Program-Level Outcomes: Certificates

Green River Community College students who have completed a certificate program of 45 credits or more should be able to perform tasks identified in each of the following categories:

1. Communication (Written and/or Oral Communication Outcomes)

2. Computation (Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning Outcome)

3. Human Relations

All certificates of 45 credits or more will include one of the following program-level outcomes.

21. Broadcasting

22. Business Education – Administrative Assistant

23. Business Education – Computer Applications Specialist

24. Design Technology – Architectural, Structural and Civil Drafting

25. Design Technology – Mechanical Drafting

26. Nursing – Practical Nursing

Certificate Program-Level Outcome 21

Broadcasting

1	Demonstrate an understanding of the daily operation of a radio station by individual department and as a whole.
2	Be able to effectively operate basic radio broadcasting equipment.
3	Perform industry-standard on-the-air disc jockey techniques on the campus radio stations.
4	Write effective industry-standard news scripts, show prep, and other copy for on air use and demonstrate an understanding of the role of news, public affairs, and community relations for a radio station.
5	Create a job interview-quality aircheck and resume
6	Perform basic and advanced radio production techniques.
7	Demonstrate an understanding of such broadcasting basics as programming strategies, ratings, research, sales, promotion and marketing.
8	Fill out official FCC paperwork correctly as required of the Operator on Duty, and demonstrate an understanding of basic FCC rules and regulations governing operations of the campus radio stations.

AAS Program-Level Outcome 22

Business Education – Administrative Assistant

1	Complete all Bus E courses with at least a 2.0 grade average
2	Demonstrate ability to work in a team environment by completing group projects
3	Create a worksheet and chart using Excel
4	Create a presentation using PowerPoint
5	Identify and demonstrate us of Windows desktop
6	Manage computer files and folders
7	Utilize the Internet to communicate and access information
8	Develop and compose psychologically sound business letters and memorandums
9	Organize records based on correct filing methods
10	Discuss ethical issues in business environment
11	Prepare and deliver a business presentation
12	Type the alphabet, number, and symbol keys using proper touch keyboarding technique
13	Prepare, format, and produce business documents using Word
14	Develop 35 wpm keyboarding speed and accuracy during 5-minute timings

AAS Program-Level Outcome 23

Business Education – Computer Applications Specialist

1	Complete all Bus E courses with at least a 2.0 grade average
2	Demonstrate ability to work in a team environment by completing group projects
3	Create a worksheet and chart using Excel
4	Create a presentation using PowerPoint
5	Identify and demonstrate us of Windows desktop
6	Manage computer files and folders
7	Utilize the Internet to communicate and access information
8	Develop and compose psychologically sound business letters and memorandums
9	Organize records based on correct filing methods
10	Discuss ethical issues in business environment
11	Prepare and deliver a business presentation
12	Type the alphabet, number, and symbol keys using proper touch keyboarding technique
13	Prepare, format, and produce business documents using Word
14	Develop 35 wpm keyboarding speed and accuracy during 5-minute timings

AAS Program-Level Outcome 24

Design Technology – Architectural, Structural and Civil Drafting

1	Demonstrate the ability to visualize in 3D from 2D views.
2	Demonstrate the ability to read and create blueprints.
3	Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to apply drafting, material and design standards
4	Demonstrate knowledge of drafting layout principles and ability to create both manual and CAD orthographic projections
5	Demonstrate knowledge of part types, such as but not limited to sheet metal flat patterns & extruded parts, castings, forgings, machined parts, piping, etc.
6	Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental weldments, thread, fasteners, springs, & mechanisms
7	Demonstrate knowledge of mechanical dimensioning and tolerancing principles and when to apply them.
8	Ability to access, display, query, analysis and mapping capabilities. Develop sequential map construction manually and using CAD
9	Demonstrate knowledge of reference planes, control axis’ control surfaces and callout procedures.
10	Demonstrate knowledge of survey notes for inclusion into a set of construction plans. Cross sections and profiles, grade lines and short plat documentation
11	Create complete architectural building plans
12	Demonstrate ability to perform basic computations, perform measurements, convert numerical data and predict arithmetic results.
13	Participate effectively in groups or teams.
14	Utilize effective techniques for idea generation.
15	Use PC computers and platforms.
16	Demonstrate Critical Thinking by: providing reasons for the conclusions they reach and assess the relevance and adequacy of those reasons. Learner connects past learning with current topics. Learner demonstrates active listening and close reading skills.
17	Demonstrate Responsibility by: demonstrating clear understanding of assigned readings and exercises. Learner demonstrates knowledge and a willingness to accept stated/agreed upon expectations, policies, behavior and procedures. Learner demonstrates an ability to understand and respond respectfully to perspectives offered by other learners.

AAS Program-Level Outcome 25

Design Technology – Mechanical Drafting

1	Demonstrate the ability to visualize in 3D from 2D views.
2	Demonstrate the ability to read and create blueprints.
3	Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to apply drafting, material and design standards
4	Demonstrate knowledge of drafting layout principles and ability to create both manual and CAD orthographic projections
5	Demonstrate knowledge of part types, such as but not limited to sheet metal flat patterns & extruded parts, castings, forgings, machined parts, piping, etc.
6	Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental weldments, thread, fasteners, springs, & mechanisms
7	Demonstrate knowledge of mechanical dimensioning and tolerancing principles and when to apply them.
8	Ability to construct 3D models and associated drawings following proper procedures and manipulating the technology for desired results.
9	Demonstrate knowledge of reference planes, control axis’ control surfaces and callout procedures.
10	Demonstrate knowledge of design fundamentals (size, shape, material requirements, heat treat, finish, process specifications, integration)
11	Create rapid prototype through use of CAM
12	Demonstrate ability to perform basic computations, perform measurements, convert numerical data and predict arithmetic results.
13	Participate effectively in groups or teams.
14	Utilize effective techniques for idea generation.
15	Use PC computers and platforms.
16	Demonstrate Critical Thinking by: providing reasons for the conclusions they reach and assess the relevance and adequacy of those reasons. Learner connects past learning with current topics. Learner demonstrates active listening and close reading skills.
17	Demonstrate Responsibility by: demonstrating clear understanding of assigned readings and exercises. Learner demonstrates knowledge and a willingness to accept stated/agreed upon expectations, policies, behavior and procedures. Learner demonstrates an ability to understand and respond respectfully to perspectives offered by other learners.

AAS Program-Level Outcome 26

Nursing - Practical Nursing

1	Be safe practioners and know their role and limits.
2	Make decisions utilizing critical thinking and quantitative reasoning skills while collecting data assessing and planning care of clients.
3	Be self-directed, independent, and responsible.
4	Show dependability.
5	Relate to people of all ages and cultures.
6	Assist to affect change in health care delivery.
7	Communicate (oral/written) and collaborate effectively with patients/clients and other members of the health care team.