Occupational Skills Program
Student Information
The Occupational Skills Program (OSP) is a one year certificate program that provides an individualized course of study for occupations not available through present Lane Community College certificate or degree programs. The Occupational Skills Program is open to all students seeking to obtain job skills in specialized career paths. Participating students are eligible for financial aid.
Most occupational goals can be met, providing it meets the following criteria:
- There is a current labor market need for the job being sought, and
- there is an appropriate internship site available in the community.
Upon entering the Occupational Skills Program each student will work with the OSP staff to develop an educational career goal and an individualized education plan. The program is open-entry/open-exit (students can start at any time in the term) to maximize educational opportunities. Instruction is a combination of classroom-based and work-site education/training (the internship).
Every student must complete the College’s general education requirements which include:
- Writing 115 or equivalent
- Math 25 or higher
- Human Relations at Work.
In addition, individual education plans will include specific occupation-related courses, and a cooperative education internship (“hands-on” experience in the field) in order to receive the certificate.
Here is a sample educational plan:
| Intro to Writing (WR 115) or Intro to College Writing (WR 115W) | 4 credits |
| Basic Math Applications (MTH 025) Or higher | 3 credits |
| Human Relations at Work (HD 203) | 3 credits |
| Occupational specific courses | 9-15 credits |
| Cooperative Education (internship) | 20-26 credits |
Students are required to take placement tests to determine skill level and readiness in math, reading, and writing. Students must begin with courses within their skill level as determined by the placement test scores.
For additional information and to determine eligibility for the OSP contact Chuck Fike, OSP Program Manager, Cooperative Education Division, (541) 463-5078
Examples of Occupations
Activity Coordinator
Air Tool Repairer
Analytical Lab Aid
Appliance Repair
Assembler-Product
Auto Service Writer
Automotive Machinist
Bicycle Mechanic/Frame Builder
Biological/Fisheries Technician
Building & Grounds Maintenance
Building Inspector
Cabinet Maker/Woodworker
Computer/Copier Repair Technician
Computer Sales Representative
Construction Cost Estimator
Crown & Bridge Repair
Customer Service Technician
Digital Service Technician
Dispatcher
Dispatcher/Communications
Dispatcher/Data Entry/Admin Asst.
Dispatcher/Information Clerk/General Clerk
Dispensing Optician
Electrical Estimator
Electronic Sales
Employee Relations Specialist
Employment Interviewer
Environmental Tech/Lab Test
Environmental Field Technician
Equipment Maintenance
Food Service Specialist
Forestry Aide
Freight Broker
Front Desk Agent
Gunsmith
Horticulture Worker/Nursery Salesperson
Hotel/Motel Management
Hotline Operator
Instructional Assistant
Insurance Examiner
Interior Designer
Inventory/Shipping & Receiving Clerk
Inventory Control
Janitor
Jeweler
Job Coach
Landscaping
Library Clerk
Lock Smith
Loss Control/Safety Specialist
Mail Services Specialist
Maintenance Supervisor/Property Management
Maintenance Worker/Waste Water Collections
Materials Grader
Merchandise Displayer
Meter Reader/Utilities Clerk
Mortgage Loan Processor
Motor Vehicle Representative 1
Office Machine Technician
Offset Duplicating Machine Operator
Optician Apprentice
Optometric Assistant
Parts Clerk
Parts Counter Person
Parts Merchandising
Personal Trainer
Pest Control Technician
Pharmacy Aide
Phlebotomist
Plastic Mold Operator
Printer/Offset Press Operator
Production Assembler
Production Assistant
Production Coordinator
Production Worker
Program Aide
Publisher Assistant/Typesetter
Purchasing Agent
Roofing Consultant
Salesperson, General Hardware
Salesperson/Purchaser
Saw Sharpener
Saw Filer
Saw Filer/Grinder
Security Systems Installer
Service Writer
Service Advisor/Manager
Shoe Repair
Sign Manufacture & Design
Small Engine Mechanic
Small Engine/Saw Repair
Survey Helper
Survey Technician
Technical Sales Representative
Telephone Installation Technician
Telephone/Radio Repair Technician
Traffic Agent/Truck Broker
Veterinary Assistant
Vocational Trainer
Wastewater Treatment/Collection Operator
Wastewater Treatment Operator 1
Water Treatment Plant Operator
Wetlands Technician
Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator