Florence Darlington Technical College Fall 2017 Table of Contents Welcome. The Corporate and Workforce Development Division at Florence-Darlington Technical College offers: Quick and affordable programs Flexible schedules Online and face-to-face training Programs that are demand-driven and based on employers needs Courses to explore new personal interests Customized training for business and industry Take a look at our schedule at www.fdtc.edu or call 843-413-2715. ABOUT US 4 TRAINING FOR YOUR BUSINESS 5 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS AND SCHEDULES Healthcare 6 Industry/Manufacturing 8 Real Estate 9 Transportation & Construction 10 Welding 11 Security Training 13 Computer Training 14 Personal Interest 16 SNAP PROGRAM 19 ONLINE COURSES 20 EMPLOYMENT READINESS 21 REGISTRATION 22 TUITION ASSISTANCE 22 NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY 22 Florence-Darlington Technical College Fall 2017 www.fdtc.edu 843-413-2715 3
About Us Customized Training For Your Business or Industry We are located on the first floor of the Southeastern Institute of Manufacturing and Technology (SiMT), at 1951 Pisgah Road, in Florence. Business Hours for Corporate & Workforce Development: Monday Thursday: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Fridays: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Campus Locations Working with employers in our service area, we can provide refresher and new skills training for your existing workers, or help you recruit new employees and equip them with essential soft skills needed for the workplace with our Employment Readiness Services. We will also work with you to help you maximize state incentives to help offset the cost of training for new and existing workers. Sample customized training available: MSSC Certified Production Technician Credential Machining Welding Main Campus 2715 West Lucas St. Florence, SC Hartsville Campus 225 Swift Creek Rd. Hartsville, SC Health Sciences Campus (HSC) 320 West Cheves St. Florence, SC Industrial maintenance Leadership Supervisory Skills Computer and Software ISO and Quality Standards Lake City Campus 278 West Cole Rd. Lake City, SC Mullins Campus 109 South Main St. Mullins, SC Get started at www.fdtc.edu or call 843-413-2715 Course Descriptions and Schedules 4 Florence-Darlington Technical College Fall 2017 www.fdtc.edu 843-413-2715 Florence-Darlington Technical College Fall 2017 www.fdtc.edu 843-413-2715 5
HEALTHCARE HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATIVE MEDICAL ASSISTANT (cont.) Bureau of Labor and Statistics) Demand for medical services will continue to climb, as the baby boomer population ages, and as healthcare practices expand to see more patients, the need for assistants to handle administrative duties will increase. Mullins / Room TBA / $1125 9/29/17 F 8:30-11:30AM CPR Be prepared to save a life! No prior medical training is needed for this course, which leads to the American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification. Health Science Campus / Room TBA / $79 CPR is a required prerequisite for all FDTC Nursing and Allied Health programs. 9/2/17 Sa 9:00AM - 3:00PM PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN Get certified to work as a Phlebotomy Technician in just three months! With the completion of this course, you will be prepared to find employment as a Phlebotomy Technician in a hospital, physician s office, a diagnostic laboratory or blood donor center. Hartsville / Rm. TBA / $1295 9/12/17-11/2/17 T Th 6:00PM - 10:00 PM CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA) The American population is aging, and the demand for CNAs in healthcare is strong. This 100-hour course combines knowledge and demonstrable skills for individuals to provide nursing or nursing related services, and will prepare students to sit for the State Nurse Aide Exam and to become statecertified. Lake City / Rm. TBA / $1495 9/7/17 Th 5:00PM - 11:00PM 9/16/17 Sa 9:00AM - 3:00PM 9/21/17 Th 5:00PM - 11:00PM 9/30/17 Sa 9:00AM - 3:00PM 10/5/17 Th 5:00PM - 11:00PM 10/14/17 Sa 9:00AM - 3:00PM 10/19/17 Th 5:00PM - 11:00PM 10/28/17 Sa 9:00AM - 3:00PM 11/2/17 Th 5:00PM - 11:00PM 11/11/17 Sa 9:00AM - 3:00PM 11/16/17 Th 5:00PM - 11:00PM 11/30/17 Th 5:00PM - 11:00PM 12/9/17 Sa 9:00AM - 3:00 PM ADMINISTRATIVE MEDICAL ASSISTANT Administrative Medical Assistants should enjoy strong employment opportunities for years to come, with a projected growth in job openings expected to grow 23% through 2024. (U.S. MEDICAL UNIT SECRETARY Get trained to find work in an area projected to have continued growth in job opportunities through 2024, and play a critical role in coordinating operations of a healthcare provider. TBA / $1250 9/19/17-2/10/18 T Th 5:00PM - 7:15PM HSC* [clinical] M-Su 7:00AM - 7:00PM 9/19/17-2/10/18 T Th 5:00PM - 7:15PM Hartsville [clinical] M-Su 7:00AM - 7:00PM 9/19/17-2/10/18 T Th 5:00PM - 7:15PM Mullins [clinical] M-Su 7:00AM - 7:00PM CNAs enjoy the greatest number of job openings in the Pee Dee region! 9/12/17-11/16/17 T Th 8:30AM - 4:30PM NURSING ASSISTANT REFRESHER This course is designed to aid Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) in reviewing written and practical skills, to successfully pass the NACES exam. Florence / 5319 & 5320 / $60 9/1/17 F 9:00AM - 3:00PM 9/15/17 F 9:00AM - 3:00PM * Health Sciences Campus 6 Florence-Darlington Technical College Fall 2017 www.fdtc.edu 843-413-2715 Florence-Darlington Technical College Fall 2017 www.fdtc.edu 843-413-2715 7
INDUSTRY/MANUFACTURING REAL ESTATE FORKLIFT (POWERED INDUSTRIAL VEHICLE PIV) This course will prepare you to safely operate a forklift. Many manufacturing employers in the Pee Dee seek certified Forklift Drivers regularly. Florence-SiMT / S252 / $110 Earn two additional valuable manufacturing credentials, along with Forklift certification, in our Manufacturing Skills / Pre-Employment course. (see right) MANUFACTURING SKILLS / PRE-EMPLOYMENT Get work-ready for manufacturing! This 32- hour course, completed in one week, prepares you to earn three valuable manufacturing credentials: Forklift Operator, OSHA 10 for General Industry, and Six Sigma Yellowbelt. During the last two days of class, we invite employers with hiring needs to interview students for jobs. Florence-SiMT / S251 / $325 PRE-LICENSING The 60-hour Pre-Licensing course is the first step for those who want to list, sell, purchase, exchange, lease or dispose of real estate for the others in the State of South Carolina. Course topics include real estate sales, real property law, agency, federal/state laws and regulations, pricing of real property, contracts, finance and mathematics. Textbook included. Florence-SiMT / Room TBA / $499 11/6/17-11/16/17 M-Th 8:00AM - 5:00PM ADVANCED PRINCIPLES OF REAL ESTATE The 30-hour Advanced Principles in Real Estate Post-Licensing course meets the new requirements developed by the State of South Carolina Real Estate Commission. The course is designed to be interactive and presented via multimedia. Textbook included. Florence-SiMT / TBA / $299 11/27/17-12/1/17 M-Th 8:00AM - 5:00PM 9/15/17 F 8:00AM - 4:00PM 10/20/17 F 8:00AM - 4:00PM 11/10/17 F 8:00AM - 4:00PM 12/8/17 F 8:00AM - 4:00PM 9/19/17-9/22/17 T - F 8:00AM - 5:00PM 10/24/17-10/27/17 T - F 8:00AM - 5:00PM 11/14/17-11/17/17 T - F 8:00AM - 5:00PM 12/12/17-12/15/17 T - F 8:00AM - 5:00PM PROPERTY MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS Designed for currently licensed real estate brokers or agents, this course prepares you for the operation of commercial, industrial and/or residential real estate, as well as the management of personal property. Textbook included. Florence-SiMT / Room TBA / $279 10/9/17-10/12/17 M-Th 8:00AM - 5:00PM 8 Florence-Darlington Technical College Fall 2017 www.fdtc.edu 843-413-2715 Florence-Darlington Technical College Fall 2017 www.fdtc.edu 843-413-2715 9
TRANSPORTATION & CONSTRUCTION WELDING TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING (CDL) Five weeks to fast wages! This course will prepare you to sit for the CDL (Commercial Driver s License) exam, and to go to work as a truck driver. Florence-SiMT / S255 / $4500 Our truck driving students enjoy a nearly 100% employment rate! 9/11/17-10/12/17 M-Th 7:00AM - 5:30PM 10/16/17-11/16/17 M-Th 7:00AM - 5:30PM 11/20/17-12/15/17 M-F 7:00AM - 5:30PM HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR This four-week course will prepare you to seek employment as a Heavy Equipment Operator. Classes begin every five weeks. This course is a part of the NCCER program. Florence-SiMT / S256 / $4500 9/11/17-10/5/17 M-Th 8:00AM-5:00PM 10/16/17-11/9/17 M-Th 8:00AM-5:00PM 11/20/17-12/14/17 M-Th 8:00AM-5:00PM BASIC MIG Welding careers are hot! This course introduces Oxy / Acetylene and the safety equipment used in the process of Gas Metal Arc welding. Florence / 2109 / $1350 In the Pee Dee, Honda SC Manufacturing hires many MIG welders. 9/6/17-11/29/17 M W 5:30PM - 9:30PM 9/18/17-12/13/17 M W 5:30PM - 9:30PM 10/16/17-1/31/18 M W 5:30PM - 9:30PM 11/13/17-2/26/18 M W 5:30PM - 9:30PM BASIC ARC The National Association of Manufacturers predicts that the U.S. will need an additional 14 million welders by 2020. This course will prepare you with basic fundamental knowledge of ARC, or Stick welding, which is primarily used in construction and maintenance. Florence / 2109 / $1350 Welding is for women, too! U.S. labor officials have documented a growing trend of more females entering the welding field, making a great career choice for women. 9/6/17-12/4/17 M W 5:30PM - 9:30PM 9/18/17-12/13/17 M W 5:30PM - 9:30PM ADVANCED MIG Expand knowledge of Basic MIG welding. The Flux Core process is introduced in this course, designed to refine MIG welding skills. Completion of the Basic MIG course is a prerequisite for this course. Florence / TBA / $1000 ADVANCED ARC This course advances skills learned in Basic Arc Welding, and sharpens Arc Welding aptitudes. Completion of Basic Arc is a requirement for this course. Florence / 2109 / $1000 10/2/17-11/20/17 M W 5:30PM - 9:30PM 10/30/17-1/15/18 M W 5:30PM - 9:30PM 10/2/17-11/20/17 M W 5:30PM - 9:30PM 10/30/17-1/15/18 M W 5:30PM - 9:30PM 10 Florence-Darlington Technical College Fall 2017 www.fdtc.edu 843-413-2715 Florence-Darlington Technical College Fall 2017 www.fdtc.edu 843-413-2715 11
WELDING SECURITY TRAINING BASIC TIG TIG welders weld primarily aluminum, stainless steel and carbon steel, and can find employment in industries where clean environments are critical, such as medical equipment and food manufacturers. Florence / 2109 / $1350 In the Florence area, General Electric employs many TIG welders 9/6/17-12/4/17 M W 5:30PM - 9:30PM 9/18/17-12/4/17 M W 5:30PM - 9:30PM ADVANCED TIG Advanced instruction in TIG welding techniques are provided in this course. The completion of Basic TIG welding is a pre-requisite for this course. Florence / 2109 / $1000 10/2/17-11/27/17 M W 5:30PM - 9:30PM 10/30/17-1/17/18 M W 5:30PM - 9:30PM SLED CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION CERTIFICATION This course will prepare you to deliver SLED instruction. Registration with SLED as a security officer with a licensed security company is required. Florence-SiMT / Room TBA / $499 10/23/17-10/27/17 M F 8:30AM - 5:30PM SLED CLASSROOM IN-SERVICE This course leads to annual recertification for private security training officers Florence-SiMT / S252 / $99 9/12/17 T 8:30AM - 12:30PM 10/10/17 T 8:30AM - 12:30PM 11/14/17 T 8:30AM - 12:30PM SLED FIREARMS CERTIFICATION For currently registered SLED security officers, who work with a licensed security company, this course will provide instruction leading to SLED Firearms Certification. Florence-SiMT / TBA / $499 11/3/17-11/17/17 M-F 8:30AM - 5:30PM TBA SLED FIREARMS IN-SERVICE For private security officers who are required by their company to carry handguns, this course is part of the recertification that is required annually. Ammunition is not included in tuition. Florence-SiMT / S252 / $99 9/12/17 T 1:30PM - 5:30PM 10/10/17 T 1:30PM - 5:30PM 11/14/17 T 1:30PM - 5:30PM 12 Florence-Darlington Technical College Fall 2017 www.fdtc.edu 843-413-2715 Florence-Darlington Technical College Fall 2017 www.fdtc.edu 843-413-2715 13
COMPUTER TRAINING COMPUTER TRAINING EXCEL LEVEL ONE Microsoft Excel is a universal and powerful data analysis tool with abundant business and personal applications. This 7.5 hour course will provide instruction in simple Excel formulas, creating and modifying worksheets, and linking worksheets to workbooks. Florence-SiMT / 263 / $75 9/19/17-9/26/17 T Th 6:30PM - 9:00PM 10/10/17-10/26/17 T Th 6:00PM - 8:00PM EXCEL INTERMEDIATE Microsoft Excel Intermediate teaches the user how to more effectively analyze data and work with more Excel tools, for developing highly professional charts, graphs and pivot tables. Florence-SiMT / 263 / $100 10/3/17-10/12/17 T Th 6:30PM - 9:00PM COMPUTER BASICS FOR SENIORS For senior citizens and others who want to learn the fundamental basics of computers, this 12-hour course covers the following computer applications: file management, introduction to Microsoft Office Suite, internet research, and e-mailing. Florence-SiMT / 263 / $100 QUICKBOOKS Harness the power of QuickBooks for your small business, church, or personal accounting purposes. Learn how QuickBooks can help you save time on book keeping, paperwork and accurate financial reports. Course topics include navigating QuickBooks, managing payroll, invoicing with QuickBooks, reconciling your checkbook, and inventory analysis and management. Florence-SiMT / Room TBA / $125 9/19/17-9/21/17 T Th 6:00PM - 9:00PM QUICKBOOKS ADVANCED Take QuickBooks to the next level! Learn how to customize forms, create detailed reports and graphs, track and pay sales taxes, process payroll, do project cost analysis and download banking directly into QuickBooks. This 12-hour course will empower any business owner to operate their finances with confidence. Florence-SiMT / Room TBA / $150 10/3/17-10/12/17 T Th 6:00PM - 9:00PM 14 Florence-Darlington Technical College Fall 2017 www.fdtc.edu 843-413-2715 Florence-Darlington Technical College Fall 2017 www.fdtc.edu 843-413-2715 15
PERSONAL INTEREST PERSONAL INTEREST CELL PHONES & TABLET REPAIR (cont.) repair, as well as tools of the trade and business practices will be incorporated, as well as handson applications. Florence-SiMT / S251 / $400 9/25/17 M-F 9:00AM - 4:00PM DEFENSIVE DRIVING This course teaches students how to reduce risks associated with driving, by anticipating situations encountered on the road and making well-informed decisions behind the wheel. Successful completion of the course will lead to a 4-point reduction and an insurance price reduction, where eligible. Florence-SiMT / S256 / $115 9/2/17 Sa 8:00AM - 5:00PM 9/16/17 Sa 8:00AM - 5:00PM 10/7/17 Sa 8:00AM - 5:00PM 10/21/17 Sa 8:00AM - 5:00PM 11/4/17 Sa 8:00AM - 5:00PM 11/18/17 Sa 8:00AM - 5:00PM 12/2/17 Sa 8:00AM - 5:00PM BASIC MOTORCYCLE RIDER For beginning riders, this course provides instruction leading to the S.C. Department of Motor Vehicles driver s license motorcycle endorsement, upon successful completion. Students must have a current driver s license, or be eligible for a driver s license, be at least fifteen years old, and must be able to ride a bicycle. Florence / TBA / $299 9/9/17-9/10/17 Sa Su 8:00AM - 5:00PM TBA 10/14/17-10/15/17 Sa Su 8:00AM - 5:00PM 7216 11/11/17-11/12/17 Sa Su 8:00AM - 5:00PM 7216 SIGN LANGUAGE (AMERICAN) Sign language can enhance your ability to converse with the deaf or hard of hearing, and many young parents are adopting the growing trend of Baby Sign, to communicate with their young children before speech skills are fully developed. Florence-SiMT / TBA / $125 9/12/17 T Th 6:30PM - 8:30PM CAKE DECORATING Discover your inner artist and put your creative skills to work as a Cake Decorator. This 18-hour course prepares you to work professionally or as a hobbyist. Learn about cake styles, color, placement and balance, methods for cutting, filing and pre-icing, basic piping skills, border types, and script writing. Florence-SiMT / TBA / $125 10/16/17-11/2/17 M Th 6:00PM - 9:00PM CELL PHONES & TABLET REPAIR This course will prepare students to become Master Repair Technicians for cell phones and tablets. Foundation basics of smart device 16 Florence-Darlington Technical College Fall 2017 www.fdtc.edu 843-413-2715 Florence-Darlington Technical College Fall 2017 www.fdtc.edu 843-413-2715 17
