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2024 CATALOG
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Lake Technical College
2001 Kurt Street
Eustis, Florida 32726
352-589-2250
www.laketech.org
Institute of Public Safety
1565 Lane Park Cut-Off
Tavares, Florida 32778
352-742-6463
www.laketech.org/ips
Instructional Service Centers
Lake Technical College – Clermont
1250 North Hancock Road
Clermont, FL 34711 – 352-589-2250
Lake Technical College – Lake County Animal Shelter
12280 County Road 448
Tavares, FL 32778
Lake Technical College is accredited by
The Commission of the Council on Occupational Education
The Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation
and Cognia
Welcome to Lake Technical College! For over 55 years Lake Tech has provided high-
quality education for thousands of today’s business owners, managers, and employees
who have gone on to be successful both personally and professionally. Lake Tech is a
nationally recognized career and technical education leader and we look forward to
preparing you for success in the career path of your dreams.
Lake Tech faculty, staff, and administrators are committed to the success of every
student, and are dedicated to making your experience enjoyable and rewarding. Our
career-technical certificate programs work in partnership with local business and
industry partners to ensure Lake Tech graduates are employment ready and have solid
skill and knowledge to articulate into additional educational opportunities if they desire.
Lake Tech students are well-prepared for their chosen career with both technical and
workplace skills by the time they graduate. In addition, we offer Integrated Education
Training programs, GED® preparation, academic remediation, and adult ESOL classes
to help all students reach their full potential.
Success is our tradition and our college has a 50+ year legacy of student success!
Your choice to enroll at Lake Tech is a wise investment in your future and we sincerely
thank you for choosing us.
Great opportunities await you at Lake Tech!
DeAnna D. Thomas
Executive Director
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Lake Technical College Board of Directors
Richard D. Keith, Chairperson
Carl “C.A.” Vossberg, IV, Vice-Chairperson
Charles Broadway, Member
Jerry Cobb, Member
Isaac B. Deas, II, Ed.D, Member
Mickey G. Gauldin, P.E., Member
Timothy Morris, Member
Bonnie Onofre, Member
David Steele, Member
Lake Technical College Administration
DeAnna Thomas, M.A., Executive Director
Melissa Stephan, M.Ed., Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Tonya Hefley, M.Ed., Director of Operations
Kimberly Frazier, M.A., Career and Technical Education Program Manager
Art Seidner, M.A.C.P., Adult Education Program Manager
MISSION
The mission of Lake Technical College is to be an integral component of the
economic growth and development in our communities by offering a variety of
high quality career-education and training opportunities.
VISION
To be the premier provider in a collaborative effort
for workforce development in our communities.
Lake Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender,
genetic information, age, pregnancy, disability, or marital status in its educational programs, services or
activities, or in its hiring or employment practices. The district also provides access to its facilities to the Boy
Scouts and other patriotic youth groups, as required by the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act, or any
other youth group listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society.
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2023-2024 STUDENT CALENDAR
LAKE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
(1162.5 Hours Full-Time Student Calendar)
Licensure and short-term programs may use a modified calendar.
Date Description
August 14 First Day of Classes / First Grading Period Begins (Monday)
September 4 Labor Day / Student Holiday (Monday)
October 13
October 16
Non-Student Day / Teacher Work Day (Friday)
Classes Resume / Second Grading Period Begins – Quarterly Programs Start (Monday)
November 20-24 Thanksgiving Break (Monday-Friday)
December 22, 25-29 Winter Break (Thursday-Friday)
January 1
January 2-5
January 8
January 15
New Year’s Day / Student Holiday (Monday)
Winter Break continued (Tuesday-Friday)
Classes Resume / Third Grading Period Begins – Quarterly Programs Start (Monday)
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day / Student Holiday (Monday)
February 9
February 19
Non-Student Day / Teacher Work Day (Friday)
Presidents’ Day / Student Holiday (Monday)
March 11-15
March 18
March 29
Spring Break (Monday-Friday)
Classes Resume / Fourth Grading Period Begins – Quarterly Programs Start (Monday)
Non-Student Day (Friday)
April
May 27 Memorial Day / Student Holiday (Monday)
June 12
June 14
Last Day of School / End of Fourth Grading Period (Wednesday)
Graduation Ceremony (Friday)
Storm Make-up Days will be determined as needed.
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Table of Contents
Lake Technical College
Mission 1
Vision 1
Governance 1
Philosophy 2
Accreditation 2
Academic Overview 2
Staff Information 3
Admissions/Registration 4
Career and Technical Education 4
Testing Requirements 5
Career Dual Enrollment 7
Work-based Activities 8
Job Shadowing 8
Clinical Practicum, Externship, and Internship 8
Corporate and Community Training/Fee-based Classes 8
Adult Education Programs 9
GED Testing Service 10
Foreign and International Diplomas/Degrees 10
Transfer of Credit 11
Graduation 11
Honors Recognitions 12
Student Support Services 12
Career Advisors 12
Student Retention and Career Dual Enrollment Specialist 12
Student Success Counselor 12
Disability Accommodations 12
Financial Aid 13
Veterans’ Education Benefits 15
Policies and General Information 18
Notification of Compliance 18
Campus Safety 18
Crisis Protocol 19
Preventing and Responding to Sex Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking 20
Controlled Substances 20
Harassment 21
Public Safety Information Act 1997 21
Searches 21
Student Rights 22
Appeals Process and Grievance Procedure 22
Grievance Procedure 22
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act 22
Information to Which a Student May Not Have Access 23
Directory Information 23
School Officials with a Legitimate Educational Interest 23
Subpoena of Student Records 24
Notification of Risk 24
Voters Registration 26
Student Responsibilities 26
Code of Student Conduct 26
Bullying and Other Forms of Aggression 26
Unacceptable Behaviors 26
Academic Integrity 27
Children on Campus 28
Copyright Law and Lake Technical College’s Policy 28
Academic Probation 29
Acceptable Dress 29
Internet Use Policy 29
Attendance Policy 30
General Information 31
Articulations 31
Bookstore 34
Fees and Tuition 34
Residency – Florida Residency for Tuition Purposes 35
Grading System 35
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Progress Reports 36
Insurance 36
Job Placement Assistance 36
Leaving Campus 37
Textbooks 37
Minimum Technical Requirements to Take Online Courses 37
Media Resources 37
Monies Owed Policy 37
Refund Policy 37
Returned Check Policy 38
Schedule Changes 38
Soliciting 39
Student Vehicles 39
Transcripts 39
Visitors 39
Program and Course Descriptions, Career and Technical Education 40
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources 40
Veterinary Assisting 40
Architecture and Construction 40
Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) 1 40
Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Commissioning & Service Apprenticeship Program, GNJ 41
Business Management and Administration 41
Accounting Operations 41
Administrative Office Specialist 42
Health Science 43
Emergency Medical Technician (ATD) 43
Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician – Combined 44
Medical Assisting 45
Paramedic (ATD) 46
Patient Care Technician 47
Pharmacy Technician 48
Phlebotomy 49
Practical Nursing 49
Hospitality and Tourism 51
Baking and Pastry Arts 51
Professional Culinary Arts and Hospitality 51
Human Services 53
Cosmetology 53
Facials Specialty 53
Nails Specialty 54
Information Technology 54
Cloud Computing & Virtualization 54
Enterprise Desktop and Mobile Support Technology 55
Law, Public Safety, and Security 56
Correctional Officer (BRTP) 56
Crossover From Correctional Officer To Law Enforcement Officer 57
Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician – Combined 44
Florida Law Enforcement Academy 59
Public Safety Telecommunication 60
Corrections Comparative Compliance Review Course 60
Law Enforcement Comparative Compliance Review Course 61
Manufacturing 61
CNC Production Specialist 61
Welding Technology 61
Welding Technology – Advanced 62
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics 62
Automotive Collision Technology Technician 62
Automotive Service Technology 1 and 2 63
Diesel Systems Technician 1 and 2 64
Full-Time Faculty/Leadership 66
Part-Time Faculty 68
Main Campus Map 70
Institute of Public Safety Extension Campus Map 71
Main Campus and Institute of Public Safety Telephone Extensions 72
Index 73
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LAKE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
The Lake Technical College* (Lake Tech and/or
LTC) main campus is located in central Florida at
2001 Kurt Street, Eustis, 32726, 352-589-2250,
and was known for many years as Lake County
Area Vocational Technical Center. LTC’s
extension campus, the Institute of Public Safety
Complex (IPS), is located at 1565 Lane Park
Cutoff, Tavares, 32778, 352-742-6463. The IPS
firing and driving range is located in close
proximity to IPS at 13000 Frankie’s Road,
Tavares, 32778. LTC is a public postsecondary
education institution as defined by Florida State
Statute 1000.04(2).
In 1963 the Lake County School Board (LCSB)
requested approval from the Florida Department
of Education to build a vocational center. In the
fall of 1965, state and federal construction funds
were received under the Vocational Education Act
of 1963. While waiting for a facility to be built,
Cosmetology, Auto Mechanics and Business
Education programs began in the fall of 1966 in
Leesburg, Florida.
In July 1968 the main campus construction was
completed on the present 37½-acre site.
Construction for the IPS extension campus began
in 1992 and was completed in 1994. IPS is
located on two separate properties and includes
state-of-the-art firing and driving ranges as well as
classroom facilities for Firefighter, Law
Enforcement Officer and Correctional Officer
(BRTP) programs. LTC’s campuses have grown
to encompass 231,548 square feet.
In a joint venture with Lake Sumter State College,
Lake Technical College opened an Instructional
Service Center in Clermont in April of 2016. Lake
Technical College – Clermont is located on the
campus of Lake Sumter State College (LSSC) at
1250 North Hancock Road, Clermont, Florida.
Practical Nursing, Paramedic, and adult general
education programs are currently available at this
location.
In January 2018, the Center for Advanced
Manufacturing, located at the main campus, was
opened to prepare students for careers in many
aspects of manufacturing and to honor and
recognize the 300 plus local manufacturers in
Lake County.
In January 2021, Lake Technical College opened
Veterinary Assisting at the Lake County Animal
Shelter’s new location. The program is housed at
12280 County Road 448 in Tavares.
Currently, LTC offers over 30 postsecondary certificate
programs, short-term training, ESOL, GED Prep, and a
variety of other services to the community.
LTC services cities, towns and communities in Lake
County including Tavares, Eustis, Mount Dora,
Leesburg, Fruitland Park, Clermont, Minneola,
Groveland, Mascotte, Lady Lake, Umatilla, Dona
Vista, Montverde, Howey-in-the-Hills, Paisley,
Sorrento, Mount Plymouth, Astatula, Altoona, Lake
Jem, Astor, Yalaha and Okahumpka. Students from
other areas of the state and nation are also served.
Mission
The mission of Lake Technical College is to be an
integral component of the economic growth and
development in our communities by offering a
variety of high quality career-education and
training opportunities.
Vision
To be the premier provider in a collaborative effort
for workforce development in our communities.
Governance
Lake Technical College became a public
conversion charter school in July 2004 and is
governed by its Board of Directors under the
sponsorship of the LCSB as authorized by Florida
School Law 1002.34. In addition, LTC relies on
guidance from program advisory committees in
order to provide industry-standard training that
addresses the needs of business, industry and the
community.
Lake Technical College Board of Directors
Richard Keith, Chairperson, Fire Chief - City of
Tavares
Carl “C.A.” Vossberg, IV, Vice-Chairperson,
President of Electron Machine Corporation
Charles “Chuck” Broadway, Chief of Police,
Clermont Police Department
Jerry Cobb, Owner of Cobb’s Triangle Tractor
Isaac B. Deas, II, Ed.D., Consultant
Mickey G. Gauldin, P.E., Former Director of
Customer Services Eastern Division of Sumter
Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Timothy Morris, Owner of Ernie Morris
Enterprises
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Bonnie Onofre, Assistant Vice President of
Orlando Health & Chief Nursing Officer of Orlando
Health South Lake Hospital
David Steele, Vice President and Chief
Information Officer for Central Florida Health
Philosophy
● We believe in education and work.
● We believe in careful assessment of abilities
and interests so that all students may formulate
realistic occupational goals.
● We believe in equal access to training
programs and in providing comprehensive
support services.
● We believe in providing an active learning
environment that develops technical skills,
academic skills and effective work habits.
● We believe in continuous program and
curriculum revision based upon input from
employers, advisory committee members,
concerned citizens, students and school
personnel.
● We believe in innovative teaching methods that
prepare students to meet industry standards.
● We believe in lifelong learning, responsible
citizenship and promoting individual self-worth
to help our students become productive
citizens in today’s global society.
Accreditation
Lake Technical College is accredited by the
following organizations: The Commission of the
Council on Occupational Education, 7840 Roswell
Road, Building 300, Suite 325, Atlanta, Georgia,
30350, 770-396-3898, www.council.org; The
Commission on International and Trans-Regional
Accreditation, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur,
Georgia, 30033; Cognia,11000 University Pkwy,
Bldg. 78, room 117B, Pensacola, Florida, 32514,
850-474-2801.
Various programs are certified by the following
program-specific accrediting bodies: Commission
on Accreditation of Allied Health Education
Programs, Florida State Board of Nursing, Bureau
of Emergency Medical Services of Florida
Department of Health, Florida Criminal Justice
Standards and Training Commission, Florida Fire
Academy, American Culinary Federation and
Florida State Board of Cosmetology.
All programs offered at LTC are approved and
regulated by the Florida Department of Education.
Academic Overview
Lake Tech offers a variety of programs and
classes in the following five categories.
Career and Technical Education is designed to
train students for entry-level employment. Clock
hour credit earned in Career and Technical
Education certificate programs may transfer for
credit to other postsecondary institutions.
A Certificate of Completion and/or licensure
eligibility is issued to each student who
successfully completes the competencies and
meets the basic skills grade level for the Career
and Technical Education program in which the
student is enrolled. Recognition of Achievement
certificates showing the number of hours
successfully completed are awarded for
Continuing Workforce Education and fee-based
classes.
Lake Technical College uses a two-semester
calendar, with the fall semester for most programs
lasting from mid-August through December and
the spring semester starting in January and
ending the middle of June. Short programs and
licensure programs may start earlier or later than
this schedule. The school calendar is correlated
where possible with the LCSB K-12 calendar for
the convenience of adult students who are also
parents of school-aged children. However, all
holidays do not correlate and the spring semester
is extended through June. These exceptions are
necessary in order to provide sufficient
instructional hours to meet required program
lengths as set forth by the Florida Department of
Education (FLDOE) curriculum frameworks.
As a postsecondary institution, Lake Technical
College is part of Florida’s statewide course
numbering system. The major purpose of this
system is to facilitate the transfer of certificate
program course credits among participating
institutions. (This system pertains only to Career
and Technical Education certificate programs.)
For more information, see the “Transfer Credit”
section in this catalog.
Adult Education includes Adult Basic Education
(ABE), English for Speakers of Other Languages
(ESOL), GED preparation and Academic Skills
Building (ASB). Instruction is provided to help
adults learn academic skills necessary to become
successful in their educational and/or career
choice. Integrated Education and Training (IET) is
provided through the Pathways Plus Program
(P3), which provides an opportunity for some GED
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students to concurrently work towards completing
the State of Florida High School Diploma along
with a specific career and technical education
postsecondary program
Corporate and Community Training provides
short-term, not-for-credit training on a part-time
basis to enable students to supplement their
present job skills, to explore a new career, or just
for fun. These courses operate weekly, both on-
and off campus.
Staff Information
Executive Leadership:
DeAnna Thomas, Executive Director
Melissa Stephan, Director of Curriculum & Instruction
Tonya Hefley, Director of Operations
Kimberly Frazier, Career and Technical Education
Program Manager
Art Seidner, Adult Education Program Manager
Leadership:
Lorraine Foster, Assistant Director of Finance
Jack Miller, Facilities Manager
Ila Knight, Financial Aid Manager
Kelli Colborne, Dean of Student Services
Faculty:
All full-time faculty hold Florida teaching certificates. In
addition, the majority of faculty hold bachelor’s
degrees or higher. Non-degreed faculty are experts
within their field validated by years of industry
experience and certification. Career-technical faculty
have a minimum of six years’ experience in their field
or a bachelor’s degree and two years’ experience in-
field. All full time faculty, upon employment, participate
in a new teacher orientation which is designed to
support teachers’ professional growth. The
foundational principles of the program are the Florida
Educator Accomplished Practices and the Professional
Educator Competence for certification. All faculty
maintain close working relationships with industry
partners and stay abreast of industry trends through
active industry-specific advisory committees. A list of
full and part-time faculty for certificate programs may
be found in the back of this catalog.
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Admissions/
Registration
Lake Technical College makes every effort to
meet the needs of both enrolled students and
those interested in program offerings.
Applicants may apply online at www.laketech.org
or in person in the Admissions Office, Career
advisors are available for educational and career
counseling Monday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
and Friday 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Summer
hours and scheduled holidays may differ.
Lake Technical College does not discriminate on
the basis of race, religion, color, national origin,
gender, genetic information, age, pregnancy,
disability, or marital status in its educational
programs, services or activities, or in its hiring or
employment practices. The district also provides
access to its facilities to the Boy Scouts and other
patriotic youth groups, as required by the Boy
Scouts of America Equal Access Act, or any other
youth group listed in Title 36 of the United States
Code as a patriotic society.
Career and Technical Education
Applicants must be at least 16 years of age and
should be academically, physically and
emotionally capable of meeting the essential tasks
of the chosen program. Documentation of the
completion of a high school diploma or its
equivalent may be required for some programs.
As identified in the Master Plan of Instruction,
some programs may specify additional admission
requirements.
Lake Technical College accepts high school
diplomas from recognized institutions within the
United States educational system that hold
accreditation from a regional, national, or
specialized accreditation body that is in turn
recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
Official transcripts may be required. LTC also
accepts a State of Florida High School Diploma or
a General Education Development (GED®)
credential diploma. The diploma must be
recognized by GED® Testing in Washington D.C.
Students who complete secondary education in a
home school setting are required to submit the
Home School Affidavit form which can be
obtained in the Admissions Office. Supporting
documentation may be required as to diploma
type and the institution’s accreditation. The
student is responsible for providing this
information to the Admissions/career advisor prior
to enrollment.
In most programs, qualified new students are
accepted several times a year on a space-
available basis. Start dates are available in the
course schedule which is published at
www.laketech.org. Career Dual Enrollment (CDE)
is available to eligible high school students. The
registration process is noted in the CDE
application which is available on the website.
A Basic Skills Assessment may be required prior
to acceptance into programs. These tests include,
but are not limited to, the Test of Adult Basic
Education (TABE), CASAS GOALS, the Test of
Essential Academic Skills (TEAS), Florida Ready
to Work test and the Basic Abilities Test (BAT).
Fees for these evaluations are non-refundable,
and are good for thirty days from the date of
payment.
Admissions procedures for certificate programs
are:
● Complete an LTC online application.
● Take the basic skills examination, if required.
● Meet with a career advisor.
To finalize enrollment:
● Contact the Financial Aid Office (if financial
assistance is needed).
● Students requesting disability accommodations
should self-disclose the disability and must
provide supporting documentation.
● Provide official transcripts as required.
● Register in the Admissions Office for programs
available on the main campus and instructional
service centers; Register at the Institute of
Public Safety office for Florida Law
Enforcement Academy, Correctional Officer
(BRTP) and the Firefighter/Emergency Medical
Technician (EMT) – Combined programs.
● Pay the registration fee, tuition, and program
fees in the Business Office for main campus
programs or in the Institute of Public Safety
main office for Florida Law Enforcement
Academy, Correctional Officer (BRTP), and
Firefighter/EMT – Combined programs.
● Pay online through the Quick Pay button at
www.laketech.org.
Students are also strongly encouraged to attend a
Program Information Session or contact the
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program instructor prior to their first day of class
with any questions.
A career advisor will review all student
applications, explain admission requirements, and
recommend program placement based on student
interest, aptitude, training, and space availability.
In the event classes are full, qualified student
applicants will be enrolled according to specific
priorities as established by LTC. Preference will
be given to veterans of the Armed Forces of the
United States who separated under honorable
conditions if that person’s enrollment is directly
related to present employment or to securing
employment.
Testing Requirements
All applicants for Career and Technical Education
(CTE) programs 450 hours or more, with the
exception of Florida Law Enforcement Academy
applicants, take a state mandated basic skills
evaluation prior to enrollment. Basic skills
evaluation scores must be valid at the time of
enrollment. Testers must be 16 years of age or
older.
If a student has met or exceeded standard scores
on one area of one test, they may use another
test to meet the additional skill area requirements.
It is acceptable to combine test scores from more
than one test. (Rule 6A-10.315, F.A.C.)
Assessment instruments meeting this
requirement include:
Per 2020, FS 1008.30 – Common placement
testing for public postsecondary education and
Rule 6a-10.040 (eff. 2/16/21)
No expiration date:
● Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE), Forms
11 and 12, 2017;
● Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment
System (CASAS), GOALS 900 Series, 2019;
● 2014 GED® Tests: Reasoning through
Language Arts and Mathematical Reasoning
where a minimum score as required in Rule
6A-6.0201, F.A.C (eff. 3/23/16), has been
attained on each test.
Good for 2 years from the date of testing:
● A common placement test where a minimum
score has been achieved pursuant to Rule 6A-
10.0315, F.A.C.(eff. 9/24/19);
● PERT, SAT (The College Board), ACT, Next
Generation, ACCPLACER (The College
Board)
Per 2020, FS 1004.91, FS 1008.30, and the 2021
CTE Basic Skills Assessment Technical
Assistance Paper – Requirements for career
education program basic skills include programs
450 hours or more.
● An adult student with a disability may be
exempted. (per Rule 6a-10.040(eff. 2/16/21),
FS 1004.02(6)(eff. 2020) – must follow LTC
policy and process);
● A student who possesses a college degree at
the associate in applied science level or
higher;
● Any student who entered 9th grade in a
Florida public school in the 2003-2004 school
year, or any year thereafter, and earned a
Florida standard high school diploma.
(Graduated 2007+)
● A student who is serving as an active duty
member of any branch of the United States
Armed Services;
● A student who passes a state or national
industry certification or licensure examination
that is identified in State Board of Education
rules and aligned to the career education
program in which the student is enrolled;
● An adult student who is enrolled in an
apprenticeship program that is registered with
the Department of Education in accordance
with chapter 446;
● A student who demonstrates readiness for
public postsecondary education pursuant to s.
1008.30 (see testing chart below) and
applicable rules adopted by the State Board of
Education. If a student has met or exceeded
standard scores in one area of one test,
another test may be used to meet the
additional skill area requirements. It is
acceptable to combine test scores from more
than one test;
● A student who was previously tested and
referred to developmental education at a
Florida College System (FCS) institution
college may be reported as meeting basic
skills requirements once they successfully
complete the required developmental
education and will not need to be retested.
● Students enrolled in school district or FCS
institution law enforcement training academies
are not subject to basic skills exit requirements
in s. 1004.91 F.S. or Rule 6A-10.040 F.A.C.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement
(FDLE) has designated the Florida Basic
Abilities Test (FBAT) for use with these
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students; please refer to s. 943.17(6), F.S., for
more information. Any candidate wishing to
enter a law enforcement academy that either
(i) is a veteran as classified in section
1.01(14), F.S., or (ii) holds an associate
degree or higher from an accredited college or
university is not required to take the Law
Enforcement Basic Abilities Test. Please note
that veteran is defined as being honorably
discharged from military service. No other
discharge classifications qualify.
Applicants transferring appropriately leveled
TABE, CASAS GOALS, GED® test sections, or
other common placement tests must do so by
having an official score report sent directly to the
Admissions Office prior to enrollment in the
program. Scores brought by hand will be accepted
only if the document provided by the outside
testing center is in a sealed envelope.
Florida Law Enforcement Academy and
Correctional Officer (BRTP) students are required
to take the BAT as per Florida Department of Law
Enforcement (FDLE) requirements.
In addition to a basic skills evaluation, Practical
Nursing and Firefighter/Emergency Medical
Technician - Combined applicants must take the
TEAS.
Emergency Medical Technician applicants only
take the TEAS.
Picture identification, such as a valid driver’s
license, is required. Walk-in testing days are
Mondays and Wednesdays, at 8am and 1pm.
Appointments are also available Monday through
Friday; testing days and times are subject to
change. Please call 352.589.2250 for an
appointment and to confirm or visit
www.laketech.org for more information. Children
may not be brought to the testing area or left
alone on campus. Scores may be obtained from a
career advisor.
Testing Availability and Cost
Assessment Center appointments are available
Monday - Friday and walk-ins (no appointment
necessary) are available from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00
p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. Students must
check in at the College lobby prior to testing. The
fee for the Basic Skills Test is $25.00, BAT is
$39.00 (paid at pearsonvue.com), Florida Work
Ready Credential is $10.00 and TEAS is $90.00.
Testing fees must be paid prior to testing in the
Business Office. This Business Office is open
Monday 7:45a.m. – 6:00p.m., Tuesday–Thursday
7:45a.m. – 4:00p.m., and Friday 8:00a.m. –
11:30a.m. All fees are non-refundable, and are
good for 30 days. Individuals taking the TABE or
CASAS GOALS for purposes other than LTC
enrollment will be charged $50.00 for testing.
Remediation of Basic Skills
According to Florida Department of Education
rules, students who do not meet basic skills exit
scores may only retest after 60 documented hours
of remediation or three months if no documented
remediation is available. Students may not retake
the same test version for six months. We,
therefore, strongly recommend that students test
early, especially for licensure programs, in order
to allow time for remediation and retesting should
the need arise.
Students who do not meet the minimum basic
skills exit scores set by the Florida Department of
Education for their program must begin attending
remediation classes prior to or at the time of
enrollment in a Career and Technical Education
program and make acceptable progress as
determined by the ASB faculty member. It is
highly recommended students meet state
mandated basic skills requirements by the time
they have completed 50% of their program.
Students who do not meet state mandated basic
skills exit scores may not receive a certificate of
completion as per Florida Department of
Education rules.
Some basic skills test scores are only good for
two years and must be valid during the time of
enrollment. Basic skills test scores that expire
during continuous enrollment remain valid until the
end of such enrollment. Under continuous
enrollment, students must be enrolled at least
50% of each semester. Continuous enrollment
applies to attendance in a single program.
Disability Waiver for the Basic Skills
Evaluation
LTC provides waivers to students with disabilities
as defined in Section 1004.02(6) of the Florida
Statutes to meet the career basic skills grade
levels required for completion of career and
technical programs as described in rule 6A-
10.040(2).
A LTC student with a documented disability, who
is registered for remediation through adult
education, and has completed 90% of the
competencies of a career and technical program
of study with a cumulative grade point average of
at least 80% or higher, may petition to receive a
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waiver for the basic skills exit exam after
attempting to pass it on at least two occasions.
Prerequisites for Requesting an Exemption of
the Basic Skills Exit Requirement
1. The student must have completed 90% of the
competencies in the career and technical
program of study with a cumulative GPA of
80% or higher;
2. Student must have the recommendation of the
program instructor;
3. Student must have documentation on file in
the Special Populations Coordinator’s office
showing the student’s disability substantially
interferes with his/her ability to pass the basic
skills exit requirements;
4. Student must have taken a basic skills
evaluation two times before petitioning for an
exemption.
Process to Request a Basic Skills Waiver
1. Students will complete a Basic Skills Waiver
Request Form after meeting the requirements
listed above. The Forms are available from
the Special Populations Coordinator. A Basic
Skills Waiver committee will convene to
deliberate the waiver request. The Committee
may consider the following:
a. The student’s documented disability;
b. The student’s achievement in the career
and technical program of study;
c. The student’s remediation effort to satisfy
the basic skills exit requirement;
d. The student’s job opportunities and any
other pertinent data.
2. The Committee shall approve or disapprove
the student’s request for a Basic Skills Waiver
based on majority vote.
3. The Basic Skills Waiver committee may
include the following LTC officials:
a. The Dean of Student Services
b. Program administrator
c. Student Success Counselor
d. Special Populations Coordinator
e. Adult Education Program Manager
4. Documentation of a student’s petition for a
waiver of the basic skills exit requirement shall
be maintained by the College for audit
purposes. LTC may report a student with a
Basic Skills Waiver as a program completer.
Whenever the committee denies a student’s
petition for a waiver of the basic skills exit
requirement, the student may appeal the decision
to the Executive Director of LTC. The student
must file a written appeal within 30 days of
receiving the written notification of disapproval.
The Dean of Student Services shall render a
decision in writing to the student within 30 days
after receiving the appeal.
Career Dual-Enrollment
Career Dual Enrollment (CDE) is an option for
high school students to enroll in post-secondary
courses to earn elective or vocational credit
toward high school graduation requirements and
to receive hours toward a career and technical
program certificate. Students receive two
additional quality points on their weighted GPA for
courses successfully completed within the
program (6.0 on a 4.0 scale), except for
Cosmetology.
