Florence-Darlington Technical College

Accounting

Graduates with an Accounting degree receive 66 credit hours of course work. They demonstrate core skills in the following: accounting, business, business ethics, managing spreadsheets, data analytics, business law, and computer applications. Graduates receive oral and written communication skills and critical thinking and problem solving skills for both academic and workplace solutions.

Associate in Arts

Associate in Science

The Associate in Science degree program provides science instruction in biology, chemistry, and physics to enable students to complete their respective curricular programs, transfer college credits through the Associate in Science degree program, or meet the workplace requirements of local business and industry through specialized training.

Auto Body Repair

This program trains students in the use of equipment and materials used in the auto body repair industry to become auto body technicians. The study of unibody, structure repair, sheet metal repair, welding, spot repair, estimating and refinishing are covered. Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions in the auto body repair industry.

Automotive Technology

This program trains automotive technicians to diagnose, service and repair automobiles and light trucks.

Automotive Technology Diesel Option (Day/evening Program)

This program trains technicians to diagnose, service and maintain both gasoline and diesel vehicles. Employment opportunities are available in the automotive or trucking industries and their related fields.

Basic Automotive

This program provides basic training for persons interested in working in the automotive field. Vehicle servicing, systems maintenance and problem diagnosis are covered.

Bookkeeping

This certificate program is designed to prepare graduates for job opportunities in the areas of entry-level bookkeeping and payroll.

Civil Engineering Technology

The Civil Engineering Technology program (CET) uses classroom and laboratory experiences to provide students technical, computer aided drafting skills, which will prepare them for careers in the environmental field, surveying, construction management, design, and testing.

Civil Engineering Technology -Computer-assisted Drafting

This certificate provides students with training in fundamental computer-assisted drafting skills and prepares them to continue in the Civil Engineering Technology curriculum or for entry-level positions in the industry.

Computer Technology - Fundamentals of Networking

This certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level information technology positions requiring hands-on technical, computer, and networking skills that support home and small business.

Computer Technology - Web Applications and Programming

To provide students with the fundamental skills to plan, design, code and maintain web applications. The Web Applications and Programming Certificate provides students with the necessary skills to obtain entry-level positions in web design, programming, and application development.

Cosmetology

The Cosmetology program will provide entry-level training and instruction to enable graduates to pass the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - South Carolina Board of Cosmetology (Written Exam and Practical Exam), to become a licensed Cosmetologist and to secure entry-level positions in a salon or spa.

Criminal Justice Technology

This certification will give students a core knowledge of the criminal justice profession. Students can expect to become familiar with the criminal justice system, criminal and Constitutional law, department and agency administration, law enforcement ethics, special problems that law enforcement face and various specialties within the criminal justice profession.

Criminal Justice Technology

Personnel in this vocation are employed by private, local, state, and federal agencies.

Dental Hygiene

The Dental Hygiene program is an Associate's Degree program that is five semesters in length and is comprised of didactic, clinical, and laboratory courses offered at the Health Science Campus. Students will experience real-life patient interactions through clinical courses and will have the opportunity to work with a variety of patients of diverse backgrounds. Students will also have the opportunity to hone their clinical skills in an on-site, fully-functioning, dental hygiene clinic.

Diesel and Heavy Equipment (Evening Program)

The Diesel and Heavy Equipment certificate program trains technicians to diagnose problems and to provide service and maintenance-related procedures to diesel and heavy equipment.

Diesel Technology Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician Program

The Caterpillar Dealer Academy, a partnership between local Caterpillar dealers and Florence-Darlington Technical College, builds the foundation for technicians to service Caterpillar equipment with excellence and professionalism.

Early Care and Education

Early Care and Education - Transfer Track

Early Childhood Development

Early childhood and child-care workers are employed in private and public centers, school systems, community and state agencies, as well as religious institutions.

Early Childhood Development

Early childhood and child-care workers are employed in private and public centers, school systems, community and state agencies, as well as religious institutions. The Early Childhood Development program is designed to prepare students to work with young children. Although elective credit may be given for some completed ECD coursework, the coursework in its entirety is not transferrable to a four-year institution.

Electrician

The Electrician Certificate is designed to introduce the students to the foundation theories that govern electricity. The students will become familiar with electrical codes, wiring, print reading, and perform electrical load calculations. Completion of this certificate prepares the student to be an entry-level electrician.

Electronics Engineering Tech

The Electronics Engineering Technology program (EET) uses classroom and laboratory experiences to provide students with applied technical skills such as building, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing applied electronic circuits and equipment. Students accumulate a variety of academic and experiential knowledge, which will prepare them for careers with a variety of manufacturing industries.

Expanded Duty Dental Assisting

The Expanded Duty Dental Assisting program is a Diploma program that is three semesters in length and is comprised of didactic, clinical, and laboratory courses offered at the Health Science Campus. In addition to on-site clinical experiences, dental assisting students will have the opportunity to gain meaningful experiences through off-site clinical rotations.

General Liberal Arts & Sciences

General Technology

The General Technology program provides a combination of occupationally oriented courses to meet specific career objectives and the opportunity to get cross-training in two or more specialties to meet the needs of employees who have a variety of job responsibilities. The student and the academic advisor work together to design a sequence of existing courses to meet employment objectives.

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Technology

The Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Degree is a 2-year program that will provide students with the necessary knowledge of installing, maintaining, and repairing heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment.

Human Services

The Human Services Program prepares students to become highly skilled professionals who provide critical helping services to vulnerable populations and communities. The program is designed for those interested in psychology, counseling and social work and is nationally accredited with the Council for Standards in Human Services Education (CSHSE). Graduates may be employed in a variety of settings in the helping professions.

HVAC - Essentials of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technology

The Essentials of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (Certificate) is a program that will provide students with the basic knowledge of installing and maintaining heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment.

HVAC - Essentials of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technology (Evening Program)

The Essentials of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (Certificate) is a program that will provide students with the basic knowledge of installing and maintaining heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment.

Industrial Maintenance Technology

The Industrial Maintenance Technology program provides students with fundamental mechanical skills associatedwith entry-level maintenance positions and prepares students for careers in large manufacturing companies as industrial machinery and maintenance technicians. Industrial maintenance technicians keep machinery and equipment in the plant up and running so that production can continue.

Industrial Maintenance Technology

Leadership

This program focuses on management with an emphasis on the basic skills necessary to be a leader. Students are taught planning, staffing, organizing, leading and monitoring skills. Additional skills include: a basic understanding of the laws that affect business, management and leadership skills, business ethics and data analytics, microcomputer applications, managing spreadsheets, and being successful in a global business environment.

Machine Tool

The Machine Tool diploma is a three semester program designed to prepare students for gainful employment in the area of precision machining. The course objectives include learning safe work habits, metallurgy, precision measurement, and the set up and operation of machine tools that cut and shape metal. Lathes, milling machines, drill presses, saws, and grinders are some of the equipment used in the Machine Tool curriculum.

Machine Tool Technology

The Machine Tool Technology program is designed to teach manufacturing processes and methods using both manual and computer-controlled machine tools. Basic skills will be developed on a variety of machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, Wire EDM and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines. Employment opportunities include machinist, tool inspector, and tool and die maker, methods technician, manufacturing process technician, quality and production control technician.

Machine Tool Technology - Computer Numerical Control Operator

The curriculum relies on a "hands-on" and lecture approach to learning, and students will spend a large portion of their time working in a practical setting. Students will be- come proficient in metal machining operations and planning procedures, with emphasis on practical machining techniques. Students will be introduced to modern manufacturing processes including: Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Programming; Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD); and Computer Assisted Manufacturing (CAM) software.

Machine Tool Technology - Computer Numerical Control Programmer

This certificate provides an individual with the skills needed to operate computer numeric control (CNC) machines in manufacturing businesses. The students focus on the processes and procedures commonly used to set up CNC machines, select and install tooling, follow quality control procedures and meet relevant safety expectations. Certificate completers will be prepared to fill positions in manufacturing businesses that are using current machining technologies.

Machine Tool Technology - Machine Operator

The program will prepare you for an entry-level position as a machine tool operator. The program is intended to give you a firm foundation in conventional manufacturing methods through hands-on experience in laboratories and classroom lecture. Topics covered in the program include blueprint interpretation, applied math, machine tool theory and practice, tool grinding, and basic metallurgy.

Machine Tool Technology - Machinist I

This certificate provides an individual with the basic skills for manual machine operation, including: safety, tooling, set up, speeds and feeds, materials, print reading, and precision measurement. The student will focus learning activities on engine lathes and milling machines. Certificate completers will be prepared for entry level machine tool positions in manufacturing and service businesses.

Management

Graduates with a management degree receive 66 credit hours of course work. They receive training in accounting, marketing, finance, payroll, managing spreadsheets, data analytics, business, business ethics, business law, computer applications, leadership, and small business operations. They demonstrate management skills and decision-making skills, which includes planning, organizing, controlling and leading employees.

Marketing

Graduates with a degree in Marketing receive 66 credit hours of course work. They know accounting, business, business ethics, business law, computer applications, and leadership. Graduates know the fundamental concepts in marketing, retailing, advertising, data analytics, finance, managing spreadsheets, and business management. They receive oral and written communication skills, critical thinking skills and problem-solving skills for both academic and workplace situations.

Marketing Promotions

This certificate program is designed to prepare students for job opportunities in retail and wholesale organizations. Specifically: advertising, publicity, sales, and marketing management.

Mechanical Engineering Technology

The Mechanical Engineering Technology program (MET) uses classroom and laboratory experiences to prepare graduates to work as engineering technicians and related engineering technology positions in various industries and production facilities. The intent is broad-based education that gives the student a number of career choices.

Mechatronics Technology

Modern manufacturing is based on a combination of advanced technologies that use complex machining, automation, and robotics equipment to efficiently produce a vast array of products.

Medical Assisting

The Medical Assisting Program is a dynamic, three-semester diploma program that blends classroom learning with real-world experience to prepare you for a fast-paced healthcare career. In semesters one and two, you'll build a strong foundation through a mix of general education and medical assisting-specific courses. Hands-on lab experiences give you the chance to practice clinical and administrative skills you'll use every day in the field. In the third semester, it's your time to shine!

Medical Laboratory Technology

The Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program is an exciting, five-semester journey that kicks off every fall and prepares you for a vital role in healthcare. In your first semester, you'll build foundational knowledge in essential lab skills - everything from lab safety to mastering the microscope. Semesters two and three dive deep into the specialized areas of laboratory medicine.

Network Systems Management

The goal is to give students the ability to fit into a variety of information systems infrastructures by teaching basic concepts within the framework of a wide variety of equipment and architectures. The program prepares students for the CompTIA A+, Security+ and the Cisco CCNA exams.

Nursing (ADN)

The FDTC Associate Degree Nursing program prepares students for this performance profession requiring intellectual, interpersonal, and psychomotor skills that are based upon biological, behavioral, and humanistic principles. Graduates of the Associate Degree Nursing program are prepared to work in a variety of settings including hospitals, clinics, and outpatient centers.

Nursing LPN/ADN Transition, advanced Placement for ADN

The LPN to ADN Transition program prepares LPNs, with a current unrestricted license in the state of South Carolina, the opportunity to pursue an associate degree in nursing. The LPN to ADN transition program is academically challenging. The program is open to men and women who provide evidence of interest, motivation, and aptitude in the area of health care.

Nursing - Practical Nursing (Fall Admission)

The Practical Nursing program prepares students for a vocation requiring intellectual, interpersonal, and psychomotor skills that are based upon biological, behavioral, and humanistic principles. Graduates of the Practical Nursing program are prepared to work in a variety of settings and upon completion of the program, the student is eligible to apply to take the licensure boards for Licensed Practical Nursing Practice (NCLEX-PN) There are three semesters and 48 credits in the PN program.

Paralegal

Paralegals are found in all types of organizations, but most are employed by law firms, corporate legal departments, and various government offices. In these organizations, they can work in many different areas of the law, including litigation, personal injury, corporate law, criminal law, employee benefits, intellectual property, labor law, bankruptcy, immigration, family law, and real estate.

Phlebotomy Technician

The Phlebotomy Technician Program is a focused, two-semester journey that begins each fall-perfect for students who want to quickly enter the healthcare field and make a real difference. In the fall semester, you'll jump into your first PBT course, where you'll learn about healthcare delivery systems, safety protocols, and essential blood collection techniques like venipuncture. You'll get hands-on practice in a lab setting, building confidence and skill from day one.

Radiologic Technology

Radiology students will learn to use radiation equipment to produce images of the tissue, organs, bones, and vessels of the body, as prescribed by physicians, to assist in the diagnosis of disease or injury. Radiology students will learn to use problem-solving and critical thinking skills to perform medical imaging procedures. They must be able to communicate effectively with patients, other health professionals and the public.

Respiratory Care

The Respiratory Care program gives students a solid foundation of theory and clinical experiences. Students will learn about medical gas administration, airway care, aerosol therapy, lung inflation techniques, mucus clearance techniques, arterial blood gas analysis, managing patients on life support, diagnostic lung studies, pediatric/neonatal respiratory care, CPR and hemodynamic monitoring.

Surgical Technology

The Surgical Technology Program is a five-semester associate degree program and is composed of classroom study, laboratory skills, and clinical experience. Students will learn aseptic technique, surgical instrumentation, surgical suite equipment, operative procedures, anatomy, medical terminology, pharmacology, and microbiology. Three semesters of clinical rotations give the student opportunities to apply theory into practice to enable students to gain essential surgical skills.

Welding

This program will provide skills that will enable the student to produce structurally sound and quality welds.

Welding

This program will provide skills that will enable the student to produce structurally sound and quality welds. Employment opportunities are found in maintenance, construction, fabrication, and their related fields.

Welding - MIG

This program will provide skills that will enable the student to produce structurally sound and quality MIG welds.

Welding - Pipe Welding

This program is designed to train individuals with welding skills and experience in the practices and processes of pipe welding and pipe fitting. Students will build mastery by using ARC welding on steel pipe and TIG welding on steel and stainless steel pipe. Additional topics include pipe fitting skills and processes such as print reading, piping calculations, material takeoffs, material cutting processes, pipe beveling, and layout practices.