Apr 05, 2025  
2025-2026 College Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
2025-2026 College Catalog & Student Handbook

Workforce Development and SC Environmental Training Center


Phone: 803-774-3397  | Email: WFD@cctech.edu

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

2 EASY WAYS TO REGISTER

  1. IN PERSON with a staff member at:
    Central Carolina Technical College AMTTC
    853 Broad St. Sumter, SC 29150

 2. ONLINE through the secure form: cctech.edu/wfd

 

ENROLLMENT INFORMATION

Course registrations are taken on a “first-come, first-served” basis. Class size is limited, and it is recommended that students register at least one month in advance. Courses with low enrollment are subject to cancellation prior to the class start date. In the event of cancellation, students will be notified, and their tuition will be refunded.

  • Payment must be received (in person or over the phone) prior to registration.
  • When using a credit card for payment, please note that if your card is declined, an alternate form of payment is necessary. STUDENT IS NOT REGISTERED UNTIL FULL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED.
  • Completion Certificates will be given for each course; duplicates may be purchased for $10 each.

It is the policy of Central Carolina Technical College not to sell or otherwise distribute course materials outside the venue of controlled courses. Materials are copyrighted, and all rights are reserved.

*Limited tuition scholarships are available. Visit http://cctech.edu/training-continuing-ed or email wfd@cctech.edu

 

ALLIED HEALTH COURSES AND CERTIFICATES

American Heart Association, Fundamentals of Basic Life Support

8 hrs.

This American Heart Association course teaches the skills of CPR for victims of all ages, the use of AED, and relief for FBAO in responsive and unresponsive victims. This course is designed for healthcare providers who care for patients in a variety of settings, both inpatient and outpatient.

EMT Certificate Program

200 hrs.

This hybrid course provides technical knowledge and training to become an Emergency Medical Technician. It prepares students to give efficient care to the critically ill and injured at the scene and en route to a medical facility. This program is certified by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. Successful completion makes students eligible to take the national certification examination. Classes will be face-to-face and online. A candidate must be a high school graduate or possess a high school equivalency diploma (GED), and be 18 years old before course completion.

Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate Program

108 hrs.

This program provides students with basic training in the care and delivery of health services to geriatric and/or acutely ill patients confined in short-term facilities, long-term institutions, and home care. Please note that off-site clinicals will begin after classroom training. End dates will vary according to facility availability.

Phlebotomy Technician Certificate Program

88 hrs.

This program will prepare students for the NHA (National Healthcare Association) and CPT (Certified Phlebotomy Technician) exams. Training includes skill development in the performance of a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and universal precautions. Please note that off-site clinicals will begin after classroom training. End dates will vary according to facility availability.

 

INDUSTRIAL TRAINING

Basic Electricity

25 hrs.

This online course is a study of basic electricity principles. Topics include electrical safety, atomic structure, Ohm’s Law, series, parallel and combination circuits, wire sizes, various types of Direct Current batteries, and Alternating Current circuits.

OSHA General Industry

10 hrs. & 30 hrs.

These courses include Occupational Safety and Health Act required material and topics that directly relate to manufacturing. Some topics include: OSHA record-keeping requirements, common violations/citations, walking and work surfaces, means of egress and fire protection, lock out/tag out, guarding, HAZCOM, etc. It is recommended these courses be taken every three years to receive updated information from OHSA.

Six Sigma Yellow Belt

10 hrs.

This course is the first step in learning the Six Sigma methodology. Yellow Belt training consists of the following: Lean overview, Lean Six Sigma principles, 8 areas of waste, 5-S, the data-driven quality strategy called DMAIC, process mapping, and the various Six Sigma tools.

Technical Drawings

15 hrs.

This course covers the interpretation of technical drawings and diagrams for the following systems: electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic, refrigeration and HVAC, welding, and piping.

CDL Truck Driving Training

160 hrs.

This course is designed to prepare individuals to take the Commercial Drivers examination. The program includes classroom studies, safety, hands-on training, range skills, and highway instruction. There is also a dusk-to-dawn driving instruction module. Applicants must be at least 18 years old to drive within the state of South Carolina and 21 years old for interstate driving, possess a valid S.C. Driver’s license, and pass a criminal background check, D.O.T. drug screen & physical. A CDL beginner’s permit must be obtained prior to class.

OSHA Certified Forklift Operator

8 hrs.

This hybrid course is designed for an individual with no experience in forklift operation. Students will learn to operate a forklift in a safe and professional manner. This program includes online instruction, written evaluation, practical training, and a demonstration of competency by the trainee on the forklift. Forklift operators are required to take a refresher training course every three years for recertification.

Forklift Operation and Safety Refresher

4 hrs.

This course is designed to meet the refresher training under OHSA regulations 29 CFR 1910.178 for experienced forklift operators. The training course includes classroom instruction, written evaluation, and a demonstration of competency by the student on the forklift. Forklift operators are required to take this training every three years for recertification.

 

ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINING

Safety for Treatment Plant Operators

6 hrs.

This course focuses on safety topics specific to the water/wastewater industry. Topics include: confined space, bloodborne pathogens, electrical hazards, hazardous communication, lockout/tagout, and personal protective equipment.