PERSONAL INTEREST ADVANCED CAKE DECORATING Advance your decorating skills through the use of fondant and fondant decorations, gum paste flowers and accent colors, using chocolate molds and airbrushing. Learn to stack, secure and transport a completed cake. Every student will present their final project at the conclusion of the class. Florence-SiMT / TBA / $150 9/11/17-10/5/17 M Th 6:00PM - 9:00PM BASIC CONSTABLE This course will prepare you to seek work as a constable, and serve as assistants to law enforcement agencies as auxiliary police officer or for the public as a Magistrate s Constable. Location TBA / $669 11/4/17-12/17/17 Sa Su 8:00AM - 5:00PM SNAP Employment and Training Program The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a program for individuals who are receiving food stamps and seeking employment. Services are provided through the following components: Workforce Investment Opportunity Act (WIOA) Activities are funded through the Workforce Investment Opportunity Act (WIOA) and provided assessment, job training and job placement assistance. Services are broken down into three categories: Core Services, Intensive Services and Training Services. These activities will help jobseekers identify types of work for which you are best suited. Job Search requires an E&T participant to make a specified number of job contacts with different prospective employers over a period of time not to exceed 60 calendar days. This service will help jobseekers identify all available jobs open for application. FUNDAMENTALS OF PHOTOGRAPHY This course is for the novice photographer. Camera types, lenses and their appropriate usage, camera operation, capturing images, image editing and workflow, and use of correct lighting are incorporated into this course. Florence-SiMT / TBA / $100 9/12/17-9/28/17 T Th 6:00PM - 8:00PM Vocational Training enables jobseekers to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to compete in a specific occupation, and allows participants to move directly into employment. INDIVIDUALS WHO MUST PARTICIPATE IN THE SNAP E&T PROGRAM: Required to register for work Must be at least 18 years of age, but under age 50 Have no dependents For more detailed schedule of upcoming courses, visit fdtc.edu/continuing-education Helping You Find And Keep The Right Job. INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT HAVE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SNAP E&T PROGRAM: Are under age 18, or older than 50 Are a student, enrolled at least half-time Are receiving unemployment insurance payments Are responsible for the care of an incapacitated person Are pregnant or physically or mentally unable to work Have a dependent child under age 18 Are employed and working at least 20 hours per week Any FDTC Corporate & Workforce Development course that leads to a career is potentially eligible for SNAP! Call 843-413-2715 for additional information on the SNAP program. 18 Florence-Darlington Technical College Fall 2017 www.fdtc.edu 843-413-2715 Florence-Darlington Technical College Fall 2017 www.fdtc.edu 843-413-2715 19
Online Courses Corporate And Workforce Development Offers Online Programs! Employment Readiness Services Corporate and Workforce Development Online courses are designed to be comparable to on-campus courses and offer students educational opportunities which may otherwise not be possible with on-campus programs. The following programs are offered online: Administrative Medical Assistant Medical Terminology Medical Coding Electronic Medical Records Clinical Medical Specialist To register, or for more information, contact Renata Brister at 843-413-2724 or Renata.Brister@fdtc.edu. Florence-Darlington Technical College understands the importance of securing work-ready employees for entry-level positions in the workforce. The ability to assess good work ethics and basic industry-specific skills, before making an investment in a new employee, can impact a company s bottom line significantly. Through its Employment Readiness Services, the Corporate and Workforce Development Division of FDTC provides training for entry-level employees that will create and sustain an ongoing pool of prospective candidates for area manufacturing and industry. FDTC s employment readiness programs allow business and industry to assess potential candidates for entry-level positions before they are hired and to extend job offers with the assurance that prospective employees have acquired skills and knowledge defined by the company. We work with you to define curricula and required skills for jobs, schedule the training, and provide staff and equipment for delivery of instruction. Sample employment readiness topics: Company orientation and expectations Interpersonal skills Job-specific skill assessments WorkKeys testing Time management Survey of local resources for transportation and child care Job interview skills E-mail etiquette Financial literacy Conflict management Basic computer skills assessment Goal setting Soft skills Work ethics Balancing work and family 20 Florence-Darlington Technical College Fall 2017 www.fdtc.edu 843-413-2715 Florence-Darlington Technical College Fall 2017 www.fdtc.edu 843-413-2715 21
Registration We Make Registering Easy! Like Us On Register by phone 843-413-2715 Facebook! Register in person at any of our locations! Register by fax 843-413-2717 Register by mail Send your registration form and payment to: FDTC / Corporate and Workforce Development P.O. Box 100548 Florence, SC 29502 www.facebook.com/fdtccwd TUITION ASSISTANCE Our tuition counselors will work with you to determine your eligibility for tuition assistance. To schedule an appointment, please call 843-413-2727. Policy on Non-Discrimination: Florence-Darlington Technical College is an equal opportunity institution and Florence-Darlington Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, creed, marital status, veteran status, disability, sex, or age in its admission policies, programs, activities or employment practices. In compliance with Title IX of the Educational amendments of 1972 and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Florence-Darlington Technical College offers access and equal opportunity in its admissions policies, its academic programs and services, and its employment to disabled individuals in that no otherwise qualified person will be denied these provisions on the basis of a disability. The College s Title IX coordinator is the Director of Enrollment Management (843.661.8029). The Section 504 Coordinator is the Director of Internal Relations (843.661.8321). They can be reached at the following location: Florence-Darlington Technical College, 2715 West Lucas Street, P. O. Box 100548, Florence, South Carolina 29501-0548, 843.661.TECH (8324), Florence-Darlington Technical College operates under an open door policy that welcomes all students without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, creed, marital status, veteran status, disability, sex, or age. Admission to the College, however, does not mean students will be admitted immediately to a program with specialized admission requirements. This information is provided in compliance with the Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act of 1991 and the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990. 22 Florence-Darlington Technical College Fall 2017 www.fdtc.edu 843-413-2715