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Rapid Credentialing
Get your certificate or license FAST and get to work! SFSC offers programs that can be completed in 18 weeks or less.
Advanced Manufacturing
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Automation |
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| College Credit Certificate | 12 Credits | 863-784-7439 Garrett Lee | |
| Description: This program prepares students for engineering technology support positions dealing with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), automation, and control systems in high-tech production, manufacturing, distribution, and engineering research and development. | |||
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CNC Machinist/Fabricator | ||
| College Credit Certificate | 12 Credits | 863-784-7439 Garrett Lee | |
| Description: This program is for students who have an interest in manufacturing and machining as well as professionals who are working in the field and want to become a CNC machinist. It is aligned with the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council Certified Production Technician (MSSC CPT) certification. | |||
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Engineering Technology Support Specialist | ||
| College Credit Certificate | 18 Credits | 863-784-7439 Garrett Lee | |
| Description: This program prepares students for entry-level technical positions in high-tech production, manufacturing, distribution, and engineering research and development. It is aligned with MSSC CPT certification. | |||
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Lean Manufacturing | ||
| College Credit Certificate | 12 Credits | 863-784-7439 Garrett Lee | |
| Description: This program prepares students for engineering support positions with quality systems and their implementation in high-tech production, manufacturing, distribution, and engineering research and development. It is aligned with MSSC CPT certification. | |||
Automotive
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Automotive Service Technology | ||
| Career Certificate | 420 Hours | 863-784-7144 Dan Keller | |
| Description: This program prepares you to enter the automotive service industry as a technician. Course content includes, but is not limited to, brake systems, steering, suspension, manual and automatic transmissions, automotive heating and air-conditioning, electrical systems, and engine repair. | |||
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Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) | ||
| Class A or B CDL | 160 Hours | 863-784-7033 Joe Burke | |
| Description: This course provides extensive, hands-on truck driving instruction to help you receive the knowledge and experience sought by employers. SFSC also provides job placement assistance. | |||
Construction Trades
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Carpentry/Roofing | ||
| HBI Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate | 8 Weeks | 863-784-7008 Fred Hayes | |
| Description: This course combines classroom instruction with hands-on training experience to teach the student the basic fundamentals of carpentry and roofing while learning employability skills. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to install roof shingles, frame walls, repair, and install drywall. | |||
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Electrical | ||
| HBI Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate | 8 Weeks | 863-784-7008 Fred Hayes | |
| Description: This course combines classroom instruction with hands-on training experience to teach the student the basic fundamentals of electric work, while learning employability skills. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to use a multi-meter, replace switches, and outlets, run basic circuits, change circuit breakers. | |||
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Welding | ||
| AWS Basic Welder Certificate | 500 Hours | 863-201-7051 Ron Baatz | |
| Description: This program offers classroom instruction with hands-on laboratory experiences to teach students to weld. The course is designed so welders will be able to work and be successful in several different areas of welding such as construction, shop manufacturing, and fabrication using SMAW (stick) and gas welding. Upon completion, students have the opportunity to become a Certified Welder by the American Welding Society (AWS). | |||
Health Services
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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) | ||
| College Credit Certificate | 300 Hours | 863-784-7272 Steve Ashworth | |
| Description: The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program trains and prepares students for an entry level career in Emergency Medical Services. Program content includes, but is not limited to, anatomy, cardiac care, medical emergencies, emergency childbirth, poisoning, shock, respiratory emergencies, and psychological emergencies. | |||
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Phlebotomy | ||
| Career Certificate | 165 Hours | 863-784-7027 Danielle Ochoa | |
| Description: This program prepares you for employment as a phlebotomist through hands-on training in standard phlebotomy equipment. Students learn to prepare a patient and draw blood, and will also acquire skills in communication, leadership, human relations, and employment. | |||
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Nursing Assistant | ||
| State License | 10 Weeks | 863-784-7034 Renee LaDue | |
| Description: This program will prepare you to work under the supervision of a licensed practical nurse (LPN) or registered nurse (RN) to assist patients with personal care, mobility, nutrition, hydration, maintaining a safe environment, and collecting basic patient data. | |||
Public Safety
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Correctional Officer | ||
| Career Certificate | 420 Hours | 863-784-7282 Mike Austin | |
| Description: This program trains you for employment as a correctional officer in the state of Florida. Upon successful completion, you will be eligible to take the state certification examination to become a certified officer. | |||
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Firefighter I/II | ||
| Career Certificate | 206/192 Hours | 863-784-7272 Steve Ashworth | |
| Description: Firefighter I is for those who want to pursue a career in fire service but have limited fire training and experience. Firefighter II is for experienced volunteer firefighters who have completed Firefighter I training. These applicants wish to continue training in order to obtain state certification and/or employment. | |||
Other Options
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Real Estate | ||
| State License | 63 Hours | 863-784-7466 Tina Gottus | |
| Description: This course is the most comprehensive pre-licensing program that keeps up with the most recent legislative changes in Florida. The content aligns with the Florida Division of Real Estate’s course syllabus. | |||
Scholarships
Visit CareerSource Heartland (CSH) to learn more about scholarships that may be available or call your local CHS Career Center.
DeSoto County: 863-993-1008
Hardee County: 863-773-3474
Highlands County: 863-385-3672
Okeechobee County: 863-610-6000
Veterans
Veteran students may be eligible for VA benefits to enroll in Rapid Credentialing programs. To find out about VA benefits, contact:
Rob Hampton
Director, Career Center Development
863-784-7128
robert.hampton@southflorida.edu
Career and Technical Education (CTE) is an exciting and affordable option to the traditional university pathway. Powered by the Florida Department of Education, Get There connects your interests to your local college to help you get to work faster, affordably, and with an in-demand credential. Visit GetThereFL.com for more information on Florida’s Workforce Education Initiative.
