Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College

The automobile repair in today’s mobile society is more than essential. Vehicles cost more today and are kept in service longer. Skilled technicians are needed to perform preventive maintenance, repairs and adjustments. An Associate Degree in Automotive Technology will turn your interest in cars to increased career opportunity and higher income.

Enhance your skills and become ASE certified in automotive brakes and suspension. Work as a brake, suspension and general automotive specialist technician.

Classroom instruction, media-based learning and hands-on guidance prepare you for the S.C. Commercial Driver’s License exam. Enter a growing field with competitive employment opportunities and wages. Please see our special admissions requirements.

SVC’s Diesel Power Technology program is designed to prepare you for employment in this dynamic and growing field. Diagnosis and repair of heavy trucks

SVC’s Diesel Power Technology program is designed to prepare you for employment in this dynamic and growing field. Diagnosis and repair of heavy trucks

This program is designed to introduce basic entry-level skills that are required for a career in radiation protection or health physics. Topics include nuclear math and theory, as well as fundamentals in radiological safety. Graduates will be in a position to take basic field certification examinations. The program also provides opportunities for persons currently working in engineering or technology positions to expand employment opportunities.

Gain the skills necessary to work as an entry-level electrician, industrial electrician, automation technician or power company employee.

This program is designed to introduce the student to basic entry-level Computer Aided Design. Topics include two-dimensional engineering drawings and parametric 3D modeling. For admission into this program you must be a high school graduate or possess a GED and take the college’s placement test or have met the college’s SAT or ACT requirements.

This program is designed for students desiring advanced computer aided design skills to generate drawings. Topics include piping layouts, P&ID, process pipedrafting, parametric 3D modeling, surveying and 3D residential design. For admission into this program you must be a high school graduate or possess a GED and take the college’s placement test or have met the college’s SAT or ACT requirements. Completion of Computer Aided Design I Certificate (or a determination of your experience and capabilities, made by an advisor) is required for admission into this program.

OCtech’s Engineering Design Technology program will prepare you to be a professional entry-level computer aided design (CAD) technician. You will be able to apply technical skills while creating working drawings and models from a variety of software applications. Graduates of the Engineering Design Technology program may work with engineering and with designers in a wide variety of disciplines, such as building information modeling (BIM), piping design, machine tool design and architectural design.

This program is designed for students desiring advanced computer aided design skills to generate drawings. Topics include piping layouts, P&ID, process pipedrafting, parametric 3D modeling, surveying and 3D residential design. For admission into this program you must be a high school graduate or possess a GED and take the college’s placement test or have met the college’s SAT or ACT requirements. Completion of Computer Aided Design I Certificate (or a determination of your experience and capabilities, made by an advisor) is required for admission into this program.

All of our welding courses are taught to national welding codes and prepare you for testing and certification for jobs in metal fabrication, construction, and even nuclear power plant positions.

All of our welding courses are taught to national welding codes and prepare you for testing and certification for jobs in metal fabrication, construction, and even nuclear power plant positions.

All of our welding courses are taught to national welding codes and prepare you for testing and certification for jobs in metal fabrication, construction and even nuclear power plant positions.

All of our welding courses are taught to national welding codes and prepare you for testing and certification for jobs in metal fabrication, construction, and even nuclear power plant positions.

All of our welding courses are taught to national welding codes and prepare you for testing and certification for jobs in metal fabrication, construction, and even nuclear power plant positions.

All of our welding courses are taught to national welding codes and prepare you for testing and certification for jobs in metal fabrication, construction and even nuclear power plant positions.

All of our welding courses are taught to national welding codes and prepare you for testing and certification for jobs in metal fabrication, construction and even nuclear power plant positions.

Gain the skills necessary to work as an entry-level, intermediate-level or higher-level industrial maintenance technician, process plant mechanic, manufacturing plant mechanic, construction site equipment mechanic or construction site electrician.

Gain the skills necessary to work as an entry-level, intermediate-level or higher-level industrial maintenance technician, process plant mechanic, manufacturing plant mechanic, construction site equipment mechanic or construction site electrician.

Gain the skills necessary to work as an entry-level, intermediate-level or higher-level industrial maintenance technician, process plant mechanic, manufacturing plant mechanic, construction site equipment mechanic or construction site electrician.

Electronic instrumentation techs use specialized instruments to test, certify, install, repair, inspect, maintain and assist in developing complex instruments that measure and record changes in industrial environments like chemical plants, canneries, food processing plants, air and pollution control agencies, petroleum refineries and power plants. Technicians are responsible for selecting, installing, calibrating and maintaining instrumentation, and configuring and programming systems to ensure reliable and efficient operation.