Trenching and Shoring Competent Person

6 hrs.

This course will help reduce the risk of excavation-site accidents. The dangers of trenching and shoring and the responsibilities of a “competent person” will be discussed. Other topics include soil classification, protective support systems, general safety practices, and emergency response procedures.

Confined Space

6 hrs.

This course is designed to meet the OSHA (29 CFR 1910 146) requirements for training of persons who must enter and work in confined spaces. This program stresses the importance of safety awareness and hazard evaluation control.

Confined Space Entry and Rescue

12 hrs.

This course is designed to meet the OSHA (29 CFR 1910 146) requirement for training of persons who must enter and work in confined spaces. This program stresses the importance of safety awareness and hazard evaluation and control. Permits will be written, and actual entries will be performed in our confined space simulator.

HAZMAT-RCRA-DOT

8 hrs.

This course covers loading & unloading, storing, transporting, packaging, labeling, marking, placarding, manifesting and emergency preparedness to accidents involving hazardous materials. This course meets the DOT renewal requirement as listed in 49 CFR 172 (must be renewed every three years) and the annual RCRA renewal requirement.

HAZMAT-RCRA

4 hrs.

This course will cover the labeling & marking shipments, placarding, packaging, and manifesting of hazardous materials. This course meets the DOT renewal requirement as listed in 49 CFR 172 (must be renewed every three years) and the annual RCRA renewal requirement. 

HAZWOPER 8

8 hrs.

This course provides an awareness level for employees who may witness or discover a hazardous waste release. This course covers the OSHA mandated 8 hours of annual refresher training for the 24 hour and 40-hour HAZWOPER.

HAZWOPER 24

24 hrs.

This three-day course is designed for employees who respond to a hazardous waste release for the purpose of protecting property, persons, or the nearby environment, but is not responsible for stopping or cleaning up the release. This course meets the OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 training requirements. The 24-hour HAZWOPER certification requires an 8-hour annual refresher.

HAZWOPER 40

40 hrs.

This five-day course is designed for persons who respond to a hazardous waste release to stop the release. The program includes intensive classroom and practical dress-out spill/cleanup exercises.  This course meets the OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 training requirements. The 40-hour HAZWOPER certification requires an 8-hour annual refresher.

Math for Water Operators

2 hrs.

Course topics include a basic math review, decimal equivalents, conversions, formulas, units of measure, word problems, and calculating dosages. This course meets ABC’s continuing education requirements for approved course topic criteria for water treatment, water distribution, biological, PC, and well driller. 

Basic Math for Operators

12 hrs.

The course involves practicing basic math calculations that apply to treatment facilities. Course topics include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimal equivalents, conversions, formulas, units of measure, word problems, and calculating dosages. This course meets ABC’s continuing education requirements for approved course topic criteria for water treatment, water distribution, biological, PC, and well driller. 

Advanced Math for Operators

12 hrs.

The course involves learning advanced math calculations that apply to treatment facilities. Course topics include a general math review and problems related to coagulation, chemical feeders, clarification, chlorination, fluoride, filtration, hydraulics, motors, pumps, and flow rates. This course meets ABC’s continuing education requirements for approved course topic criteria for water treatment, water distribution, biological, PC, and well driller. 

Electrical Maintenance

6 hrs.

This course will cover the electrical fundamentals for wastewater operators including: atomic theory & energy sources, electric circuit basics, power systems, reading electrical diagrams, electrical measurements, normal operations and troubleshooting. This course meets ABC’s continuing education requirements for approved course topic criteria for water treatment, water distribution, biological, PC, and well driller.

Pump Maintenance

6 hrs.

This course will cover an overview of pump theory, types, components, and repair including selection & replacement of packing and mechanical seals, normal operating conditions, and abnormal operating conditions. This course meets ABC’s continuing education requirements for approved course topic criteria for water treatment, water distribution, biological, PC, and well driller.

Electrical and Pump Maintenance

12 hrs.

This course combines both the Electrical Maintenance and Pump Maintenance classes.

Review Courses for Operators

12 hrs.

Review courses are intended for wastewater operators desiring to earn continuing education credit to maintain their operator certification and who are not preparing for the state certification exam. Courses are offered both in-person and online.

Biological Wastewater Review

Physical/Chemical Wastewater Review

Water Distribution Review

Water Treatment Review

Short Schools for Operators

28 hrs.

Short Schools are training sessions designed as a comprehensive overview for operators of wastewater treatment facilities who are preparing for the state certification exam. The ABC Need-to-Know criteria for operators are used as the topical outline for each Short School, and Sacramento Manuals are used as reference texts. Courses are available in-person and online, designed for all levels of operators (A,B,C,D, and/or E).

Biological Wastewater Short School

Physical/Chemical Wastewater Short School

Water Distribution Short School

Water Treatment Short School

 

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

Defensive Driving

8 hrs.

Up to four points may be deducted from your driver’s license upon successful completion of this National Safety Council Defensive Driving course. The point reduction may be applied every three years. Not applicable to DUI violations or suspended licenses. Classes are held twice a month in Sumter. You must pre-register and be a licensed driver to attend this training.