Pick the career you want to train for.

Track A · SMaRTech

Solar Maintenance & Reporting Technician

Keep photovoltaic arrays clean, inspected, documented, and performing — the physical, non-electrical side of solar operations and maintenance.

Core skills

• Solar panel cleaning
• Visual & mechanical inspections
• Array assessment
• Site documentation & drone imaging
• Performance reporting
• Preventive maintenance
• Customer reporting & asset management

Track B · SMaRTech

EVSE Maintenance & Reporting Technician

Maintain the electric vehicle charging network: inspection, cleaning, uptime monitoring fundamentals, and the reporting that keeps sites accountable.

Core skills

• Physical charger inspection
• Non-electrical maintenance
• Site assessment
• OCPP monitoring fundamentals
• Documentation & reporting
• Cleaning & preventive maintenance
• Asset inventory & customer service

Track C · SMaRTech

Infectious Prevention Specialist

Build and maintain infection-control containment during construction in occupied healthcare facilities. Related instruction at North Orange Continuing Education; five-level on-the-job training with TFR.

Core skills

• Infection-control risk assessment (ICRA)
• Poly & rigid containment systems
• Negative air & HEPA filtration
• Pressure differential & smoke testing
• Anteroom construction
• Breach response & documentation
• OSHA 10 for Construction

Track D · Saddleback ATEP

Cook

Paid on-the-job training in commercial kitchens with related instruction at Saddleback College's Advanced Technology & Education Park (ATEP).

Core skills

• Kitchen sanitation & food safety
• Foundational cooking & baking
• Culinary principles
• Food production
• Catering & banquets
• Nutrition
• Kitchen operations

Track E · Saddleback ATEP

Automotive Service Technician

Diagnostics, maintenance, and repair — including hybrid and electric vehicle service — with related instruction in Saddleback College's ATEP automotive shop.

Core skills

• Shop safety & repair orders
• Automotive electrical
• Chassis & suspension
• Engine diagnostics & repair
• Hybrid & EV systems
• ADAS calibration
• ASE exam preparation

Track F · Saddleback ATEP

Hospitality Management

Paid work in lodging, events, and food-service operations paired with college-delivered related instruction at ATEP.

Core skills

• Food & beverage operations
• Special events & catering management
• Guest service
• Banquet operations
• Restaurant operations
• Team supervision

Track G · Saddleback ATEP

Lube Technician

An entry-level automotive service pathway covering routine vehicle maintenance, with related instruction at Saddleback College (ATEP) and a direct step up into the Automotive Service Technician track.

Core skills

• Oil & filter service
• Fluid checks & top-offs
• Tire rotation & inspection
• Multi-point vehicle inspection
• Shop safety & tools
• Repair orders & customer service

Track H · Fullerton College

Machinist

Paid on-the-job training in a machine shop with related college instruction at Fullerton College — making precision parts from print, on manual and computer-controlled machines.

Core skills

• Blueprint & print reading
• Manual lathe & mill operation
• CNC setup & operation
• Workholding & fixture setup
• Tooling selection & changes
• Measuring to tight tolerances
• Shop safety & materials handling

Track I · Fullerton College

Quality Control Technician

Verify that parts and products meet specification: inspect, measure, document, and flag what fails — with related instruction at Fullerton College.

Core skills

• Precision measurement & metrology
• CMM & gage operation
• Print reading & GD&T basics
• Inspection plans & sampling
• Calibration & gage control
• Nonconformance & corrective action
• Inspection documentation & reporting