Career Technical Education

Chaffey Adult School offers a number of introductory-level vocational courses designed to provide entry level skills in the content area. A certificate of completion is awarded upon successful completion of the course. Courses begin the week of August 10 for Semester 1 and January 4 for Semester 2, and run for 18 weeks unless otherwise noted. All fees are per semester.

🔧 AUTOMOTIVE

Vehicle Maintenance and Light Repair
This ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certified course curriculum will provide entry-level training in automotive service, light repair, diagnosis, and maintenance using hand tools, specialty tools, and diagnostic equipment. Students will learn to replace air cleaners, wiper blades, tires, shocks, batteries, balance tires, and work on cooling, heating/air conditioning, charging/starter, and brake systems. Successful students will complete the program with an in-demand job skill, a foundation for additional training and will receive a certificate of completion.  The course may be repeated by those qualified students pursuing the course/hours standard for the industry certification exam.

Montclair High School is located at 4725 Benito Street in Montclair.
 

Day	Time	Location	Teacher	Fee
Thursday	6:30-9:30 PM	MHS 90 (Auto Lab)	Rowcliffe	$130

 

🔩 WELDING

This course introduces students to various welding techniques and provides the knowledge and skills for joining metals. Related areas include tools, equipment, safety, health of a welding professional, identifying weld quality, basic welding symbols and blueprint reading. Other areas include oxyfuel gas cutting operations on carbon steel, including straight and bevel cuts in limited positions and within limed thickness ranges. Techniques of shield metal arc welding and gas welding will be introduced in a team environment.

Day	Time	Location	Teacher	Fee
Wednesday	6:00-9:00 PM	CHS IA-66 (Welding Lab)	Marttila	$150

 

🖥️📊 MECHANICAL DRAFTING/CAD

Computer Aided Design (CAD)
This mechanical drafting course teaches students to draw, interpret and present orthographic and isometric designs of mechanical products and their individual components. AutoCAD and Solidworks software will be the primary tools for drawing, dimensioning, and sectioning. This course covers the fundamentals and basics of mechanical drawing, terminology, and design processes.

Montclair High School is located at 4725 Benito Street in Montclair.
 

Day	Time	Location	Teacher	Fee
Tuesday	6:00-9:00 PM	MHS 95 (Drafting Lab)	Knowlton	$100

 

🧱 MASONRY

Bricklaying/Blocklaying Mason (prospective students will be contacted)

Learn entry level masonry skills, including use of masonry products, mortar preparation and application, laying blocks, proper use of masonry tools and equipment, job safety, and project planning. Class meets for 14 weeks. 

Ontario High School, is located at 901 West Francis Street in Ontario.

Day	Time	Location	Teacher	Fee
Tuesday & Wednesday	6:00 – 8:30 PM	OHS 82-B (Masonry Lab)	Gonzalez	$130

 

🪵 WOODWORKING

Bench Carpenter 

In this class you will learn basic and advanced furniture/cabinet making. Students build skills by completing planned projects or by working on their own projects.

Montclair High School is located at 4725 Benito Street in Montclair.
 

Day	Time	Location	Teacher	Fee
Tuesday	6:00-9:00 PM	MHS (Wood Lab)	Rizzo	$130

 

💻 COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Computer Information Systems

This one-semester, asynchronous class designed for adult learners seeking to learn the principles and applications of computers, including their role in business and society. Students learn the fundamentals of hardware, applications software, storage, operating systems, communications, cybersecurity, and the Internet. The course is taught asynchronously with instructional videos and assignments posted weekly. Students have the opportunity to Zoom with the teacher during office hours. 

Prerequisite: Previous computer skills required (examples include Microsoft Office and Computer Applications)/teacher referral

Day	Time	Location	Teacher	Fee
Thursday	5:00-8:00 PM	asynchronous with Zoom office hours	Deocales	$100

 

CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM PATHWAYS

Chaffey Adult School offers career pathways designed to support adult students in gaining the skills, certifications, and experience needed to succeed in today's ever changing workforce. Whether you want to start a new career, learn new skills, or refresh existing skills, our CTE program pathways offer a clear path toward career confidence, growth, and a sustainable income.

These practical, hands-on programs are catered to meet the needs of local industries as well as our students to transition into meaningful, sustainable employment.

