Career Certificates, C.C.C.

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Career Certificate (C.C.) programs consist of a series of hands-on occupational courses that will prepare you for entry-level employment in specific career fields. These programs are offered in the clock-hour format and vary in length from 40 hours to more than 1,500 hours. Part-time attendance is possible in certain programs. If you do not meet all the requirements of a program, you might have to spend additional time at the College. If needed, SFSC can provide special assistance toward completing your program. Additional program information may be obtained from a counselor or advisor. Career programs are for you, if you can spend three to six hours a day, five days a week, learning a skill.

Completion Requirements

Candidates for Career Certificate programs must:

1. Complete all competencies in your designated program with a minimum 2.0 average GPA.
2. Pass the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE^®) at the level designated for your individual program (levels differ by program) or be exempt.
3. Complete a minimum of 25% of the occupational hours required in the program at SFSC.
4. Apply for graduation and pay the graduation fees.

For graduation (Commencement) ceremony procedures, see the “Student Information  ” section of this College Catalog.

Minimum Basic Skills Exemption for Students with Documented Disabilities

In accordance with Section 1004.91(3), Florida Statutes (F.S.) and Rule 6A-10.040(4), Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), if you have a documented disability, you may be exempt from the basic skills exit requirement for career certificate education.

To be eligible for the basic skills waiver (TABE® Waiver), the following steps must be met:

1. You must complete a pre-test using the TABE^® or other identified test to determine your strengths and weaknesses.
2. Based on your initial assessment, you must participate in remedial instruction each term until you have met the basic skills exit requirements. In total, you must complete a minimum of 60 hours of remedial instruction.
3. You must complete the TABE^®, or other identified test, in the last term of enrollment to determine academic gains.
4. If you do not meet the basic skills exit requirements on the TABE^®, or other identified test, but you have met all the requirements of your career program, you may be exempted from the basic skills requirements and reported as a completer.

To receive the Minimum Basic Skills Exemption, you must:

1. Register with Services for Students with Disabilities.
2. Provide documentation of your disability.
3. Complete the SFSC Vocational Certificate Minimum Basic Skill Exemption Request in the last term of enrollment.

The exemption request must be approved by the vocational instructor, the remediation instructor, the disabilities specialist, and the dean of the respective program. Once all required signatures have been obtained, this form must be filed with the college registrar. This exemption may be granted to all students with a documented disability who are enrolled in a Career Certificate program, including secondary students dual enrolled in career education certificate programs.

Notes:

1. You must meet the general admissions requirements of the College and other requirements as specified in program guides. Waivers of requirements are possible.
2. Many certificate programs have limited enrollment due to the size of lab and instructional facilities.

Fee Information

See the section on Fees and Refunds in the current Schedule of Classes publication.

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