Our Workforce and Economic Development (WED) Department is dedicated to empowering you to elevate your career, pursue new interests, and achieve personal and professional growth. We offer an extensive selection of programs and classes across various fields, including business, information technology, professional development, health and safety, industrial trades, manufacturing, engineering, transportation, and logistics.
For businesses and organizations, we also provide fully customizable training solutions tailored to meet specific industry needs and goals. Our programs are led by industry-experienced instructors who are passionate about helping you succeed and committed to sharing their real-world expertise.
At York Technical College, we provide not only the knowledge but also the confidence to help you advance, whether you’re looking to enter a new field or grow within your current one. Our flexible scheduling options—daytime, evening, weekend, and online classes—make it easy to fit learning into your life. With a range of certifications, credit, and non-credit programs, our courses are designed to adapt to your unique goals, setting you on a clear path toward a rewarding career.
COMMUNITY INTEREST
Financial Literacy Series
York Technical College has partnered with Founder’s Federal Credit Union to present this series of 5 classes. Each class runs for an hour and thirty minutes and will cover weekly topics including:
• Spending and Budgeting
• Establishing and Repairing Credit
• First Time Mortgages
• Basics on Investing
• Your Legacy (Wills, Estate Planning and Probate)
Law School for Non-Lawyers
Do you know your rights and responsibilities under the law? While you may not be a lawyer, it is important to understand the law and how it affects you. The South Carolina Bar is sponsoring Law School for Non-Lawyers, an 8-week course designed to provide an overview of the SC legal system and insight into 16 common legal issues. All classes are taught by licensed attorneys and judges. Two topics are covered each week and include:
• Overview of State Courts | Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Juvenile Justice | Child Protection Hearings
• Family Law | Real Estate & Landlord Tenant Law
• Wills, Estate & Probate | Health Care & Elder Law
• SC Worker’ Compensation | Employment Law
• Bankruptcy Law | Consumer Law & Debt Collection
• Criminal Law | Torts
• Education | Immigration
Pathways to Retirement
Pathways to Retirement is a comprehensive financial planning course developed to educate you on how to best prepare for and execute a successful retirement. In this 6-hour course, you will explore topics such as how to assess the cost of retirement, determine your retirement income sources, manage investment risk, and prepare your estate for your heirs. You will also discover information to help you address the effects of inflation, manage your tax liability, and prepare for the need of long-term care.
Microsoft® Office Specialist Word 365 Certification
Transition from basic Word skills to creating sophisticated documents with custom styles, graphics, and data visuals in this comprehensive Microsoft® Word course. Gain expertise in text wrapping around graphics, breaks utilization, template consistency, mail merge, macros, and preparation for the Microsoft® Office Specialist Word Certification exam. The course includes a Gmetrix practice software license and an exam voucher.
HUMAN RESOURCES
Certified HR Professional (SHRM Exam Prep)
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Certified Professional (SHRM-CPSM) and SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCPSM) credentials are the new standard for HR professionals. This comprehensive 36-hour program combines expert instruction with the SHRM Online Learning System for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP exam to help you learn faster and build core HR knowledge.
Successful completion of this course does not guarantee passing the exam. For exam eligibility requirements go to shrm.org/certification
HR Bootcamp (Employment Law)
This class is for the new or existing supervisors that have never been trained in employment matters. Topics include: Good Management Practices to Avoid Employment Litigation, Hiring Employees in the State of South Carolina, Documenting Employee Conduct, Types of Disciplinary Measures, Termination of an Employee, Basic Employment Law, FMLA, Workers Compensation, Harassment, and others.
SHRM Essentials of HR Management (XMGT 500)
Whether you’re a small business owner, new to HR, or a seasoned HR professional looking for development, this 15-hour course covers core topics you need to know to increase your HR knowledge and reduce your organization’s risk of potentially damaging lawsuits. Explore real-life HR issues on topics including employment law, recruiting and selection, orientation and training, compensation, and performance management. International personnel wishing to increase their knowledge of U.S. HR practices will benefit from the course. This course is pre-approved for 15 SHRM-CP/SCP and HRCI professional development credits.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The MOS certification series is a comprehensive 12-week course that prepares you for certification in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. The course includes instructor-led training, online labs with exam prep software and certification exams for MOS products. Classes meet in three-hour sessions. To be successful in this course, you must have a basic understanding of computers and keyboarding skills.
Master Excel fundamentals in this extensive 21-hour course. Learn spreadsheet creation, formula manipulation, data analysis, visualization through charts, and pivot table utilization. Gain skills for environment customization, advanced formulas, and preparation for the Microsoft® Office Specialist Excel Certification exam. The course provides a Gmetrix practice software license and an exam voucher.
Cerified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Become a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) by acquiring the skills to assess computer system security legally and legitimately. This introductory cyber security course covers basic processes, emphasizing hands-on practice in secure perimeter, connectivity, security management, identity services, and intrusion detection. Prepare for your CEH qualification with this comprehensive program.
CISCO IT Essentials (CompTIA A+ Exam Prep)
Prepare for the CompTIA A+ Certification. In this 80-hour course, you will learn how to install, upgrade and configure operating systems. You will go from learning the basics of motherboards and memory to an introduction to networking. