- West Technical Education Center
- Adult Career and Technical Education
Adult Education
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Medical Science Academy
The following are pathways for adult students:
- Home Health Aide (165 hours).
- Phlebotomy (165 hours).
- EKG Technician (300 hours).
- Medical Assisting (1300 hours).
Each involves on-campus, face-to-face instruction and independent, online study.
- Maximum enrollment of 20 students per program, per cohort.
- Industry certifications that can be earned:
- CPR and First Aid, OSHA 10 for Healthcare, Basic Healthcare Worker, Home Health Aide, Certified Phlebotomy Technician, Certified EKG Technician.
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Architecture and Construction
- Contracted out to, and operated by Florida Training Services, Inc.
- Adult students select from five trades: carpentry, electrical, welding, HVAC, and plumbing.
- Nine-month program that meets twice a week. Each class is three hours and 30 minutes in duration.
- Instruction is delivered in a hybrid format (virtual and on-campus, face-to-face).
- Maximum enrollment of 20 students per trade, except welding which has a maximum of 40 students.
- Industry certifications that can be earned: OSHA 10-hour Safety, State of Florida Pre-Apprenticeship Program Completer,
- NCCER Core Curriculum, Forklift Operator, Scissor Bomb Operator, CPR and First Aid.
- Upon completion, can be employed as a General Maintenance and Repair Worker or Helper. Entry into an apprenticeship program, military, or college are viable options as well.
- Program articulated with Palm Beach State College 120 clock hours.
- Cost: free of charge at this time.
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Commercial Vehicle Driving
- 320 hours plus 1,000 miles on the road.
- Industry licensure that can be earned: Commercial Driver’s License Class A.
- Upon completion, can be employed as a Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver. Entry into the military is a viable option as well.
- Cost: $4,036.
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Forklift Certification
- Five hours of theory and hands-on training, on-campus, face-to-face instruction.
- Industry certification/licensure that can be earned.
- This safety certification is required by law for all employees operating a forklift.
- This certification meets OSHA standards and must be renewed every three years.
- Upon completion, can be employed as Loader / Forklift Operator.
- Cost: $200.