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Florida Technical College
Florida Technical College was founded in 1982 to provide post-secondary training in specialized business fields. The main campus in Orlando opened in 1982, followed by the Lakeland campus in 1990, and the DeLand campus in 1997. Classes began at the Kissimmee, Pembroke Pines, and Tampa campuses in 2011, and the South Miami campus opened in 2015.
After 40 years of serving Florida’s educational needs, Florida-Technical College has merged with NUC University which until now had been a sister Institution. In addition, NUC University brought two other colleges under its umbrella, The Digital Animation & Visual Effects (DAVE) School in Florida and IBC Technical Division in Puerto Rico, for a combined total of 28 campuses and 20,000 students in both Puerto Rico and Florida.
Below are the programs offered at Florida Technical College’s campuses (not all programs are offered at all locations):
- Beauty
- Business
- Construction Trades
- Healthcare
- Hospitality
- Information Technology
Choose what is right for you. Enhance your learning experience by enrolling in one of our Hybrid/blended programs, which combine on-ground and online instruction. Complete your interactive assignments online and come to campus for your practice labs for a convenient and interactive learning experience! Here are just some of the benefits of the blended programs: Class Schedule Flexibility, Online Courses Available 24/7, Online Assignments, Hands-On Labs, Face-to-Face with the Instructor, On-Ground and Online Campus Experience in a Blended Environment. (Not offered for all programs).
FTC offers degrees and diplomas in many specialties. The best way to learn more about us is to schedule an appointment with an admissions representative and take a no-obligation tour of one of our campuses.
Available Programs
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In the Electrical Diploma Program, students will develop technical skills and practical knowledge within the electrical trade. They will perform installation tasks, services, and repairs. Graduates from this program will apply their acquired skills in the fulfillment of positions as electrical assistants. Students are eligible for certifications in: OSHA 10 Safety Training Course, NCCER Core Curriculum, NCCER Electrical Level 1, 2, and 3.
A total of 720 contact hours is required and divided into 200 lecture hour and 520 lab hours. The program consists of 46 quarter credits. Employment opportunities include Electrician’s Helper/apprentice (residential, commercial, and industrial electrical systems), and Maintenance and Repair Workers.
Disclosure
*These examples are intended to serve only as a general guide of possible employment opportunities. There are many factors that determine the job an individual may obtain and Florida Technical College cannot guarantee its graduates any particular job. Some positions may require a license or other certifications. We encourage you to research the requirements for the particular position you desire.
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The Electrical with PLC Diploma Program prepares the student with technical skills and practical knowledge to perform installation tasks, services, and repairs in the electrical trade specializing in Programmable Logic Controller (PLC). Graduates from this program will be able to fill positions as an electrician helper for services and construction firms in residential, commercial and industrial businesses associated with the electrical trade industry. Students are eligible for certifications in: OSHA 10 Safety Training Course, NCCER Core Curriculum, NCCER Electrical Level 1, 2, and 3.
A total of 900 contact hours is required and divided into 300 lecture hours and 600 lab hours. The program consists of 64 quarter credits. Employment opportunities include electricians' helper/electricians' assistant (residential, commercial, and industrial electrical systems), maintenance and repair workers, and electrical service technicians.
Disclosure
*These examples are intended to serve only as a general guide of possible employment opportunities. There are many factors that determine the job an individual may obtain and Florida Technical College cannot guarantee its graduates any particular job. Some positions may require a license or other certifications. We encourage you to research the requirements for the particular position you desire.
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En el Programa de Diploma en Electricidad, el estudiante desarrollará destrezas técnicas y conocimiento práctico en el campo de la electricidad. Realizará tareas de instalación, servicios y reparaciones. El egresado de este programa aplicará sus destrezas adquiridas en el cumplimiento de su puesto como ayudante de electricista en residencias, empresas comerciales e industriales asociadas al campo de la electricidad. Los estudiantes son elegibles para la certificación de finalización: OSHA 10 Training Course NCCER Core Curriculum NCCER Electricidad Nivel 1,2,3.
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Este Programa de Diploma en Electricidad con PLC capacita al estudiante en las destrezas técnicas y el conocimiento práctico necesarios para realizar tareas de instalación, servicios y reparaciones en el campo de la electricidad con especialidad en controladores lógicos programables (PLC, por sus siglas en inglés). El egresado de este programa será capaz de ocupar puestos como ayudante de electricista en compañías de servicio y construcción para residencias, empresas comerciales e industriales asociadas a la industria de la electricidad. Los estudiantes son elegibles para la certificación de finalización de: OSHA 10 Safety Training Course, NCCER Core Curriculum, NCCER Electrical Level 1, 2, and 3.
Se requiere un total de 900 horas de contacto divididas en 300 horas de teoría y 600 horas de laboratorio. Las oportunidades de empleo incluyen ayudante/aprendiz de electricista (sistemas eléctricos residenciales, comerciales e industriales), trabajadores de mantenimiento y reparación, y técnico de servicio eléctrico.
Accreditation, Licenses, Affiliations and Approvals
NUC University (NUC) is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) www.msche.org. NUC’s NUC University – IBC Technical Division (NUC-IBC), NUC University – Florida Technical College (NUC-FTC), and The Digital Animation & Visual Effects School (The DAVE School) are included in this accreditation. NUC’s accreditation status is Accreditation Reaffirmed. The Commission’s most recent action on the institution’s accreditation status on 2019 was to reaffirm accreditation. MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
The Baking and Pastry and Culinary Arts Diploma programs at the Kissimmee campus are programmatically accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF). ACFEF Accrediting Commission is located at 6816 Southpoint Parkway, Suite 400 Jacksonville, Florida 32216. Tel: (904) 824-4468. Fax: (904) 940-0741, E-mail: acf@acfchefs.net.
Florida Technical College is licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education. Additional information regarding this institution may be obtained by contacting the Commission at 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400, toll-free (888) 224-6684.
Florida Technical College is a member of the Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges.
NUC University has three additional academic units: NUC University – División Técnica IBC (NUC-IBC), NUC University – Florida Technical College (NUC-FTC), and The Digital Animation & Visual Effects School (The DAVE School). Information about NUC, NUC-IBC, FTC, and The DAVE School is available at http://www.nuc.edu/, https://tecnicos.nuc.edu/, http://www.ftccollege.edu/, and http://www.dave.nuc.edu.
Financial Aid is available for those who qualify.
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