Each program has its own start and end date. We currently offer the following CTE program pathways:
 

❄️ Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC): offered Fall & Spring

Level 1: This course is designed to provide individuals with the skills necessary to attain entry-level employment in the industry and/or pursue further training.  Instruction will focus on basic principles and safety, skills sets and tasks, appropriate use of materials, equipment and tools, and customer service related to the industry.

 

Fall dates- August 13th-December 17th

Spring dates- January 7th-May 13th

Chaffey High School is located 1245 N Euclid Ave Ontario 91762

 

Day	Time	Location	Teacher	Fee
Thursday	6:00-9:00 PM	CHS West Hall-22	Vasquez	$150

 

Level 2: This course is designed to provide individuals with the skills necessary to pass an industry certification exam and/or pursue further training. Instruction will focus on advanced principles, skill sets and tasks, appropriate use of materials, equipment, and tools, and customer service related to the industry.

Prerequisite: Completing HVAC Level 1 or teacher recommendation

 

Fall dates- August 12th-December 16th

Spring dates- January 6th-May 12th

Chaffey High School is located 1245 N Euclid Ave Ontario 91762

 

Day	Time	Location	Teacher	Fee
Tuesday	6:00-9:00 PM	CHS West Hall-22	Vasquez	$150

 

🩺 Healthcare Pathways

 

The following pathways require a placement assessment. 

Medical Assistant Certificate Program

This two-semester career training program equips students with the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed for entry-level roles in both administrative and clinical medical settings. The curriculum covers the medical assistant’s scope of practice, duties, and responsibilities; introduces basic pharmacology; and provides training in front office procedures. Students will also explore the fundamentals of human body systems, diagnostic and therapeutic practices, basic lab procedures, and career pathways in the medical assisting field.

Upon successful completion of the program, students earn a Medical Assistant (MA) Certificate of Completion, which qualifies them to take the National Certified Medical Assistant Exam.

The program is taught by both Chaffey Adult School and Mount San Antonio College in a hybrid format. 

Prerequisites- students must pass with 80% in order to continue the program. Courses are offered in fall and spring. Students that do not pass with 80%, will be asked to repeat. These four courses must be taken together: English for Healthcare Careers, Transitional Math, Basic Anatomy/Physiology, & Medical Terminology.

Total fees for Medical Assistant Certificate Program = $300 + cost of Connect Access book & workbook. Uniform and other materials will be provided by Chaffey Adult School.

 

Dates for fall- August 25-December 18th

Dates for Spring- January 19th-May13th

 

Subject	Day	Time	Location	Teacher	CASAS Reading Score	Fee
Mornings Only
English for Healthcare Careers	Monday-Thursday	8:30-10:20 AM	5th St. Room D1	Fakhoury	217-238	$0
Transitional Math	Monday-Thursday	10:40 AM-12:30 PM	5th St. Room E2	TBD
Evenings Only
English for Healthcare Careers	Monday	6:00-8:00 PM	Zoom only	Reyes	239+	$0
Transitional Math				TBD
Basic Anatomy/Physiology & Medical Terminology	Tuesday-Thursday	6:00-9:00 PM	Zoom only	Quezada	217-238	$300*
Basic Anatomy/Physiology & Medical Terminology	Tuesday-Thursday	6:00-9:00 PM	Zoom only	Zitterkopf-Williams	239+

*+ cost of book & workbook to be used for the duration of the program

 

Upon successfully completing prerequisites above with 80%, students will be enrolled in Mt. SAC’s two classes: Health Careers Employability Skills & Medical Assistant.

Dates and times coming soon.

EKG Technician

This 12-week course prepares students for entry-level employment as Electrograph Technicians. Instruction includes cardiac anatomy and physiology, EKG lead placement, rhythm recognition, patient preparation, infection control, medical documentation, and professional practice. Students complete required hands‑on EKG procedures on live individuals in accordance with national certification standards. Upon completion, students are eligible to sit for the EGK Technician certification exam. 

Prerequisites- English for Healthcare Careers, Transitional Math, Basic Anatomy/Physiology, and Medical Terminology

Fall dates:
September 3, 2026- December 3, 2026

Spring dates: Coming soon!

 

Subject	Day	Time	Location	Teacher	Fee
EKG Technician	Thursday	6:00-8:00 PM	5th St Campus Room B1	TBD	$100*

*+ cost of book & scrubs to be used for the duration of the program

 

Coming Soon: Medical Office Assistant, Pharmacology, and Phlebotomy.

For more information about the Healthcare Pathways Program, please call (909) 983-7102