To participate in CDE, a student must:
● Be at least 16 years of age and in the 11th or
12th grade. Students that enroll in their senior
year may not be able to complete a program
as a high school student. Opportunity to
complete as an adult student is available.
● Have a viable career-technical goal.
● Have a minimum of a 2.0 unweighted GPA
and be on target for graduation. All students
are strongly encouraged to have passed the
FSA, or equivalent test, prior to dual
enrollment.
● Have good attendance and discipline records.
● Have basic skills scores within 2 grade levels
of state mandated exit requirements for
completion of the program.
Achievement of these eligibility requirements must
be documented prior to a student’s enrollment in a
CDE program.
Tuition and some fees for CDE students are
waived**; some fees are the student’s
responsibility. Fees assessed may include lab kit,
insurance, drug screen, uniforms, etc. Students
attending public secondary schools are loaned
books at no charge. Students attending private
schools or home education must purchase books.
Uniforms are required. Financial assistance is not
available for CDE students.
CDE Applications are accepted for the fall term
from February 15 through April 30. CDE
Applications are accepted for the spring term from
September 1 through November 15. Testing must
be completed prior to the deadline for each term.
Spaces are limited and will be filled on a first-
come, first-served basis; Returning CDE students
must reapply each school year.
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Some programs have specific requirements such
as age, possession of a valid driver’s license, full
time only enrollment, etc. The specifics are noted
on the online CDE application. Contact
Admissions for details.
Work-based Activities
In-School Shop/lab Activities Customer Service
Experiences
On campus customer service experiences, like all
other LTC work-based learning activities, focus on
the objectives of developing and apply “real world”
experience using the knowledge and skills attained
in the program and providing objective input from
potential employers or customers of program
graduates. Customer service, which is incorporated
in Accounting Operations, Administrative Office
Specialist, Automotive Collision Repair and
Refinishing, Welding Technology, Cosmetology,
and other programs, involves the public and is an
important component of each program. Students
are under the direct supervision of the program
instructor(s).
Because customer service activities are an integral
part of the CTE program and completed in the
program classroom/lab setting, training
agreements are not required. Since attendance is
taken in the classroom/lab setting, additional time
sheets are not required, but services and/or project
completions are monitored and tracked by the
instructor(s). Student evaluations include instructor
evaluation and customer feedback.
To ensure consistency in recordkeeping and
monitoring of customer service funds, the Board
approved procedures for Customer Service listed
in LTC’s Policies and Procedures Manual must be
followed.
Cooperative Education assists students in
academic, career-technical, economic and social
development. There is a responsibility to the
school, to the community and to industry that must
be considered when accepting students into this
on-the-job learning opportunity. Students must be
enrolled in their last course of their program in
order to participate in Co-op. In addition, basic
skills exit levels must be met and the student can
have no outstanding debt with the school.
Students must be approved by administration for
Co-op prior to beginning, including clearance
through financial aid. Co-op positions may be paid
or voluntary.
Job Shadowing is an opportunity for students to
learn more about the workplace and the actual job
duties expected in their chosen program. Job
Shadowing must be unpaid and no more than
three days in length per site. Longer job shadows
may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Students may suggest sites and make the initial
contact, but all requested job shadowing must be
verified by the faculty member with the owner or
supervisor of the site of the proposed job
shadowing site prior to the actual job shadowing.
Clinical Practicum, Externship, and Internship
Work-based experiences, such as clinical,
practicum, externship and internship, are an
integral part of most licensing programs. Students
are required to participate in administering direct
patient care under the guidance of a faculty
member or preceptor as well as some
observational experiences. Students are
assessed in their knowledge, skills and work
habits while participating in these work-based
experiences. Clinical, practicum, externship and
internship sites are pre-arranged by the faculty
member or department chair and are established
by a contract with the facility.
Corporate and Community Training
Short-term, instructor-led, and online courses
designed to meet the needs of industry and the
community are offered through evening and
weekend career-technical courses. Some classes
may also be available during daytime hours.
Students enroll to supplement their present job
skills, to explore a new career, or just for fun.
These courses operate weekly, both on- and off-
campus. These offerings are not accredited by the
Council on Occupational Education and do not
qualify for Title IV financial aid assistance.
General information about courses and customized
training is available under the Corporate &
Community Training page at
https://www.laketech.org/corporate-community-
training/ or by calling the Corporate and Community
Training Coordinator at 352.589.2250, x1885. A
program schedule for class listings and times is
available online at
https://www.laketech.org/corporate-community-
training/continuing-education or in the lobby area at
the main campus. Registration and payment are also
available at this site.
Payments can be made online while registering for
courses or at least a week prior to the start of the
class. If a registered student is unable to attend a
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class, he/she should contact the Corporate and
Community Training Coordinator as soon as possible.
Students may also register on campus in the
Admissions Office and pay for the course in the
Business Office Monday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.,
Tuesday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and
Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Students are not
considered registered and their seat in the class is
not secured until they make payment in the form of
cash, check, money order, Visa, MasterCard,
Discover, voucher, or billing letter from a business
or agency. Payments can also be made online at
LakeTech.org via the Quick Pay button, by mail to
Lake Technical College, 2001 Kurt Street, Eustis,
FL 32726, Attn: Corporate & Community Training,
or preferably at
https://www.laketech.org/corporate-community-
training/continuing-education. If you previously
registered for the course and then decide to pay
later, you may follow the same process as before,
i.e., registering at this site, and then pay
online. You will not be enrolled twice.
Adult Education Programs
Adult Education facilitates the learning and
application of academic and career-related soft
skills associated with overall success in life. It is
comprised of Adult Basic Education (ABE),
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL),
Florida High School Equivalency (GED ®) exam
preparation and Academic Skills Building (ASB).
These offerings are not accredited by the Council
on Occupational Education and do not qualify for
Title IV financial aid assistance. Adult Education
classes are offered on the main campus, at
various sites throughout Lake County, and online.
A list of sites is available in the Admissions Office.
Lake Tech also offers specialized training for adult
education students that focuses on key careers to
further develop education and employment
opportunities. Through the Pathways Plus
Program (P3), integrated education combined
with career training and high school completion as
well as English language learning is now available
for such career and technical education programs
as Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and
Refrigeration and Professional Culinary Arts and
Hospitality.
ABE classes are available for those individuals
with minimum academic skills in reading, math,
and/or language. This program is available days,
evenings and online. Consult Admissions for
qualifying scores for online classes.
ESOL classes are available for adult students
seeking instruction in the English language. This
program is available days and evenings with
blended remote learning components. The
program includes practical conversational practice
in pronunciation, stress, and intonation, as well as
career and workforce preparation activities.
The GED® preparation program prepares
students for the Florida High School Equivalency
Test through an individualized course of study.
This program is available days, evenings and
online. Upon completion of study, students who
pass the official GED® test will be awarded a
State of Florida High School Diploma.
Pursuant to F.S. 1003.435, to qualify for the State
of Florida High School Diploma via the GED®
exam a candidate shall be at least 18 years of age
on or before the date of the examination, except in
extraordinary circumstances as provided for in
rules of the district school board. Students 16 or
17 years of age and not meeting eligibility criteria
may be given a waiver by the Superintendent, or
designee, to take the GED® exam when
extraordinary circumstances exist. Please speak
with a Career Advisor in admissions, or refer to
Lake County School Board’s Student Progression
Plan for eligibility requirements for the waiver.
Although not required, students may opt to take
GED ® preparatory classes at any time.
Prior to enrollment in the program, a skill level
assessment of reading/language, and math is
required to determine placement for classroom
instruction. The results of these tests enable
faculty to determine strengths and weaknesses so
as to prepare an individualized course of study for
each student. Official GED ® practice tests are
administered as part of the program. Students
without a high school diploma who are enrolled in
day career-technical programs may work
concurrently toward a Florida High School
Diploma while on campus. Lake Technical
College is a designated PearsonVue testing site
and provides GED ® testing in its Assessment
Center.
ASB is a career and technical education support
program offered days, evenings and online for
students who may need to improve their skills in
reading, math and/or language. Students are
evaluated and individual study plans are written
for each subject. Students work at their own pace
using a variety of materials that provide
continuous feedback and evaluation.
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Admission Procedures for Face-to-Face ABE,
GED, and ASB Classes
● Complete an online school application
● Complete basic skills testing such as the Test
of Adult Basic Education (TABE) and/or
CASAS GOALS
● Meet with a career advisor about
TABE/CASAS GOALS scores
● Register in the Admissions Office
● Pay tuition in the Business Office or pay
online at www.laketech.org via Quick Pay
● Attend orientation (main campus only)
Students who score below 4.0 in
reading/language, or math are strongly
encouraged to enroll in the learning literacy
program with the Lake County Library system.
See a counselor/career advisor for more
information.
Admission Procedures for Online ABE, ESOL,
GED, and ASB Classes
● Complete an online school application
● Complete basic skills testing such as the
TABE and/or CASAS GOALS (Students must
have at least a 6.0 grade equivalency score
in Reading to be eligible for the online class)
● Meet with a career advisor about
TABE/CASAS GOALS scores
● Register in the Admissions Office
● Pay tuition in the Business Office
● Complete the mandatory orientation online.
Students who score below a 6.0 in reading on the
TABE/CASAS GOALS will be required to enroll
face-to-face or enroll with the Lake County Library
system Learning Literacy program to receive
tutoring. See a career advisor for more
information.
ESOL
● Complete an online school application
● Take the eCASAS (a test of English language
reading and listening skills)
● Meet with a career advisor about scores
● Register in the Admissions Office
● Pay tuition in the Business Office
GED® Testing Service
Candidates interested in taking the GED® test
must process through the GED® Testing Service
(GEDTS) Portal, www.GED.com. For information
on creating an account, exceptions, accommodations,
canceling or rescheduling or requesting a transcript
may be found at www.GED.com.
Foreign and International
Diplomas/Degrees
Lake Technical College accepts foreign and
international diplomas and degrees if they are
translated into English and evaluated by a
credential evaluation service. Credential
evaluation services provide objective evaluations
of US equivalents of foreign education. To be
accepted, a credential evaluation report must
include a statement of the diploma/degree
equivalent for US education.
There are several foreign credential services
available to students. The agencies listed are
supplied as a convenience. Each agency charges
a fee for their services. Fees for the evaluation
tend to range from $150.00 to $250.00 depending
on the amount of detail required and the speed of
response. The applicant is responsible for paying
for the credential evaluation and translation fees.
● AACRAO Foreign Credential Evaluation
Service
One DuPont Circle NW, Suite 520
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 1-202-259-3559
http://ies.aacrao.org/apply/
● Global Education Group, Inc.
2 East Congress Street, Suite 900
Tucson, AZ 85701
Phone: 1-520-202-7800
www.globaledu.com
● Josef Silny and Associates
Miami, FL
Phone: 1-305-273-1616
www.jsilny.com
● World Education Services
New York, NY
Phone: 1-212-966-6311 or 1-800-WES-3895
www.wes.org
It is the student’s responsibility to have foreign
and international diplomas and/or degrees
translated into English, evaluated and delivered to
LTC prior to enrollment.
Students holding foreign and international
diplomas and/or degrees have the right to have
their language abilities assessed to determine if
their skills are sufficient to enable them to benefit
from LTC’s program offerings.
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Transfer of Credit
Transfer between Lake Technical College
programs:
Students desiring to transfer between programs at
LTC must meet with a career advisor. The student
will visit the desired program prior to transferring.
Both the sending and receiving faculty and the
Financial Aid Office, if applicable, must be
involved in the transfer. Transfers should be made
as early as possible in the student's enrollment.
Some programs have transferable competencies
to other programs. Students may not transfer from
one program to another more than once in one
academic year. Students who have paid for a LTC
FDLE background check for initial entry into a
program will not have to repeat the background
check for entry into another program as long as
the check was at the same level and successfully
completed within six months of application to the
new program. It is the applicant’s responsibility to
request that the background check results be
forwarded to the applied-to program and to notify
a career advisor so that the fee may be waived. If
questions arise concerning any student’s status,
administration reserves the right to require
another test. See a career advisor for more
information.
Transfer among Postsecondary Institutions:
Students transferring to LTC from another
institution must file their application and
supporting academic documents in the
Admissions Office. Students must be in good
standing at the transferring institution. Transcripts
are reviewed for transfer credit and placement
prior to enrollment.
All transfers are considered on an individual basis
provided space is available and admission
requirements are met. Student placement will be
the result of mutual planning by the student, faculty
member, career advisor and administration. Some
licensure programs may have additional transfer
requirements to ensure that licensure and
certification standards are met. These requirements
are set forth in program information and application
packets and on the school website.
Florida Statute 1007.24(7) states that:
Any student who transfers among postsecondary
institutions that are fully accredited by a regional
or national accrediting agency recognized by the
United States Department of Education and that
participate in the statewide course numbering
system shall be awarded credit by the receiving
institution for courses satisfactorily completed by
the student at the previous institutions. Credit
shall be awarded if the courses are judged by the
appropriate statewide course numbering system
faculty committees representing school districts,
public postsecondary educational institutions and
participating nonpublic postsecondary educational
institutions to be academically equivalent to
courses offered at the receiving institution,
including equivalency of faculty credentials,
regardless of the public or nonpublic control of the
previous institution. The Department of Education
shall ensure that credits to be accepted by a
receiving institution are generated in courses for
which the faculty possess credentials that are
comparable to those required by the accrediting
association of the receiving institution. The award
of credit may be limited to courses that are
entered in the statewide course numbering
system. Credits awarded pursuant to this
subsection shall satisfy institutional requirements
on the same basis as credits awarded to native
students.
Course credit for licensure:
Students possessing active professional licenses
or state certifications may be granted course
credit. Proof of any active license must be
submitted to a career advisor prior to enrollment.
Lake Technical College does not grant course
credit for experiential learning.
Graduation
Lake Technical College holds commencement
ceremonies each year honoring all CTE and Adult
Education graduates. Students walk in cap and
gown attire purchased through the Business
Office. Students in programs with formal uniforms
such as practical nursing and culinary arts are
permitted to wear their uniform with administrative
approval. Students may participate in end-of-
program ceremonies (i.e. Capping and Pinning)
with minimal completion of requirements pending
provided they obtain prior approval.
CTE students are eligible for graduation once the
following criteria are met:
1. Completion of all Occupational Completion
Points and/or courses.
2. Completion of all competencies as stated in
the Master Plan of Instruction.
3. Completion of state mandated exit
requirements for basic skills, if applicable.
4. Completion of the required clock hours, if
applicable.
5. Completion of the application for graduation
and exit interview.
6. Clearance of all monies owed.
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A written appeal to the College Executive Director
must be submitted for any exception to the
graduation criteria. The Executive Director or
his/her designee must approve the appeal request
in order for the student to participate in graduation
ceremonies.
State of Florida High School diploma recipients
are those who have successfully completed
GED® testing with at least the required minimum
scores. These students may participate in a
special graduation or celebratory ceremony
offered each year.
Honors Recognitions
Students who perform exceptionally well in their
program are recognized in various ways. Students
with perfect attendance and progress in their
programs are recognized monthly. The National
Technical Honor Society is available to CTE
students having completed 50% or more of the
program, maintaining a 93 or better grade
average with at least 90% attendance (or higher if
noted in Master Plan of Instruction), and having a
faculty member recommendation. The National
Adult Education Honor Society is available to
students meeting the NTHS criteria of attendance,
cooperation and self-reliance.
Student
Support
Services
Student Services staff focuses on the needs of the
individual student and helps to bring together the
resources of LTC. Lake Technical College refrains
from high-pressure recruitment tactics such as
making multiple unsolicited contacts (3 or more),
including contacts by phone, email, or in-person,
or engage in same-day recruitment and
registration for the purpose of securing Service
member enrollments or any other specific
classification of student. The process begins with
academic assessment and program advisement
with a career advisor to develop a career action
plan. It continues with support throughout a
student’s enrollment at LTC.
Career Advisors
Career advisors are available to assist students
with career and academic advice and financial
hardship concerns. Walk-ins or appointments may
be made on Monday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.,
Tuesday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00
p.m., and Friday, 8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Student Retention and Career Dual
Enrollment Specialist
LTC employs a Student Retention Specialist who
works with students and faculty to track
attendance, assists in developing strategies to
improve attendance, and coordinates make-up
time.
Student Success Counselor
A Student Success Counselor is available to
assist students with study skills, stress reduction,
test-taking anxiety, and other challenges. Walk-ins
are welcome or appointments may be made.
Disability Accommodations
In order to receive disability accommodations,
students must self-disclose the disability and provide
documentation to the Special Populations Coordinator
that clearly shows evidence of a disability. The
Coordinator will schedule a meeting with the student
and faculty member to discuss the documented
disability and applicable accommodations.
Accommodations received in postsecondary education
may differ from those received in secondary education
and are reasonable as they relate to the industry or
field.
Vocational Rehabilitation
The Florida Department of Education Division of
Vocational Rehabilitation sponsors eligible,
disabled students who need training or retraining
to secure suitable employment. For detailed
information, please call 352-630-6200.
Division of Blind Services
The Division of Blind Services provides special
assistance for the visually impaired, which may
include equipment, counseling, and medical
assistance. For information please call 470-245-
0700.
Deaf Services
Florida Relay Service is the communications link
for people who are deaf, hard of hearing,
deaf/blind, or speech impaired. Through the Florida
Relay Service, people who use specialized
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telephone equipment can communicate with
people who use standard telephone equipment.
More information about Florida Relay may be
found at https://www.ftri.org/relay.
To call Florida Relay, dial 7-1-1
Financial Aid
The Financial Aid Office is designed to coordinate
and consolidate financial resources and agency
services to meet as many needs as possible. This
office facilitates the student’s ability to complete a
training program and enter the workforce as a
taxpaying, contributing member of society. No
person or entity engaged in any student recruiting,
admission activity, or making the decisions
regarding the award of student financial
assistance may be provided commission, bonus,
or other incentive payment based directly or
indirectly on securing enrollments or federal
financial aid, including but not limited to Tuition
Assistance funds. Policies and guidelines for the
administration of all financial aid are established
according to federal and state law by the financial
aid committee(s) and published in the Financial
Aid Policies and Procedures Manual.
Scholarships and grants are available to eligible
students from federal, state and local sources
through the Financial Aid Office. Lake Technical
College does not participate in student loans. It is
important that a student submit his/her financial
aid application as early as possible since the
verification process may be lengthy. Referrals to
local agencies for additional support may be
made, and referral information is provided through
the Financial Aid Office.
Most of the financial aid at LTC is based on need,
and students must meet set qualifying criteria to
receive assistance. Each applicant should
complete a Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA) and furnish documentation, if
needed, to verify eligibility.
Gainful Employment:
Gainful Employment disclosures are available on the
LTC website and upon request for each financial aid
eligible program.
Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy for
Financial Aid Recipients
Federal regulations require the school to establish
Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
as a general eligibility requirement for Pell Grant. A
student must maintain satisfactory academic progress
in a CTE program to remain Pell eligible. To meet the
SAP standards adopted by LTC, a student must:
● Maintain a minimum average grade of C* for
each payment period. (Qualitative standard)
● Progress at a rate to complete the program
within the maximum time frame which is 150%
of scheduled program hours. (Quantitative
standard)
The qualitative and quantitative standards are
cumulative and include all periods of a student’s
enrollment. Please note that even periods in
which the student did not receive any federal aid
are also included in the evaluation of academic
progress.
* Individual programs may have higher minimum
standards as listed in the program Master Plan of
Instruction. These higher standards must be met
for Title IV eligibility.
Evaluating Satisfactory Academic Progress for
Financial Aid Recipients
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) is
reviewed at the end of each payment period. If a
student’s progress is determined to be
unsatisfactory, the student will be ineligible for
future Title IV aid. The student may submit a
written request for an appeal if extenuating
circumstances resulted in the unsatisfactory
academic progress.
Reinstatement of Title IV aid for Financial Aid
Recipients
A student’s Title IV funding that was discontinued
due to unsatisfactory academic progress may be
reinstated upon the student’s receiving a
satisfactory academic progress report at the end
of the next payment period.
Absences Exceeding 10% of Total Program
Hours for Financial Aid Recipients
If a student is absent more than 10% of the total
program hours, the student’s Pell Grant will be
canceled. The student may submit a written
request for an appeal if extenuating
circumstances resulted in absences exceeding
10% of total program hours. If a student withdraws
from a program and re-enters in the same
program after 180 calendar days, the student’s
prior absent hours will not be counted as part of
his/her cumulative program absences.
Appeals Process for Financial Aid Recipients
If a student has been declared ineligible for Title
IV aid because of unsatisfactory academic
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progress or absences exceeding 10% of total
program hours, the student has the right to make
a written request to the Financial Aid Appeals
Committee for consideration of extenuating
circumstances that caused the loss of his/her
financial aid. The student’s appeal and all
documentation must be submitted to the Financial
Aid Office within 5 school days after notification of
Title IV ineligibility. If the student’s appeal is
approved, they will be placed on probation for one
payment period. At the end of one payment period
on probation, the student must make SAP or they
will be declared ineligible for Title IV aid. Only one
Financial Aid appeal may be submitted per school
year.
Reaching the Maximum Time Frame
If it is measured and found that a student cannot
complete the academic program in which he/she is
enrolled within the maximum time frame (150% of
scheduled program hours), financial aid eligibility will
be canceled.
Career and Technical Education Student Financial
Aid Program
Guidelines are established for implementing the
legislatively mandated, fee-generated, career and
technical education student financial aid program.
The financial aid fees collected shall be used to pay
full or partial program/course tuition and/or lab fees
and textbooks or other items of normal cost of
instruction for persons with demonstrated financial
need enrolling at LTC. These fees shall also be used
to provide students with a supplemental source of
financial assistance at LTC. Program requirements
are:
● All nonexempt career and technical education
students shall be assessed a financial aid fee
equal to 10 percent of each student’s required
course fee amount.
● Financial aid fees are based on the required
local effort fees prescribed in legislative
appropriations provision.
● The financial aid fee is included in the hourly
tuition fee.
● If a person is Pell Grant eligible, Pell Grant
monies will be utilized to offset school
expenses.
● Assistance may be provided to those who do
not qualify for the Pell Grant and to students
whose total financial needs are not met.
● The Financial Aid Manager will recommend
the distribution of financial aid to the
Administration for approval.
Bureau of Indian Affairs
For information regarding training and education, visit
https://www.bia.gov/bia/ois/dwd.
Federally Funded Title IV Grants
For details on eligibility and applications, ask for the
financial aid flyer or call 352-589-2250, extension
1832. Additional information may be found at
fsa.studentaid.gov.
Local Private Scholarships
For details on eligibility and applications, call 352-
589-2250, extension 1832.
Military Tuition Assistance for Service Members
Service members who qualify may use tuition
assistance for approved courses. To apply, Service
members must speak with their Educational Services
Officer (ESO) or counselor within their Military
Service prior to enrolling.
The following policies will apply to service
members using military tuition assistance.
● LTC will return any TA Program funds directly
to the Military Service, not the Service
member
● Up to the start date, will return 100% TA
program funds to the appropriate Military
Service when the Service member does not:
● Begin attendance at the institution; or
● Start a course, regardless of whether the
student starts other courses; and will
● Return any TA funds paid for a course that is
canceled by the educational institution.
● LTC will return any unearned TA program
funds on a proportional basis through at least
the 60% portion of the period for which the
funds were provided. TA funds are earned
proportionally during an enrollment period,
with unearned funds returned based upon
when a student stops attending.
Termination of Program Enrollment: If a student
terminates his or her program enrollment due to a
military service obligation, LTC will work with the
affected student to identify solutions that will not
result in a student debt for the returned portion of
benefits.
Readmission to a Program: LTC will promptly
readmit a Service member with the same
academic status the student had when last
attending LCT or accepted for admission to LTC.
This requirement applies to any student who
cannot attend school due to military service
requirements. The student must notify the LTC of
their military service and intention to return to
school as follows:
● The student (or an appropriate officer of the
armed forces or official of the Department of
Defense) must give oral or written notice of
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such service to the school as far in advance
as is reasonable under the circumstances.
This notice does not have to indicate whether
the student intends to return to the school and
is not subject to any rule of timeliness.
● The student must also give oral or written
notice of their intent to return to the school
within three years after the completion of the
period of service. A student who is
hospitalized or convalescing due to an illness
or injury incurred or aggravated during the
performance of service must notify the school
within two years after the end of the period
needed for recovery from the illness or injury.
A student who fails to apply for readmission
within these periods does not automatically
forfeit eligibility for readmission but is subject
to the school’s established leave of absence
policy (if applicable) and general practices.
CareerSource Central Florida
The CareerSource Central Florida Leesburg office is
located on the main campus of Lake Sumter State
College in Leesburg, Florida. Visit
https://www.careersourcecentralflorida.com/ or call
(407) 531-1222. The LTC Admissions Office can
provide information about services offered by
CareerSource Central Florida.
Veterans’ Educational Benefits
The Bureau of State Approving Agency for Veteran
Training has approved some of the certificate
training programs offered at Lake Technical College.
Veterans should check with the VA School Certifying
Official in the Financial Aid Office to apply for or re-
activate their VA educational entitlements. Each
veteran beneficiary enrolled in a program will be
made aware of the availability of Title IV aid as well
as possible institutional scholarships. Veterans may
contact an LTC Advisor in the Admissions Office for
academic counseling, financial counseling, disability
counseling, or to obtain information regarding
program completion information.
The student must complete the online application
process through VA and bring any requested
documents to the Financial Aid Office. Upon
completion of the drop/add period, the enrollment
certification is reported by the VA School Certifying
Official to the DVA for processing. It takes DVA a
minimum of 30-60 days to activate benefits.
The student is eligible for educational benefits for
the length of the program as approved by the
DVA. The student must check with the school’s
VA School Certifying Official to verify the DVA’s
approval of his/her program length.
All veterans receiving educational benefits while
attending LTC are subject to the policies and
procedures of the school which include the
following:
Self-Certification of Enrollment Period
All students that would like to use VA educational
benefits for an approved program must self-certify
each enrollment period. Students that attend a
program with an unscheduled variation in the
weekly hours attended, such as for ride-times,
must self-certify on a monthly basis. Automatic
renewal for each enrollment period is prohibited.
Standards of Progress and Attendance
All students receiving Veterans’ Educational
Benefits must maintain satisfactory progress in
accordance with regularly prescribed standards
and policies of LTC. If the student is not making
satisfactory progress according to the standards
and policies, educational benefits will be
discontinued for the student. Veteran and non-
veteran students alike will be referred to
Admissions for counseling of a program that may
offer the possibility of success.
1. Satisfactory academic progress is defined as
mastery of at least 85% of assigned program
competencies and a minimum average grade
of C for each academic quarter. Academic
progress will be reviewed by the VA School
Certifying Official at the end of each academic
quarter and at the end of each summer term,
if attended.
2. If the VA student’s academic progress is
determined to be unsatisfactory, the student’s
VA educational benefits will be terminated for
a minimum of one academic quarter. Students
not meeting SAP will have the option to
appeal pending circumstances and frequency.
3. The DVA will be notified by the school’s VA
School Certifying Office if the veteran does
not maintain satisfactory academic progress.
4. Attendance reports must be submitted
monthly to LTC’s VA School Certifying
Official.
5. Students must attend classes regularly, and
attendance will be recorded and maintained by
the school. Veterans must complete at least
90% of the scheduled program hours within a
calendar month. The student may submit a
written request for an appeal if extenuating
circumstances result in absences exceeding
10% of program hours within a calendar
month. Extenuating circumstances include:
death of an immediate family member, jury
duty, active military service, etc. All absences,
including extenuating circumstances, are
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considered unexcused unless otherwise
documented.
6. The student’s attendance record will be
retained in the veteran’s file for USDVA and
SAA audit purposes.
7. If a VA student’s attendance is determined to
be unsatisfactory, he/she will be placed on
probation for the following calendar month. If
attendance is satisfactory during that time,
students will no longer be on probation and
benefits will remain active. If a student's
attendance is unsatisfactory at the end of the
period of probation, VA benefits will be
terminated. VA students are allowed ONE
month unsatisfactory attendance that results
in a probationary period per academic term.
8. Satisfactory attendance is defined as
compliance with existing school attendance
policy and the VA attendance policy.
Programs requiring state licensure for
certification have higher minimum standards
for satisfactory attendance, and those
standards are listed in the program’s Master
Plan for Instruction which is given to each
student. Students must maintain the higher
standard in such cases. It is the student’s
responsibility to adhere to both attendance
policies in order to continue the educational
program and receive monetary VA benefits.
9. The DVA will be notified by the school’s VA
School Certifying Official if the veteran does not
maintain satisfactory attendance and benefits
must be terminated.
