Marion Technical College (FL)

The 320-hour Tractor Trailer Truck Driver course prepares students for entry into the trucking and logistics industry.

Students explore career opportunities and requirements of a professional tractor trailer driver. Students study vehicle safety, accident prevention, operating regulations, cargo handling, documentation procedures, pre-trip preparation, vehicle inspection, maintenance, service, control procedures, backing, coupling, uncoupling, maneuvering, road and hazardous driving skills, and licensing requirements. January Weekend Classes Available.

The purpose of the Electrical Apprenticeship program is to prepare a student to become trained, licensed journeyman electricians through four-year indentured apprenticeships.
Instruction includes residential, commercial, and industrial electricity; motor control; and project management. For more than 20 years, the Florida Electrical Association has chosen Marion Technical College as its educational partner.

The purpose of the combined Firefighting and EMT program is to provide the necessary training required for students to become certified Firefighters, as well as licensed Emergency Medical Technicians. The Firefighter portion follows the curriculum provided by the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training. The EMT component of this combined program prepares students for certification as EMT’s in accordance with Chap.64J of the Florida Administrative Code.

The purpose of the combined Firefighting and EMT program is to provide the necessary training required for students to become certified Firefighters, as well as licensed Emergency Medical Technicians. The Firefighter portion follows the curriculum provided by the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training. The EMT component of this combined program prepares students for certification as EMT’s in accordance with Chap.64J of the Florida Administrative Code.

The purpose of the combined Firefighting and EMT program is to provide the necessary training required for students to become certified Firefighters, as well as licensed Emergency Medical Technicians. The Firefighter portion follows the curriculum provided by the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training. The EMT component of this combined program prepares students for certification as EMT’s in accordance with Chap.64J of the Florida Administrative Code.

The purpose of the Firefighting I/II program is to prepare students for employment as certified Firefighters. Instruction is designed to follow the curriculum provided by the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training.

This program is designed to prepare competent entry-level medical assistants and meets the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) Standards and Guidelines. The program combines lecture, in classroom hands-on skills practice, and a mandatory 200-hour externship in local physician offices and clinics.

The purpose of the Medical Clinical Laboratory Technician – ATD program is to prepare a student for employment as a licensed Medical Clinical Laboratory Technician.

This program combines classroom lecture and actual hands-on, clinical experience in local facilities to provide a comprehensive training environment. Successful completion of this program prepares students for certification for employment as nursing assistants in long-term care facilities.

This program combines classroom lecture with actual hands-on practice in our student laboratory.
The hands-on experience is essential for employment, and graduates may also take the National Certification Examination which is important to local employers. The program prepares students for employment in hospitals, laboratories, and physicians’ offices and provides exposure to the laboratory environment. After completion, students may transfer into the Medical Clinical Laboratory Technician Program.

The Practical Nursing Program is an approved nursing program by the Florida Board of Nursing.
This program combines lecture, hands-on skills practice in our nursing lab, and clinical externship at local hospitals, long-term care facilities, rehabilitation centers, and ambulatory clinics. The program prepares students for employment in these facilities as entry-level practical nurses, and to transfer to a program to become a registered nurse.

The Radiologic Technology Program is JRCERT accredited and trains individuals with high character, compassion and commitment for a career in diagnostic medical imaging.
This 22-month program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become exceptional, entry level radiologic technologists. Applicants must have an Associates Degree or higher. Anatomy & Physiology and Medical Terminology courses are required (See Program Director for course offerings at MTC ).

The purpose of the Culinary Arts program is to prepare a student for employment in the Commercial Foods and Hospitality industries. Instruction is designed to qualify students for employment upon successfully obtaining a Professional Culinary Arts certificate.

The Technology Support Services Program is a 600 hour, intensive, entry level IT program combining both lecture and hands-on training in the areas of computer hardware, operating systems, networking technologies and security. The program has both day and night classes, which run approximately 7 months for day classes and 11 months for night classes. The content includes practical experience in the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of computer hardware, operating systems, and networking. Students learn to provide high quality repair, technical assistance, and troubleshooting in an efficient and timely manner. Soft skills are emphasized during training. Students will be prepared to obtain the CompTIA A+ certification.

This program prepares students for employment in a variety of welding-related occupations in the manufacturing, industrial, or utility industries. The program teaches students basic to intermediate skills of four major welding processes: Shielded Metal Arc (SMAW), Flux-Cored Arc (FCAW), Gas Metal Arc (GMAW), and Gas Tungsten Arc (GTAW) welding processes.

This program prepares students for employment in a variety of welding-related occupations in the manufacturing, industrial, or utility industries. The program teaches students basic to intermediate skills of four major welding processes: Shielded Metal Arc (SMAW), Flux-Cored Arc (FCAW), Gas Metal Arc (GMAW), and Gas Tungsten Arc (GTAW) welding processes.

The Welding Technology Advanced Program prepares students for advanced employment opportunities in the welding industry. The training includes Shielded Metal Arc Welding pipe welding, pipe-fitting, and advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, The training also explores emerging technologies which include pulse welding, fabrication, and other specific welding skills desired by local business and industry. Students completing this program may earn as many as three AWS or ASME Welding Certifications. This course is for experienced welders, or welders who completed a welding career certificate program, or college level welding program.

The Welding Technology Advanced Program prepares students for advanced employment opportunities in the welding industry. The training includes Shielded Metal Arc Welding pipe welding, pipe-fitting, and advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, The training also explores emerging technologies which include pulse welding, fabrication, and other specific welding skills desired by local business and industry. Students completing this program may earn as many as three AWS or ASME Welding Certifications. This course is for experienced welders, or welders who completed a welding career certificate program, or college level welding program.

This program prepares students for employment in a variety of welding-related occupations in the manufacturing, industrial, or utility industries. The program teaches students basic to intermediate skills of four major welding processes: Shielded Metal Arc (SMAW), Flux-Cored Arc (FCAW), Gas Metal Arc (GMAW), and Gas Tungsten Arc (GTAW) welding processes.

The Welding Technology Advanced Program prepares students for advanced employment opportunities in the welding industry. The training includes Shielded Metal Arc Welding pipe welding, pipe-fitting, and advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, The training also explores emerging technologies which include pulse welding, fabrication, and other specific welding skills desired by local business and industry. Students completing this program may earn as many as three AWS or ASME Welding Certifications. This course is for experienced welders, or welders who completed a welding career certificate program, or college level welding program.

This program prepares students for employment in a variety of welding-related occupations in the manufacturing, industrial, or utility industries. The program teaches students basic to intermediate skills of four major welding processes: Shielded Metal Arc (SMAW), Flux-Cored Arc (FCAW), Gas Metal Arc (GMAW), and Gas Tungsten Arc (GTAW) welding processes.

This program prepares students for employment in a variety of welding-related occupations in the manufacturing, industrial, or utility industries. The program teaches students basic to intermediate skills of four major welding processes: Shielded Metal Arc (SMAW), Flux-Cored Arc (FCAW), Gas Metal Arc (GMAW), and Gas Tungsten Arc (GTAW) welding processes.

The Welding Technology Advanced Program prepares students for advanced employment opportunities in the welding industry. The training includes Shielded Metal Arc Welding pipe welding, pipe-fitting, and advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, The training also explores emerging technologies which include pulse welding, fabrication, and other specific welding skills desired by local business and industry. Students completing this program may earn as many as three AWS or ASME Welding Certifications. This course is for experienced welders, or welders who completed a welding career certificate program, or college level welding program.

The Welding Technology Advanced Program prepares students for advanced employment opportunities in the welding industry. The training includes Shielded Metal Arc Welding pipe welding, pipe-fitting, and advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, The training also explores emerging technologies which include pulse welding, fabrication, and other specific welding skills desired by local business and industry. Students completing this program may earn as many as three AWS or ASME Welding Certifications. This course is for experienced welders, or welders who completed a welding career certificate program, or college level welding program.