over time.

WHAT TO WRITE
  Write 2 to 3 sentences — under 120 words total — that summarize the AVAILABILITY STORY shared by these programs. Most programs in a cluster will have similar availability — name the common pattern. Note distinct outliers ONLY if a program's availability story differs in a way that affects student decisions (e.g., one program is online-only, others are not).

  - Plain, student-facing language.
  - Refer to "the programs in this cluster" or "these programs" — don't list each program by name unless an outlier needs calling out.
  - If all programs share the same flexibility story, write one unified statement.
  - Do NOT list percentages, term codes, or jargon.
  - Lead with the most flexible/strongest availability and follow with caveats.
  - Refer to locations ONLY by official center names (Main Campus, Chico Center, Glenn Center, Skyway Center, Cosmetology Center, Online). NEVER use a city or town name — no Oroville, no Willows, and never "Chico" as a city. Write "at the Chico Center", never "in Chico" — even if a per-program statement below used a city name, do not repeat it.

OUTPUT
  Return ONLY the statement text. No preamble, no quotation marks, no markdown.
AS CA

Goal

Career or Transfer

Length

0.5-3 years

Flexibility

  • Main Campus
AS CA

Associate Degree or Certificate of Achievement in HVACR

The HVACR program prepares students for careers in residential, commercial, and industrial settings through hands-on training, simulations, and field internships. Over four semesters, students build industry-aligned skills to install, commission, operate, and maintain HVACR systems while preparing for the North American Technician Excellence (NATE) certification and National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Level 1–4 credentials. With additional GE Graduates can attain the Associate of Science in HVACR. Employment opportunities are virtually unlimited, with jobs available throughout California, the nation, and the world.

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Certificate of Achievement in HVACR Level III

The Certificate of Achievement in HVACR Level III provides advanced training in fasteners, hardware and wiring terminations, control circuit and motor troubleshooting, cooling and heat pump troubleshooting, gas and oil heating, accessories, zoning, ductless and variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems, commercial hydronic and steam systems, retail refrigeration systems, and customer relations. Students gain extensive hands-on experience and internships that prepare them to install, commission, operate, and maintain HVACR systems across multiple sectors. The program is designed with industry cooperation, alumni support, and modern technology, allowing students to earn stackable credentials including North American Technician Excellence (NATE) certification, smaller certificates, this certificate of achievement, and the Associate in Science in HVACR.

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Certificate of Achievement in HVACR Level IV

The Certificate of Achievement in HVACR Level IV covers water treatment, indoor air quality, energy conservation equipment, building management systems, system air balancing, construction drawings and specifications, heating and cooling system design, commercial and industrial refrigeration systems, alternative and specialized heating and cooling systems, and fundamentals of crew leadership. The curriculum integrates internships and hands-on training with industry-aligned skills to prepare students to install, commission, operate, and maintain HVACR systems across residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Students can earn stackable credentials such as North American Technician Excellence (NATE) certifications, smaller certificates, this certificate of achievement, and the Associate in Science in HVACR.

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Certificate of Achievement in Commercial HVACR

The Certificate of Achievement in Commercial Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR) prepares students with hands-on training, internships, and industry-recognized skills to install, commission, operate, and maintain residential, commercial, and industrial systems. Students may also earn smaller certificates, North American Technician Excellence (NATE) certifications, and credits toward an Associate in Science degree.

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Certificate of Achievement in Residential HVACR

The Certificate of Achievement in Residential Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR) prepares students through internships and hands-on experiences that build industry-aligned skills to install, commission, operate, and maintain residential, commercial, and industrial systems. Students may also earn smaller certificates, North American Technician Excellence (NATE) certifications, and credits toward an Associate in Science degree in HVACR.

Flexibility

Most programs in this cluster center their required coursework at Main Campus, with Chico Center, Glenn Center, and Online useful only for general education, not core classes; Residential HVACR runs its full required sequence reliably at Main Campus, while the AS Degree and base Certificate of Achievement cover most but not all required courses there. However, the Level III, Level IV, and Commercial HVACR certificates currently have no location, including Main Campus, offering their required coursework reliably. Dual enrollment coverage varies by high school throughout. Meet with a counselor to build your exact course sequence.

How this flexibility note was generated

⚠ AI-generated content can be wrong. This note was produced by Claude (Anthropic) by synthesizing the individual program flexibility statements in this cluster. Verify against the per-program reports before relying on it. 
You are synthesizing a single cluster-level flexibility statement for a community college academic cluster (a group of related programs that share a department-page accordion).

CLUSTER
  Title: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR)
  Programs in cluster: 6

PER-PROGRAM STATEMENTS
  • HVACR (AS Degree):
      Your HVACR required courses run reliably at Main Campus, but not all of them — so you'll need to fill in some gaps by combining Main Campus with Online or another location for GE coursework. Chico Center, Glenn Center, and Online don't offer the program's required courses reliably, though you can knock out general education there. If you're considering dual enrollment, keep in mind coverage depends heavily on your specific high school. Meet with a counselor to map out a course-by-course plan.
  • HVACR (Certificate of Achievement):
      You'll be doing most of your required HVACR coursework at Main Campus, though not all required courses run there reliably, so you'll likely need to fill some gaps with Online GE coursework or by watching for additional sections. Chico Center, Glenn Center, and Online currently only support general education requirements, not the required HVACR courses themselves. If you're considering Dual Enrollment, keep in mind coverage depends heavily on your specific high school. Meet with a counselor to map out the exact sequence you'll need.
  • HVACR Level III (Certificate of Achievement):
      Right now, none of Butte's centers or Online reliably offer the required HVACR coursework for this certificate — Main Campus, Chico Center, Glenn Center, and Online only reliably cover general education, not your core classes. That means you shouldn't plan on finishing the required coursework at any one location based on current patterns. You can knock out any GE requirements at whichever center is convenient, but for the HVACR core, meet with a counselor to map out which sections are actually running soon and where.
  • HVACR Level IV (Certificate of Achievement):
      Here's the honest picture for HVACR Level IV: none of Butte's centers or Online currently show reliable coverage of the required courses, so you can't plan on finishing this certificate's core coursework at any single one of them. Main Campus, Chico Center, Glenn Center, and Online can help with general education if this were part of a broader degree, but the HVACR required classes themselves aren't reliably running at those locations. Please meet with a counselor to map out a current, workable schedule for the required coursework.
  • Commercial HVACR (Certificate of Achievement):
      Here's the honest picture for this one: none of Butte's centers or Online currently show a reliable pattern for the required Commercial HVACR courses, so you won't be able to complete the certificate's core coursework by relying on any single location right now. You could still knock out any GE requirements at Main Campus, Chico Center, Glenn Center, or Online, but the major coursework itself isn't consistently offered anywhere yet. Please meet with a counselor to map out current course availability and plan your path term by term.
  • Residential HVACR (Certificate of Achievement):
      For this certificate, you'll need to plan on being at Main Campus — that's where all the required HVACR coursework reliably runs. Chico Center, Glenn Center, and Online can cover general education if your program includes it, but they don't offer the required technical courses. If dual enrollment is an option through your high school, keep in mind what's offered there will vary and likely won't cover the full program. Check in with a counselor to map out your specific schedule.

WHAT TO WRITE
  Write 2 to 3 sentences — under 120 words total — that summarize the AVAILABILITY STORY shared by these programs. Most programs in a cluster will have similar availability — name the common pattern. Note distinct outliers ONLY if a program's availability story differs in a way that affects student decisions (e.g., one program is online-only, others are not).

  - Plain, student-facing language.
  - Refer to "the programs in this cluster" or "these programs" — don't list each program by name unless an outlier needs calling out.
  - If all programs share the same flexibility story, write one unified statement.
  - Do NOT list percentages, term codes, or jargon.
  - Lead with the most flexible/strongest availability and follow with caveats.
  - Refer to locations ONLY by official center names (Main Campus, Chico Center, Glenn Center, Skyway Center, Cosmetology Center, Online). NEVER use a city or town name — no Oroville, no Willows, and never "Chico" as a city. Write "at the Chico Center", never "in Chico" — even if a per-program statement below used a city name, do not repeat it.

OUTPUT
  Return ONLY the statement text. No preamble, no quotation marks, no markdown.
AS CA

Goal

Career or Transfer

Length

1-2 years

Flexibility

  • Main Campus
AS CA

Associate Degree or Certificate of Achievement in Mechanized Agriculture

The Mechanized Agriculture program offers students the opportunity to earn either an Associate in Science degree or a one-year Certificate of Achievement. With a hands-on approach, students gain practical experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of small to midsize gasoline, diesel, and electrically powered equipment, while building problem-solving skills and safe, cooperative work habits. High school preparation in shop and basic skills is helpful for success in this program. Graduates are prepared for careers wherever power equipment is used—including production agriculture, equipment suppliers, the rental industry, landscaping, recreation, and construction.

Flexibility

Both programs in this cluster rely on Main Campus for the bulk of required coursework, with only a few gaps to fill in elsewhere. For the degree, Online covers a handful of required courses but won't get you all the way through, while Chico Center and Glenn Center are useful for GE only. The certificate may have a course or two available through dual enrollment at certain high schools. Meet with a counselor to plan the specific gaps and timing for either option.

How this flexibility note was generated

⚠ AI-generated content can be wrong. This note was produced by Claude (Anthropic) by synthesizing the individual program flexibility statements in this cluster. Verify against the per-program reports before relying on it. 
You are synthesizing a single cluster-level flexibility statement for a community college academic cluster (a group of related programs that share a department-page accordion).

CLUSTER
  Title: Mechanized Agriculture
  Programs in cluster: 2

PER-PROGRAM STATEMENTS
  • Mechanized Agriculture (AS Degree):
      For Mechanized Agriculture, plan on being at Main Campus for most of your required coursework — it covers a good share of the program, though not all of it. Online offers only a few required courses reliably, so you'll need to fill remaining gaps at Main Campus rather than count on finishing online. Chico Center and Glenn Center work fine for GE breadth, but not for the program's required courses. Meet with a counselor to map out the specific gaps and timing.
  • Mechanized Agriculture (Certificate of Achievement):
      For this certificate, plan on being at Main Campus for most of your required coursework — that's where the bulk of it reliably runs. A few gaps remain, so you may need to fill in a course or two elsewhere or online as scheduling allows. If your high school offers dual enrollment sections, they can cover a small piece of the certificate, but what's offered varies by high school, so check with a counselor before relying on that path.

WHAT TO WRITE
  Write 2 to 3 sentences — under 120 words total — that summarize the AVAILABILITY STORY shared by these programs. Most programs in a cluster will have similar availability — name the common pattern. Note distinct outliers ONLY if a program's availability story differs in a way that affects student decisions (e.g., one program is online-only, others are not).

  - Plain, student-facing language.
  - Refer to "the programs in this cluster" or "these programs" — don't list each program by name unless an outlier needs calling out.
  - If all programs share the same flexibility story, write one unified statement.
  - Do NOT list percentages, term codes, or jargon.
  - Lead with the most flexible/strongest availability and follow with caveats.
  - Refer to locations ONLY by official center names (Main Campus, Chico Center, Glenn Center, Skyway Center, Cosmetology Center, Online). NEVER use a city or town name — no Oroville, no Willows, and never "Chico" as a city. Write "at the Chico Center", never "in Chico" — even if a per-program statement below used a city name, do not repeat it.

OUTPUT
  Return ONLY the statement text. No preamble, no quotation marks, no markdown.
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Goal

Career

Length

1 semester

Flexibility

  • Main Campus
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Certificate of Completion in 3D Mechanical Applications

(Not Eligible for Financial Aid) The Certificate in 3D Mechanical Applications covers computer-aided design (CAD) and modeling for mechanical drafting and production, using industry-standard software to create and modify technical drawings. This certificate prepares students for entry-level drafting positions and provides a foundation for further study in mechanical design or engineering technology.

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Certificate of Completion in Advanced Manufacturing Level III

(Not Eligible for Financial Aid) The Certificate of Achievement in Advanced Manufacturing Level III covers enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for manufacturing, robotic welding, and three-dimensional modeling to production, along with an internship with a local trade company. Students practice safety principles throughout the program while preparing for trade licensure and applying industry manufacturing guidelines.

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Certificate of Completion in Advanced Manufacturing Level IV

(Not Eligible for Financial Aid) The Certificate of Achievement in Advanced Manufacturing Level IV covers advanced principles of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for manufacturing, robotic welding, and three-dimensional modeling to production, along with an internship with a local trade company. Safety principles are emphasized throughout, along with testing for trade licensure and application of manufacturing guidelines.

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Certificate of Completion in Architectural Drafting and Modeling

(Not Eligible for Financial Aid) The Certificate in Architectural Drafting and Modeling covers 2D and 3D drafting and modeling techniques. Upon completion, the student will be able to model in 2D and 3D space, provide documentation, and interpret documentation in an Architectural environment.

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Certificate of Completion in HVACR Level I

(Not Eligible for Financial Aid) The certificate in HVACR Level 1 covers the basic principles of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning, career opportunities in HVAC, and how apprenticeship programs are constructed. Basic safety principles, as well as trade licensure and EPA guidelines, are also introduced.

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Certificate of Completion in HVACR Level II

(Not Eligible for Financial Aid) The Certificate of Achievement in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) Level II covers commercial airside systems, chimneys, vents, flues, hydronic systems, and air quality equipment. Students also study leak detection, evacuation, recovery, charging, alternating current, basic electronics, and control circuit troubleshooting. Training includes troubleshooting gas heating, cooling, and heat pumps, along with basic installation and maintenance practices. Instruction also addresses sheet metal duct systems as well as fiberglass and flexible duct systems.

Flexibility

Most programs in this cluster require you to be at Main Campus, where all required coursework reliably runs — Chico Center, Glenn Center, and Online typically only cover general education, not the hands-on technical requirements. Architectural Drafting and Modeling is the outlier, offering the most flexibility: Online covers much of the required coursework, though you'll still need to fill gaps through Main Campus or another location. Since offerings can shift, meet with a counselor to map out your schedule regardless of which certificate you're pursuing.

How this flexibility note was generated

⚠ AI-generated content can be wrong. This note was produced by Claude (Anthropic) by synthesizing the individual program flexibility statements in this cluster. Verify against the per-program reports before relying on it. 
You are synthesizing a single cluster-level flexibility statement for a community college academic cluster (a group of related programs that share a department-page accordion).

CLUSTER
  Title: Skill Builders
  Programs in cluster: 6

PER-PROGRAM STATEMENTS
  • 3D Mechanical Applications (Certificate):
      Plan on being at Main Campus for this certificate — all of your required 3D Mechanical Applications coursework runs reliably there. Chico Center and Glenn Center only offer general education courses, so you won't be able to complete your major requirements at either one. Online currently covers just one of your required areas, not enough to rely on for the full certificate, so check with a counselor before building a schedule around it.
  • Advanced Manufacturing Level III (Certificate):
      For your Advanced Manufacturing Level III certificate, you'll need to plan on being at Main Campus — that's where all of your required coursework runs reliably. Chico Center, Glenn Center, and Online can help with general electives if applicable, but the core technical courses aren't taught at those locations. Meet with a counselor to map out your schedule, since course offerings can shift over time.
  • Advanced Manufacturing Level IV (Certificate):
      For this certificate, your required coursework runs reliably at Main Campus, so plan on being there for the bulk of your program. Chico Center, Glenn Center, and Online can help with general education if your certificate includes any, but they won't cover the required manufacturing courses themselves. Meet with a counselor to map out your schedule, since course offerings can shift over time.
  • Architectural Drafting and Modeling (Certificate):
      For this certificate, no single location covers everything reliably, so you'll need to combine options. Online offers the most coverage of your required courses, but you'll still need to fill in a gap through Main Campus or another location. Chico Center and Glenn Center work fine for general education, but not for the required drafting and modeling courses themselves. Meet with a counselor to map out a schedule that pieces together the required coursework across these locations.
  • HVACR Level I (Certificate):
      For your HVACR Level I Certificate, you'll need to plan on being at Main Campus, since that's where all the required coursework runs reliably. The Chico Center, Glenn Center, and Online can only cover general education, not the hands-on HVACR courses this certificate requires. If dual enrollment is an option through your high school, keep in mind coverage is limited and what's offered will vary by school. Meet with a counselor to map out your schedule.
  • HVACR Level II (Certificate):
      For HVACR Level II, you'll need to plan on being at Main Campus — that's where all the required courses reliably run. Chico Center, Glenn Center, and Online can help you knock out general education classes, but the hands-on required coursework isn't taught at those locations, so they won't get you through the certificate on their own. Check in with a counselor as you build your schedule, since course offerings can shift term to term.

WHAT TO WRITE
  Write 2 to 3 sentences — under 120 words total — that summarize the AVAILABILITY STORY shared by these programs. Most programs in a cluster will have similar availability — name the common pattern. Note distinct outliers ONLY if a program's availability story differs in a way that affects student decisions (e.g., one program is online-only, others are not).

  - Plain, student-facing language.
  - Refer to "the programs in this cluster" or "these programs" — don't list each program by name unless an outlier needs calling out.
  - If all programs share the same flexibility story, write one unified statement.
  - Do NOT list percentages, term codes, or jargon.
  - Lead with the most flexible/strongest availability and follow with caveats.
  - Refer to locations ONLY by official center names (Main Campus, Chico Center, Glenn Center, Skyway Center, Cosmetology Center, Online). NEVER use a city or town name — no Oroville, no Willows, and never "Chico" as a city. Write "at the Chico Center", never "in Chico" — even if a per-program statement below used a city name, do not repeat it.

OUTPUT
  Return ONLY the statement text. No preamble, no quotation marks, no markdown.
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