Electronic instrumentation techs use specialized instruments to test, certify, install, repair, inspect, maintain and assist in developing complex instruments that measure and record changes in industrial environments like chemical plants, canneries, food processing plants, air and pollution control agencies, petroleum refineries and power plants. Technicians are responsible for selecting, installing, calibrating and maintaining instrumentation, and configuring and programming systems to ensure reliable and efficient operation.

Gain the skills necessary to work as an entry-level electrician, industrial electrician, automation technician or power company employee.

When production workers encounter problems with the machines they operate, they call industrial electronics technicians. The technician’s work is important not only because an idle machine will delay production, but also because a machine that is not properly repaired and maintained may damage the final product or injure the operator.

Gain the skills necessary to work as an entry-level, intermediate-level or higher-level industrial maintenance technician, process plant mechanic, manufacturing plant mechanic, construction site equipment mechanic or construction site electrician.

Gain the skills necessary to work as an entry-level, intermediate-level or higher-level industrial maintenance technician, process plant mechanic, manufacturing plant mechanic, construction site equipment mechanic or construction site electrician.

Learn about electrical, mechanical and computer science principles. Typical employment for these certifications are in process, manufacturing and construction environments. Mechatronics offers the opportunity to gain crossover knowledge in both the industrial maintenance and electrician fields.

Learn about electrical, mechanical and computer science principles. Typical employment for these certifications are in process, manufacturing and construction environments. Mechatronics offers the opportunity to gain crossover knowledge in both the industrial maintenance and electrician fields.

Learn about electrical, mechanical and computer science principles. Typical employment for these certifications are in process, manufacturing and construction environments. Mechatronics offers the opportunity to gain crossover knowledge in both the industrial maintenance and electrician fields.

Combining electronic, mechanical, robotics and information systems technology, Mechatronics Technology provides you with the skills needed in today’s automated manufacturing facilities. Learn hydraulics and pneumatics, robotics and automated controls, programmable controllers, process control and mechanical applications while receiving practical, hands-on experience on state-of-the-art equipment.

Electronics engineering technicians assist in the design, development, testing and maintenance of advanced control systems used in automated production facilities. These technicians work in power plants, chemical production facilities, automotive and tire manufacturing, food processing plants, and environmental control agencies, as well as many other automated control applications. Engineering Technology is applied to a wide variety of systems in the area of process control that require specialized programming to ensure that these control systems operate efficiently and automatically. The specialization in Engineering Technology Programming prepares technicians to install, program, operate, maintain, service and diagnose control system operational problems encountered on a routine basis as well as prepare for new installations and system upgrades.

Electronics engineering technicians assist in the design, development, testing and maintenance of advanced control systems used in automated production facilities. These technicians work in power plants, chemical production facilities, automotive and tire manufacturing, food processing plants, and environmental control agencies, as well as many other automated control applications. Engineering Technology is applied to a wide variety of systems in the area of process control that require specialized programming to ensure that these control systems operate efficiently and automatically. The specialization in Engineering Technology Programming prepares technicians to install, program, operate, maintain, service and diagnose control system operational problems encountered on a routine basis as well as prepare for new installations and system upgrades.

When production workers encounter problems with the machines they operate, they call industrial electronics technicians. The technician’s work is important not only because an idle machine will delay production, but also because a machine that is not properly repaired and maintained may damage the final product or injure the operator.

When production workers encounter problems with the machines they operate, they call industrial electronics technicians. The technician’s work is important not only because an idle machine will delay production, but also because a machine that is not properly repaired and maintained may damage the final product or injure the operator.

Electronics engineering technicians assist in the design, development, testing and maintenance of advanced control systems used in automated production facilities. These technicians work in power plants, chemical production facilities, automotive and tire manufacturing, food processing plants, and environmental control agencies, as well as many other automated control applications. Engineering Technology is applied to a wide variety of systems in the area of process control that require specialized programming to ensure that these control systems operate efficiently and automatically. The specialization in Engineering Technology Programming prepares technicians to install, program, operate, maintain, service and diagnose control system operational problems encountered on a routine basis as well as prepare for new installations and system upgrades.

Learn basic machine production operation skills – including basic computer numerical controlled machines – and work as a CNC operator, production machinist or basic quality control technician.

Gain the skills necessary to work as an entry-level electrician, industrial electrician, automation technician or power company employee.

