Fred K. Marchman Technical College

This program teaches students the foundational skills necessary to excel in various areas of cybersecurity, including computer and network security, security vulnerabilities, attack mechanisms and techniques, and intrusion detection and prevention. Specialized courses focus on database security, planning and analysis, software, and web security.

The Computer Systems & Information Technology Program enables students to acquire skills and technical knowledge for entry-level employment as computer technicians, or in related fields.

The Computer Systems & Information Technology Program enables students to acquire skills and technical knowledge for entry-level employment as computer technicians, or in related fields.

The Computer Systems & Information Technology Program enables students to acquire skills and technical knowledge for entry-level employment as computer technicians, or in related fields.

The Computer Systems & Information Technology Program enables students to acquire skills and technical knowledge for entry-level employment as computer technicians, or in related fields.

The Computer Systems & Information Technology Program enables students to acquire skills and technical knowledge for entry-level employment as computer technicians, or in related fields.

The Automotive Service Technology Program helps to prepare students for employment in the automotive industry. The program will include instruction in operation, diagnosis, and repair; as well as parts and service look-up, invoice completion, and basic maintenance principles and procedures for the modern automobile. The Automotive Service Technology Program is NATEF certified as a Masters Automotive Service Technician (MAST) program.

The Marine Service Technologies program prepares students for employment in the marine service repair trade. Students learn to diagnose malfunctions, prepare repair estimates and work orders, and repair or replace parts as specified by manufacturers. Shop experiences include hands-on training in stern-drive and outboard mechanics, gasoline inboard engines, diesel engines, powerheads, electrical systems, fuel systems, lubrication systems, and boat and trailer rigging.

Commercial Art Technology is designed to assist students in acquiring the skills and knowledge for employment in the vast field of commercial art. The purpose of this program is to prepare students as artists and related design professionals, illustrators and graphic designers. Additionally, organizations such as retail stores, computer graphic departments, and government agencies employ commercial artists for in-house advertising and related activities.

This is an apprenticeship program which combines weekly evening classroom instruction with on-the-job training and support. The related classroom instruction uses Caring for Preschool Children. This is a comprehensive, child development-based program that shows teachers how to plan and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum. Students receive a Child Care Apprenticeship Certificate and Child Development Associate Equivalency CDA(e) upon full completion of all program components. The program is tuition free.

The Electricity Program enables students to acquire skills and technical knowledge in planning, installing, troubleshooting, maintaining, repairing, and remodeling residential and commercial electrical systems. It provides basic pre-apprenticeship training. This program of instruction includes blueprint symbols, notations, National Electric Code, basic electrical theory, and field experiences.

The Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration Program includes classroom and shop instruction in the basic principles of air conditioning and refrigeration that apply to commercial and residential systems. Students entering this program will develop the basic knowledge and skills for entry level employment as installers or mechanics in the air conditioning, refrigeration and heating industry or provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in this occupation. Both classroom and laboratory work will be necessary for completion of the program.

The Welding Technology Program includes classroom and shop instruction to prepare students to enter the welding industry. This program teaches students how to properly use welding equipment and products as they gain hands-on experience in basic and advanced welding, weld positioning, flux-cored arc welding (FCAW or FCA), shield metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), and other disciplines. Students will also prepare for the American Welding Society (AWS) certification exam.

This program is designed to prepare students for employment as advanced cross-trained nursing assistants (patient care technicians), expanding the traditional role of the nursing assistant. The PCT program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge. Graduates attain the skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Health Science career cluster.

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment in the culinary arts industry. Students receive instruction on a broad range of culinary theory and practical experiences. Training includes education in sanitation, food service production, nutrition, cost control, and dining room management, hands-on lessons in stocks and sauces, knife skills, meat cutting, baking, and pastry, while developing professionalism and proficiency in the culinary arts field.