Appeal Process
If a student has reached termination status because
of unsatisfactory academic progress or absences
exceeding 10% of program hours within a calendar
month, the student has the right to make a written
request for appeal to the VA Certifying Official. The
student’s appeal and all documentation must be
submitted to the VA Certifying Official within 5 school
days after notification of termination status.
Credit for Previous Training
A VA benefited student is required to transfer
previous training credits from an accredited
institution to LTC. Credit for previous training will be
evaluated by the faculty member and granted, if
appropriate. Upon acceptance of the transfer credits,
the training time may be reduced. The DVA and the
student will be notified if previous credit is granted.
The evaluation will be performed within the first 90
days of enrollment.
Out-of-State Fee Waiver
1. Each Florida College System institution board of
trustees, each district school board with a career
center authorized under s. 1001.44, and each
board of directors for a charter technical career
center authorized under s. 1002.34 shall waive
out-of-state fees for honorably discharged
veterans of the United States Armed and
Reserve Forces (Air Force, Army, Coast Guard,
Marines, and Navy) and the National Guard
(Army and Air) or any other student who is
entitled to and uses educational assistance
provided by the United States Department of
Veterans Affairs who physically resides in
Florida while enrolled as a degree or certificate
seeking student. Tuition and fees charged to a
student who qualifies for the out-of-state fee
waiver under this subsection may not exceed
the tuition and fees charged a resident student
enrolled in the same program.
2. Each Florida College System institution board of
trustees, each district school board with a career
center authorized under s. 1001.44, and each
board of directors for a charter technical career
center authorized under s. 1002.34 shall adopt
written policies and procedures for determining
student eligibility to include verification of
eligibility for educational assistance provided by
the United States Department of Veterans
Affairs. Evidence of eligibility may include:
a. A current Florida driver license or Florida
identification card to demonstrate physical
residence in Florida.
b. Military separation documentation such as
the most recent Certificate of Release or
Discharge from Active Duty (i.e., DD Form
214) to demonstrate veteran and discharge
status.
c. Documentation from the United States
Department of Veterans Affairs that the
student requesting the out-of-state fee
waiver is eligible for educational
assistance.
3. Pursuant to s. 1009.285, a student will be
required to pay tuition at 100 percent of the full
cost of instruction upon the third attempt of a
course unless the Florida College System
institution has granted an exception due to
extenuating circumstances.
Rulemaking Authority s. 1009.26; Law
Implemented s. 1009.26, 1009.285. History New
Deferment of Fees
In accordance with Title 38 US Code 3679
subsection (e), Lake Technical College makes the
following provisions for any students using the
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Post
9/11 G.I. Bill
®
(Ch. 33), Vocational Rehabilitation &
Employment (Ch. 31), or Dependent of a Disabled
Veteran (Ch. 35) benefits, while payment to the
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institution is pending from the VA. This provision
permits any covered individual to attend or
participate in the course of education without
penalty during the period beginning on the date on
which the individual provides to the educational
institution a certificate of eligibility (COE) for
entitlement to educational assistance under
Chapter 31, 33, or 35 and ending on the earlier of
the following dates: 1) The date on which payment
from the VA is made to the institution; OR, 2) 90
days after the date the institution certified tuition
and fees following the receipt of the COE. During
this time of deferment, LTC will not:
● Prevent the student’s enrollment;
● Assess a late penalty fee to the student;
● Require the student to secure alternative or
additional funding;
● Deny the student access to any resources
(access to classes, libraries, or other
institutional facilities) available to other
students who have satisfied their tuition and
fee bills to the institution.
In order to be covered by this provision,
individuals using Chapter 33, Chapter 31, or
Chapter 35 benefits must:
● Produce the VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
by the first day of class (or VAF 28-1905 for
Chapter 31);
● Provide a written request to be certified;
● Provide additional information needed to properly
certify the enrollment as described in other
institutional policies
Notification of Academic Progress
It is the responsibility of the Financial Aid Office to
maintain a file on each student receiving Veterans’
Educational Benefits. At the end of each academic
quarter, the faculty member submits a written report
to the Financial Aid Office indicating the student’s
academic progress.
Notification of Attendance
At the end of each month, the faculty member
submits a written report to the Financial Aid Office
indicating the student’s attendance for that month.
Reaching Program Maximum Timeframe
If a student has reached the maximum timeframe of
the program in which he/she is enrolled, VA benefits
will be terminated. The student is expected to be
aware of the maximum attempted clock hours. No
warning notice will be provided to the student by the
VA School Certifying Official.
Regaining Eligibility after Involuntary Termination
of Program Enrollment
A student withdrawn from a program due to
unsatisfactory progress, attendance or behavior must
receive administrative approval before re-enrolling at
Lake Technical College. A VA eligible student who is
readmitted to a program must show satisfactory
progress for one academic quarter before requesting
that his/her VA benefits be reinstated.
Reinstatement of Veterans’ Educational
Benefits
VA Educational Benefits discontinued due to
unsatisfactory academic progress may be reinstated
upon completion of one academic quarter of
satisfactory academic progress.
VA Educational Benefits discontinued due to
unsatisfactory attendance may be reinstated upon
completion of one calendar month of satisfactory
attendance.
Termination of Program Enrollment
If a student terminates his or her program enrollment
due to a military service obligation, Lake Technical
College will work with the affected student to identify
solutions that will not result in a student debt for the
returned portion of benefits.
Readmission to a Program
A student will be readmitted to a program if he or
she is temporarily unable to attend class or must
suspend studies due to service requirements.
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POLICIES AND
GENERAL INFORMATION
NOTIFICATION
OF
COMPLIANCE
Lake Technical College adheres to a policy of non-
discrimination in educational programs/activities and
employment and strives to provide equal opportunities
for all as required by the following. To report violations
to this policy, contact Sherie Lindamood at 352-589-
2250 ext. 1824.
Americans with Disabilities Act Title II – prohibits
discrimination on the basis of disability in state and
local government programs/services.
Civil Rights Act of 1964 TITLE VII – prohibits
discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, or
national origin.
Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992 – secures for all
individuals within the state freedom from
discrimination because of sex, national origin, age,
handicap, or marital status.
Florida Education Equity Act – Discrimination of
the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender,
disability, or marital status against a student or an
employee in the state system of public K-20
education is prohibited.
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 –
prohibits discrimination against the disabled. It is the
intent of LTC to identify, evaluate and provide
appropriate educational accommodations to these
students. Students may be disabled under this
policy even though they do not require services
pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act (IDEA). Students and parents have a
right to due process under Section 504. A copy of
Lake County Schools Notice to Parent Rights
Afforded by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973 is available at the LTC main campus. The
Special Populations Coordinator is the coordinator
of section 504 activities and may be contacted at
352-589-2250, ext.1835
Title IX of Education Amendments of 1972 –
states: “No person in the United States shall, on the
basis of sex be excluded from participation in, be
denied the benefits of, or be subjected to
discrimination under any education program or
activity receiving federal financial assistance.” Lake
Technical College and the Lake County School
Board are in compliance with the requirements of
Title IX and do not discriminate on the basis of sex
in the educational programs or activities which it
operates. A “Title IX Complaint” is a claim by a
person who he or she has been discriminated
against on the basis of sex in the programs or
activities operated by LTC.
Florida Relay is the communications link for people
who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf/blind, or speech
impaired. Through the Florida Relay, people who use
specialized telephone equipment can communicate with
people who use standard telephone equipment. More
information about Florida Relay may be found at
https://www.ftri.org/relay
To call Florida Relay, dial 7-1-1, or use the toll free
numbers:
● 1-800-955-8771 (TTY)
● 1-800-955-8770 (Voice)
● 1-800-955-3771 (ASCII)
● 1-800-955-5334 (STS)
● 1-877-955-8773 (Spanish)
● 1-877-955-8707 (French Cr)
CAMPUS
SAFETY
The health and safety of LTC students is a top
priority. Students who learn to work safely at LTC
will be safe workers in Lake County business and
industry as well. Each program classroom has a
planned, organized, and efficient procedure for
ensuring cleanliness and safety for all LTC students,
staff, and visitors. In addition, each program area
contains fire extinguishers, as well as SDS
information and eyewash stations where applicable.
Fire, tornado and active killer drills are routinely
held.
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Lake Tech is protected by armed Safe School
Officers and armed security to patrol the main
campus to include parking areas and campus
buildings, provide security for students, staff, and
property, and provide an on-site supervision.
Each program and department has a first aid kit.
These kits are routinely inspected and restocked as
needed. No medication is dispensed. Wounds are
washed and covered; however, they are not
medicated.
Emergency First Responder contacts are posted in
each classroom/department and are called upon if
needed. When further professional advice is
deemed advisable or in extreme cases, nurses from
HSE and/or paramedics from the Emergency
Medical Services Department may be called upon
for assistance until family, medical care or an
ambulance is contacted.
Designated first responder staff members have been
trained in the use of the automated external
defibrillator (AED) in case of cardiac arrest. AEDs
are maintained regularly and kept in the Admissions
Office, EMS Building, the CNC lab, the Diesel
classroom, the IPS weight room, the Range
classroom, the FF classroom, and the IPS main
office. AEDs are also located at each Instructional
Service Center. A sign designating an AED is
posted outside each area.
If a student becomes ill after arriving at LTC, she/he
may be encouraged to go home.
In the event of a student, staff member or visitor
accident, illness or emergency involving bodily
injury:
1. The faculty member or witness notifies front desk
staff (ext. 1800) who will contact a first responder
and an administrator.
2. If the situation warrants, 911 shall be called.
Students who witness or are hurt in an accident
must immediately notify school authorities or staff.
Students who witness or are victims of illegal
activities should immediately notify the school
authorities and local law enforcement officers who
will be responsible for the investigation of the
incident. A SIT meeting would also be scheduled, if
appropriate, with all parties involved. It is the policy
of LTC to take immediate corrective action to
prevent a repeat of the activity and maintain a safe
campus for all students, employees and campus
visitors.
Crisis Protocol
Measures have been taken to ensure our staff and
students are prepared in the event a crisis situation
occurs on one of our campuses. A comprehensive
system has been created to guide our staff through
a wide variety of situations. Fire drills, tornado drills,
and active killer drills are practiced ensuring that
routines and safety procedures are well established
and familiar to all.
In the event that a situation arises, either on or off
campus, that, in the judgment of the LTC Executive
Director, constitutes an ongoing or continuing threat to
health or safety, a college wide “timely warning” will be
issued.
Timely warnings are sent to all currently registered
students and current employees using the LTC email
system. Students and employees should take
responsibility for checking their email accounts
frequently. Timely warnings are issued based on the
nature of the crime, if the crime is a continuing danger
to the college community, and if the notification does
not interfere with law enforcement efforts.
Any LTC student, staff, or visitor to LTC who knows of
a crime or other serious incident should report the
incident immediately by phone to the Reception Desk
at 352.589.2250 or (ext. 1800), so that a Campus
Safety Alert can be issued, if warranted.
The sole purpose of a timely warning is to insure the
health and safety of the LTC campus community.
Accordingly, victims’ names will be held as confidential
and will not be included in any notification.
Please cooperate with school and district authorities
during an active killer crisis:
● Follow school and/or district directives.
● Consult local media for regular updates about the
incident. Listen for information updates on local
radio and television stations. You may be
directed to an off-campus staging area for the
latest information regarding a campus crisis.
● DO NOT call the school because phone lines will
be needed for emergency communication;
however, please consult the local media.
● DO NOT use cell phones in order for cell towers
to be clear for emergency use; however, please
consult the local media.
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Preventing and Responding to Sex
Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating
Violence, and Stalking
It is the policy of LTC to provide a safe and secure
environment for employees, students, and visitors
by prohibiting sexual assault, domestic violence,
dating violence, stalking and by establishing
preventative measures, holding perpetrators
accountable, providing assistance and support to
victims, and reporting violent crimes consistent with
Title IX of the Education Amendments the Civil
Rights Act of 1972, the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of
Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime
Statistics Act and other applicable legal
requirements.
Prevention
LTC provides counseling and literature on sexual
assault, date rape education, and risk reduction
through the Admissions Office, and information
about the Violence Against Women Documentation
Act is included in an online training module located
on the LTC’s website.
Throughout the school year, LTC sponsors
prevention and awareness programs, that promote
awareness of rape, acquaintance rape, domestic
violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and
stalking.
Responding
The first priority of a victim of sexual assault,
domestic violence, dating violence or stalking should
be to get to a place of safety. The second priority is
to obtain necessary medical treatment, if needed.
LTC strongly recommends that victims report the
incident to law enforcement in a timely manner.
Emergency assistance may be requested by calling
9-1-1 or, during regular business hours on campus,
352-589-2250.
FortifyFL
FortifyFL is a suspicious activity reporting tool that
allows a person to instantly relay information to
appropriate law enforcement agencies and school
officials. It may be found at https://getfortifyfl.com/.
Controlled Substances (Alcohol, Drugs,
Illegal Substances, Tobacco)
Drugs, alcohol and illegal substances are prohibited
and will not be tolerated on any LTC campus.
Students or employees who violate the controlled
substances policy will be subject to criminal
prosecution and the resulting penalties as well as to
appropriate school disciplinary procedures.
It is the policy of LTC to promote a safe, healthy and
productive environment for all students and
employees and to maintain a learning and working
environment that is free from the negative impact of
drug and/or alcohol abuse. In compliance with the
provisions of the Drug Free Schools and
Communities Act, LTC has adopted and implemented
a program to prevent the unlawful possession, use or
distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and
employees.
LTC prohibits students, employees, and visitors from
being on any LTC campus or attending any College-
sponsored off-campus activity while impaired by any
impairing substance. LTC also prohibits the
manufacture, possession, use, distribution, or sale of
controlled substances or alcohol during work time and
breaks, on any LTC campus or class/work sites, while
driving a LTC vehicle, and/or while driving any vehicle
for a College-sponsored, sanctioned, or required
activity.
LTC is committed to providing each of its students a
drug-free environment in which to attend classes and
study. From a safety perspective, the users of drugs
or alcohol may impair the well-being of students,
interfere with LTC’s educational environment, and
result in damage to College property. Therefore, it is
the College’s policy that the unlawful manufacture,
distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of
narcotics, drugs, other controlled substances or
alcohol is prohibited on all LTC campuses or as part
of any College-sponsored activity. The specifics of
this policy are as follows:
1. No student shall distribute, dispense, possess,
use or be under the influence of any alcoholic
beverage, malt beverage or fortified wine or other
intoxicating liquor or unlawfully manufacture,
distribute, dispense, possess, use or be under the
influence of any narcotic drug, hallucinogenic
drug, amphetamine, barbiturate, marijuana,
anabolic steroid or any other “controlled
substance” before, during, or after school hours
on any LTC campus, at any other College
locations, or at College-sponsored events
activities or events.
2. A student’s legal use of prescribed or over-the-
counter drugs is not a violation of policy only if
such use does not endanger the student or others
and it does not interfere with student learning or
participation in student-related activities. Students
shall be held strictly accountable for their
behavior while under the influence of prescribed
drugs or over-the-counter drugs.
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3. Any student who possesses, uses, sells, gives, or
in any way transfers a controlled substance or
manufactures a controlled substance while on
any LTC campus or as part of any College-
sponsored activity will be subject to disciplinary
action up to and including expulsion and referral
for prosecution, and possible legal sanctions.
4. LTC annually hosts Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Awareness programs for students. These
programs are open to all students, but may be
required for students in violation of this policy as a
first level disciplinary sanction. Additional
educational materials, programs, and other
resources are available in the Admissions Office
at the Eustis campus.
5. Faculty have the discretion to determine whether
a student may be under the influence of drugs or
alcohol. If the faculty member suspects a student
is under the influence of drugs or alcohol, he or
she has the authority to contact an administrator
to remove the student from the classroom. The
administrator will notify the student of his/her
alleged violation of Code of Student Conduct,
his/her rights as outlined in the Code of Student
Conduct, Student Catalog, and the subsequent
steps that will follow.
6. The use of tobacco products, including e-
cigarettes, of any kind is not permitted at any
Lake Technical College location.
Consequences for Violating Policy/Procedures
A student who violates the terms of this policy will be
subject to disciplinary action in accordance with the
Code of Student Conduct policy and procedures. At
his or her discretion, the LTC Executive Director or
her/his designee may require any student who
violates the terms of this policy to satisfactorily
participate in a drug abuse awareness program or
seminar conducted by member of the LTC
Counseling staff. For more severe infractions, the
student may be required to complete an off--‐campus
drug abuse rehabilitation program or an alcoholic
rehabilitation program sponsored by an approved
private or governmental institution as a precondition
of continued enrollment at LTC.
Harassment
Lake Technical College has a zero tolerance policy
towards harassment. The term “harassment”
includes verbal or physical conduct that denigrates
or shows hostility or aversion toward an individual.
The term “harassment” includes, but is not limited to:
racial slurs, jokes, epithets, negative stereotyping,
threats, intimidation, hostile acts, denigrating or
hostile written or graphic material posted or
circulated in the workplace or schools. The term
“harassment” includes sexual harassment, which is
defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests
for sexual favors and other inappropriate verbal,
non-verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature
when such conduct has the purpose or effect of
unreasonably interfering with a student’s educational
performance.
Lake Technical College will promptly investigate
alleged incidents of harassment or discrimination
and appropriate, corrective action will be taken. Any
student who alleges harassment or discrimination by
another student or LTC employee shall report the
harassment to an administrator(s), a
counselor/career advisors or teachers. Filing a
complaint or otherwise reporting harassment in good
faith will not affect the student’s status, extra-
curricular activities, grade or any other assignments.
The complaint should be in writing, state the act or
acts, state the date(s), state the names of witnesses
and be signed by the complainant. The right to
confidentiality, both of the complainant and of the
alleged harasser, will be respected, consistent with
LTC’s legal obligations and with the necessity to
investigate allegations of misconduct and to take
corrective action when the conduct has occurred.
Public Safety Information Act 1997 – Sex
Offender/ Sexual Predator Laws
Sexual offenders and predators are required to
register with the Florida Department of Law
Enforcement (FDLE). The public may access this
information at http://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/
or call 1-888-357-7332.
Searches
Each student who parks a vehicle on a school
campus is presumed to know what is contained in
the vehicle and will be held accountable for any
weapons, drugs, or contraband which may be found
in the vehicle.
Notice: As per School Board Policy 5771, school
authorities are charged with the responsibility of
safeguarding the safety and well-being of the
students in their care. In the discharge of that
responsibility, school authorities may search the
person or property, including vehicles, of a student,
with or without the student's consent, whenever they
reasonably suspect that the search is required to
discover evidence of a violation of law or of school
rules.
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STUDENT
RIGHTS
Students attending LTC have the right to equal
educational opportunities without regard to race,
religion, color, national origin, gender, genetic
information, age, pregnancy, disability, or marital
status. Students are also vested with other
fundamental rights. Among these is the right:
1. To be informed of the rules of the Code of
Student Conduct;
2. To a safe and orderly environment in which to
learn;
3. To know about and use school student services;
4. To be treated with dignity and respect;
5. To reasonable and fair treatment;
6. To be protected by laws prohibiting the release
of personally identifiable information, other than
directory information, to any unauthorized party
without student consent;
7. To be notified of failure or the potential for
failure.
Appeals Process and
Grievance Procedure
Appeals Process
Students who wish to appeal or seek a waiver of
policy may do so following the appeals process.
1. The student submits the appeal in writing to the
Dean of Student Services.
2. The Dean of Student Services and staff gather
data regarding the appeal and submit such to
the Executive Director or designee.
3. If needed, the Dean of Student Services sets and
notifies appropriate staff for an appeals meeting.
Included in the meeting must be an administrator,
Dean of Student Services, and faculty member, if
pertinent to the appeal.
4. The student is given the opportunity to submit
and/or present information relative to the
situation.
5. An Appeals Committee reviews all information
and acts accordingly. In some cases there will
be a need for additional meetings.
6. Notes are taken at the meeting and distributed
to all parties.
Every effort will be made to resolve the situation at
this level. If no resolution is reached, the student
may file a formal grievance following the school’s
grievance procedure.
Grievance Procedure
Students who feel their rights have been violated in
any way may initiate a grievance procedure. The
following outlines the steps in the procedure:
1. The student submits in writing the alleged incident
to the Dean of Student Services.
2. The Dean of Student Services and staff gather
data regarding the grievance.
3. The Dean of Student Services sets and notifies
individuals for a Grievance Committee meeting.
The committee membership shall include a Board
of Directors member and two faculty members
from disciplines unrelated to the student filing the
grievance. The Dean of Student Services serves
as facilitator during the meeting.
4. The student is entitled to have a support person
present at the meeting.
5. The student is given the opportunity to submit
and/or present information relative to the situation.
6. The Grievance Committee reviews all information
and acts accordingly. In some cases there will be a
need for additional meetings.
7. A written report of the committee’s
recommendations will be distributed to all parties.
Every effort will be made to resolve the situation at the
local level. In the event a student cannot resolve a
conflict concerning his/her technical training at the local
level, he/she may contact the Florida Department of
Education - Career and Adult Education at 325 West
Gaines Street, Suite 734, Tallahassee, Florida, 32399-
0400, 850-245-0446, http://www.fldoe.org/policy/cie/file-
a-complaint.stml, or the Council on Occupational
Education (COE) at 7840 Roswell Road, Building 300,
Suite 325, Atlanta, Georgia, 30350, 770-396-3898,
www.council.org.
Family Education Rights and
Privacy Act (FERPA)
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a
Federal law that protects the privacy of student
education records. The law applies to all schools
that receive funds under an applicable program of
the U.S. Department of Education. The following has
been taken from the U.S. Department of
Education website at
http://www.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/index.html
FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to
their children's education records. These rights
transfer to the student when he or she reaches the
age of 18 or attends a school beyond the high
school level. Students to whom the rights have
transferred are "eligible students."
● Parents or eligible students have the right to
inspect and review the student's education
records maintained by the school. Schools are
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not required to provide copies of records unless,
for reasons such as great distance, it is
impossible for parents or eligible students to
review the records. Schools may charge a fee for
copies.
● Parents or eligible students have the right to
request that a school correct records which they
believe to be inaccurate or misleading. If the
school decides not to amend the record, the
parent or eligible student then has the right to a
formal hearing. After the hearing, if the school still
decides not to amend the record, the parent or
eligible student has the right to place a statement
with the record setting forth his or her view about
the contested information.
● Generally, schools must have written permission
from the parent or eligible student in order to
release any information from a student's
education record. However, FERPA allows
schools to disclose those records, without
consent, to the following parties or under the
following conditions (34 CFR § 99.31):
o School officials with legitimate educational
interest;
o Other schools to which a student is
transferring;
o Specified officials for audit or evaluation
purposes;
o Appropriate parties in connection with
financial aid to a student;
o Organizations conducting certain studies for
or on behalf of the school;
o Accrediting organizations;
o To comply with a judicial order or lawfully
issued subpoena;
o Appropriate officials in cases of health and
safety emergencies; and
o State and local authorities, within a juvenile
justice system, pursuant to specific State law.
For additional information, call 1-800-872-5327.
Individuals who use TDD may call 1-800-437-0833.
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20202-8520
Information to Which a Student May Not
Have Access
An institution does not have to permit a student to
inspect and review education records that do the
following:
● Contain information on more than one student.
The requesting student may inspect, review or be
informed of only the specific information about his
or her records.
● Contain the financial records of his or her
parents.
Directory Information
FERPA allows every institution of higher education
to disclose “directory information” without written
consent of the student. Directory information
includes the following items:
● Name
● Address
● Phone number and email address
● Dates of attendance
● Degrees or certificates awarded
● Enrollment status
● Major field of study
However, every student has the right to ask his or her
institution of higher education NOT to disclose directory
information. A request not to release directory
information must be submitted in writing to the Executive
Director or his/her designee on or before the first day of
September of any school year, or within three weeks of
the date of enrollment of a student after the start of the
school year.
In the absence of written notification to restrict the
release of directory information, the school and the
Board of Directors will assume that neither a parent of a
student nor an eligible student objects to the release of
the designated directory information.
Under provisions of the National Defense Authorization
Act and The Elementary and Secondary Education Act
(No Child Left Behind), directory information may also be
released to law enforcement agencies, other
governmental agencies (U.S. Department of Justice,
branches of armed forces, etc.) and to postsecondary
programs to inform students of educational programs
available to them. However, directory information shall
not be released for commercial use, including among
others, mailing lists for solicitation purposes.
School Officials with a Legitimate
Education Interest
LTC may disclose student record information to
school officials with a legitimate educational interest.
A school official is a person employed by LTC or
LCSB as administrator, supervisor, faculty member,
or support staff member (including health or medical
staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person
serving on the Board of Directors or LCSB; a person
or company with whom LTC has contracted to
perform a special task such as an attorney, auditor,
medical consultant, or therapist; or a parent or
student serving on an official committee, such as a
disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting
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another school official in performing his or her tasks.
A school official has a legitimate educational interest
if the official needs to review an education record in
order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility.
Subpoena of Student Records
LTC must comply with subpoenas from a court of
competent jurisdiction for the production of student
records. The production of these records must be
accomplished in a lawful and timely manner. If a
student or parent of a dependent student objects to
the release of subpoenaed records, an objection to
a subpoena for non-party production must be filed or
a protective order must be obtained from a court of
competent jurisdiction.
Notification of Risk
Be aware that participating in any lab or clinical
setting can be dangerous in nature and involves
MANY RISKS OF INJURY. It is understood that the
dangers and risks of participating in a lab or clinical
setting may result not only in serious injury, but in a
serious impairment of future ability to earn a living,
to engage in other business, social and recreational
activities and generally to enjoy life. Because of the
dangers of participating in lab and clinical settings, it
is important to follow and obey teacher instructions
and safety rules and wear proper safety attire.
In order to maintain an educational setting in which
all students are able to maximize their educational
potential, it is expected that all students and visitors
adhere to school behavior and civility guidelines.
Students at LTC have the responsibility to:
1. Adhere to the guidelines set forth in the Code of
Student Conduct;
2. Attend school regularly and be punctual;
3. Come to class with all necessary materials and
be prepared to learn;
4. Take advantage of learning opportunities;
5. Use guidance services for educational and
personal improvement;
6. Treat other people and property with respect;
7. Report hazardous or dangerous situations to a
school administrator or staff member;
8. Refrain from bringing inappropriate or
contraband items to school;
9. Follow classroom and lab rules and complete all
classroom assignments, homework, and
projects/reports as outlined by their faculty
member(s);
10. Refrain from profane or inflammatory
statements;
11. Conduct themselves in a safe and responsible
manner
12. Present a clean and neat appearance;
13. Take responsibility for his/her own work and
actions;
14. Refrain from possessing or using drugs, alcohol,
tobacco products, and illegal substances.
Drug Free Schools and Communities Act
In compliance with the provisions of the Drug Free
Schools and Communities Act Amendments of
1989, LTC has adopted and implemented a program
to prevent the unlawful possession, use or
distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students
and employees.
LTC presents the following information for your
knowledge and in promotion of healthy lifestyles:
The Drug Free Campuses Policy (6Hx28: 10-08.1) is
contained in full in the Admissions Office Applicable
sections are:
1. The president or a designee is authorized to
impose disciplinary sanctions on students and
employees (consistent with local, state, and
Federal law), up to and including expulsion or
termination of employment and referral for
prosecution, for violations of standards of
conduct required by this policy.
2. Any student found to have committed unlawful
use, possession or distribution of illicit drugs and
alcohol on college property or as a part of any
college activities, is subject to disciplinary
sanctions.
Health Risks Associated with Substance Abuse
Alcohol
Alcohol is a depressant. Alcohol consumption
causes a number of marked changes in behavior.
Even low doses significantly impair the judgment
and coordination required to drive a car safely,
increasing the likelihood that the driver will be
involved in an accident. Moderate to high doses of
alcohol cause marked impairments in higher
functions, severely altering a person’s ability to learn
and remember information. Very high doses cause
respiratory depression and death. If combined with
other depressants of the central nervous system,
much lower doses of alcohol will produce the effects
just described.
Repeated use of alcohol can lead to dependence.
Sudden cessation of alcohol intake is likely to
produce withdrawal symptoms, including severe
anxiety, tremors, hallucinations, and convulsions.
Alcohol withdrawal can be life threatening. Long-
term consumption of alcohol, particularly when
combined with poor nutrition, can also lead to
permanent damage to vital organs such as the brain
and liver.
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Mothers who drink alcohol during pregnancy
increase the risk of birth defects, spontaneous
abortion, and still births.
Substance abuse often leads to on-the-job accidents
and absenteeism.
State and Municipal Laws
1. Drinking Age: The legal drinking age in Florida is
21. Selling, giving or serving alcoholic
beverages to persons under 21 is unlawful. In
Florida, this law extends to possession of
alcoholic beverages by anyone under 21. It is
unlawful for any person to misrepresent or
misstate his or her age. This includes the
manufacture or use of false identification. Use of
altered identification for the purpose of procuring
alcoholic beverages is a felony.