When production workers encounter problems with the machines they operate, they call industrial electronics technicians. The technician’s work is important not only because an idle machine will delay production, but also because a machine that is not properly repaired and maintained may damage the final product or injure the operator.

Precision measurement is a very important part of any machining operation. Because tools and dies must meet strict specifications – precision to one ten-thousandth of an inch is common – the work of individuals in the machine tool field requires a high degree of patience and attention to detail. They must also be mechanically inclined, able to work independently and capable of doing work that requires concentration and physical effort.

Learn basic machine production operation skills – including basic computer numerical controlled machines – and work as a CNC operator, production machinist or basic quality control technician.

Gain entry-level training in computer troubleshooting/repair, network security, and systems analysis and design.

Network Security and Information Assurance involves the study of local and wide-area networking, network management, system administration, network security and Internet/intranet management. Career opportunities in this area include System Administrator, Systems Analyst, Internet Webmaster and Network Administrator.

Gain in-depth training in the configuration and use of CISCO routers and switching for entry-level network support positions.

This certificate program provides in-depth training in networking and server administration technology using Microsoft and various networking products and will assist in preparing the student to sit for the Microsoft Server, Network+and Security+ examinations.

Gain entry-level training in computer troubleshooting/repair, network security, and systems analysis and design.

Network Security and Information Assurance involves the study of local and wide-area networking, network management, system administration, network security and Internet/intranet management. Career opportunities in this area include System Administrator, Systems Analyst, Internet Webmaster and Network Administrator.

Gain in-depth training in the configuration and use of CISCO routers and switching for entry-level network support positions.

This certificate program provides in-depth training in networking and server administration technology using Microsoft and various networking products and will assist in preparing the student to sit for the Microsoft Server, Network+and Security+ examinations.

Gain entry-level training in computer troubleshooting/repair, network security, and systems analysis and design.

Students opting to concentrate their studies in the Computer Programming area receive instruction in the concepts, principles and techniques of software production with both procedural and object-oriented programming languages such as ALICE, ORACLE/SQL and JAVA. In addition, students are required to take courses in web design that include topics such as HTML, ASP, and JavaScript. Career opportunities in this area include the positions of computer programmer and Internet webmaster.

Learn database design, SQL and project management skills that are applicable to a variety of technical job roles. This is the first part of the industry-recognized Oracle Certified Associate certification.

Gain entry-level training in computer troubleshooting/repair, network security, and systems analysis and design.

Gain entry-level training in computer troubleshooting/repair, network security, and systems analysis and design.

Network Security and Information Assurance involves the study of local and wide-area networking, network management, system administration, network security and Internet/intranet management. Career opportunities in this area include System Administrator, Systems Analyst, Internet Webmaster and Network Administrator.

Gain in-depth training in the configuration and use of CISCO routers and switching for entry-level network support positions.

This certificate program provides in-depth training in networking and server administration technology using Microsoft and various networking products and will assist in preparing the student to sit for the Microsoft Server, Network+and Security+ examinations.

Learn database design, SQL and project management skills that are applicable to a variety of technical job roles. This is the first part of the industry-recognized Oracle Certified Associate certification.

Prepare to serve and protect the public. Work as a law enforcement officer, corrections officer, youth services officer, probation and parole officer, and more at the local, state and federal government level or in the private sector.

Students who train with the South Carolina Fire Academy or National Fire Academy can now use that experience toward a degree from OCtech! This is the perfect opportunity for volunteer firefighters and public safety officers to expand their knowledge and earn an Associate Degree in Applied Science in General Technology with a primary specialty in Fire Science/Emergency Medical Technician and secondary specialty in Criminal Justice. The college will award exemption credit for training sponsored and conducted by the S.C. Fire Academy (official Fire Academy transcripts required).

Physical evidence plays an important role in both the investigation and prosecution of criminal cases. Advances in science have revolutionized the way criminal justice agencies investigate incidents, analyze evidence and identify possible suspects. This process begins with the efficient location and collection of physical evidence at the crime scene. This initial step in the investigative process may be carried out by a number of criminal justice professionals. OCtech’s Forensic Certificate is designed to educate students in the basic scientific and legal principles which affect physical evidence as well as familiarize them with evidence collection techniques currently used by criminal justice agencies.

Prepare to serve and protect the public. Work as a law enforcement officer, corrections officer, youth services officer, probation and parole officer, and more at the local, state and federal government level or in the private sector.

Students who train with the South Carolina Fire Academy or National Fire Academy can now use that experience toward a degree from OCtech! This is the perfect opportunity for volunteer firefighters and public safety officers to expand their knowledge and earn an Associate Degree in Applied Science in General Technology with a primary specialty in Fire Science/Emergency Medical Technician and secondary specialty in Criminal Justice. The college will award exemption credit for training sponsored and conducted by the S.C. Fire Academy (official Fire Academy transcripts required).

Prepare to serve and protect the public. Work as a law enforcement officer, corrections officer, youth services officer, probation and parole officer, and more at the local, state and federal government level or in the private sector.

Students who train with the South Carolina Fire Academy or National Fire Academy can now use that experience toward a degree from OCtech! This is the perfect opportunity for volunteer firefighters and public safety officers to expand their knowledge and earn an Associate Degree in Applied Science in General Technology with a primary specialty in Fire Science/Emergency Medical Technician and secondary specialty in Criminal Justice. The college will award exemption credit for training sponsored and conducted by the S.C. Fire Academy (official Fire Academy transcripts required).

Security officers patrol and inspect property to protect against fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry of the facility for which they work. The growing rate of internal theft in business and industry also has created an increasing need for security officers. Security officers’ duties vary with the size, type and location of the employer. In office buildings, banks, hospitals, and department stores, they protect people, records, merchandise, money and equipment. In department stores, they also often work as undercover detectives to watch for theft by customers or store employees. At air, sea and rail terminals, and other transportation facilities, in addition to the above responsibilities, security officers screen passengers and visitors for weapons, explosives and other contraband, and insure nothing is stolen while being loaded and unloaded. OCtech’s Security Certificate program is designed to educate students in the diverse areas of security while increasing professionalism in the security field. The program allows interested students to advance into the Criminal Justice associate degree program without losing credits.

Gain a basic understanding of the needs of young children and the methods necessary to implement quality preschool programming. Learn growth and development principles, teaching methods, safety and first aid, discipline techniques, developmentally appropriate curriculum methods, exceptionality and early intervention techniques for promoting effective family-program partnerships, and principles of ethics and leadership in early care and education. Work as a teacher in an early childhood development center or teacher’s aide in a public school, or start your own child development center.

The Early Childhood Development Certificate program prepares students for employment in educational programs for young children such as child development centers and nursery schools. This certificate is organized with standards from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Students obtain a basic understanding of the needs of young children and are trained to implement quality preschool programming. They also learn growth and development principles, teaching methods, health, safety and nutrition, discipline techniques, and exceptionality and early intervention techniques for working with parents.

The Early Childhood Development diploma program offers students a basic understanding of the needs of young children. The diploma is organized with standards from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Graduates of this program are qualified for employment in child development centers, nursery schools, and as teachers’ aides in private schools. This program also is an excellent resource for child development teachers and administrators who want to upgrade their job skills and parents who want to learn more about the development of young children.

Gain a basic understanding of the needs of young children and the methods necessary to implement quality preschool programming. Learn growth and development principles, teaching methods, safety and first aid, discipline techniques, developmentally appropriate curriculum methods, exceptionality and early intervention techniques for promoting effective family-program partnerships, and principles of ethics and leadership in early care and education. Work as a teacher in an early childhood development center or teacher’s aide in a public school, or start your own child development center.

Emergency medical technicians are certified healthcare providers who are trained to respond to, treat and transport individuals in emergency situations. With the assistance of dispatchers, advanced EMTs and paramedics, EMTs are integral members of the emergency response team. Students learn the skills necessary to care for critically ill and injured patients – including airway management, patient assessment and trauma care – through classroom lectures, hands-on skills practice and field training with actual transport agencies. The demand for emergency medical personnel is increasing, especially in Orangeburg and Calhoun counties.

Students who train with the South Carolina Fire Academy or National Fire Academy can now use that experience toward a degree from OCtech! This is the perfect opportunity for volunteer firefighters and public safety officers to expand their knowledge and earn an Associate Degree in Applied Science in General Technology with a primary specialty in Fire Science/Emergency Medical Technician and secondary specialty in Criminal Justice. The college will award exemption credit for training sponsored and conducted by the S.C. Fire Academy (official Fire Academy transcripts required).

Students who train with the South Carolina Fire Academy or National Fire Academy can now use that experience toward a degree from OCtech! This is the perfect opportunity for volunteer firefighters and public safety officers to expand their knowledge and earn an Associate Degree in Applied Science in General Technology with a primary specialty in Fire Science/Emergency Medical Technician and secondary specialty in Criminal Justice. The college will award exemption credit for training sponsored and conducted by the S.C. Fire Academy (official Fire Academy transcripts required).

