Orange Technical College - Mid-Florida Campus

Certifications earned through registered apprenticeship programs are recognized nationwide. Apprentices who complete registered apprenticeship programs are accepted by the industry as journeymen.

Training focuses on all aspects of the HVACR industry including planning, management, technical and production skills, underlying principles, entry level engineering design of HVACR technology, labor and community issues, and health, safety and environmental issues.

Training focuses on all aspects of the HVACR industry including planning, management, technical and production skills, underlying principles, entry level engineering design of HVACR technology, labor and community issues, and health, safety and environmental issues.

The mission of the Computer-Aided Drawing and Modeling program is to prepare students with the technical skills in CADD and 3D modeling that would prepare students for employment in the architectural, engineering, construction, and manufacturing industries.

Certifications earned through registered apprenticeship programs are recognized nationwide. Apprentices who complete registered apprenticeship programs are accepted by the industry as journeymen.

The Electricity program stresses the understanding of all aspects of the electricity industry, and prepares students with skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary to succeed in the residential and commercial fields. The training includes assembly, installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment used in these fields.

Certifications earned through registered apprenticeship programs are recognized nationwide. Apprentices who complete registered apprenticeship programs are accepted by the industry as journeymen.

Certifications earned through registered apprenticeship programs are recognized nationwide. Apprentices who complete registered apprenticeship programs are accepted by the industry as journeymen.

The training includes the use of blueprints and/ or shop drawings, use of gases and/or welding processes according to diagram, blueprints or written specifications. Lab activities include various processes and techniques of oxyacetylene cutting (OFC), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW).

The mission of the Accounting Operations program is to prepare students with the knowledge, skills and competencies to successfully gain employment and create advancement opportunities in the accounting and related business fields.

The Cosmetology program stresses Florida cosmetology laws and rules, cosmetology/nails specialist/ facials specialist and the related chemistry, bacteriology, anatomy and physiology, art of make-up and development of skill in performing the manipulative and electrical techniques required in the practice of cosmetology/nails specialist and facials specialist occupations. With a focus on current cosmetology trends and business/entrepreneurship. This program is offered in a traditional classroom instructional setting.

The Advanced Automotive Service Technology program prepares students to become career-ready automotive technicians in the automotive service industry, specifically in Toyota/Lexus dealerships. The program includes classroom and hands-on instruction reinforced with high-tech computerized learning systems using specialized trainers, simulators, live vehicles and an internship at a Toyota or Lexus dealership.

The Automotive Service Technology 1 program offers a sequence of courses that provides rigorous content aligned with the relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for careers in the automotive industry in a mostly hands-on environment. It provides technical skill proficiency and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills and knowledge.

The Automotive Service Technology 2 program offers a sequence of courses that provides rigorous content aligned with the relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for careers in the automotive industry in a mostly hands-on environment. It provides technical skill proficiency and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills and knowledge.

Training includes refinishing skills; sheet metal repair skills, frame and unibody squaring and aligning, use of filters, paint systems and undercoats; related mechanical and welding skills, glass servicing and other repairs. The program at Mid Florida Campus has been approved by the National Automotive Technical Education Foundation (NATEF) and is certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence Standards of Quality (ASE). I-CAR has approved Mid Florida Campus as a Level II training site and I-Car certifications can be earned during the program.

Training includes operation of trucks, buses; handling cargo, transporting passengers, reporting delays or accidents on the road and record keeping, communication and leadership skills, mathematical skills, human relations and employability skills, and safe and efficient work practices.

Training includes operation of trucks and tractor-trailer vehicles; handling cargo, reporting delays or accidents on the road and record keeping, communication and leadership skills, mathematical skills, human relations and employability skills, and safe and efficient work practices. This course covers Class A license training.

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The CNC Production Specialist program acquaints students with the basic manufacturing operations, such as, safety, shop math, blue print reading, basic GD&T, and metrology. Students will transition into performing tasks encountered in a manufacturing environment including selecting tools, raw materials, work holding, and the steps involved in preparing CNC equipment for operation. Students will also learn how to utilize CAD/CAM software to assist in performing tasks associated with running production on a CNC machine such as quality measurement and tool compensation.

The training includes precision measurement, operating lathes, mills, drill presses, grinders, blueprint reading, operating power saws, heat-treating operations, bench work, Computer Numerical Control machining tools, and training in Solid Works.

Upon completion of the Electronic Systems Integration and Automation program, students can enter the Electronics Integration program. An Electronic Systems Technician (EST) installs, upgrades, and services a wide variety of residential and commercial electronic systems including; Audio/Video Systems, Computers, Lighting, Automation Conrols, Security, Telecom, Cable, Satellite and Green Technologies. An EST’s role is both high tech and hands on, and is ideal for someone who is tech savvy and likes to work with his or her hands.

The combination of Mechanical, Electronic, Computer, Software, Control, and Systems Design engineering in order to design and manufacture useful products. Mechatronics is a multidisciplinary field of engineering designed to provide graduates with a high-tech skill set and knowledge in electronic, mechanical systems, fluid power/pneumatic systems, electrical, Program Logic Controller (PLC) programming, and repair of PLC / computer controlled, automated machines and robotic systems.

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The Digital Media/Multimedia Design program encompasses related career-technical disciplines in five general areas: Graphic Design (Digital Design), Photography, Web Design, Animation, Video and Audio Editing. From day one students are immersed in the creation of real-world projects. Upon successful program completion students are capable designers able to turn any idea into professional designs incorporating images, vectors, motion graphics, vide and sound.

The Enterprise Desktop and Mobile Support Technology program focuses on operation, configuration, and troubleshooting of current operating systems, mobile devices, and a variety of enterprise PC hardware. Included is development of skills in installing, configuring and troubleshooting of business applications, fundamental network concepts, printers, cabling, PC hardware, software, iOS, Android and more. The program develops attitudes and relationship skills required in a customer service industry with focus on technical skill sets required by local employers in the IT field.

Upon completion of Enterprise Network and Server Support Technology program, students can continue their training in advanced IT specializations such as Microsoft Enterprise Server, Cisco Routing and Switching, or Cyber Security.

The Fundamental Foodservice Skills program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and relevant commercial foodservice knowledge and skills needed to prepare students for further education or careers in the hospitality & tourism industry. The content includes occupation-specific hands on technical training and employability skills. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be prepared for the following entry-level positions such as: steward, prep cook, pantry cook, fry cook, banquet cook, retail and cafeteria line cook.

Our program is a comprehensive, practical, hands-on experience for volume food preparation. Training includes preparation and serving, storage, identification, selection and presentation of a wide variety of foods, communication and leadership skills, mathematical skills, human relations and employability skills, and safe and efficient work practices.