2. Open Container Laws: It is unlawful for any
person to consume or to induce, assist or aid
another to consume any beverage containing
more than 1% alcohol by weight, upon any
street, sidewalk or in any alley. It is unlawful to
have an open container of alcoholic beverage in
a vehicle. (Section 316.1936 F.S.)
3. Drinking, Driving and the Law: Under Florida
law, driving under the influence of alcoholic
beverages or any controlled chemical substance
(DUI) is an offense evidenced by impairment of
normal faculties or an unlawful blood or breath
alcohol level of .08 or higher.
4. Sale or Possession of Illegal Drugs: It is
unlawful to be in the possession of illicit drugs
and/or to sell or intend to sell illicit drugs.
5. Selling or Purchasing Controlled Substances
within 1,000 Feet of School: It is unlawful for any
person to sell, purchase, manufacture or deliver
or possess with the intent to sell, purchase,
manufacture or deliver, a controlled substance
in, or within 1,000 feet of the real property
comprising a public or private elementary,
middle, secondary school, community or state
college or university.
Student Drug/Alcohol Counseling and Treatment
Alcohol and other drug educational information is
available to students through the Student Success
Counselor. Students in need of treatment for alcohol
and other drug problems will be assisted with
referrals to self-help support groups, community
agencies, and private providers.
Medical Marijuana
1. “Marijuana” shall have that meaning prescribed
by F.S. 381.986(1)(f) which means all parts of
any plant of the genus Cannabis, whether
growing or not; the seeds thereof; the resin
extracted from any part of the plant; and every
compound, manufacture, salt, derivative,
mixture, or preparation of the plant or its seeds
or resin, including low-THC cannabis, which are
dispensed from a medical marijuana treatment
center for medical use by a qualified patient. For
purposes of this policy, the terms “marijuana”
and “medical marijuana” may be used
interchangeably.
2. “Low-THC cannabis” shall have that meaning
prescribed by F.S. 381.986(1)(e) which means a
plant of the genus Cannabis, the dried flowers of
which contain 0.8 percent or less of
tetrahydrocannabinol and more than ten percent
(10%) of cannabidiol weight for weight; the
seeds thereof; the resin extracted from any part
of such plant; or any compound, manufacture,
salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of such
plant or its seeds or resin that is dispensed from
a medical marijuana treatment center
3. “Qualified student/patient” means a student who
meets the definition of a qualified patient in F.S.
381.986(1)(l) which means a resident of this
State who has been added to the medical
marijuana use registry by a qualified physician to
receive marijuana or a marijuana delivery device
for a medical use and who has a qualified patient
identification card.
4. “Caregiver” shall have that meaning prescribed
by F.S. 381.986(1)(a) which means a resident of
this State who has agreed to assist with a
qualified patient’s medical use of marijuana, has
a caregiver identification card, and meets the
requirements as set forth in F.S. 381.986(6).
5. No Lake Tech employee or contractor may
administer, store, hold, or transport marijuana in
any form, nor may it be stored in any Lake Tech
vehicle or on any Lake Tech property, including
school grounds and parking lots.
6. Student possession, use, distribution, sale, or
being under the influence of marijuana
inconsistent with, and not expressly authorized
by, this policy is prohibited and is a violation of
Board policy and the Code of Student Conduct
and may subject the student to disciplinary
consequences, including suspension and/or
expulsion.
7. A qualified student/patient must submit
appropriate documentation to the Students with
Disabilities Coordinator for approval of
reasonable accommodations based on industry
standards for chosen program.
8. Students enrolled in CTE programs requiring the
passing of a drug test may not be retained if
results are positive for marijuana.
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Voter’s Registration
LTC promotes responsible citizenship through voting
in local, state, and federal elections as part of
becoming productive citizens in today’s global
society. Florida Voter Registration Applications are
available in the Admissions Office on the main
campus, in the main office at the Institute of Public
Safety, on the LTC website at www.laketech.org and
or may be downloaded from State of Florida website
at http://dos.myflorida.com/elections/for-voters/voter-
registration/. In addition, voter registration drives
take place on an annual basis.
STUDENT
RESPONSIBILITIES
Code of Student Conduct
Students attending LTC are treated as mature
individuals. Lake Technical College programs are
not compulsory; therefore, few disciplinary problems
are expected. Appropriate disciplinary action will be
taken in accordance with school policy if a student
chooses not to follow the established school rules
and regulations. These include situations in which:
● A student’s conduct affects LTC’s program(s) and
students in a negative way.
● A student’s conduct has a negative effect from a
safety standpoint.
● A student does not make proper adjustment in
response to attempts at correction.
● Cheating/plagiarism (see “Academic Integrity”).
The Code of Student Conduct applies to all students
enrolled in LTC and is in effect on LTC property and
whenever students are under the official supervision
of LTC employees, such as during field trips or
clinical experiences. Failure to abide by the Code of
Student Conduct guidelines may lead to program
dismissal not in good standing.
A student withdrawn in “good standing” is defined as
a student who is eligible to re-enroll at LTC without
any special considerations. Students dismissed “not
in good standing” will need to request special
consideration from the Executive Director of Lake
Technical College or designee and may be excluded
from enrollment in licensure programs.
Career dual-enrolled high school students not
meeting the standards for LTC and/or the LCSB
Code of Student Conduct will be withdrawn from
their program and returned to their home high
school.
Bullying and Other Forms of Aggression
Lake Technical College’s Administration is
committed to providing a safe, positive, productive,
and nurturing educational environment for all
students. Aggressive behavior, bullying,
harassment, and similar acts toward a student,
whether by other students, staff, or third parties is
strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated. This
prohibition includes physical, verbal (oral or written),
electronically transmitted (cyber or high-tech), and
psychological abuse. Any gestures, comments,
threats, or actions which cause or threaten to cause
bodily harm or personal degradation, will not be
tolerated.
Unacceptable Behaviors
The following behaviors and all illegal actions are
prohibited on school grounds and at school-
sponsored activities and will result in dismissal upon
the recommendation of a school intervention team:
1. The use of loud, abusive, profane, obscene
language/materials, either oral or written
(including racial comments) electronic
messages, gestures, objects, or pictures which
are disrespectful or socially unacceptable.
2. Cheating or plagiarism in any form (see
“Academic Integrity” statement).
3. Giving false information for the purpose of
deception, including forgery, alteration or misuse
of records.
4. Logging in or out of the attendance computer for
another student or having another student log in
or out for one’s self.
5. The verbal or non-verbal refusal to comply with
school rules or directions from school staff,
refusal to identify one’s self or disrespectful
behavior toward school personnel on or off
campus.
6. The intentional destruction, damage, or
defacement of public or private property without
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consent of the owner or the person having
custody or control of it.
7. Any act that disrupts the orderly conduct of a
school function, the orderly learning
environment, or poses a threat to the health,
safety and/or welfare of students, staff, or
others.
8. Using, possessing, being under the influence of
or having a positive drug test for any controlled
drug, illegal, or narcotic substance or any
substances represented to be a drug, narcotic,
or controlled substance. The student or
substance may be subject to testing.
9. Any willful and/or deliberate act committed with
the intention of promoting sexual favors, or any
lewd or lascivious act. Any unsolicited sexual
proposal or offensive touching of another
person, or any act of indecent exposure or
obscenities such as telephone calls or other
communication are included under this heading,
as well as, the unlawful manufacturing,
publishing, selling, buying, or possessing
materials, such as literature or photographs.
10. Placing another person in fear of bodily harm
through verbal threats with or without displaying
a weapon or subjecting the person to actual
physical attack. Hazing and extortion are
considered under this heading. Threats and
implied threats, verbal or written, even if within
an academic assignment or stated in humor, will
be taken as an actual threat.
11. The use of tobacco products at any LTC location.
12. Inappropriate use of electronic communication
devices on campus. This includes the possession
and/or use of cell phones, smart watches, or
other electronic devices during a test or
assessment.
13. Violation of local, state or federal laws.
Academic Integrity
It is essential that students earning credit for their
academic achievements are able to do so in an
environment in which such achievement is known to
be well and honorably earned. Because it is vital for
the well-being of all students that certificates earned
at LTC are valued for their high standards, a zero-
tolerance attitude is taken in regard to academic
dishonesty.
Cheating/Plagiarism is defined as willful or
deliberate unauthorized use of the work of another
person for academic purposes, copying work from
another, or inappropriate use of notes or other
material in the completion of an assignment or test.
Both asking for and giving such information is
considered academic dishonesty. In addition to
disciplinary interventions, credit may not be granted
for the assignment(s) in question. When grade
reduction is determined to be the appropriate
disciplinary measure, the student shall be notified.
Depending on the severity of the offense or
individual program requirements, students guilty of
academic dishonesty may also be withdrawn from
their program not in good standing (see Student
Code of Conduct). Further information for individual
programs may be found in the Master Plans of
Instructions.
Online Access Technology is an integral part of our
daily lives. From smartphones, to electronic tablets,
these devices are becoming items that many cannot
function without. In addition, the internet is changing
the way education is delivered. Lake Technical
College ensures that our students are able to
compete in this technology driven world. With this in
mind, it is recommended that students have an
online presence and access to the internet. Lake
Tech uses the Learning Management System,
Canvas, as a tool for each program to load
resources, announcements, and grades. CTE
students are provided with an account upon
enrollment in a program.
It is also important that students have an email
address that they check on a regular basis.
Information may come through your email, so it is
important that students check it regularly. If a
student does not have an email address, there are
numerous services that provide FREE email
addresses. Faculty should have a current, working
email address of each student.
Social Media The advent of social media has
created a world-wide communication medium for
persons of all ages. While extremely popular, these
websites have also created their own set of “not-so-
popular” problems such as cyber-stalking, identity
theft, cyber-bullying, cyber-cheating (posting of
exam, or other course material), and a host of other
nebulous challenges that users may face. Another
reality associated with social media is its far-
reaching consequences for those who share posts
that may be seen by others as inappropriate.
Potential employers, current employers, civic, or
educational organizations you may be associated with,
and many others are looking at social media sites for
information that may tell them things about an
individual. Students should also be cautioned on how
private their social media content really is – despite the
settings on an account. All social media sites are
potentially vulnerable. A simple search of how to view
pages that are set as “private” for a popular social
media website yielded numerous responses for ways
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to view the content. Everything from blogs to online
videos offer to explain how to accomplish this task.
Students in all programs need to be cognizant of the
fact that most professions rely on great moral
character. It is recommended that when using social
media, assume that all posts will be seen/read by
everyone with access to the internet.
Children on Campus
Students, campus visitors, and employees are
expected to make off-campus childcare
arrangements. LTC assumes no responsibility for the
supervision of children. At no time should children be
left unattended either in buildings, grounds or
vehicles.
Copyright Law and
Lake Technical College’s Policy
U.S. Copyright Law
Title 17, United States Code, contains rules
regarding copying or reproducing copyrighted
material. Lake Technical College is legally obligated
to adhere to all copyright laws. Therefore, the
institution reserves the right to refuse to permit
copying or reproducing copyrighted material. Most of
the time reproducing material is not legal without the
express or written permission by the author.
Copyright Information and Higher Education
Funding
Title IV of the Higher Education Opportunity Act
(HEOA) legislation addresses Federal Student
Assistance, including Pell Grants, the Family
Education Loan Program, the Work-Study program,
Direct Student loans, and Perkins Loans. However,
the reporting requirements of HEOA Title IV also
stipulate that all US colleges and universities must
provide:
● An annual disclosure to students describing
copyright law and campus policies related to
violating copyright law.
● A plan to “effectively combat the unauthorized
distribution of copyrighted materials” by users of
its network, including “the use of one or more
technology-based deterrents.”
● A plan to “offer alternatives to illegal
downloading.”
“Fair Use” of Copyrighted Works
Section 107 of Title 17 of the US Code permits
limited use of copyrighted materials for educational
purposes as long as it is relevant to the lesson, part
of classroom instruction, and is not broadcast or
published for wide/general consumption. The
following lists, in general, the limits on copying or
reproducing copyrighted material.
● 10% or 1000 words (whichever is less) of written
materials such as newspapers, books,
magazines, CD-ROM, computer files, etc.
● 10% or 3 minutes (whichever is less) of motion
media such as video, DVD, etc.
● No more than 250 words of a single poem
● 10% or 30 seconds of music from a single
musical work, cannot substantially change the
work
● No more than 1 image from one artist or
photographer
● 10% or 2500 fields or cells (whichever is less)
from a database or data table
● No copying shall be conducted that substitutes
for sales of the copied work such as a workbook.
Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Software
Recreational downloading (piracy) of copyrighted
materials is a violation of both federal and LTC
policy. The Recording Industry Association of
America (RIAA) on a regular basis pursues
suspected violators and in particular focuses on
post-secondary networks since the highest number
of copyright infringements occur here. P2P software
allows users to download and distribute music files
from one computer to another across networks.
When users do not pay for these files, they break
Federal and International copyright laws.
Disciplinary Actions
Rules governing internet use are listed in the
Acceptable Telecommunications Use Policy located
under student responsibilities in the catalog.
Penalties for violating copyright laws, policy
regarding P2P file sharing, or any other institutional
or district rules governing internet usage will be
individually assessed and, based upon severity of
the abuse, will range from temporary suspension of
internet privileges to expulsion. In addition to
institutional penalties, violators may be subject to
civil and criminal penalties.
Summary of Civil and Criminal Penalties for
Violation of Federal Copyright Laws
Copyright infringement is assuming for oneself the
exclusive rights granted to the copyright owner
under section 106 of the Copyright Act (Title 17, US
Code). These rights include reproducing or
distributing a copyrighted work. In the file-sharing
context, downloading or unloading substantial parts
of a copyrighted work without authority constitutes
an infringement.
Penalties for copyright infringement include civil and
criminal penalties. In general, anyone found liable
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for civil copyright infringement may be ordered to
pay either actual damages or “statutory: damages
affixed at not less than $750 and not more than
$30,000 per work infringed. For “willful”
infringement, a court may award up to $150,000 per
work infringed. A court can, in its discretion, also
assess costs and attorneys’ fees. For details see
Title 17, US Code, Sections 504 and 505.
Willful copyright infringement can also result in
criminal penalties, including imprisonment of up to
five years and fines of up to $250,000 per offense.
Lake Technical College’s Compliance Plan
Lake Technical College is connected to the
computer network provided by Lake County
Schools. In order to comply with the file sharing and
copyright protection provisions of HEOA:
1. All students are required to sign an acceptable
use policy stating file sharing is not allowed and
compliance with copyright laws is expected.
2. Disciplinary measures ranging from loss of
network privileges to expulsion are in place for
students who do not comply with the acceptable
use policy.
3. The district does not open ports on the firewall
that are used for file sharing.
4. The district uses Cisco IronPort web filtering and
blocks the file sharing category.
5. Copyright law and illegal use and distribution of
copyrighted information are included in the
catalog, on the website and in new student
orientation.
6. A regular review is completed by the district to
determine the effectiveness of the technical
deterrents and compliance with HEOA.
Alternative Resources
There are many online sources which give legal
access to legal downloads such as:
● http://www.educause.edu/legalcontent;
● http://www.mpaa.org/contentprotection/get-
movies-tv-shows
References
● Title 17, United States Code, Copyright Law of
the United States
http://www.copyright.gov/title17/
● United States Copyright Office
http://www.copyright.gov/fls/fl102.html
● Stanford University Copyright and Fair Use
http://fairuse.stanford.edu/Copyright_and_Fair_U
se_Overview/
● 21st Century Information Fluency
http://21cif.com/tutorials/micro/mm/copyright/
Academic Probation
Students on academic, attendance or behavior
contracts are deemed to be on academic probation
until such time that their grades are within a passing
rate and/or absences are equal to or less than 20%.
Probation due to behavior issues will be for the
duration of the program and contingent upon
adherence to signed behavior contracts and school
rules.
Acceptable Dress
Students who attend LTC shall dress in a manner
appropriate for the job in which they are receiving
training, including any special protective gear and
professional uniforms. All clothing must be clean,
neat, modest, in good repair, appropriately sized,
and be neither distracting nor offensive. Jewelry and
makeup, if worn, must be in accordance with the
program Master Plan of Instruction. Students are
expected to display their valid student ID, or have on
their person when unable to display due to safety in
the program, at all times. Please refer to the Master
Plans of Instruction for individual program dress
code policies.
Backpacks, duffel bags, tool bags and the like must
be without wheels. Suitcases, rolling backpacks or
any container intended to carry tools, books, or
supplies are not permitted inside buildings at Lake
Technical College.
The Executive Director or designee has the final
authority for determining whether or not a student’s
apparel conforms to the dress code. If it is
determined that it does not, students will be required
to change into clothing which will conform to this
code or leave campus. Students may return to
campus when they have changed into appropriate
clothing.
Internet Use Policy
Lake Technical College provides computers and/or
network capabilities to students for the purpose of
enhancing instruction through technological
resources. Students may be granted access to the
LCSB’s electronic communication system that may
include access to the Internet. A student's activities
while using this system must be in support of
education and research and be consistent with the
educational objectives of LTC.
This access is a privilege, not a right, and
inappropriate use will result in the cancellation of
this privilege and/or disciplinary action by school
officials. Students are responsible for good behavior
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on school computer networks just as they are on
campus. Lake Technical College may suspend or
revoke a student's access to the district system
upon violation of LTC policy and/or procedures. The
LCSB provides filtering software in an attempt to
restrict access to inappropriate materials on the
Internet. However, users must recognize that
filtering cannot block access to everything that might
not be of educational value. REMINDER: network
storage areas will be treated like school lockers.
School authorities have the right to review and
monitor all information stored on the network.
Using the network to access, or to attempt to
access, the accounts of others, or to penetrate, or
attempt to penetrate, security measures of LCSB or
another entity's computer software or hardware,
electronic communications system, or
telecommunications/electronic communications
system, whether or not the intrusion results in the
corruption or loss of data, is prohibited.
Using the services for any activity which adversely
affects the ability of other people or systems to use
the LCSB network or the Internet is prohibited. This
includes denial of service attacks against another
network host or individual user. Interference with or
disruption of other network users, network services
or network equipment is prohibited.
The following are examples of unacceptable use of
telecommunications resources. Students must not
or must not attempt to:
● Damage computers, computer systems, or
computer networks;
● Violate copyright law or plagiarize;
● Use for private, commercial or illegal purposes;
● Use or share another individual’s username and
password;
● Leave computer unattended while logged on;
● Read, create, send and/or receive email from a
personal, home account;
● Access, download, store, send, or display text,
images, movies, or sounds that contain
pornography, obscenity, or language that offend
or degrade others;
● Video stream not related to educational purposes
or curriculum set by the school or district;
● Download music or videos not authorized by the
school or district;
● Install services or electronic file sharing
mechanisms;
● Access, modify, harm, or destroy another user’s
data;
● Attempt to send or send anonymous messages
of any kind or pretend to be someone else while
sending a message;
● Cyber bullying on or off campus i.e.: threatening,
harassing, embarrassing, terrifying, insulting,
stalking, or attacking others which includes but is
not limited to online threats and insults intended
to embarrass, harass, or terrify others via
electronic resources;
● Post personal information about self or others,
i.e. sharing confidential information about
students or employees;
● Intentionally waste limited resources;
● Bypass the LCSB filtering by use of anonymous
proxies or unauthorized proxies and services;
and/or
● Download and/or install games, software, tools or
other unauthorized downloadable material.
Students enrolled in the Enterprise Desktop and
Mobile Support Technology program are granted
special permission to access content relative to the
competencies of their program. Abuse of this
permission will result in a SIT meeting with
consequences including a behavior contract and/or
suspension or withdrawal from the program
commensurate with the severity of the behavior.
Attendance Policy
In an effort to develop professional skills, regular
attendance is required of all students. Students are
expected to be in their class promptly in the morning,
after break, and after lunch. If it is necessary to be
absent due to illness or emergencies, all students are
to notify the faculty member as soon as possible prior
to the start of class, as is expected in the workplace.
Students may be eligible to have up to 10% of the
hours in a program per pay period as excused
absences. LTC employs a Student Retention
Specialist who works with students and faculty to
track attendance, assists in developing strategies to
improve attendance, and coordinates make-up time.
Enrollment Period – period of time a student begins
his education and training in a CTE program (i.e.,
August 15
th
, January 3
rd
) through the date of
withdrawal or completion.
Payment Period – a set block of time in which a
student pays for program hours (i.e., 300 hours, 450
hours)
Excused absence – one that is unforeseeable,
unavoidable, and/or unusual. Examples of excused
absences include but are not limited to personal
illness, court appearance, medical appointment,
insurmountable conditions such as extreme weather
conditions, religious observances, communicable
disease outbreaks, and local conditions determined
by LTC, and death in the immediate family.
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Documentation may be required. No more than 10%
of program hours per payment period may be
excused.
Unexcused absence – Absences that fall outside of
the excused category. Students may make up a
maximum of 5% of unexcused absences per
payment period. Unexcused absences exceeding
this amount will remain unexcused and may result in
discipline and/or dismissal from the program. Make-
up time must be completed within a reasonable
amount of time in order to remain in pace with the
class and to remain in good standing with Lake Tech.
Make-up time – Students are required to successfully
complete hours missed via attendance during
designated hours outside of the regularly scheduled
program hours. Failure to complete make-up time
may result in withdrawal from the program. Make-up
hours may not exceed 5% of the scheduled hours in
the payment period. There is a $25.00 make-up time
fee per payment period.
Students in non-licensure programs must have
achieved a minimum of 85% attendance at the end of
each payment period. If the student’s attendance
does not improve but drops below 75%, the student
may be withdrawn unless documentation regarding
extenuating circumstances is provided to the Student
Retention Specialist. School Intervention Team (SIT)
meetings will be held as necessary to attempt to
alleviate issues resulting in excessive absences and
to counsel the student of possible alternatives and
consequences. Students may be placed on
attendance contracts. Students on attendance
contracts are deemed to be on academic probation.
*Note: licensure program attendance policies may be
more rigid due to licensure requirements and
supersede this policy.
Regularly scheduled class hours will be reported for
attendance. Practice exercises completed at home
will not count toward hours in a program. Students
will be enrolled in additional hours if needed. Current
tuition and fees will apply.
Excessive absences - A student who is absent for six
(6) consecutive class sessions will be withdrawn from
his/her program. A student must petition and be
approved in order to return. Students exhibiting a
pattern of consecutive absences of less than six days
will be subject to dismissal as determined by a
School Intervention Team. A School Intervention
Team will review all petitions for re-enrollment. No
additional fees will be charged if the student returns
during that current payment period, provided fees
have not been refunded.
The excessive absences policy also applies to the
adult education student. If the student requests to be
re-enrolled during the same enrollment period, he or
she will be assessed a $10.00 re-enrollment fee. This
may be waived depending upon mitigating
circumstances.
Students with excessive absences will face the
possibility of the loss of financial aid, lower
professional skills grades and the ability to continue
in the program.
GENERAL
INFORMATION
Articulations
Gold Standard Career Pathways Statewide
Articulation Agreements guarantee a minimum
award of course credits or a block of credit toward
specific AS programs between technical colleges
and community and state colleges. For more
information visit
http://cdn.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-
edu/career-technical-edu-agreements/industry-
certification.stml.
Some programs have Career Pathways articulations
with Lake County high schools and/or articulations with
other postsecondary institutions of higher learning.
Articulations allow students to receive credit for
courses that do not have exact matches at the
articulating school, but which the accepting institution
has agreed to accept as credit. All articulations have
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formal agreements with the articulating institution,
which are on file in the LTC Curriculum Office.
Articulations are in place with several institutions of
higher learning. The articulations between Lake
Technical College and Lake Sumter State College
(LSSC) are for Accounting Operations, Administrative
Office Specialist, Correctional Officer (BRTP), Florida
Law Enforcement Academy, Paramedic (ATD),
Practical Nursing, and Medical Assisting programs. In
addition, most programs articulate to the
Management Technology A.S. degree at LSSC.
Articulations with Valencia College exist for
Professional Culinary Arts and Hospitality. Contact a
career advisor or faculty member for more information
about these articulations.
Career Pathways articulations allow students who
completed a Career and Technical course of study
at a Lake County Schools’ high school to articulate
courses in selected programs as follows:
Career Pathways Articulations
Lake County School District/
Lake Technical College
2023 – 2024 High School to Postsecondary
Articulation Agreements
High School Program
With Specific Program Course
Requirements to Include
Industry Certifications
Lake
Technical
Program
Articulated
Courses/Hours
►
Administrative Office
Specialist
Digital Information Technology
Administrative Office
Technology 1 OR
Administrative Office Specialist
1
Business Software Applications
1 OR
Administrative Office Specialist
2
Administrative Office Specialist
3
Accounting
Information Technology
Assistant, OTA0040 (up to
150 hours)
Administrative
Office Specialist
Information Technology
Assistant, OTA0040 (up to
150 hours)
Front Desk Specialist,
OTA0041
(up to 300 hours)
Cloud
Computing &
Virtualization
Information Technology
Assistant
OTA0040 (up to 150
hours)
►
Applied Cybersecurity
Introduction to Information
Technology or
Digital Information Technology
Computer and Network Security
Fundamentals
Cybersecurity Essentials
Accounting
Information Technology
Assistant, OTA0040 (up to
150 hours)
Administrative
Office Specialist
Information Technology
Assistant, OTA0040 (up to
150 hours)
Front Desk Specialist,
OTA0041
(up to 300 hours)
Cloud
Computing &
Virtualization
Information Technology
Assistant
OTA0040 (up to 150
hours)
►
Digital Design
Digital Information Technology
Digital Design 1
Digital Design 2
Accounting
Information Technology
Assistant, OTA0040 (up to
150 hours)
Administrative
Office Specialist
Information Technology
Assistant, OTA0040 (up to
150 hours)
Cloud
Computing &
Virtualization
Information Technology
Assistant
OTA0040 (up to 150
hours)
►
Electronic Business
Enterprise
Introduction to E Commerce
E Commerce Entrepreneurship
E Commerce Systems Analysis
and Design
Accounting
Information Technology
Assistant, OTA0040 (up to
150 hours)
Administrative
Office Specialist
Information Technology
Assistant, OTA0040 (up to
150 hours)
Cloud
Computing &
Virtualization
Information Technology
Assistant
OTA0040 (up to 150
hours)
►
Entrepreneurship
Principles of Entrepreneurship
Business Management and Law
Business Ownership
Accounting
Information Technology
Assistant, OTA0040 (up to
150 hours)
Administrative
Office Specialist
Information Technology
Assistant, OTA0040 (up to
150 hours)
Cloud
Computing &
Virtualization
Information Technology
Assistant
OTA0040 (up to 150
hours)
►
Finance
Digital Information Technology
Accounting Applications I
Economics and Financial
Services
Personal Finance
Accounting
Accounting Clerk,
ACO0040, 50 hours
Accounting Assistant,
ACO0042, 50 hours
Administrative
Office Specialist
Administrative Office
Specialist, OTA0043, 50
hours
Cloud
Computing &
Virtualization
Information Technology
Assistant
OTA0040 (up to 150
hours)
►
Game/Simulation/Animation
Programming
Digital Information Technology
Game & Simulation
Foundations
Game & Simulation Design
Accounting
Information Technology
Assistant,
OTA 0040 (up to 150
hours)
Administrative
Office Specialist
Information Technology
Assistant,
OTA 0040 (up to 150
hours)
Cloud
Computing &
Virtualization
Information Technology
Assistant
OTA0040 (up to 150
hours)
►
Legal Administrative
Specialist
Digital Information Technology
Administrative Office
Technology 1
Business Software
Applications 1
Accounting
Information Technology
Assistant, OTA0040 (up to
150 hours)
Administrative
Office Specialist
Information Technology
Assistant, OTA0040 (up to
330 hours)
Front Desk Specialist,
OTA0041 (up to 300
hours)
Cloud
Computing &
Virtualization
Information Technology
Assistant
OTA0040 (up to 150
hours)
►
Marketing, Management,
and Entrepreneurial
Principles
Marketing Essentials
Marketing Applications
Marketing Management
Accounting
Information Technology
Assistant, OTA0040 (up to
150 hours)
Administrative
Office Specialist
Information Technology
Assistant, OTA0040 (up to
150 hours)
Cloud
Computing &
Virtualization
Information Technology
Assistant
OTA0040 (up to 150
hours)
►
Web Development OR Web
Development &
Programming
Digital Information Technology
Foundations of Web Design OR
Foundations of Programming
User Interface Design OR
Procedural Programming
Accounting
Information Technology
Assistant,
OTA 0040 (up to 150
hours)
Administrative
Office Specialist
Information Technology
Assistant,
OTA 0040 (up to 150
hours)
Cloud
Computing &
Virtualization
Information Technology
Assistant
OTA0040 (up to 150
hours)
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High School
Program
With Specific Program
Course Requirements to
Include Industry
Certifications
Lake
Technical
Program
Articulated
Courses/
Hours
►
Allied Health Assisting
Health Science Anatomy and
Physiology
Health Science Foundations
Allied Health Assisting 3
Medical
Assisting
Basic Healthcare
Worker, HSC0003 (90
hours)
Pharmacy
Technician
Basic Healthcare
Worker, HSC0003 (90
hours)
Patient Care
Technician
Basic Healthcare
Worker, HSC0003 (90
hours)
Nurse Aide Orderly,
HCP0211 (75 hours
Phlebotomy Basic Healthcare
Worker, HSC003 (90
hours)
CMAA Certification
Certified EKG Technician
(CET) Certification
Phlebotomy or
Patient Care
Technician or
Pharmacy
Technician
Medical Office
Procedures (75 hours)
in addition to the 90
hours core
►
Nursing Assistant
Health Science Anatomy and
Physiology
Health Science Foundations
Nursing Assistant 3
Medical
Assisting
Basic Healthcare
Worker, HSC0003 (90
hours)
Pharmacy
Technician
Basic Healthcare
Worker, HSC0003 (90
hours)
Patient Care
Technician
Basic Healthcare
Worker, HSC0003 (90
hours)
Nurse Aide Orderly,
HCP0211 (75 hours)
Phlebotomy Basic Healthcare
Worker, HSC0003 (90
hours)
►
Advanced Manufacturing
Technology
Advanced Manufacturing
Technology 1
Advanced Manufacturing
Technology 2
Advanced Manufacturing
Technology 3
Advanced Manufacturing
Technology 4
CNC Production
Specialist
CNC Production
Technician I, PMT0026
(Up to 300 hours
toward)
Certified Production
Technician, EEV0210
(up to 100 hours)
Industrial Machinery and
Controls Assistant,
ETI0580 (up to 150
hours)
►
Air Conditioning,
Refrigeration, & Heating
Technology (HVAC)
Air Conditioning,
Refrigeration & Heating
Technology 1
Air Conditioning,
Refrigeration & Heating
Technology 2
Air Conditioning,
Refrigeration & Heating
Technology 3
Heating,
Ventilation, &
Air-
Conditioning/R
efrigeration
Introduction to HVAC/R,
ACR0000 (250 hours)
and HVAC/R
►
Automotive Maintenance
and Light Repair
Automotive Maintenance and
Light Repair 1
Automotive Maintenance and
Light Repair 2
Automotive Maintenance and
Light Repair 3
Automotive
Service
Technology
Diesel
Systems
Technology 1
Automobile Services
Assistor, AER0014
(300 hours)
Diesel Engine
Mechanic/Technician
Helper, DIM0101 (up to
50 hours)
►
Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts 1
Culinary Arts 2
Culinary Arts 3
Culinary Arts 4 or
Culinary 4 Track 1 (Culinary
and Hospitality
Management) or
Culinary 4 Track 2 (Baking)
Culinary 4 Track 3 (Garde’
Manger)
Professional
Culinary Arts
and Hospitality
Food Preparation,
HMV0100 (150 hours)
(OCP A)
Cook, Restaurant,
HMV0170 (150 hours
toward) (OCP B)
or
Culinary Arts (150
toward) OCP C
►
Culinary and Hospitality
Specialties
Culinary and Hospitality
Specialties 1
Culinary and Hospitality
Specialties 2
Professional
Culinary Arts
and Hospitality
Culinary Arts (150
toward) OCP D
Statewide PSAV to AS Degree Articulations
PSAV PROGRAM(S)
ASSOCIATE
DEGREE
CREDITS TRANSFER
Accounting Operations
Office
Administration
6
Administrative Office
Specialist
Office
Administration
18
Automotive Service
Technology 1 and 2
Automotive
Service
Management
Technology
19
Correctional Officer (BRTP) Criminal Justice 6 (With State Exam)
Law Enforcement Officer Criminal Justice 15 (With State Exam)
Paramedic (ATD)
Emergency
Medical
Services
38 (With State/National
Exam)
Practical Nursing
Registered
Nursing
10 (With LPN
Licensure)
Sumter County School District/Lake Technical
College SY23-24 Course Credit Alignment
2023-2024 High School to Postsecondary
Articulation Agreements
High School
Program
With Specific Program Course
Requirements to Include
Industry Certifications
Lake
Technical
Program
Articulated
Courses/Hours
►
Air Conditioning,
Refrigeration and Heating
Technology
Air Conditioning,
Refrigeration & Heating
Technology 1
Air Conditioning,
Refrigeration & Heating
Technology 2
Air Conditioning,
Refrigeration & Heating
Technology 3
Air Conditioning,
Refrigeration & Heating
Technology 4
Heating,
Ventilation,
Air-
Conditioning/R
efrigeration
(HVAC/R) 1
C400410
Introduction to HVAC/R,
ACR0000 (up to 150
hours) and HVAC/R
Fundamentals,
ACR001 (up to 150
hours)
►
Administrative Office
Specialist
Digital Information
Technology
Administrative Office
Technology 1
Administrative Office
Technology 2
Administrative Office
Technology 3
Accounting
Information Technology
Assistant, OTA0040
(up to 150 hours)
Administrative
Office
Specialist
Information Technology
Assistant, OTA0040
(up to 150 hours)
Front Desk Specialist,
OTA0041
(up to 300 hours)
►
Allied Health Assisting
Health Science 1 or Health
Science Anatomy and
Physiology
Health Science 2 or Health
Science Foundations
Allied Health Assisting 3
Medical
Assisting
Basic Healthcare
Worker, HSC0003 (90
hours)
Pharmacy
Technician
Basic Healthcare
Worker, HSC0003 (90
hours)
Patient Care
Technician
Basic Healthcare
Worker, HSC0003 (90
hours)
Nurse Aide Orderly,
HCP0211 (75 hours)
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►
Animal Science and
Services
Agriscience Foundations
Animal Science and Services
2
Animal Science and Services
3
Veterinary
Assisting
Veterinary Assistants
and Lab Animal
Caretakers 1,
ATE0006 (150 hours)
►
Applied Information
Technology
Digital Information
Technology
IT Systems & Applications
Database Essentials
Programming Essentials
CNC Production
Specialist
CNC Production
Technician 1,
PMT0026 (up to 150
hours)
►
Applied Engineering
Technology
Applied Engineering
Technology I
Applied Engineering
Technology II
Applied Engineering
Technology III
Enterprise
Desktop and
Mobile
Support
Technology
Computer Hardware
Fundamentals,
CTS000 (75 hours)
Operating System
Fundamentals,
CTS0001 (75 hours)
►
Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts 1
Culinary Arts 2
Culinary Arts 3
Culinary Arts 4 or
Culinary 4 Track 1
(Culinary and Hospitality
Management) or
Culinary 4 Track 2
(Baking)
Culinary 4 Track 3
(Garde’ Manger)
Professional
Culinary Arts
and Hospitality
Food Preparation,
HMV0100 (150 hours)
(OCP A)
Cook, Restaurant,
HMV0170 (150 hours
toward) (OCP B)
or
Culinary Arts (150
toward) OCP C
►
Digital Design
Introduction to Information
Technology or
Digital Information
Technology
Digital Design 1
Digital Design 2
Accounting
Information Technology
Assistant, OTA0040
(up to 150 hours)
Administrative
Office
Specialist
Information Technology
Assistant, OTA0040
(up to 150 hours)
►
Entrepreneurship
Principles of
Entrepreneurship
Business Management and
Law
Business Ownership
Accounting
Information Technology
Assistant, OTA0040
(up to 150 hours)
Administrative
Office
Specialist
Information Technology
Assistant, OTA0040
(up to 150 hours)
►
EKG Technician/Home
Health Aide
Health Science 1 or Health
Science Anatomy and
Physiology
Health Science 2 or Health
Science Foundations
EKG Technician
Home Health Aide (1
semester)
Medical
Assisting
Basic Healthcare
Worker, HSC0003 (90
hours)
Pharmacy
Technician
Patient Care
Technician
Basic Healthcare
Worker, HSC0003 (90
hours)
Basic Healthcare
Worker, HSC0003 (90
hours)
Nurse Aide Orderly,
HCP0211 (75 hours)
►
Finance
Digital Information
Technology OR
Business Communication and
Technology
Accounting Applications 1
Accounting
Operations
Up to 150 hours
►
Game/Animation/
Simulation
Introduction to Information
Technology or
Digital Information
Technology
Game & Simulation
Foundations
Game & Simulation Design
Accounting
Administrative
Office
Specialist
Information Technology
Assistant,
OTA 0040 (up to 150
hours)
Information Technology
Assistant,
OTA 0040 (up to 150
hours)
►
Welding
Welding Technology
Fundamentals 1
Welding Technology
Fundamentals 2
Welding Technology
Fundamentals 3
Welding Technology
Fundamentals 4
Welding
Technology
Welding Assistant 1
PMT 0070 (150 hours)
Welding Assistant 2
PMT 0071 (150 hours)
Bookstore
For the most recent book list and purchasing books,
visit Lake Technical College’s Bookstore located in
the Business Office. Book lists may also be found
on the CTE program pages on the LTC website at
www.laketech.org.
Fees and Tuition
Tuition is applied to the student account upon
enrollment and is payable by payment period or with a
partial payment prior to each enrollment period. Career
dual enrolled high school students pay no tuition but
may need to purchase certain personal supplies
needed for program operation. All high school students
who take not-for-credit evening courses must pay for
tuition, books and lab fees. Certain programs require
the purchase of supplies, insurance, FDLE background
checks, tools and uniforms. Generally, items
purchased are used in employment after graduation.
Fees are subject to change without notice. Tuition and
Fees may be paid online at www.laketech.org via
Quick Pay.
Students needing less than a payment period to
complete their program will be registered as
appropriate. This is based on faculty member
recommendation and administrative approval.
Florida residents are assessed tuition by the clock/
clinical hour at the current rate set by the Florida
Legislature. A Florida resident is defined as a person
whose official residence has been in the state of
Florida for one full year prior to enrollment. The current
tuition rate for Career and Technical Education
programs is $2.88 per clock/clinical hour. Tuition
includes a 10% financial aid fee, a 5% technology fee,
and a 5% capital improvement fee.
Tuition for non-Florida residents is $11.52 per hour.
Students pay a non-refundable $100 registration fee
per program per academic year, and a $30 facility
use fee on an annual basis. A $1.50 per month
Accident Insurance fee is also charged to Career
and Technical Education students. Students
beginning a second program within one year will pay
the registration and facility use fees again. A
refundable $50 activity fee is assessed per program.
Lab fee information for individual programs may be
obtained in the Admissions Office, and are available
on the program’s page on www.laketech.org.
Adult Education students are assessed $30 per term
for instruction and a $25 registration fee in GED,
ESOL, or ASB.
For Corporate and Community Training courses, the
full cost of instruction determines the cost of the
class.
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RESIDENCY: Florida Residency for
Tuition Purposes
(State Board of Education Rule 6A-10.014:
Residency for Tuition Purposes)
Residency information applies to all CTE students.
If a student (or student’s parent or legal guardian in
the case of a dependent student) has lived in Florida
for 12 consecutive months or more before the first
day of classes of the term for which residency
status is sought, he or she may qualify for Florida
Residency for tuition purposes. This means that the
State of Florida will pay a portion of the student’s
fees. Non-residents will be required to pay the full
cost of instruction, or out-of-state fees.
Upon application to LTC, each prospective student
who is claiming Florida residency shall provide clear
and convincing evidence that establishes that he or
she, or if a dependent, the student’s parent or legal
guardian, has been a Florida resident for the
preceding twelve consecutive months. No single
piece of documentation shall be conclusive
according to State Board of Education Rule 6A-
10.014; therefore, Lake Technical College will ask
for two pieces of documentation. The following may
be considered acceptable documents to prove
Florida residency. In addition to producing two or
more of the following documents, there must be an
absence of information that contradicts the
applicant’s claim of residency.
● Florida driver’s license
● Florida voter registration card
● Florida vehicle registration
● Declaration of domicile
● Proof of purchase of a permanent home
● Transcripts from a Florida school for multiple
years
● Proof of permanent full-time employment
● Benefit histories from Florida Agencies or Public
Assistance Programs
● If necessary, other documents may be used; see
your Admissions Office representative for
assistance if you cannot produce two of the
documents noted above.
Lake Technical College follows the general eligibility
requirements that the Federal Government has
established for dependency determination. A
student who meets any of the following criteria shall
be considered an independent student for the
determination of residency for tuition purposes; all
others are considered dependent students and
thus documentation from parent or legal
guardian is required to prove residency.
1. The student is 24 years old or older by the first
day of classes of the term for which residency
status is sought at a Florida institution
2. The student is married
3. The student has children who receive more than
half of their support from the student
4. The student has other dependents who live with
and receive more than half of their support for
the student
5. The student is a veteran of the United States
Armed Forces or is currently serving on active
duty US Armed Forces for purposes other than
training
6. Both of the student’s parents are deceased or
the student is or was (until age 18) a
ward/dependent of the court
7. The student is working on a master’s degree or
doctoral degree during the term for which
residency status is sought at a Florida institution
8. The student is classified as an independent by
the financial aid office at the institution
9. A student who does not meet any of the criteria
above may be classified as an independent
student only if he or she can provide
documentation that he or she provides fifty
percent or more of the cost of attendance as
defined by the financial aid office at the
institution.
If one cannot provide any of the documents noted
above, but still maintains that he or she has lived in
the State of Florida for 12 months or more and,
therefore, should be considered a Florida resident,
he or she may file an appeal with LTC’s Residency
Determination Committee. In order to appeal you
must do the following prior to paying your fees:
1. provide a written statement outlining the
rationale for the request which includes:
2.
● your full name
● a working telephone number
● a current mailing address
● an e-mail address, if you have one
3. Leave your appeal with a Career Advisor in
the Admissions Office for review by the LTC
residency determination committee.
Grading System
Lake Technical College is a postsecondary
institution designed to provide individuals with
workforce skills, and the grading scale reflects
industry standards. The approved postsecondary
program grading requirements must be met if the
student is to receive a certificate. These
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requirements are stated in the individual program
Master Plans of Instruction.
The grading scale for Lake Technical College is as
follows:
94 – 100 A
87 – 93 B
80 – 86 C
0 – 79 Failing
Some programs have adopted a slightly different
grading scale reflecting industry standards for that
program.
In most programs, students are evaluated in the
areas of lab/shop skills, knowledge and
professional skills. Each of the three areas counts
as one-third of a student’s grade in each course or
module. Students may be graded on subjects
which include, but are not limited to, safety, work
habits, manipulative skills, quizzes, projects, class
participation, job completion, cooperation, attitude,
punctuality, and attendance as per policy, unit
tests, competency performance, written reports,
oral reports, self-evaluation and demonstrations.
Student’s grades may be reduced for any of the
following reasons:
● excessive absences in accordance with the
program Master Plan of Instruction professional
skills grade (see also Attendance)
● failure to make up missed work, including tests
● cheating/plagiarism
A student who does not show satisfactory
academic progress will be referred to counseling
and, if necessary, a School Intervention Team
(SIT) meeting will be held to review the
possibilities of program completion. When a
student has demonstrated unsuccessful program
progress based upon grades, lab/shop skills or
professional skills, the student may be placed on
academic probation, a behavior contract, or be
recommended for dismissal from the program.
Career dual-enrollment students who fail to make
the corrections stipulated in a probationary
contract will be returned to the home high school.
The career dual-enrollment student may return to
LTC no sooner than the following semester upon
approval of the School Intervention Team and the
home high school.
Progress Reports
All students are monitored for adequate progress
throughout their program. Electronic progress
reports for programs are available to current
students via the Student Portal. Course
completion grades are entered by faculty into
LTC’s Technology Online Management (TOM)
system. Students who withdraw prior to the
availability of progress information may contact the
school to receive a transcript with final grade.
Progress reports will not be mailed to students.
For career dual-enrolled high school students,
grades are entered electronically following the
Lake County Schools calendar (at course
completion). Career dual enrolled students receive
a report card from Lake County Schools.
Insurance
Personal injury/school accident insurance is
required for all Career and Technical Education
students. This insurance is provided through Lake
Technical College at the rate of $1.50 a month.
The accident insurance fee will be charged to
students per payment period.
The cost of liability insurance, if required, is part of
the program cost, and due prior to program entry.
This information is available upon request in the
Admissions Office, from the department coordinator
or program faculty member and in the program
Master Plan of Instruction which is available on the
school website.
Job Placement Assistance
The Career and Technical Education program
faculty member is the first point of contact for
referrals to jobs in the certificate program field of
study. Students are aided in job placement by:
referral to employers, resources and the appropriate
agencies. Students are requested to meet with their
faculty member to discuss their employment goals.
This service may be utilized either during enrollment
at LTC or upon completion of a certificate program.
The Career Success Center is also available to
students as a resource for resume writing,
interviewing techniques, and job leads. Students
may sign up for job placement assistance.
The “Career Center” located on the institution’s
website serves as a communication tool between
area employers, the staff, and students. Current job
listings are also posted in both program areas and in
the rear lobby of the front building. Recruiter days
coordinated by specific program faculty held
throughout the year. Facebook is also used as a
communication tool.
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Leaving Campus
All students must notify their faculty member when
leaving campus early. This is for the safety of students.
Students may leave campus for lunch provided this is
done within the allotted time.
Textbooks
Adult students are required to purchase program
textbooks. Public high school students receive
textbooks free of charge which are provided by Lake
County Schools or Sumter County Schools, but may
be required to purchase supplemental materials for
personal use. Private and home schooled students
must purchase textbooks.
Textbooks may be purchased through Lake
Technical College’s Bookstore located in the
Business Office. Book lists may also be found at the
LTC website at www.laketech.org.
Minimum Technical Requirements to
Take Online Courses
For classes that have online components, the
following are the minimum computer requirements:
Operating Systems:
● Microsoft Windows version 8 or above
● Macintosh OSX 10.6 or above
Web browsers:
● MS Internet Explorer 11+(for Windows 8 and
previous versions)
● Edge (for Windows 10+)
● Firefox (latest version)
● Google Chrome (latest version)
● Safari 10 and 11
For optimal performance, we recommend
upgrading to the latest versions of the supported
browsers
Mobile App:
If you are using a Schoology mobile app, please
make sure you are using the latest version. They
are constantly improving the mobile app, and each
version includes bug fixes and new features, so
running the latest version is important for optimal
performance.
iOS: Download the latest version from the App
Store. If you have already installed the app, you
can find the version number by
opening Settings on your iPhone or iPad, and
tapping Schoology in your list of apps.
Android: Download the latest version from
the Google Play Store or Amazon App store. Once
you have installed the app, you can find the version
number by opening Settings on your Android
device, tapping Application Settings and
then Manage App.
Additional Requirements:
● JavaScript
● Flash 9+
● Cookies enabled
Media Resources
Because of the wide diversity of programs at LTC,
media resources are located in each department
and/or program area for the use of students and
faculty rather than being housed in a central
location. A school-wide inventory list is on the school
intranet and available from program faculty. Print
media may be checked out by students at the
discretion of the faculty member.
Monies Owed Policy
Students become responsible for tuition, fees and
related expenses upon registration for classes.
Students who owe monies will not be able to
graduate, register for additional classes, or receive
services (including transcripts) until the debt is paid
in full. Any exception to this policy must be made in
writing to the Executive Director.
Refund Policy
Career and Technical Education Refund Policy
Occasionally it becomes necessary for a CTE student
to withdraw or change programs at LTC. When this
occurs and the student has completed all the steps
for official withdrawal from class, a tuition refund may
be given using the following guidelines.
● If LTC cancels a class, a class does not open as
scheduled, 100% of all tuition and eligible fees
will be refunded.
● If a student registers but never attends, 100% of
all tuition and eligible fees will be refunded.
● Withdrawal through the closing of the fifth day of
class per enrollment period, 100% of all tuition
and eligible fees will be refunded for programs in
which new students may be added.
● Schedule changes through the closing of the fifth
day of class per enrollment period, 100% of all
tuition and eligible fees will be refunded.
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● No fees will be refunded after the closing of the
fifth day of class per enrollment period. Industry
certification fees which are not used are
refundable.
● Activity, facility use, partial payment, and
accident insurance fees are refundable within the
first five days of enrollment period.
● Student kits are non-refundable if ordered or
received by the student.
● Registration fee is non-refundable.
● After drop/add (first five days of class), students
are responsible for charges incurred during the
entire enrollment period as noted on the advisory
receipt at the time of registration.
● Balances on ID cards of less than $10.00 are
non-refundable. Students who withdraw during a
semester are responsible for tuition and partial
payment fees.
● Testing fees for Florida Ready to Work, TEAS,
TABE, and eCASAS, CASAS GOALS, and
Certiport, are non-refundable and good for 30
days.
● No refund will be given for fees used to purchase
required program malpractice insurance.
● Uniform items having personalized information
(such as name) are not refundable.
● Refund requests for extenuating circumstances
(e.g., death of immediate family member,
hospitalization beyond one’s control; elective
surgery and vacations not included) should follow
the appeals process.
● No refunds will be made until all financial
obligations have been cleared.
● If student tuition has been paid by a scholarship,
the refund due will be returned to the scholarship
fund or the agency that sponsored the student.
● When a student is due a refund, the refund will
be processed within 45 days. No funds will be
held for future use beyond the enrollment.
Refunds by check are paid directly to the student
from the LTC Business Office.
Financial Aid Refund Policy
In the event a student has received financial aid and
withdraws from a program, a statutory schedule is used
to determine the amount of Title IV funds that student
has earned as of the date he or she ceases to attend.
The amount of Title IV Program assistance earned is
based on the amount of time the student spent in
academic attendance. Up through the 60% point in
each payment period or period of enrollment, a pro-rata
schedule is used to determine the amount of Title IV
funds the student has earned at the time of withdrawal.
After the 60% point in the payment period or period of
enrollment, the student has earned 100% of the Title IV
funds.
Adult Education Refund Policy
The Adult Education refund policy states:
● Students may request a full refund of fees prior to
the class start date.
● If a class is canceled due to low enrollment,
students may either transfer to another class or
receive a full refund of fees.
Corporate and Community Training Education
/Fee Based Class Refund Policy
The Corporate and Community Training
Education/Fee Based class refund policy states:
● Students may request a refund of both tuition and
lab fees prior to the class start date.
● If a class is canceled due to low enrollment,
students may either transfer to another class or
receive a full refund of tuition and lab fees.
● Except in cases of documented medical
emergency, tuition and fees will not be refunded
if a class runs.
● Books purchased at LTC may be returned within
10 business days in new, unwrapped (if
applicable) condition.
Returned Check Policy
Checks returned for insufficient funds will be assessed
a returned check fee of $35 per check. The maker or
drawer may be additionally liable for court costs,
collection fees and reasonable attorney’s fees as
prescribed by law.
Schedule Changes
Certificate Programs
Schedule changes, such as reduction or addition of
class time, can be requested by a student via the
Schedule Change Request form. Schedule changes are
defined as the following: adding/removing an hour due
to basic skills remediation class, switching between full
and part-time schedules, allotting a 15 minute grace
period at the beginning or end of class for extenuating
circumstances. Students who wish to request a
schedule change should consult the Dean of Student
Services. The Dean of Student Services will review the
request, financial impact for the student, and will
determine approval or denial of the request; or will
arrange a meeting with the instructor, student, and
administrator when further review is needed. Requests
for a schedule change should be made at least 5 days
prior to the effective date. Only one schedule change is
allowed per enrollment period. Additional requests
require administrative approval.
Academic Skills Building
Students are scheduled into ASB for an entire
semester. When the ASB faculty member determines
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that a student is ready to complete, the ASB faculty
member will submit the schedule change form for
approval. Schedule changes must be submitted in
writing prior to the actual change taking place so
appropriate fee adjustments can be assessed.
Continuing Workforce Education/Fee-based Classes
A student may transfer to another class with advanced
notice provided there is available seating.
Soliciting
Students representing off-campus organizations,
companies, church groups and private enterprises
are not permitted to solicit on campus without written
approval from the Executive Director.
Student Vehicles
Students attending LTC must observe the following
rules:
● All vehicles must have a parking permit
prominently displayed on the back window of a
vehicle.
● Students must observe all speed limits on the
campus and other posted rules. The speed limit
on campus is 5 miles per hour.
● Student parking on the main campus is permitted
only in the main parking area on the south side of
the campus. Students are not permitted to park in
the visitors parking area at the front of the
campus. Parking on the north side of the campus
is reserved for staff and delivery service.
● Students at the IPS extension campus or any
Instructional Service Centers are to park in non-
staff parking spaces (as marked).
● Cars should be left with windows closed and
doors locked.
● For the safety of all, students are not to loiter in
the parking areas during school hours or before
or after school.
● Loud music/radios in vehicles on campus is
prohibited.
● Parking regulations shall apply equally to
bicycles, motorcycles, motor scooters and to any
other type of privately owned vehicle.
● Disabled, reserved and customer service parking
are designated as such and should be observed.
● Local law enforcement agencies have the
authority to patrol and ticket vehicles not in
compliance.
● Parking in the grass on the south side (student
parking) is prohibited.
● Overnight parking is prohibited, unless otherwise
approved by an LTC administrator.
Transcripts
Students needing an official copy of their LTC
transcripts must complete a request form available
from the Admissions Office or www.laketech.org
“Transcript Request.” Transcript requests will
normally be processed within three business days of
the request being received by the Admissions Office.
Requests may also be made in writing by faxing a
letter, which includes the student’s name, social
security number, date and signature, to 352-483-
2611. There is an $8 charge for each transcript.
*Charge will be waived for Active Duty Members or
Honorably Discharged Veterans, including his/her
spouse and dependents (must provide
documentation to verify Veteran status) and for
transcripts being sent to Lake Sumter State College.
Students needing transcripts for the Florida High
School Diploma (GED®) will need to request one by
going to https://ged.com/, scroll to the bottom and
select “Request a transcript” Follow the instructions.
Students must login or register by creating an
account with the Credential Requesting Service.
Visitors
All visitors not on campus for customer service
purposes must sign in at the receptionist’s desk or in
the Admissions Office. Children accompanying
visitors are not allowed in the program areas and
must be supervised at all times.
Students must obtain permission prior to bringing a
visitor to class, including dependent children.
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Program and Course Descriptions
Career and Technical Education
Agriculture,
Food and
Natural
Resources
Veterinary Assisting
This face-to-face program, located at the Lake
County Animal Shelter, is a 750 hour program
offering broad, transferable skills and stresses
understanding and demonstration of the following
elements of the veterinary assisting industry:
planning, management, finance, technical and
production skills, underlying principles of
technology, labor issues, community issues and
health, safety and environmental issues.
For more detailed information see the program
Master Plan of Instruction available online at
www.laketech.org.
Estimated Expenses: Tuition is approximately
$2,160 plus books and fees
Job Opportunities: animal shelters and veterinary
clinics
Certification: Upon successful completion of the
Veterinary Assisting program, students may sit for
the CVA exam. On passing the test, students
receive their certification contingent on completion
of the remainder of practical experience hours
within one year of the exam date.
To qualify for a Certificate of Completion, the
following courses must be successfully
completed:
ATE0006 - Veterinary Assistants and
Laboratory Animal Caretakers 1 - 450 hours
This course provides an introduction to animal
science, safety, animal behaviors, proper
handling techniques, general animal anatomy and
function, and animal-related laws
ATE0070 – Veterinary Assistants and
Laboratory Animal Caretakers 2 – 150 hours
This course content includes an understanding of
animal welfare and animal rights, the role of
animals in research, record keeping, sanitation of
animal facilities, and proper use of equipment.
ATE0072 – Veterinary Assistant – 150 hours
This course prepares students to work with
livestock, exotic animals, medication, and surgical
preparation.
Architecture and
Construction
Heating, Ventilation, Air-
Conditioning/ Refrigeration
(HVAC/R) 1
This face-to-face program, located on the LTC
main campus, is a 750 hour program, offering a
broad foundation of knowledge and skills to
prepare students for employment in the heating,
air conditioning and refrigeration and ventilation
industry. The content includes enhanced hands-
on, practical experiences in troubleshooting
heating, air conditioning, and refrigerant
equipment, fabricating and servicing piping,
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tubing, and fittings used in the heating, air
conditioning and refrigeration industry and
designing, installing and repairing heating and
cooling systems.
For more detailed information see the program
Master Plan of Instruction available online at
www.laketech.org.
Estimated Expenses: Air Conditioning,
Refrigeration and Heating 1 - Tuition is
approximately $2,160 plus books and fees.
Job Opportunities: Air Conditioning, Refrigeration
and Heating companies, construction companies,
schools, governmental agencies, and large
corporations.
Students completing fifty (50) percent or more of
the competencies are eligible to sit for industry
certification exams related to the program.
An articulation agreement with Valencia College
allows students completing 1 & 2 to receive 12
college credits towards the Energy Management
and Controls Technology A.S. degree.
To qualify for a Certificate of Completion, the
following courses must be successfully
completed.
Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/
Refrigeration (HVAC/R) 1
ACR000 – Introduction to HVAC/R, 250 hours
This course provides an introduction to health,
safety and environmental management systems,
the use and maintenance of tools and tool
accessories and a practical knowledge of basic
electricity, electrical components and motors, and
electrical control systems in the heating, air
conditioning and refrigeration industry.
ACR0001 – HVAC/R Fundamentals, 250 hours
This course content includes analyzing fluids,
pressures, refrigerants and related codes,
maintaining, testing, and troubleshooting
commercial evaporators, and fabricating and
servicing piping, tubing, and fittings used in the
heating, air conditioning and refrigeration industry.
ACR0012 – HVAC/R Service Practices, 250
hours
This course includes utilizing and operating
mechanical refrigeration servicing and testing
equipment, conducting start-up and check-out
procedures for mechanical heating and air
conditioning systems, and designing heating and
cooling systems.
Heating, Air Conditioning,
Refrigeration Commissioning &
Service Apprenticeship Program,
GNJ
The Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration
Commissioning & Service Apprenticeship
Program, GNJ is a 3-year registered program with
6000 hours of on the job training and 432 hours of
related instruction. The program covers a broad
range of instruction in heating, ventilation, air
conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) for both
residential and commercial applications. An
appropriate amount of time is spent in each area to
thoroughly cover needed instructional material as
well as to gain manipulative skills.
Business,
Management &
Administration
Accounting Operations
This face-to-face program, located on the LTC
main campus, is a 900-hour program that
prepares students for entry-level positions in the
field of accounting. Study includes: double-entry
bookkeeping; methods of recording business
transactions; preparation and analysis of financial
statements, payroll records and tax forms:
inventory methods; methods of depreciation;
basic accounting principles and the applications
of these principles to various business entities.
Study also includes common computer software
such as Microsoft Word and Excel and basic
accounting software such as QuickBooks, and
TurboTax.
An articulation agreement with Lake Sumter State
College allows students completing this program
to receive 9 college credits towards the Business
Administration A.S. degree and 24 college credits
towards the Industrial Management Technology
A.S. degree.
For more detailed information see the program
Master Plan of Instruction available online at
www.laketech.org.
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Estimated Expenses: Tuition is approximately
$2,592 plus books and fees.
Job Opportunities: Business offices, hospitals,
medical facilities, banks, credit unions, and
governmental agencies.
Students completing fifty (50) percent or more of
the competencies are eligible to sit for industry
certification exams related to the program.
To qualify for a Certificate of Completion, the
following courses must be successfully
completed.
OTA 0040 – Information Technology Assistant,
150 hours
This course is designed to provide a basis of
current business and information systems and
trends and to introduce students to the basic skills
and foundations required for today’s business
environments. Emphasis is placed on developing
proficiency with touch keyboarding and
fundamental computer applications, so they may
be used as communication tools for enhancing
personal and workplace proficiency in an
information-based society.
ACO 0040 – Accounting Clerk, 300 hours
This course emphasizes double-entry accounting;
methods and principles of recording business
transactions; preparation of various documents
used in recording income, expenses, acquisition
of assets, incurrence of liabilities and changes in
equity; preparation of financial statements;
voucher systems; cash receipts; petty cash;
payroll records; and internal control systems. The
use of computers is required.
ACO 0041 – Accounting Associate, 300 hours
This course continues the application of
accounting principles to various entities.
The content includes methods for determining the
cost of merchandise inventory, general ledger
account analysis, the aging process, depreciation,
financial statement interpretation, analysis of
transactions, correcting entries and tax forms.
The use of computers is required.
ACO 0042 – Accounting Assistant, 150 hours
This course provides a capstone of accounting
principles with the use of commercial accounting
software. The content includes the accounting
cycle through proprietorships, partnerships and
corporate accounting. Other areas of emphasis
will include payroll, tax forms and investment
management. An employment portfolio will be
provided.
Administrative Office Specialist
This face-to-face program, located on the LTC
main campus, is a 1050-hour program designed
to develop communication, higher-level thinking
and decision-making skills; the performance of
office procedure tasks; the production of quality
work in an efficient manner using advanced
features of business software applications;
research of job opportunities; and the production
of high quality employment portfolios and job-
seeking documents. Computerized software
taught includes the Windows operating system,
QuickBooks, and the Microsoft Office Suite of
applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint,
Publisher and Outlook).
An articulation agreement with Lake Sumter State
College allows students completing this program
to receive 6 college credits towards the Business
Administration A.S. degree and 24 college credits
towards the Industrial Management Technology
A.S. degree.
For more detailed information see the program
Master Plan of Instruction available online at
www.laketech.org.
Estimated Expenses: Tuition is approximately
$3,024 plus books and fees.
Job Opportunities: Business offices, hospitals,
medical facilities, banks, credit unions, and
governmental agencies.
Students completing fifty (50) percent or more of
the competencies are eligible to sit for industry
certification exams related to the program.
To qualify for a Certificate of Completion, the
following courses must be successfully
completed:
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OTA 0040 – Information Technology Assistant,
150 hours
This course is designed to provide a basis of
current business and information systems and
trends and to introduce students to the basic skills
and foundations required for today’s business
environments. Emphasis is placed on developing
proficiency with touch keyboarding and
fundamental computer applications, so they may
be used as communication tools for enhancing
personal and workplace proficiency in an
information-based society.
OTA 0041 – Front Desk Specialist, 300 hours
This course is designed to assist with
administrative and general office duties in a
support capacity and to develop proficiency in
using the advanced features of software
programs to perform office-related tasks. It also
explores and expands the core competencies in
the areas of personal and professional
development and promotes application of higher-
level office procedures, transcription skills, tasks
and communication skills through the use of
technology.
OTA 0030 – Assistant Digital Production
Designer, 150 hours
This course is designed to assist with
administrative office duties and procedures and to
develop digital publishing skills. The course
explores and expands the competencies learned
in OTA 0041 and promotes application of higher-
level office procedures, tasks and communication
skills.
OTA 0043 – Administrative Office Specialist,
450 hours
This course explores and expands the
competencies learned in prior courses and
promotes application of higher-level office
procedures, tasks and communication skills. It is
also designed to use technology to produce high
quality employment portfolios, research job
opportunities and compile and disseminate job-
seeking documents.
Health
Science
Emergency Medical Technician
(ATD)
This face-to-face program, located on the LTC
main campus, is a 300-hour, part-time evening
program that prepares an individual for an entry-
level position in emergency medical services. The
curriculum is comprehensive and encompasses
classroom, lab and hands-on field internship. This
program is based on the course standards
developed by the Emergency Services section of
the Florida Department of Health and
Rehabilitative Services and the Department of
Education, as well as the U.S. Department of
Transportation and the EMS Education Standards
for EMT. Upon successful completion of the EMT
program, students receive a Certificate of
Completion.
For more detailed information see the program
Master Plan of Instruction available online at
www.laketech.org.
Licensure: Upon completion of the program
requirements, the student is eligible to sit for the
state certification exam and National Registry.
Successful completion of the state board
examination results in state certification and the
ability to gain employment in the capacity of EMT.
Special admission requirements apply. In addition
to LTC’s requirements, applicants must:
● be in good mental and physical health
● Possess a high school diploma or the
equivalent
● Have a sufficient ability to communicate in the
English language in order to successfully
challenge the state board exam and
communicate with staff and patients
● Have a negative tuberculosis test and
appropriate immunizations
● Possess a valid Florida Driver’s License
● Possess a current CPR Healthcare Provider
Card
● Be at least 18 years of age prior to clinical
and internship rotations
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● Be able to perform “Essential Tasks” as
outlined in the Master Plan of Instruction
● Successfully complete a Level 2 background
check
● Have a negative drug screen (to be
conducted at the start of the program)
● Meet qualifying scores on the Test of
Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)
For more information, please contact the EMS
Education Department at 352-589-2250.
Estimated Expenses: Tuition is approximately
$864 plus books and fees.
Job Opportunities: Ambulance/EMS services,
hospitals, and physicians’ offices.
To qualify for a Certificate of Completion, the
following courses must be successfully
completed.
EMS 0110 – Emergency Medical Technician,
300 hours
This course is designed to provide students with
all information, principles and practices required
for Emergency Medical Technician licensure and
includes both classroom and field components.
The content includes but is not limited to: patient
assessment, airway management, cardiac arrest,
external and internal bleeding and shock,
traumatic injuries, fractures, dislocations, sprains,
poisoning, heart attack, stroke, diabetes, acute
abdomen, communicable diseases, patients with
abnormal behavior, alcohol and drug abuse, the
unconscious state, emergency childbirth, burns,
environmental hazards, communications,
reporting, extrication and transportation of patient.
The student must be proficient in patient
assessment and evaluation, the use of suctioning
devices, oral and nasal airways, resuscitation
devices, oxygen equipment, sphygmomanometer
and stethoscope, splints of all types, pneumatic
anti-shock garments, extrication tools, dressings
and bandages, stretchers and patient carrying
devices.
Firefighter/Emergency Medical
Technician – Combined
This 792 hour program, located at the Institute of
Public Safety in Tavares, is designed to train the
student desiring to become both a licensed EMT
and a certified firefighter.
This program is approved by the Department of
Financial Service, Division of State Fire Marshall
and the Department of Health, Office of
Emergency Medical Services.
Certification: Upon completion of the firefighter
portion, students can take the state exam to
become certified. (Pending approval of the
Division of State Fire Marshal, Bureau of Fire
Standards & Training.) Upon completion of the
EMT portion, students can take the state exam
to become licensed.
In addition to LTC’s admission requirements
applicants must:
● Be at least 18 years of age, unless a dual-
enrolled high school senior and 17 years
old.
● Have earned a high school diploma or its
equivalent.
● Take the TEAS
● Be of good moral character.
● Possess a valid Florida driver’s license.
● Submit to a fingerprint background check.
● Submit to a drug screening.
● Have passed a physical examination
including EKG and hearing test by a
licensed Florida physician, physician
assistant, or nurse practitioner within six
months of the starting date of the program,
meeting the requirements of the Division of
State Fire Marshal Bureau of Fire Standards
and Training Medical Examination Form.
● Have a current Professional CPR card.
● Submit a driver’s license history with the
application packet.
For more detailed information see the program
Master Plan of Instruction available online at
www.laketech.org.
Estimated Expenses: Tuition is approximately
$2,281 plus books and fees.
Job Opportunities: County and municipal fire
departments and forestry. Ambulance/EMS
services, hospitals, and physicians’ offices.
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To qualify for a Certificate of Completion, the
following courses must be successfully
completed.
FFP 0030 – Firefighter 1, 191 hours
FFP 0031 – Firefighter 2, 301 hours
These courses are taken in conjunction and
provide cognitive and psychomotor training in
basic firefighter concepts and skills. Successful
completion of both courses qualifies the
individual to take the State Examination for
Firefighter which is required for employment.
EMS 0110 – Emergency Medical Technician,
300 hours
This course is designed to provide students with
all information, principles and practices required
for Emergency Medical Technician licensure and
includes both classroom and field components.
Medical Assisting
This face-to-face program, located on the LTC
main campus, is a 1300-hour program designed
to prepare a student for employment as a medical
assistant. This program prepares competency
entry-level medical assistants in the cognitive
(knowledge), psychomotor (skills) and affective
(behavior) learning domains. Training includes
receptionist responsibilities, phlebotomy,
electrocardiography, emergency procedures,
communications, insurance and finance
procedures, transcription, office management
software, medications, and human relations skills.
The Medical Assisting Program of Lake Technical
College is accredited by the commission on
Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
(CAAHEP, www.caahep.org), 25400 U.S. Highway
19 North, Suite 158, Clearwater, FL 33763, upon the
recommendation of Medical Assisting Education
Review Board (MAERB).
In addition to LTC’s admission requirements,
applicants must:
● Be in good mental and physical health
● Be able to perform “Essential Tasks” as
outlined in the Master Plan of Instruction
● Successfully complete a Level 2 background
check
● Meet standard of “Good Moral Character” as
required by Florida Statute 400.512
● Have a negative drug screen (to be
conducted prior to externship).
For more detailed information see the program
Master Plan of Instruction available online at
www.laketech.org.
Estimated expenses: Tuition is approximately
$3,744 plus books and fees.
Job Opportunities: Physicians’ offices and
hospitals.
Students graduating this program are eligible to
sit for the state licensing/certification exam.
An articulation agreement with Lake Sumter State
College allows students completing this program
to receive 20 college credits towards the Health
Administration A.S. degree and 24 college credits
towards the Industrial Management Technology
A.S. degree.
To qualify for a certificate of completion, the
following courses must be successfully
completed.
HSC 0003 – Basic Healthcare Worker, 90
hours
This course is an introduction to the health
professions and is a state mandated requirement
for all health occupation programs. Emphasis is
placed on communication skills as well as legal
and ethical responsibilities for the health
professional. Students learn to respond to
emergency situations, infection control
procedures including blood borne pathogens,
computer literacy and employability skills.
MEA 0002 – Introduction to Medical Assisting,
250 hours
This course is designed to introduce medical
assisting terminology, the role of the medical
assistant, legal and ethical responsibilities and
general anatomy and physiology.
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MEA 0501 – Medical Office Procedures, 75
hours
This course is designed to provide students with
information regarding basic clerical/medical office
duties. Students learn effective communication
skills, preparation and maintenance of medical
records, and office security policies/procedures.
MEA 0521 – Phlebotomist, 75 hours
This course is designed to provide students with
information regarding skills and knowledge to
perform phlebotomy. Students learn recognition
and identification of collection reagents supplies,
equipment and interfering chemical substances.
Students perform and receive capillary puncture
and venipuncture. In addition, students practice
infection control following universal precautions
and quality assurance and safety.
MEA 0543 – EKG Aide, 75 hours
This course is designed to provide students with
the knowledge of, apply and use medical
instrumentation modalities regarding cardiograph
instruments. Students learn the cardiovascular
system, legal and ethical responsibilities of an
EKG aide, and patient care techniques.
MEA0581 – Clinical Assisting, 230 hours
This course is designed to provide students with
the knowledge and skills of patient vitals and
general examination. Students will learn the
concepts of sterilizing instruments, practicing
infection control, and maintaining a sterile field.
MEA0530 – Pharmacology for Medical
Assisting, 90 hours
This course is designed to provide students with
the knowledge of commonly administered drugs,
methods and routes of drug administration.
Students will also become skilled at administering
various types of medications.
MEA0573 – Laboratory Procedures, 125 hours
This course is designed to provide students with
the knowledge of “CLIA waived” tests and the
regulatory constraints on test performance.
Students will perform a variety of CLIA waived
tests. Students will also demonstrate awareness
of clinical microscopy techniques and procedures.
MEA0506 – Administrative Office Procedures,
90 hours
This course is designed to familiarize students
with administrative office duties. Students will be
able to execute several skills related to using an
Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Students will
be able to perform various financial procedures
and data management.
MEA0942 – Practicum Experience, 200 hours
Students wrap up final completion of all
competencies in preparing for the satisfactory
completion of a mandatory, unpaid, 200 hour
practicum at the end of this course.
Paramedic (ATD)
This face-to-face program, located on the LTC
main campus, is an 1100-hour, part-time, day
program designed to establish and maintain
appropriate quality education for those wishing to
become specialists in pre-hospital emergency
medical care. The curriculum is comprehensive
and includes theory, clinical application and
hands-on field internship. This program is based
on the course standards developed by the
Emergency Services section of the Florida
Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services
and the Department of Education, as well as the
U.S. Department of Transportation and the EMS
Education Standards for Paramedic. Upon
successful completion of the Paramedic program,
students receive a Certificate of Completion.
The content includes but is not limited to: patient
assessment, advanced airway management,
cardiovascular emergencies, external and internal
bleeding and shock, traumatic injuries, fractures,
dislocations, sprains, poisoning, heart attack,
stroke, diabetes, pharmacology, medication
administration, respiratory emergencies,
endocrine emergencies, acute abdomen,
communicable diseases, patients with abnormal
behavior, substance abuse, the unconscious
state, emergency childbirth, pediatric and geriatric
emergencies, burns, environmental hazards,
communications, documentation, extrication,
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mass casualty incident, incident command
system, and transportation of patient.
This program is accredited by the committee on
Accreditation of Educational Programs for the
Emergency Medical Services Professions
(CoAEMSP). 8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-
312, Rowlett, TX, 75088.
For more detailed information see the program
Master Plan of Instruction available online at
www.laketech.org.
Licensure: Upon completion of the program, the
student will be permitted to sit for the state board
examination. Successful completion of the state
board examination results in state certification
and the ability to gain employment in the capacity
of paramedic.
Students who complete the Paramedic program
are eligible to receive college credit hours to be
applied toward an Associate of Science degree in
Registered Nursing. The number of credit hours
granted varies according to the educational
institution.
An articulation agreement with Lake Sumter State
College allows students completing this program
to receive 17 college credits towards the Nursing
RN A.S. degree and 24 college credits towards
the Industrial Management Technology A.S.
degree.
Special admission requirements apply and prior
health care experience is preferred. In addition to
LTC’s requirements, applicants must:
● Be a State of Florida certified EMT
● Be in good mental and physical health
● Possess a high school diploma or the
equivalent
● Possess a valid Florida Driver’s License
● Have a current CPR card
● Be able to perform “Essential Tasks” as
outlined in the Master Plan of Instruction
The following must be completed prior to clinical
or ride time.
● Have a negative two-tier tuberculosis test and
appropriate immunizations
● Be at least 18 years of age prior to clinical
and internship rotations
● Successfully complete a Level II background
check
● Have a negative drug screen (to be
conducted at the start of the program)
For more information, please contact the EMS
Education Department at 352-589-2250.
Estimated Expenses: Tuition is approximately
$3,168 plus books and fees.
Job Opportunities: Ambulance / EMS services,
hospitals, physicians’ offices, and fire services.
To qualify for a Certificate of Completion, the
following courses must be successfully
completed.
EMS 0210– Paramedic 1, 248 hours
EMS 0211 – Paramedic 2, 426 hours
EMS 0212 – Paramedic 3, 426 hours
These courses are designed to prepare the
Paramedic student in accordance with the U.S.
DOT Curriculum and Florida EMS Guidelines.
Patient Care Technician
This face-to-face program, located on the LTC
main campus, is a 600-hour program which trains
students in a variety of skills including Nursing
Assistant, Home Health Aide, and Patient Care.
Students learn to assist patients in long-term and
acute care facilities, hospitals and their home with
the activities of daily living. The program includes
classroom, laboratory and clinical experience.
This program is approved by the State of Florida
board of Nursing.
Certification: Upon completion of the program
requirements, the student is eligible to take the
written and skills examination for certification with
the Board of Nursing in CNA. Successful
completion of this exam leads to certification as a
Nursing Assistant.
In addition to LTC’s admission requirements,
applicants must:
● Be in good mental and physical health.
● Have a negative two-tier tuberculosis test.
● Be at least 18 years of age.
● Be able to perform “Essential Tasks” as
outlined in the Master Plan of Instruction.
● Meet the standard of “Good Moral Character”
as required by Florida Statute 400.512.
● Successfully complete a Level 2 background
check.
● Have a negative drug screen (to be
conducted at the start of the program).
For more detailed information see the program
Master Plan of Instruction available online at
www.laketech.org.
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Estimated Expenses: Tuition is approximately
$1,728 plus books and fees.
Job Opportunities: Hospitals, long-term care
facilities, assisted living facilities, laboratory and
rehabilitation facilities.
Students successfully completing Nurse Aide and
Orderly (Articulated) are eligible to sit for the
Nursing Assistant industry certification exam.
To qualify for a Certificate of Completion, the
following courses must be successfully
completed.
HSC 0003 – Basic Healthcare Worker, 90
hours
This course is an introduction to the health
professions and is a state mandated requirement
for all health occupation programs. Emphasis is
placed on communication skills as well as legal
and ethical responsibilities for the health
professional. Students learn to respond to
emergency situations, infection control
procedures including blood borne pathogens,
computer literacy, confidentiality issues and
employability skills.
HCP 0121 – Nurse Aide and Orderly
(Articulated), 75 hours
This course is designed to prepare students to
assist residents in a long-term care facility with
the activities of daily living. It is inclusive of
classroom, lab and clinical experiences.
HCP 0332 – Advanced Home Health Aide, 50
hours
The Home Health Aide course prepares students
to administer care and assist with activities of
daily living for individuals in their home. In
additional hours students learn adaptations to
nursing care applied in the home setting.
HCP 0020 – Patient Care Assistant, 75 hours
The Patient Care Assistant course prepares
students to assist patients in an acute care facility
with the activities of daily living. The additional
hours expand the role of the CNA and include
care of pre- and post-operative patients, traction
and unsterile procedures.
HSC 0016 – Allied Health Assistant, 150 hours
This course is designed to provide students with
skills in electrocardiograph and phlebotomy at the
aide level. Students will also complete a clinical
rotation
MEA 0580 – Advanced Allied Health Assistant,
100 hours
In this course students will participate in clinical
rotations in the major allied health areas.
PRN 0094 – Patient Care Technician, 60 hours
In this course students will participate in clinical
rotations demonstrating knowledge of
organizational and effective team member skills.
Pharmacy Technician
This face-to-face program, located on the LTC
main campus, is a 1050 hour program which
trains students in pharmaceutical compounding,
sterile techniques, USP 795 and 797 standards,
IV preparation, delivering medication and other
skills related to the pharmaceutical industry.
This program is approved by the State of Florida
Board of Pharmacy.
Certification: Upon completion of the program
requirements, the student is eligible to take the
written examination for certification with
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.
In addition to LTC’s admission requirements,
applicants must:
● Be in good mental and physical health
● Complete an LTC online application
● Be able to perform “Essential Tasks” as
outlined in the Master Plan of Instruction
● Meet standard of “Good Moral Character” as
required by Florida Statute 400.512
● Have a negative drug screen (to be
conducted twice during the program).
● Pass a Level 2 background check (to be
conducted prior to externship).
For more detailed information see the program
Master Plan of Instruction available online at
www.laketech.org.
Estimated Expenses: Tuition is approximately
$3,024 plus books and fees.
Job Opportunities: Hospitals, pharmacies, grocery
stores, and drug stores.
An articulation agreement with Lake Sumter State
College allows students completing this program
to receive 24 college credits towards the Industrial
Management Technology A.S. degree.
To qualify for a Certificate of Completion, the
following courses must be successfully completed.
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HSC 0003 – Basic Healthcare Worker, 90
hours
This course is an introduction to the health
professions and is a state mandated requirement
for all health occupation programs. Emphasis is
placed on communication skills as well as legal
and ethical responsibilities for the health
professional. Students learn to respond to
emergency situations, infection control
procedures including blood borne pathogens,
computer literacy, confidentiality issues and
employability skills.
PTN 0084 – Pharmacy Technician 1, 360 hours
This course is designed to provide students with
the knowledge of basic pharmaceutical chemistry
and drug classification, measurement and
calculating techniques, and inventory control.
PTN 0085 – Pharmacy Technician 2, 300 hours
This course provides students with the
opportunity to prepare and deliver medications
and further study in pharmaceutical chemistry.
PTN 0086 – Pharmacy Technician 3, 300 hours
This course is designed to provide students with
the skills to prepackage unit dose medications
and prepare intravenous admixtures.
Phlebotomy
This face-to-face program, located on the LTC
main campus, is a 165 hour part-time, evening
program which includes learning safe and efficient
work practices in obtaining blood specimens;
maintaining the integrity of the specimen in
relation to the test to be performed; preparing
blood smears; labeling specimens accurately and
completely; and promoting the comfort and well-
being of the patient while performing blood
collecting duties.
The Phlebotomy program has the following
minimum admission requirements:
● Complete a LTC online application.
● Meet the definition of Good Moral Character.
● Meet the Essential Physical and Emotional
requirements.
For more detailed information see the program
Master Plan of Instruction available online at
www.laketech.org.
Estimated Expenses: Tuition is approximately
$476 plus books and fees.
Job Opportunities: Physicians’ offices.
To qualify for a Certificate of Completion, the
following courses must be successfully completed:
HSC 0003 – Basic Healthcare Worker, 90
hours
This course is an introduction to the health
professions and is a state mandated requirement
for all health occupation programs. Emphasis is
placed on communication skills as well as legal
and ethical responsibilities for the health
professional. Students learn to respond to
emergency situations, infection control
procedures including blood borne pathogens,
computer literacy, confidentiality issues and
employability skills.
MEA 0520 – Phlebotomist, 75 hours
This course is designed to provide students with
information regarding skills and knowledge to
perform phlebotomy. Students learn recognition
and identification of collection reagents supplies,
equipment and interfering chemical substances.
Students perform and receive capillary puncture
and venipuncture. In addition, students practice
infection control following universal precautions
and quality assurance and safety.
Students graduating this program are eligible to
sit for the state licensing/certification exam. The
curriculum offered at Lake Technical College
qualifies the student to take the National
Healthcare Association (NHA) Phlebotomy
Certification exam to become a Certified
Phlebotomy Technician (CPT).
Practical Nursing
This face-to-face program, located on the LTC
main campus and LTC Clermont on the Lake
Sumter State College Campus, is a 1350-hour
program offered days, evenings and part-time.
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The program is comprehensive and includes
classroom, lab and clinical experiences. Students
are involved in planning and performing basic and
advanced nursing skills and the administration of
medication. Students receive experience in
hospitals, nursing homes, home health agencies,
clinics and pediatric and mental health facilities.
Special admission requirements apply. Selection
of prospective students will be based on the test
scores, academic achievement, work experience,
references and interview scores. In addition to
LTC’s requirements, applicants must:
● Be in good mental and physical health.
● Possess a high school diploma or GED.
● Have a sufficient ability to communicate in the
English language in order to successfully
challenge the state board exam and
communicate with staff and patients.
● Have a negative tuberculosis test and
appropriate immunizations.
● By law, notify the State Board of Nursing of
any previous arrest record in which the
person was convicted or found guilty,
regardless of adjudication, prior to being
allowed to sit for the state board exam. The
State Board of Nursing reserves the right to
take disciplinary action prior to granting any
student permission to sit for the state board
exam. (In accordance with Chapter 464.008
and 464.018 of the “Nurse Practice Act.”)
● Be at least 18 years of age prior to clinical.
● Be able to perform “Essential Tasks” as
outlined in the Master Plan of Instruction.
● Meet the standard of “Good Moral Character”
as required by Florida Statute 400.512.
● Successfully complete a Level 2 background
check.
● Have a negative drug screen.
● Meet qualifying scores on the Test of
Essential Academic Skills (TEAS).
An articulation agreement with Lake Sumter State
College allows students completing this program to
receive 15 college credits towards the Health
Information Technology, 17 college credits towards
the Nursing RN A.S. degree and 24 college credits
towards the Industrial Management Technology
A.S. degree.
This program is approved by the State of Florida
Board of Nursing.
For more detailed information see the program
Master Plan of Instruction available online at
www.laketech.org.
Licensure: Upon completion of the program
requirements, the student is eligible to sit for the
state licensure examination (NCLEX-PN).
Successful completion of the state board
examination results in the ability to gain
employment in the capacity of a Licensed
Practical Nurse.
Estimated Expenses: Tuition is approximately
$3,888 plus books and fees.
Job Opportunities: Hospitals, physicians’ offices,
rehabilitation centers, long-term care facilities,
and clinics.
To qualify for a Certificate of Completion, the
following courses must be successfully
completed.
PRN 0098 – Practical Nursing Foundations 1,
300 hours
This course covers the following: knowledge of the
healthcare delivery system; safety, security and
emergency procedures; blood borne diseases;
patient care; geriatric care; restorative activities;
verbal and written communication; legal and ethical
responsibilities; principles of inflectional control;
apply aseptic technique; structure and function of
the human body; and, nutrition.
PRN 0099 – Practical Nursing Foundations 2,
300 hours
This course covers the following: human growth
and development; performance of nursing
procedures; medication administration; healthy
lifestyle; family wellness; and, community health
awareness.
PRN 0290 – Medical / Surgical Nursing 1, 300
hours
This course covers the following: care for the
surgical patient; and, care for the pre-operative
and post-operative patient.
PRN 0291 – Medical / Surgical Nursing 2, 300
hours
This course is a continuation of the care of
surgical patients.
PRN 0690 – Comprehensive Nursing and
Transitional Skills, 150 hours
This course includes care for maternal/newborn
patients; knowledge of SIDS/SUIDS; Care for
pediatric patients; and, employability skills.
