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Diploma of Audio and Video Technician Prep
San Mateo County Community College District - College of San Mateo
- San Mateo, United States
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Certificate of Specialization in Audio/Video Technician Prep is a 12-unit credential at College of San Mateo focused on Audio/Video Technician Prep.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Explain key concepts in Audio and Video Technician Prep. Apply knowledge in areas including certificate of Specialization of 12 units
- taken as a set of required courses with no. Communicate findings and evaluate relevant practical or academic problems.
Career outcomes
- A/V equipment technician
- audio engineer
- camera operator
- corporate A/V support
- live event equipment operation and maintenance
Curriculum
- Certificate of Specialization of 12 units
- taken as a set of required courses with no general education. Required courses include Digital Video Production
- Digital Audio Production
- Audio/Video Tech Prep and Live Sound and Streaming.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Equivalent of a US high school education (high school transcript and diploma
- or college transcript for applicants 18+) with English translations
- valid passport
- bank proof of at least 32
- 500 USD
- English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 56
- IELTS 5.5
- PTE 42 or Duolingo 85); no minimum GPA published.
Accepted academic background
Equivalent of a US high school education (high school transcript and diploma, or college transcript for applicants 18+), English translations, passport, bank proof of funds of at least 32,500 USD
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5
- TOEFL iBT 56 (3.5 on the new scale)
- PTE Academic 42
- Duolingo 85
- IELTS Academic 5.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results
- Financial Evidence
How to apply
- Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $10,584 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $0 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | San Mateo |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Creative Arts/Social Science |
| Department | Digital Media |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 12 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | College scholarships are available to eligible students; international eligibility and funding vary by individual award. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
2 days leftProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
230 days left
Frequently asked questions
The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $10,584 USD per year. The application fee is $0 USD. The estimated living cost is $19,431 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 56 (3.5 on the new scale), PTE Academic 42, Duolingo 85, IELTS Academic 5.5.

