Traviss Technical College

Both Aviation Airframe Mechanics and Aviation Powerplant Mechanics are FAA approved Part 147 courses open to adult students. This program is designed to prepare the student for employment in the commercial and general aviation industry as an Aviation Maintenance Technician with FAA Airframe Rating.

This program offers classroom and shop experiences in all phases of the repair of damaged auto bodies, fenders, and frames. The course content includes basic trade skills, refinishing skills, sheet metal repair skills, frame and unibody squaring and aligning, use of fillers, paint systems and undercoats, as well as related welding and mechanical skills, trim-hardware maintenance, and other miscellaneous repair.

This program prepares students with the necessary skills, knowledge, work habits, and attitudes to become an entry-level engine repair technician. The program is designed to train students to perform repair and service procedures required to maintain an automobile. The student, by studying the theory of operation and working hands-on with each system (brake, engine, electrical, etc.), will learn entry-level skills for employment in the automotive service industry.

This program prepares students for employment as diesel brakes technicians. Training includes maintaining and repairing diesel engines and electrical systems, reconditioning diesel fuel injection systems, overhauling diesel engines and performing diesel engine preventive maintenance.

This program prepares students for employment as network specialists in the information technology industry. The program content includes, but is not limited to, installation, programming, operation, maintenance and servicing of computer systems; and diagnosis and correction of operational problems in computers arising from mechanical, electrical or electronics, hardware and software malfunction. It also includes communication, leadership skills, human relations and employability skills, and safe, efficient work practices.

This program prepares students for employment as network specialists in the information technology industry. The program content includes, but is not limited to, installation, programming, operation, maintenance and servicing of computer systems; and diagnosis and correction of operational problems in computers arising from mechanical, electrical or electronics, hardware and software malfunction. It also includes communication, leadership skills, human relations and employability skills, and safe, efficient work practices.

This program prepares students for employment as network specialists in the information technology industry. The program content includes, but is not limited to, installation, programming, operation, maintenance and servicing of computer systems; and diagnosis and correction of operational problems in computers arising from mechanical, electrical or electronics, hardware and software malfunction. It also includes communication, leadership skills, human relations and employability skills, and safe, efficient work practices.

This program prepares students for employment as network specialists in the information technology industry. The program content includes, but is not limited to, installation, programming, operation, maintenance and servicing of computer systems; and diagnosis and correction of operational problems in computers arising from mechanical, electrical or electronics, hardware and software malfunction. It also includes communication, leadership skills, human relations and employability skills, and safe, efficient work practices.

This program prepares students to assist the dentist in all facets of the office. Local on-site dental clinic with an oral surgeon and a general dentist and dental offices provide chair-side experience. Activities include taking dental images, assisting at chair-side, and knowing sterilization procedures, business office procedures and inventory control. Students also learn to make temporary crowns and bridges and all expanded functions, as well as polishing teeth and oral healthcare education to include proper brushing and flossing techniques.

The Medical Assisting Program, through rigorous, challenging content prepares students to work in the clinical setting as a Medical Assistant. This program is designed to provide students with hands-on clinical experience in multiple specialty areas including, but not limited to, obstetrics and gynecology, cardiology and surgery.

This program prepares students for entry level into the nursing field. It provides students with skills necessary to practice nursing care in numerous health care settings. The content includes, but is not limited to, theoretical instruction and clinical experience in medical, surgical, obstetric, pediatric, and geriatric nursing along with theoretical instruction and clinical experience in acute, care, long term care and community settings. This program is designed to prepare students for employment as licensed practical nurses. This program is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing.

This program prepares students with hands-on training that enables them to train under the supervision of surgeons, registered operating room nurses and surgical technologists in many surgical procedures. The content includes communication and interpersonal skills, legal and ethical responsibilities, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, microbiology, asepsis and sterilization techniques, surgical procedures, safe use and care of equipment and supplies, CPR, employability skills and basic computer literacy.

This program prepares students for employment as Digital Assistant Designers and it provides supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed. The content includes practical experiences in computer generated art and text, graphic design, graphic production, electronic design, preparation of electronic layouts and illustrations, electronic scanning and development of specialized skills in multimedia presentations.

This program prepares students for employment as entry-level residential and commercial electricians and it provides supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed. Students in this program learn procedures for installing wiring to conduct electricity to lights, appliances, and machines in residential and commercial buildings. They become familiar with blueprint reading, electrical theory, code requirements and circuit calculations.

This program prepares students for employment as air conditioning, refrigeration and heating mechanics and it provides supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed. Classroom and shop experiences enable the student to become proficient in the installation, repair, and maintenance of air conditioning and refrigeration systems. Included is instruction in the theory and application of the basic principles involved in the conditioning of air. The operating characteristics of various cooling and heating units and parts are also studied. Blueprint reading and the use of technical reference manuals are included. The student will learn to troubleshoot and repair compressors, valves, and electromechanical controls.

This program prepares students for employment as welders in the fabrication and repair industry as well as the construction industry and it provides supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed. Through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on laboratory experiences, this program teaches students to weld and cut metal by the oxyacetylene and electric arc methods. Students will become knowledgeable about the inert gas-shielded welding methods (MIG & TIG).

This program prepares students for employment in an attorney’s office, law enforcement agency, government office, insurance office and courthouse. This program offers a broad foundation of knowledge and skills that expand the traditional role of the Legal Assistant. Program content includes the use of technology to develop communications skills, higher level thinking skills, decision making skills; legal terminology; office procedures specific to the legal environment; transcription of legal documents from machine dictation; advanced features of business software applications including the Microsoft Office Suite, as well as Internet Explorer; research of job opportunities; and the production of high quality employment portfolios and job-seeking documents.

The program covers all facets of working in the food service environment. Students acquire skills in preparation and serving of foods in all types of establishments in the food service industry. Instruction is also provided in recipe use/development, commercial tools/equipment and operational systems. Creativity, critical thinking skills, principles of nutrition and menu planning/development, communication, leadership, human relations and employability skills, and safe, efficient work practices are also areas of study.