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Hospitality
and Tourism
Baking and Pastry Arts
This face-to-face program, located on the LTC main
campus, is a 600-hour program providing students
with knowledge and instruction on selecting
ingredients as well as proper measuring, mixing,
assembling and baking techniques used in the food
service industry. The course covers the
understanding of basic principles, equipment,
ingredients, the various doughs, breads, pies,
cookies, pastries, cakes and sauces along with
advanced dessert preparation and presentation to
include fruit desserts, specialty Cakes, chocolates,
marzipan, pastillage, sugar techniques and plated
desserts. Included in this course is the
implementation of sanitation and safety procedures;
business math skills; baking principals; leadership
and employability skills, food cost and cost control.
The focus of this course is two-fold; understanding
and performing baking/pastry competencies. The
text practical material is supported by the
systematic presentation of basic theory and
ingredients information.
For more detailed information see the program
Master Plan of Instruction available online at
www.laketech.org.
Estimated Expenses: Tuition is approximately
$1,728 plus books and fees.
Job Opportunities: Restaurants, resorts and local
attractions, hospitals, cruise ships, and national
parks.
To qualify for a Certificate of Completion, the
following courses must be successfully
completed.
FSS 0090 – Pastry Cook/Baker, 300 hours
This course includes: employability and
entrepreneur skills; professional ethics and legal
responsibilities; health, safety, and environmental
management systems; fruit preparation; bakery
goods and desert preparation; bread preparation;
and, critical thinking, creativity and innovation
FSS 0091 – Pastry Chef/Head Baker, 300 hours
This course includes: history of baking and pastry
industry; leadership/teamwork skills; advanced
baking techniques; confectionary techniques;
centerpiece creation techniques; money-
management; nutrition and special diets; and, oral
and written communication skills.
Professional Culinary Arts and
Hospitality
This face-to-face program, located on the LTC
main campus, is a 1200-hour program accredited
through the American Culinary Federation (ACF)
emphasizing skill development. Graduates of this
program are eligible to apply for the level of
certified culinarian through the ACF.
This program includes concepts in general
housekeeping operations; stocks, soup and sauce
preparation: meat, poultry, fish and seafood
preparation; dairy, egg and farinaceous product
preparation; salad, buffet food, beverage and
related food preparation; bakery goods and
dessert preparation; dining room operations;
planning organizing and implementing culinary
operations; employability; and entrepreneurship.
Other areas of study include: introduction to
hospitality; supervision; sanitation; nutrition; food
production; food purchasing; food service math;
kitchen management; menu planning; food cost
and control; baking and pastry; garde manger;
buffet catering, fruit, vegetable, tallow and ice
carvings; confectionary show pieces; soup; stock;
sauce; meat fabrication; seafood processing ;
international cuisine and culinary competition.
For more detailed information see the program
Master Plan of Instruction available online at
www.laketech.org.
Estimated Expenses: Tuition is approximately
$3,456 plus books and fees.
Job Opportunities: Restaurants, resorts and local
attractions, hospitals, cruise ships, and national
parks.
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Students successfully completing Food Preparation
are eligible to sit for the ServSafe industry
certification exam.
An articulation agreement with Valencia College
allows students completing this program to
receive15 college credits towards the Culinary
Management A.S. degree and 24 college credits
towards the Industrial Management Technology
A.S. degree.
To qualify for a Certificate of Completion, the
following courses must be successfully
completed.
HMV 0100 – Food Preparation, 300 hours
This course provides instruction in career and job
opportunities, language arts, mathematics, and
science knowledge and skills. The student will
exhibit the ability to follow state-mandated
guidelines for food service, workplace safety
procedures, proper health, safety and
environmental management systems. The student
will demonstrate personal productivity,
employability skills, leadership and teamwork
skills. The student will be able to utilize
operational systems and will also learn the use
and care for commercial tools and equipment.
The students will describe the basic principles of
food science and how to read, follow, and prepare
recipes.
HMV 0170 – Cook, Restaurant, 300 Hours,
In this course students will learn the basic
principles of nutrition, front and back of the house
duties, prepare and present food and beverage
items to meet creativity aspects as well as quality
standards, exhibit and utilize safe, secure, and
sanitary work procedures. The students will apply
principles of food science in cooking and baking
techniques, nutrition of menu planning, cooking
and baking. Research career and advancement
opportunities in professional cooking and baking,
follow food identification, selection, purchasing,
receiving, storing, and inventory guidelines.
Students will practice advanced cooking and
baking techniques along with principals in cooking
and baking. Students will use oral and written
communication skills in creating and expressing
information and ideas.
HMV 017 – Chef/Head Cook, 300 Hours,
In this course the student will demonstrate fruit
and vegetables preparation, learn to identify types
of greens and their characteristics and prepare
them for salads; identify and select fruits, peel,
core, score, zest, section, puree, marinate,
preserve, glaze and juice for serving; create fruit
and vegetable garnishes, ice sculptures and
advanced center pieces. They will learn to
prepare foods for buffets such as sandwich
fillings, sliced meats, starchy salads, seafood
cocktails, cheese boards, canapés, hot and cold
hors d’ oeuvres; identify and select cheeses, milk,
cream and butter; store and handle fresh, frozen,
and cooked dairy products; prepare eggs using
various cooking methods; prepare white stock,
brown stock and fish stock; prepare roux and
other thickening agents; prepare Béchamel
sauce, Espagnole, Veloute, Hollandaise and
mayonnaise; cream soups, chowders, clear soups
and bisque; identify and prepare different types
and cuts of meats; prepare fish and seafood using
various cooking methods; identify and select
baking and dessert ingredients; prepare bakery
goods and various desserts.
HMV 0126 – Food Service Management, 300
Hours
In this class the students will learn to demonstrate
management skills, develop a business plan,
utilize cost-control techniques to maximize
profitability, create and prepare menus for various
nutritional needs, compare and analyze the
relationship of nutrition to wellness, develop and
prepare menus for customers on special diets,
compare and analyze menus of food
establishments. The students must be able to
describe the importance of professional ethics
and legal responsibilities, comply with laws and
regulations specific to the food service and
hospitality industry, use information technology
tools. The students will interpret and incorporate
guidelines and policies for food service
establishments and demonstrate personal money
management concepts, procedures, and
strategies.
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Human
Services
Cosmetology
This face-to-face program, located on the LTC main
campus, is a 1200-hour program. Training and
skills development in all areas of hair styling
include: hair cutting, perming, coloring and relaxing;
skin care, including the machine facial; make-up
application; sculptured nails; manicuring and
pedicuring; and salon management. Also included
are the rules, regulations and ethics of practice
according to Florida law.
This program is approved by the Florida State
Board of Cosmetology.
For more detailed information see the program
Master Plan of Instruction available online at
www.laketech.org.
Licensure: Graduating students must pass the
State Board of Examination before being licensed
as a Cosmetologist by the Department of
Business and Professional Regulation.
Estimated Expenses: Tuition is approximately
$3,456 plus books and fees.
Job Opportunities: Hair stylist, facial specialist and
nail specialist.
An articulation agreement with Lake Sumter State
College allows students completing this program
to receive 24 college credits towards the Industrial
Management Technology A.S. degree.
To qualify for a Certificate of Completion, the
following courses must be successfully
completed.
CSP 0009 – Grooming & Salon Services,
Facials and Nails, 225 hours
Content provides instruction safety as related to
cosmetology. Employability skills,
entrepreneurship and all regulations and practices
according to Florida Law; nail structure and
disorders of the nails; proper selection and use of
equipment, implements, cosmetics and materials
in manicures and pedicures; techniques in nail
wrapping and sculptured nails. Content also
includes facial skills, corrective facials, applying
makeup and hair removal.
COS 0002 – Cosmetologist and Hairdresser (1
of 3), 300 hours
COS 0003 – Cosmetologist and Hairdresser (2
of 3), 300 hours
COS 0009 – Cosmetologist and Hairdresser (3
of 3), 375 hours
These courses provide instruction in
fundamentals of cosmetology, scalp and hair
care, hair cutting, hair styling, chemical hair
restructuring, hair color and techniques, wigs and
extensions, and salon management
Facials Specialty
This face-to-face program, located on the LTC
main campus, is a 220-hour program that includes
skin care, hair removal, make up, salon
management and rules and regulations according
to Florida law.
Certification: Facials Specialty completers are
certified by the school and issued a certification
license by the Department of Business and
Professional Regulation.
For more detailed information see the program
Master Plan of Instruction available online at
www.laketech.org.
Estimated Expenses: Tuition is approximately
$634 plus books and fees.
Job Opportunities: Facials specialist and medical
esthetician under the supervision of a physician.
To qualify for a Certificate of Completion, the
following courses must be successfully completed.
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CSP 0266 – Facials Specialist, 220 hours
Content includes effects and purpose of giving a
facial and applying makeup. Also covered are
massage procedures and manipulative skills, types
of corrective facials and makeup and cosmetic
chemistry. Safety precautions are taught in
conjunction with all aspects of this course.
Nails Specialty
This face-to-face program, located on the LTC
main campus, is a 180-hour program that includes
manicure/pedicure, artificial nails, salon
management and rules and regulations according
to Florida law.
Certification: Nails Specialty completers are
certified by the school and issued a certification
license by the Department of Business and
Professional Regulation.
For more detailed information see the program
Master Plan of Instruction available online at
www.laketech.org.
Estimated Expenses: Tuition is approximately
$519 plus books and fees.
Job Opportunities: Nails technician and manicurist.
To qualify for a Certificate of Completion, the
following courses must be successfully completed.
CSP 0016 – Manicure and Pedicure Specialist,
180 hours
Content includes nail structure and disorders of the
nails; proper selection and use of equipment,
implements, cosmetics and materials in giving a
plain manicure and pedicure; and preparation of
the manicure table. Practice of safety rules when
shaping nails and giving hand and arm massage
along with techniques in nail wrapping and
sculptured nails are included.
Information
Technology
Cloud Computing &
Virtualization
This face-to-face program is a 900 hour program
that includes computer hardware, computer
software, Internet technologies, networking and
how to work with different cloud platforms and
virtualized machines.
For more detailed information see the program
Master Plan of Instruction available online at
www.laketech.org.
Estimated Expenses: Tuition is approximately
$2,592 plus books and fees.
Job Opportunities: Governmental agencies, city
municipalities, schools, hospitals and businesses.
Students completing fifty (50) percent or more of
the competencies are eligible to sit for industry
certification exams related to the program.
To qualify for a Certificate of Completion, the
following courses must be successfully completed.
OTA0040 – Information Technology Assistant,
150 Hours
This course is designed to provide a basis of
current business and information systems and
trends and to introduce students to the basic skills
and foundations required for today’s business
environments. Emphasis is placed on developing
proficiency with touch keyboarding and
fundamental computer applications, so they may
be used as communication tools for enhancing
personal and workplace proficiency in an
information-based society.
EEV0504 – Computer Support Assistant, 150
Hours
This course covers most aspects of Information
Technology giving students a basic foundation and
understanding in each area. The areas students
will gain these skills are computer hardware,
computer software, Internet technologies,
networking, databases, programming, information
systems, cybersecurity, and IT career preparation.
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CTS0026 – Network Support Technician, 150
Hours
This course students will start working with Cloud
and Virtualization. Students will learn how to work
with different cloud platforms and virtualized
machines. Platforms include Amazon Web
Services, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure.
They will learn about configurations, storage,
security, and troubleshooting issues.
CTS0054 – Cloud Analyst, 150 Hours
This course teaches students about the basics of
Amazon Web Services. They will learn about some
of the different cloud services used by Amazon
Web Services. They will also learn about benefits
to cloud and why many companies are now using
cloud. This will include how to do pricing analysis
to present data to their company, which cloud
services would be best to use for their
environment, and be able to manage those
services on the cloud.
CTS0056 – Cloud Virtualization Specialist, 300
Hours
This course will expand on the Cloud Analyst
course and teach students how to design and
move all of a company’s existing network
architecture to a cloud environment or create an
environment for a new company in the cloud. It will
give them tools needed to know how to project
what resource they need on their own and be able
to manage it so it meets both financial needs of a
company as well as their everyday expanding
business needs.
Enterprise Desktop and Mobile
Support Technology
This face-to-face program is a 1050 hour program
that includes troubleshooting, repair, and
maintenance of operating systems and networks,
installing, configuring and troubleshooting and
personal computer hardware.
For more detailed information see the program
Master Plan of Instruction available online at
www.laketech.org.
Estimated Expenses: Tuition is approximately
$3,024 plus books and fees.
Job Opportunities: Governmental agencies, city
municipalities, schools, hospitals and businesses.
Students completing fifty (50) percent or more of
the competencies are eligible to sit for industry
certification exams related to the program.
To qualify for a Certificate of Completion, the
following courses must be successfully completed.
CTS 0000 – Computer Hardware Fundamentals,
150 hours
This course covers: Enterprise information systems;
enterprise-class/computer/devices; proficiency with
motherboards, CPU options, and system
components; proficiency with ESD concepts and
procedures; equipment safety; storage, video, audio,
display and network-cellular; and, proficiency in
building a basic PC system
CTS 0001 – Operating Systems Fundamentals,
150 hours
This course covers: installation and configuration
of enterprise desktop/laptop operating systems;
installation and configuration of various system
components; troubleshooting and updating drivers
in desktops, laptops and other mobile devices;
health, safety, and environmental procedures;
and, connecting, configuring, and troubleshooting
a variety of equipment.
CTS 0002 – Advanced Operating Systems, 150
hours
This course includes: installing, configuring, and
troubleshooting enterprise systems, business
applications, software, cables, switches and
access points in a network environment;
fundamentals of activity domains; teamwork; and,
professional ethics and legal responsibilities.
CTS 0003 – Mobile-Security-Domain
Environment Fundamentals, 150 hours
This course includes: basic features of mobile
operating systems; mobile network connectivity;
methods for mobile security; enterprise attack
vectors; identifying and mitigating malicious
threats in the workplace; leadership and
teamwork; and, install, configure, and troubleshoot
various printer connections.
CTS 0005 – Desktop Support Technician, 150
hours
This course includes: command-line fundamentals;
share permissions; network architecture; tools and
equipment for network connectivity; various
network services; network layer addressing; basic
VolP telephony; VPN; installing, configuring and
troubleshooting various operating systems,
applications, and client-side virtualization; and,
troubleshoot PC and laptop hardware failures.
CTS 0020 – Network Fundamentals, 150 hours
This course includes: operation of data networks;
network media and topologies; install and
configure basic network devices; IP addressing
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schemes; network management tasks and
methodologies; and, network security threats and
mitigation techniques.
CTS 0033 – Network Technician, 150 hours
This course includes: VLANS and interswitch
communications; IP addressing and IP services;
basic router operation; WLAN; VPN; VOIP; and,
Virtualization.
Law, Public
Safety, and
Security
Correctional Officer (BRTP) and Florida Law
Enforcement Academy are programs designed to
teach a recruit the basic skills needed to become a
corrections officer or a police officer. After
successfully completing these programs, the
student is eligible for certification by the Florida
Criminal Justice Standards and Training
Commission as a corrections officer or police
officer. Special admission requirements may apply.
Training includes all phases as specified by Florida
Criminal Justice Standards and Training
Commission for the Basic Recruit program. Career
development and in-service technical training are
offered for practicing public safety personnel.
Students must have a high school diploma, the
equivalent or a certificate of completion, be a U.S.
citizen and have no record of felony conviction or
conviction of a misdemeanor of moral turpitude.
Upon successful completion of public safety
training programs, the student is required to take a
state certification exam for all disciplines.
Correctional Officer (BRTP)
This face-to-face 420-hour program, located at
LTC’s Institute of Public Safety, is designed to
prepare students for certification and employment
as correctional officers in county and state
correctional facilities. The student will learn the
basic skills necessary to perform the varied duties
as a correctional officer.
The program includes Florida law; weapons;
communications (oral, written and technical);
interpersonal skills; defensive tactics; medical
response; emergency preparation; and correctional
operations. The program stresses the ethical
awareness, physical fitness and interpersonal skills
needed for successful career performance.
Florida Statutes require each Correctional Officer
to:
● Be at least 19 years of age. (LTC admits 18 year
olds with the understanding that one must be 19 in
order to become a certified CO.)
● Be a citizen of the United States.
● Be a high school graduate or have earned its
equivalent (GED).
● Not have been convicted of or pled guilty or no
contest to any felony or any misdemeanor
involving perjury, false statement or domestic
violence.
● Never have received a dishonorable discharge
from any of the Armed Forces of the United
States.
● Be of a good moral character.
● Possess a valid Florida driver license.
In addition to the Florida Statute requirements listed
above, LTC’s admission requirements include a(n):
● Qualifying Basic Abilities Test (BAT) score.
● Completed LTC and program applications.
● Florida driving history.
● Obstacle Course.
● Individual interview.
● Pass a physical examination by a licensed Florida
physician.
● Pass a level II background check.
● Pass a drug screen analysis at the designated
laboratory.
For more detailed information see the program
Master Plan of Instruction available online at
www.laketech.org.
Certification: Upon successful completion of this
program, the student will be allowed to sit for the
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FDLE State Correctional Officer Certification
Exam. The certification is activated upon
employment.
Estimated Expenses: Tuition is approximately
$1,210 plus books and fees.
Job Opportunities: Certified officers can be
employed at local, county and state facilities or
agencies.
Capstone Test Prep Class: The 24-hour Law
Enforcement Officer Capstone and the 12-hour
Correctional Officer test prep classes are for State
test preparation. Attendance and course
requirements are the same as Florida Law
Enforcement Academy and Correctional Officer
(BRTP) programs
An articulation agreement with Lake Sumter State
College allows students completing this program
to receive 12 college credits towards the Criminal
Justice Technology A.S. degree.
To qualify for a Certificate of Completion, the
following courses must be successfully
completed. These courses are designed to
prepare students for the FDLE State Correctional
Officer Certification Exam and a career as a
Correctional Officer.
● CJK0300 – Intro. to Corrections, 32 hours
● CJK0305 – Communications, 40 hours
● CJK0310 – Officer Safety, 16 hours
● CJK0315 – Facility and Equipment, 8 hours
● CJK0320 – Intake and Release, 18 hours
● CJK0325 – Supervising in a Correctional
Facility, 40 hours
● CJK0330 – Supervising Special
Populations, 20 hours
● CJK0335 – Responding to Incidents and
Emergencies, 16 hours
● CJK0031 – CMS First Aide for Criminal
Justice Officers, 40 hours
● CJK0040 – CMS Criminal Justice Firearms,
80 hours
● CJK0051 – CMS Criminal Justice Defensive
Tactics, 80 hours
● CJK0340 – Officer Wellness and Physical
Abilities – 30 hours
Crossover From Correctional
Officer To Law Enforcement
Officer
This face-to -face 518-hour program, located at
LTC’s Institute of Public Safety, is designed to
prepare a certified correctional officer to become
additionally certified as a law enforcement officer.
This dual certification is highly desirable in county
and state correctional facilities in order for
correctional officers to perform law enforcement
duties when called upon. The program includes
Florida law (state statutes peculiar to law
enforcement), patrol, traffic, investigations and
vehicle operations. Ethical awareness, physical
fitness and interpersonal skills are emphasized as
needed for successful job performance.
Florida Statutes require each correctional officer
to law enforcement officer to:
● Be at least 19 years of age. (LTC admits 18
year olds with the understanding that one must
be 19 in order to become a certified LEO.)
● Be a citizen of the United States.
● Be a high school graduate or have earned its
equivalent (GED).
● Not have been convicted of or pled guilty or no
contest to any felony or any misdemeanor
involving perjury, false statement or domestic
violence.
● Never have received a dishonorable discharge
from any of the Armed Forces of the United
States.
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● Be of a good moral character.
● Pass a physical examination by a licensed Florida
physician.
● Pass a drug screen analysis at the designated
laboratory.
● Possess a valid Florida driver license.
In addition to the Florida Statute requirements listed
above, LTC’s admission requirements to the
Crossover CO to LEO program include:
● The applicant’s CJSTC Certificate of Compliance
for Law Enforcement.
● Qualifying BAT/Law Enforcement scores.
● A letter on agency letterhead stating applicant’s
employment record, background investigation, and
drug screening information.
● If not employed by an agency, the applicant will
provide a drug screening analysis and background
check.
For more detailed information see the program
Master Plan of Instruction available online at
www.laketech.org.
Certification: Upon successful completion of this
program, the student will be allowed to sit for the
FDLE State Law Enforcement Officer Certification
Exam. The certification is activated upon
employment as a law enforcement officer.
Regulations do allow individuals to be concurrently
dual certified as correctional officers and law
enforcement officers.
Estimated Expenses: Tuition is approximately
$1,492 plus books and fees.
Job Opportunities: Certified officers can be
employed at local, county and state facilities or
agencies.
To qualify for a Certificate of Completion, the
following courses must be successfully
completed. These courses are designed to
prepare students for the FDLE State Law
Enforcement Officer Certification Exam and a
career in Law Enforcement.
● CJK0002 – Introduction to Law
Enforcement, 12 hours
● CJK0016 – Communication, 24 hours
● CJK0018 – Legal, 64 hours
● CJK0019 – Interviewing and Report
Writing, 56 hours
● CJK0063 – Fundamentals of Patrol, 40
hours
● CJK0021 – Serving Your Community, 34
hours
● CJK0072 – Crimes Against Persons, 48
hours
● CJK0073 – Crimes Involving Property and
Society, 12 hours
● CJK0079 – Crime Scene Follow-up
Investigations, 34 hours
● CJK0400 – Traffic Incidents, 12 hours
● CJK0401 –Traffic Stops, 24 hours
● CJK0402 – Traffic Crash Investigations, 30
hours
● CJK0403 – DUI Traffic Stops, 24 hours
● CJK0093 – Critical Incidents, 44 hours
● CJK0393 – Cross-Over Program Updates, 8
hours
● CJK0020 – Law Enforcement Vehicle
Operations, 48 hours
● CJK0421 – Conducted Electrical
Weapon/Dart-Firing Stun Gun, 4 hours
Firefighter/Emergency Medical
Technician – Combined
See course information/details under the Health
Science Education section, page 44, of this catalog.
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Florida Law Enforcement Academy
This face-to -face 770-hour program, located at
LTC’s Institute of Public Safety, is designed to
prepare students for certification and employment
as law enforcement officers in municipal, county
and state law enforcement agencies. The student
will learn the basic skills necessary to perform the
varied duties as a law enforcement officer as set
forth in the Florida Department of Law
Enforcement, Criminal Justice Standards and
Training Commission curriculum in accordance
with Florida Statutes. The program stresses the
ethical awareness, physical fitness and
interpersonal skills needed for successful career
performance.
To apply for admissions, each applicant must:
● Be at least 19 years of age. (LTC admits 18
year olds with the understanding that one
must be 19 in order to become a certified
LEO.)
● Be a citizen of the United States.
● Be a high school graduate or have earned its
equivalent (GED).
● Not have been convicted of or pled guilty or no
contest to any felony or any misdemeanor
involving perjury, false statement or domestic
violence.
● Never have received a dishonorable discharge
from any of the Armed Forces of the United
States.
● Be of a good moral character.
● Possess a valid Florida driver license.
● In addition to the Florida Statute requirements
listed above, LTC’s admission requirements
include a(n):
● Qualifying Basic Abilities Test (BAT) score. Any
candidate wishing to enter a law enforcement
academy that either (i) is a veteran as classified
in section 1.01(14), F.S., or (ii) holds an
associate degree or higher from an accredited
college or university is not required to take the
Law Enforcement Basic Abilities Test. Please
note that veteran is defined as being honorably
discharged from military service. No other
discharge classifications qualify.
● Completed LTC application.
● Florida driving history.
● Obstacle Course.
● Individual interview.
● Pass a physical examination by a licensed
Florida physician.
● Pass a drug screen analysis at the designated
laboratory.
● Pass a Level II background check
For more detailed information see the program
Master Plan of Instruction available online at
www.laketech.org.
Certification: Upon successful completion of this
program, the student will be allowed to sit for the
FDLE State Law Enforcement Officer Certification
Exam. The certification is activated upon
employment.
Estimated Expenses: Tuition is approximately
$2,218 plus books and fees.
Job Opportunities: Certified officers can be
employed at local, county and state facilities or
agencies.
Capstone Test Prep Class: The 24-hour Law
Enforcement Officer Capstone and the 12-hour
Correctional Officer test prep classes are for State
test preparation. Attendance and course
requirements are the same as Florida Law
Enforcement Academy and Correctional Officer
(BRTP) programs
An articulation agreement with Lake Sumter State
College allows students completing this program
to receive 27 college credits towards the Criminal
Justice Technology A.S. degree.
To qualify for a Certificate of Completion, the
following courses must be successfully
completed. These courses are designed to
prepare students for the FDLE State Law
Enforcement Officer Certification Exam and a
career in Law Enforcement.
● CJK0002 – Introduction to Law
Enforcement, 12 hours
● CJK0016 – Communication, 24 hours
● CJK0018 – Legal, 64 hours
● CJK0019 – Interviewing and Report
Writing, 56 hours
● CJK0063 – Fundamentals of Patrol, 40
hours
● CJK0021 – Serving Your Community, 34
hours
● CJK0072 – Crimes Against Persons, 48
hours
● CJK0073 – Crimes Involving Property and
Society, 12 hours
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● CJK0079 – Crime Scene Follow-up
Investigations, 34 hours
● CJK0400 – Traffic Incidents, 12 hours
● CJK0401 –Traffic Stops, 24 hours
● CJK0402 – Traffic Crash Investigations, 30
hours
● CJK0403 – DUI Traffic Stops, 24 hours
● CJK0093 – Critical Incidents, 44 hours
● CJK0020 – Law Enforcement Vehicle
Operations, 48 hours
● CJK0031 – First Aid for Criminal Justice
Officers, 40 hours
● CJK0040 – Criminal Justice Firearms, 80
hours
● CJK0051 – Criminal Justice Defensive
Tactics, 80 hours
● CJK0421 – Conducted Electrical
Weapon/Dart-Firing Stun Gun, 4 hours
● CJK0096 – Criminal Justice Officer
Physical Fitness Training/Law
Enforcement, 60 hours
Public Safety Telecommunication
This hybrid program, located at LTC’s Institute of
Public Safety, is a 232-hour program designed to
prepare students for employment at a dispatcher:
police, fire, and ambulance. The content includes,
but is not limited to, ethics and the role of the
telecommunicator; standard telecommunication
operating procedures; relationship to field personnel;
understanding of command levels; typical layouts of
message centers; use of performance aids; overview
of emergency agencies; functions and terminology;
use of correct words and grammar; communications
equipment, functions and terminology; types of
telecommunication equipment; malfunctions and
maintenance agreements; proper and correct
telephone and dispatching procedures and
techniques; cooperation and reciprocal agreements
with other agencies; federal, state, and local
communication rules; emergency situations and
operating procedures; emergency medical dispatch
procedures; employability skills; leadership and
human relations skills; and health.
For more detailed information see the program
Master Plan of Instruction available online at
www.laketech.org.
Estimated Expenses: Tuition is approximately
$669 plus books and fees.
Job Opportunities: Dispatcher for police, fire, and
ambulance.
Students graduating this program are eligible to
sit for the state licensing/certification exam.
To qualify for a Certificate of Completion, the
following course must be successfully completed.
EMS 0002 – Dispatcher: Police, Fire, and
Ambulance, 232 hours
This course provides instruction in understanding
the roles/duties of a public safety
telecommunicator, explaining how criminal and
civil law affects telecommunication operations,
understanding the various types of
telecommunication equipment, and understanding
the basic principles and components of
emergency police, fire and medical services.
Criminal Justice Review Classes
These offerings are not accredited by the Council
on Occupational Education and do not qualify for
Title IV financial aid assistance.
Corrections Comparative Compliance Review
Course
This 52-hour review class is for Florida individuals
needing recertification and out-of-state officers to
be Florida certified. Successful completion of the
review class prepares the individual to sit for the
Florida State Officer Certification exam. This class
is available only for those individuals who have
been approved for the Equivalency of Training and
who have been issued the CJSTC Form 76. This
form is issued by a criminal justice employing
agency or an assessment center after verification
that the individual has met the training and
experience requirements.
Scheduled dates are tentative and subject to
change. All fees are subject to change.
Estimated expenses: Registration fee is
approximately $690 plus books and fees.
Job Opportunities: Certified officers can be
employed at local, county, and state facilities or
agencies.
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Law Enforcement Comparative Compliance
Review Course
This 64-hour review class is for Florida individuals
needing recertification and out-of-state officers to
be Florida certified. Successful completion of the
review class prepares the individual to sit for the
Florida State Officer Certification exam. This class
is available only for those individuals who have
been approved for the Equivalency of Training and
who have been issued the CJSTC Form 76. This
form is issued by a criminal justice employing
agency or an assessment center after verification
that the individual has met the training and
experience requirements.
Scheduled dates are tentative and subject to
change. All fees are subject to change.
Estimated expenses: Registration fee is
approximately $910 plus books and fees.
Job Opportunities: Certified officers can be
employed at local, county, and state facilities or
agencies.
Manufacturing
CNC Production Specialist
This face-to-face 600 hour program is located on
the LTC main campus. The program prepares
students for entry into the CNC machining
industry. Students study workplace safety and
organization, job-related mathematics, basic
blueprint information, metrology, the history of
manufacturing and primary and secondary
manufacturing processes, geometric dimension
and tolerance, set up and operation of drill
presses, CNC control panels, CNC machine
systems, CNC lathe and mill operations, and
maintenance and troubleshooting.
For more detailed information see the program
Master Plan of Instruction available online at
www.laketech.org.
Estimated Expenses: Tuition is approximately
$1728 plus books and fees.
Job Opportunities: Production plants, precision
manufacturing, transportation and aeronautical
industry.
Students graduating this program are eligible to
sit for the state licensing/certification exam.
To qualify for a Certificate of Completion, the
following courses must be successfully
completed.
PMT 0026 – CNC Production Technician 1, 300
hours
This course prepares students for entry into the CNC
machining industry. Students explore career
opportunities and requirements of a CNC production
specialist. Content emphasizes beginning skills key
to the success of working in the CNC machining
industry. Students study workplace safety and
organization, job-related mathematics, basic
blueprint information, metrology, the history of
manufacturing and primary and secondary
manufacturing processes, geometric dimension and
tolerance, set up and operation of drill presses, CNC
control panels, CNC machine systems, CNC lathe
and mill operations, and maintenance and
troubleshooting.
PMT 0027 – CNC Production Technician 2, 300
hours
This course is designed to build on the skills and
knowledge students learned in the CNC Production
Technician 1 for entry into the machining industry.
Students explore the importance of employability
and entrepreneurship skills, leadership and
teamwork skills; solve problems using critical
thinking, creativity and innovation; demonstrate
inspection methods, the techniques of CNC milling,
perform advanced set up and operation of a CNC
mill and lathe machine, and demonstrate basic
computer-aided design/computer-aided
manufacturing processes.
Welding Technology
This face-to-face program, located on the LTC
main campus, is an 1050-hour program that
provides basic and advanced arc, microwire,
heliarc, oxyacetylene and pipe welding to
construct, erect, install and repair all types of
metal fabrication, machine frames, pipelines and
pressure tanks.
For more detailed information see the program
Master Plan of Instruction available online at
www.laketech.org.
Estimated Expenses: Tuition is approximately
$3,024 plus books and fees.
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Job Opportunities: Power plants, welding repair
shops, bridges, boats, hyperbaric (underwater)
welding, aviation and transportation.
Students completing fifty (50) percent or more of
the competencies are eligible to sit for industry
certification exams related to the program.
An articulation agreement with Lake Sumter State
College allows students completing this program
to receive 24 college credits towards the Industrial
Management Technology A.S. degree.
To qualify for a Certificate of Completion, the
following courses must be successfully
completed.
PMT 0070 – Welder Assistant 1, 150 hours
The content of this course provides introduction to
welding skills including safety, organization,
communication, leadership, manufacturing
processes, measuring, use of tools and
equipment; also, cutting, finishing, bending,
drilling and punching operations will be
introduced.
PMT 0071 – Welder Assistant 2, 150 hours
The content of this course includes use of
drawing and interpreting welding symbols, apply
intermediate oxyfuel gas cutting principles,
demonstrate plasma arc cutting principles,
shielding metal arc equipment, safety, setting up
SMAW equipment, preparing of materials for
welding and types of electrodes. It also includes
instruction on welding multiple joints in all
positions, the guided bend test and cutting with air
arc equipment.
PMT 0072 – Welder, SMAW 1, 150 hours
This course content covers safety requirements,
setting up SMAW equipment and preparing
materials for welding joints in all positions, Carbon
Arc Gouging (GAC principles and practices.
PMT 0073 – Welder, SMAW 2, 150 hours
This course content includes safety requirements,
setting up SMAW equipment and preparing
materials for welding as a shielded metal arc
welder. Students will also study employability
skills and welding careers.
PMT 0074 – Welder, 450 hours
This course content covers instruction in safety,
setting up Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
equipment, basic and intermediate Flux-Core Arc
Welding (FCAW), basic and intermediate Gas
Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) and a basic
understanding of pipe welding. Lab activities
include research, measurement, problem solving,
emerging technologies, tools and equipment and
well as quality and safety procedures.
Welding Technology – Advanced
This face-to-face program, located on the LTC
main campus, is a 750 hour program that
provides advanced skills key to the success of
working in the welding industry.
For more detailed information see the program
Master Plan of Instruction available online at
www.laketech.org.
Estimated Expenses: Tuition is approximately
$2160 plus books and fees.
Job Opportunities: Power plants, welding repair
shops, bridges, boats, hyperbaric (underwater)
welding, aviation and transportation.
To qualify for a Certificate of Completion, the
following courses must be successfully
completed.
PMT 0075 – Advanced Welder 1 – 600 hours
PMT 0076 – Advanced Welder 2 – 150 hours
These courses include intermediate and
advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
B-Class Welder, pipe fitting fabrication
techniques, and advanced Gas Tungsten Arc
Welding (GTAW) skills.
Transportation,
Distribution, and
Logistics
Automotive Collision
Technology Technician
This face-to -face program, located on the LTC
main campus, is a 1400-hour program that utilizes
classroom and hands-on learning activities to
train individuals in all aspects of automotive
collision damage repair. Skills taught include
metal straightening, plastic repair, panel and
structural component replacement, use of
mechanical and laser measuring systems,
hydraulic straightening equipment and MIG
welding. Refinishing training consists of proper
spray gun handling techniques, surface
preparation and application of paint products for
repairs ranging from overall refinishing to minor
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spot repairs, including base coat and clear coat
finishes. This program is NATEF certified. The
faculty are PPG, DuPont, Chief and I-CAR
certified.
For more detailed information see the program
Master Plan of Instruction available online at
www.laketech.org.
Estimated Expenses: Tuition is approximately
$4,032 plus books and fees.
Job Opportunities: Body tech, painter tech, frame
tech, service writer estimator, insurance
appraiser, paint supply rep, shop manager, auto
body parts manager, and auto body instructor.
An articulation agreement with Lake Sumter State
College allows students completing this program
to receive 24 college credits towards the Industrial
Management Technology A.S. degree.
To qualify for a Certificate of Completion, the
following courses must be successfully completed.
ARR 0140 – Automotive collision Repair and
Refinishing Helper/Assistant, 150 hours
This course includes: beginning skills and
concepts as a recommended requisite. Students
study equipment skills, safety regulations, routine
maintenance, and customer service.
ARR 0141 – Automotive Collision Refinishing
Technician, 450 hours
This course includes: safety precautions; surface
preparation; spray gun and related equipment
operation; paint mixing, matching and applying; paint
defects (causes and cures); and final detailing.
ARR 0312 – Non-Structural Damage Repair
Technician, 300 hours
This course includes: safety; preparation; outer
body panel repairs, replacements, and
adjustments; metal finishing and body filling;
movable glass and hardware; plastics and
adhesives; electrical; and brakes.
ARR 0022 – Damage Analysis and Estimating,
75 hours
This course includes: damage analysis; estimating;
vehicle construction and parts identification; and
customer relations and sales skills.
ARR 0112 – Automotive Collision Welding,
Cutting, and Joining, 75 hours
This course includes: basic welding skills specifically
related to automotive collision and repair; safety
precautions; metal welding, cutting, and joining.
ARR 0295 – Structural Damage Repair
Technician, 350 hours
This course includes: frame inspection and repair;
unibody and unitized structure inspection,
measurement, and repair; fixed glass; steering
and suspension; heating and air conditioning;
cooling systems; drive train; fuel, intake and
exhaust systems; and restraint systems.
Automotive Service
Technology 1 and 2
These face-to -face programs, located on the LTC
main campus, are 1050 and 750 hour programs,
respectively, designed to prepare students for entry-
level jobs in the automotive field. Students learn
automobile diagnosis, repair and maintenance and
focus on electronically-controlled systems.
For more detailed information see the program
Master Plan of Instruction available online at
www.laketech.org.
Estimated Expenses: Tuition for Automotive Service
Technology 1 is approximately $3,024 plus books
and fees. Tuition for Automotive Service Technology
2 is approximately $2,160 plus books and fees.
Job Opportunities: Technician, parts counter, service
writer and lube technician.
Students completing fifty (50) percent or more of the
competencies are eligible to sit for industry
certification exams related to the program.
An articulation agreement with Lake Sumter State
College allows students completing this program to
receive 24 college credits towards the Industrial
Management Technology A.S. degree.
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To qualify for a Certificate of Completion, the
following courses must be successfully completed.
Automotive Service Technology 1
AER 0014 – Automotive Services Assistor, 300
hours
Students will learn automotive safety, math skills,
basic science, employability skills, communication,
entrepreneurship, workplace behavior, routing
maintenance wiring diagrams, electrical circuits,
battery tests and services, charging systems test,
multimeter (DMM) readings, fuel tank inspection and
replacement, line fittings, hoses and valve
adjustment.
AER 0418 – Automotive Brake System
Technician, 150 hours
This course provides training in the operation and
servicing of automotive brake systems, drum brake
diagnosis and repair, disc brake diagnosis and
repair, power assist units diagnosis and repair,
miscellaneous (wheel bearings, parking brakes,
electrical, etc.) diagnosis and repair and anti-lock
brake systems.
AER 0453 – Automotive Suspension and
Steering Technician, 150 hours
This course provides training in the operation of
steering, suspension and wheel systems;
suspension systems diagnosis and repair; front
suspensions; rear suspensions; miscellaneous
service; wheel alignment diagnosis, adjustment and
repair; and wheel and tire diagnosis and repair.
AER 0360 – Automotive Electrical/Electronic
System Technician, 300 hours
This course provides training in trouble-shooting
electrical/electronic components, battery
diagnosis and service, starting system diagnosis
and repair, lighting systems diagnosis and repair,
gauges, warning devices, driver information
systems, horn and wiper/washer diagnosis and
repair and accessories diagnosis and repair.
AER 0110 – Engine Repair Technician, 150 hours
Students will learn engine theory and repair, cylinder
head and valve train diagnosis, block diagnosis and
repair and lubrication and cooling systems.
Automotive Service Technology 2
AER 0503 – Automotive Engine Performance
Technician, 300 hours
Students will demonstrate proficiency in engine
performance services, computerized engine controls
diagnosis and repair, ignition system diagnosis and
repair, emissions control systems diagnosis and
repair, exhaust gas recirculation, exhaust gas
treatment, intake air temperature controls, early fuel
evaporation, evaporative emissions controls and
engine-related services.
AER 0257 – Automotive Transmission and
Transaxle Technician, 150 hours
Students will service automatic
transmission/transaxle; learn transmission/ transaxle
maintenance and adjustment; in-vehicle transmission
and transaxle repair; off-vehicle
transmission/transaxle repair (removal, disassembly
and reinstallation); oil pump and converter; gear train;
shaft bushings and case; and friction and reaction
units.
AER 0274 – Manual Drive Train and Axle
Technician, 150 hours
Students will learn operation and assembly of manual
drive transmission/transaxle; trans-mission diagnosis
and repair; drive shaft, universal and constant-
velocity joint diagnosis and repair; rear axle diagnosis
and repair; ring and pinion gears and differential case
assembly; limited slip differential; and axle shaft.
AER 0172 – Automotive Heating and A/C
Technician, 150 hours
This course provides training in heating; air
conditioning; engine cooling; refrigeration systems
diagnosis and repair; compressor and clutch;
evaporator; receiver/drier; condenser; heating and
engine cooling systems diagnosis and repair;
operating systems and related controls diagnosis and
repair; vacuum/ mechanical controls; automatic and
semi-automatic temperature controls; and refrigerant
recovery, recycling and handling.
Diesel Systems Technician 1 & 2
These face-to-face programs, located on the LTC
main campus, are 1050 and 750 hour programs,
respectively, and are designed to prepare students
for entry-level positions in the heavy duty truck and
bus/diesel field. These programs teach students how
to diagnose and repair diesel engines and electrical
systems; recondition diesel fuel injection systems;
overhaul diesel engines; and perform diesel engine
preventive maintenance. In addition, the programs
include training in communication, leadership,
human relations and employability skills; and safe
efficient work practices.
For more detailed information see the program
Master Plan of Instruction available online at
www.laketech.org.
Estimated Expenses: Tuition for Diesel Systems
Technician 1 is approximately $3,024 plus books
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and fees. Tuition for Diesel Systems Technician 2 is
approximately $2,160 plus books and fees.
Job Opportunities: Diesel shops, trucking
companies, heavy equipment dealers, military, and
marine or generator mechanic shops.
Students completing fifty (50) percent or more of the
competencies are eligible to sit for industry
certification exams related to the program.
An articulation agreement with Lake Sumter State
College allows students completing this program to
receive 24 college credits towards the Industrial
Management Technology A.S. degree.
To qualify for a Certificate of Completion, the
following courses must be successfully completed.
Diesel Systems Technician 1
DIM 0101 – Diesel Engine Mechanic/Technician
Helper, 150 hours
This course provides hands-on instruction and
lecture in heavy equipment and diesel engine
fundamentals.
DIM 0102 – Diesel Electrical and Electronics
Technician 300 hours
Course content includes lectures, demonstrations
and hands-on engine teardowns. Precision
measuring tools are introduced for engine
component inspection. Study includes electrical
systems diagnosis and repair.
DIM 0104 – Diesel Engine Technician, 300 hours
This course includes instruction on diagnosis and
repair of the following: cylinder head and valve train,
engine block, lubrication systems, cooling system, air
induction and exhaust systems, fuel system and
engine brakes.
DIM 0105 – Diesel Brakes Technician, 300 hours
This course is designed to prepare the student for
employment as a brake systems technician with an
understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, anti-lock and
air brake systems.
Diesel Systems Technician 2
DIM 0103 – Diesel Engine Preventative
Maintenance Technician, 150 hours
This course includes content designed to teach
students to perform engine preventative maintenance
including oil analysis and requirements for
components and systems according to manufacturer
specifications.
DIM 0106 – Diesel Heating and Air Conditioning
Technician, 150 hours
This course provides instruction on how to maintain
and repair air-conditioning and heating systems,
including how to identify basic heating and air-
conditioning components and different types of
refrigerants; inspect and pressure test basic air-
conditioning systems; replace compressor belts;
service AC electrical circuits; and remove and replace
blower motors, heater cores, control units and cables.
DIM 0107 – Diesel Steering and Suspension
Technician, 150 hours
This course provides instruction on how to maintain,
troubleshoot and repair steering and suspension
systems including conventional steering systems,
hydraulic steering systems, rear-axle suspensions,
front-axle suspensions and fifth wheels; service
wheels, bearings, hubs and seals; service tires; and
align tractors and trailers.
DIM 0108 – Diesel Drive Train Technician, 150
hours
This course is designed to prepare the student for
employment as a drive train technician with an
understanding of drive train configurations and
components and function.
DIM 0109 – Diesel Hydraulics Technician, 150
hours
This course includes instruction on how to
troubleshoot hydraulic circuits using test equipment;
maintain hydraulic fluids, filters, lines and reservoirs;
and recondition hydraulic pumps and motors, control
valves, hydraulic cylinders and hydraulic accessories.
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FULL-TIME FACULTY/LEADERSHIP
Faculty Member
Subject Area
Certification/License
Years of
Industry
Experience
Adams, Donald
Firefighter/Emergency Medical
Technician – Combined, and EMS
Director
Doctorate Degree / Argosy University 47
Alvarez, George Adult Education Master’s Degree / Cambridge 23
Austin, Nicole
Professional Culinary Arts &
Hospitality
Vocational Certification / CCC 30
Avelli, Colleen Adult Education
Bachelor’s Degree / State University of New
York
23
Bagg, Stephen
Heating, Ventilation, Air-
Conditioning/Refrigeration
(HVAC/R) 1
Vocational Certification 28
Blanchard, Keith
Emergency Medical
Technician/Paramedic
Associate Degree / Lake Sumter State
College
17
Botts, Bruce
Enterprise Desktop and Mobile
Support Technology
Bachelor’s Degree / Hodges University 16
Burkett, Holly
Special Populations/Campus Life
Coordinator
Master’s Degree / Tusculum College 18
Burt, Danielle Veterinary Assisting Master’s Degree / Becker College 15
Chaklos, Candace Pharmacy Technician
Bachelor’s Degree / University of Central
Florida
22
Colborne, Kelli Dean of Students Master’s Degree / Baker College 25
Cooper, Stanley
Professional Culinary Arts &
Hospitality
Vocational Certification / CCC 46
Correa, Charity Cosmetology Vocational Certification 21
Dahler, John Welding Technology Vocational Certification 30
Foster, Lorraine Assistant Director of Finance
Master’s Degree / Bethune-Cookman
University
32
Frazier, Kimberly
Career and Technical Education
Program Manager
Master’s Degree / National University 19
Garbaravage, Joe Paramedic Vocational Certification 40
Gardin, Andre
Automotive Collision Technology
Technician
Vocational Certification, I-CAR, NATEF,
CHIEF, PPG. ASE
15
Hampton, Debra Patient Care Technician
Associate Degree / Cape Cod Community
College
31
Harper, Eric EMS Programs Coordinator
Associate Degree / Health Career Institute of
FL
29
Hayes, Samantha
Accounting Operations /
Administrative Office Specialist
Bachelor’s Degree / Walden University 19
Hefley, Tonya Director of Operations Master’s Degree / University of South Florida
24
Holcomb, Bonnie Cosmetology
Master’s Degree / Columbia College
23
Johnson, Chase Welding Technology Vocational Certification 11
Knight, Ila Financial Aid Manager
Bachelor’s Degree / Western Governor’s
University
7
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FULL-TIME FACULTY/LEADERSHIP – CONTINUED
Faculty Member Subject Area Certification/License
Years of
Industry
Experience
Knox, Kim
Student Retention and Career Dual
Enrollment Specialist
Master’s Degree / University of Central
Florida
7
Koenig, Kenneth
Professional Culinary Arts &
Hospitality
Vocational Certification / CCC, CEC 41
Labud, Pamela Practical Nursing Master’s Degree / University of Phoenix 41
Lindamood, Sherie Student Success Counselor Doctorate Degree / Ohio State University 41
Linginfelter, Harold CNC Production Specialist Vocational Certification 26
Linton, Annamaria Practical Nursing Associate Degree / Herzing University 19
Lora, Evelio Automotive Service Technology Vocational Certification 15
Marquez, Diana Corporate and Community Training
Master’s Degree / American Intercontinental
University
24
McKinney, Mark Automotive Service Technology
Vocational Certification, GM, NATEF, I-CAR,
ASE
36
Miller, Jack Facilities Manager
Master’s Degree / University of Central
Florida
39
Netherton, Tom Program Specialist Master's Degree / University of South Florida
38
Phillips, James Medical Assisting Bachelor’s Degree / Florida State University 38
Rednour, Christopher
Automotive Collision Technology
Technician
Vocational Certification, I-CAR 10
Roberts, Katherine Adult Education Master’s Degree / University of South Florida
52
Rosenglick, Sonya Business Technology
Master’s Degree / Nova Southeastern
University
30
Segreto, Anthony Adult Education
Master’s Degree / University of Central
Florida
11
Seidner, Art Adult Education Program Manager
Master’s Degree / Trinity International
University
29
Sherwood, Robert Welding Technology Vocational Certification 32
Smith, Catherine Practical Nursing
Bachelor’s Degree / Lake Sumter State
College
35
Stephan, Melissa Director Curriculum & Instruction Master's Degree / Stetson University 35
Thomas, DeAnna Executive Director
Master’s Degree / University of South
Florida
30
Veremakis, Elise
Interim Health Science Education
Coordinator
Master’s Degree / Case Western Reserve
University
46
Whalen, Tonia Cosmetology Vocational Certification 25
Yates, Randy Diesel Systems Technician 1 & 2 Vocational Certification 36
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PART-TIME FACULTY
Baking and Pastry Arts
Lach, Paula Vocational Certification
Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic
Burkholder, Jordan
Associate Degree / Lake Sumter
State College
Lauretta, Kristen
Associate Degree / Seminole
State College
Clark, David Vocational Certification LaVrusky, Ryan
Bachelor’s Degree / California
University
Didier, Christopher
Associate Degree / Valencia
Community College
Matheny, Randy Vocational Certification
Escobar, Jaime Vocational Certification Newsome, Danny
Associate Degree / Lake Sumter
State College
Fisher, Jason Vocational Certification Speir, David Vocational Certification
Floyd, Andrew Vocational Certification Urquhart, Rodney
Bachelor’s Degree / University of
Florida
Gault, Jacob D
Bachelor’s Degree / University of
Central Florida
Warren, Chancey
Associate Degree / Orlando
Medical Institute
Hewling, Trelycia
Associate Degree / Palm Beach
State College
West, Randall Vocational Certification
Jackson, David
Bachelor’s Degree / Columbia
Southern University
Wilkins, Sean
Associate Degree / Valencia
College
Kieffer, Carston
Associate Degree / Keiser
University
Firefighter
Broberg, Logan Vocational Certification Liles, Robert
Associate Degree / Columbia
Southern University
Chavers, Nicole Vocational Certification Longest, Matthew
Bachelor’s Degree / Waldorf
University
Covell, Michael
Associate Degree / Columbia
Southern University
Luckock, Buddy Vocational Certification
Donaldson, Jerry Vocational Certification Massicotte, Timothy Vocational Certification
Evans, Christopher Vocational Certification Mauldin, Dylan Vocational Certification
Gegelman, Cameron Vocational Certification Murphy, Christopher Vocational Certification
Hess, Scott
Associate Degree / Columbia
Southern University
Ridge, Michael Vocational Certification
Jones, Nicholas
Associate Degree / Lake Sumter
State College
Wages, Eric
Associate Degree / Columbia
Southern University
Kelleher, Shawn
Associate Degree / Seminole
State College
Warren, Micah Vocational Certification
Kidd, Mark
Associate Degree / Columbia
Southern University
Willis, Michael
Associate Degree / College of
Central Florida
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PART-TIME FACULTY – CONTINUED
Correctional Officer (BRTP) / Florida Law Enforcement Academy / Public Safety Telecommunication
Anderson, Sammy Vocational Certification Hart, Robert
Master’s Degree / St. Leo
University
Bond, Michael
Master’s Degree / University of
Louisville
Hoagland, Walter
Master’s Degree / Columbia
College
Bowden, Matthew Vocational Certification Jones, Frederick
Bachelor’s Degree / Flagler
College
Brown, Rodney Vocational Certification Matthews, Jason Vocational Certification
Capraun, Erick Vocational Certification McConnell, James
Bachelor’s Degree / Stamford Hill
University
Carney, David
Master’s Degree / Columbia
Southern University
McMaster, Mike
Bachelor’s Degree / University of
Central Florida
Carter, Elwood
Associate Degree / Daytona
State College
Miranda, Michael
Associate Degree / Vincennes
University
Causey, David
Bachelor’s Degree / University of
Central Florida
Parker, Robert
Associate Degree / Lake Sumter
State College
Chessher, Sandra Vocational Certification Pitcher, Jr., Daryl Vocational Certification
Conyers, Earl
Bachelor’s Degree / Columbia
College
Reasoner, Deborah Vocational Certification
Coursey, Sarah
Master’s Degree / Columbia
College
Reed, Bill Vocational Certification
Dale, Tamara
Master’s Degree / St. Leo
University
Sadowski, Brian Vocational Certification
Dougherty, Timothy Vocational Certification Sink, Carson
Bachelor’s Degree / Vincennes
University
Drummond, Joshua Vocational Certification Stone, Kelly
Bachelor’s Degree / Columbia
Southern University
Escalante, Gustovo
Doctorate Degree / Walden
University
Stone, Thomas
Associate Degree / Suffolk County
Community College
Givens, Michael Vocational Certification Walsh, Shannon
Master’s Degree / Columbia
Southern University
Patient Care Technician / Phlebotomy / Practical Nursing / Pharmacy Technician
Gamble, Amber Vocational Certification Puskas, Melissa
Bachelor’s Degree / University of
Central Florida
Knight, Kim
Master’s Degree / Central
Michigan University
Tsirnikas-Wilson,
Chaci
Bachelor’s Degree / Lake Sumter
State College
Welding Technology
Holloway, Cody Vocational Certification
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INDEX
A
Academic Integrity, 27
Academic Overview, 2
Academic Probation, 29
Acceptable Dress, 29
Accounting Operations, 41
Accreditation, 2
Administrative Office Specialist, 42
Admissions/Registration, 4
Adult Education Programs, 9
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 40
Appeals Process and Grievance Procedure, 22
Architecture and Construction, 40
Articulations, 31
Attendance Policy, 30
Automotive Collision Technology Technician, 62
Automotive Service Technology 1 and 2, 63
B
Baking and Pastry Arts, 51
Bookstore, 34
Bullying and Other Forms of Aggression, 26
Business Management and Administration, 41
C
Campus Safety, 18
Career Advisors, 12
Career and Technical Education, 4
Career Dual Enrollment, 7
Children on Campus, 28
Clinical Practicum, Externship, and Internship, 8
Cloud Computing & Virtualization, 54
CNC Production Specialist, 61
Code of Student Conduct, 26
Controlled Substances, 20
Copyright Law and Lake Technical College’s Policy, 28
Corporate and Community Training/Fee-based
Classes, 8
Correctional Officer (BRTP), 56
Corrections Comparative Compliance Review Course,
60
Cosmetology, 53
Crisis Protocol, 19
Crossover From Correctional Officer To Law
Enforcement Officer, 57
D
Diesel Systems Technician 1 and 2, 64
Directory Information, 23
Disability Accommodations, 12
E
Emergency Medical Technician (ATD), 43
Enterprise Desktop and Mobile Support Technology,
55
F
Facials Specialty, 53
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act, 22
Fees and Tuition, 34
Financial Aid, 13
Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician –Combined,
44
Florida Law Enforcement Academy, 59
Foreign and International Diplomas/Degrees, 10
Full-Time Faculty/Leadership, 66
G
GED Testing, 10
General Information, 31
Governance, 1
Grading System, 35
Graduation, 11
Grievance Procedure, 22
H
Harassment, 21
Health Science, 43
Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration
Commissioning & Service Apprenticeship
Program, GNJ, 41
Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration
(HVAC/R) 1, 40
Honors Recognitions, 12
Hospitality and Tourism, 51
Human Services, 53
I
Information Technology, 54
Information to Which a Student May Not Have Access,
23
Institute of Public Safety Extension Campus Map, 71
Institute of Public Safety Extension Campus
Telephone Extensions, 72
Insurance, 36
Internet Use Policy, 29
J
Job Placement Assistance, 36
Job Shadowing, 8
K
L
Law Enforcement Comparative Compliance Review
Course, 61
Law, Public Safety, and Security, 56
Leaving Campus, 37
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M
Main Campus & IPS Telephone Extensions, 72
Main Campus Map, 70
Manufacturing, 61
Media Resources, 37
Medical Assisting, 45
Minimum Technical Requirements to Take Online
Courses, 37
Mission, 1
Monies Owed Policy, 37
N
Nails Specialty, 54
Notification of Compliance, 18
Notification of Risk, 24
O
P
Paramedic (ATD), 46
Part-Time Faculty, 68
Patient Care Technician, 47
Pharmacy Technician, 48
Philosophy, 2
Phlebotomy, 49
Policies and General Information, 18
Practical Nursing, 49
Preventing & Responding to Sex Assault, Domestic
Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking, 20
Program and Course Descriptions, Career and
Technical Education, 40
Professional Culinary Arts & Hospitality, 51
Progress Reports, 36
Public Safety Information Act 1997, 21
Public Safety Telecommunication, 60
Q
R
Refund Policy, 37
Residency – Florida Residency for Tuition Purposes,
35
Returned Check Policy, 38
S
Schedule Changes, 38
School Officials with a Legitimate Educational Interest, 23
Searches, 21
Soliciting, 39
Staff Information, 3
Student Responsibilities, 26
Student Retention and Career Dual Enrollment
Specialist, 12
Student Rights, 22
Student Success Counselors, 12
Student Support Services, 12
Student Vehicles, 39
Subpoena of Student Records, 24
T
Testing Requirements, 5
Textbooks, 37
Transcripts, 39
Transfer of Credit, 11
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics, 62
U
Unacceptable Behaviors, 26
V
Veterans’ Education Benefits, 15
Veterinary Assisting, 40
Vision, 1
Visitors, 39
Voters Registration, 26
W
Welding Technology, 61
Welding Technology – Advanced, 62
Work-based Activities, 8
X
Y
Z
