Short-Term Training
Continuing Education
Get to work fast or move up the ladder
Our short-term training courses are designed to be completed in a relatively short timeframe. We help you focus on specific skills that can improve your current job performance or give you new skills to help move into a new career. You can expect focused learning, convenient schedules and practical application in any of our training.
Continuing Education
Contact us to register for any course.
Phone: 803.535.1236
SNAP2Work
SNAP2Work is a program that connects SNAP recipients with services and resources in your community that will help you find and keep a job. OCtech has partnered with DSS to provide Vocational Training to upgrade your skills to fit the labor market so you have what employers are looking for.
How it works:
- Training is Free for all SNAP recipients.
- Training increases your ability to start a career.
- You will be connected with employers in your area.
Get Started today!
To get started, contact OCtech Corporate Training or visit your SNAP Employment and Training Coordinator at your local SC Works office.
803.535.1236 or 803.535.1233
email: foyedm@octech.edu
Spring Schedule
Contact the Continuing Education Office to register: 803.535.1236
Tuition assistance is available for most Short-Term Training programs.
Fork Lift Operator
March 11,13
May 13,15
T, Th 5:30 pm-9:30 pm
Learn the basic techniques of operating a forklift. This two-session course meets the regulatory requirements that are outlined in 29 CFR, 1910.178 (II). This program includes safety, preventive maintenance and driving. All students who successfully complete the course will receive a certification card on the last night of class.
CNC Machine Operator Basics
March 17 – May 7
M,W 5:00 pm-9:30 pm
This certificate is designed to introduce the student to basic machine production operation skills. Topics covered include manual machines, blue prints, and basic computer numerical controlled machines. Job opportunities include CNC Operator, Production Machinist, and Basic Quality Control Technician.
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
March 3-6
M,T,Th
Take any one or all three courses:
- Introduction to Basic PLC Hardware
- PLC Programming in the RS Logix 5
- 500 and Studio 5000 platforms
HVAC Fundamentals
April 14-July 1
M,T 5:30 pm-9:30 pm
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This course is a thorough introduction on how HVAC systems control temperature, air quality and air circulation in a conditioned space. It provides an overview of safe work practices with electrical systems. Students will explore the process of installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining air conditioning, heating, and heat pump systems. Students that enroll in this course will earn an EPA Certification. |
Certified Nursing Assistant
August 19 – December 17
T,Th 5:30 pm-9:30 pm
The nursing assistant curriculum covers body mechanics, nutrition, anatomy and physiology, infection control, communication skills, and personal care skills. Graduates of this program are eligible to take the Competency Exam for state certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant. An 80% (“B”) competency is required in all core courses.
Emergency Medical Technician
August 19 – December 17
T,Th 5:30 pm-9:30 pm
We prepare you to offer life-saving measures in a wide range of situations. You’ll learn essential skills such as patient assessment, airway management, CPR and how to safely transport patients. This multifaceted training equips you with the knowledge and expertise needed to respond effectively to emergencies and provide critical care on-site and during transit.