If you’re a current radiologic technician, you can earn advanced online certification to become an MRI technician. Magnetic resonance imaging uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of the body’s internal structures.

The Mammography Certificate program is a one semester advanced imaging program for registered radiologic technologists or students preparing to graduate from an accredited associate degree in radiology program. Technologists working in mammography use low-dose x-rays to help identify masses and other abnormalities in and around the breast. Mammographers must be highly accurate in their positioning and exposure techniques in order to optimize the image and maintain radiation safety standards. These images, called mammograms, aid physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of breast disease.

Take what you learn in the classroom and apply it in clinical settings as you assist radiologists in examining patients for diseases or injuries by using radiographic equipment. With additional education, this program can be a stepping stone for prosperous careers in the related allied health professions, including radiation therapy, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, education, management, special procedures, computed tomography, mammography and magnetic resonance imaging. Graduates of the program are eligible to sit for the official registry exam given by the the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Upon passing the exam, they are entitled to use the abbreviation RT(R) (ARRT) following their name, which means Registered Radiographer.

Medical assistants are multi-skilled allied health professionals specifically educated to work in ambulatory settings performing administrative and clinical duties. The practice of medical assisting directly influences the public’s health and well-being and requires mastery of a complex body of knowledge and specialized skills requiring both formal education and practical experience that serve as standards for entry into the profession. Well-balanced instruction in business skills and medical procedures enables the graduate to assist the physician in routine practice. The responsibilities of medical assistants vary, depending on whether they work in a clinic, hospital, large group practice or small private office. Graduates of the program who desire to work in a clinic, hospital, or large group practice are eligible to take the certification exam for Medical Assistants given by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) in order to be designated as a Certified Medical Assistant.

Medical assistants are multi-skilled allied health professionals specifically educated to work in ambulatory settings performing administrative and clinical duties. The practice of medical assisting directly influences the public’s health and well-being and requires mastery of a complex body of knowledge and specialized skills requiring both formal education and practical experience that serve as standards for entry into the profession. Well-balanced instruction in business skills and medical procedures enables graduates to assist physicians in routine practice. Externships in area medical practices provide clinical experience in obtaining patient histories, assisting in examinations and certain diagnostic testing, acquiring patient specimens, performing laboratory tests, processing and coding insurance, scheduling appointments for the physician, collecting payments and patient education.

Quality classroom instruction, hands-on experience in state-of-the-art labs and practical clinical experience at area healthcare providers will give you the knowledge, skills and confidence to become a registered nurse. Graduates of the Associate Degree in Applied Science Nursing program are eligible to take the National Council Licensing Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in order to be designated as a Registered Nurse (RN).

Quality classroom instruction, hands-on experience in state-of-the-art labs and practical clinical experience at area healthcare providers will give you the knowledge, skills and confidence to become a registered nurse. Graduates of the Associate Degree in Applied Science Nursing program are eligible to take the National Council Licensing Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in order to be designated as a Registered Nurse (RN).

Learn basic health science and the technical skills necessary to care for patients with common medical conditions. Work under the guidance of a registered nurse or physician in a variety of healthcare settings. Graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensing Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) in order to be designated as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Please see our special admissions requirements.

Provide personal care and emotional support to elderly and/or acutely ill patients confined to hospitals and short-term or long-term care facilities. Duties include taking temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure; observing patients’ physical, mental and emotional conditions and reporting changes to nursing or medical staff; answering patients’ call bells; delivering messages; serving meals; making beds and helping patients eat.

Patient care technicians are multi-skilled healthcare providers, with training in basic patient care, blood collection, and electrocardiography. Under the supervision of nursing and medical staff, patient care technicians are employable in a variety of healthcare settings. Students will gain the knowledge and skills to function as beginning-level staff in hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, laboratories and physicians’ offices. Graduates are eligible to take the national certification examinations given by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) in Phlebotomy Technician, ECG Technician, and Patient Care Technician. In addition, students are eligible to take the state certification through the SC Department of Health and Human Services in order to be designated as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

Train in selected physical therapy interventions under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist. Our classroom instruction, hands-on practice in simulated laboratory activities and live experiences on real patients at clinical education facilities will prepare you to work in a variety of settings to assist individuals who have lost function so they can live more active lifestyles. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the National Physical Therapist Assistant Examination in order to be designated as a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant.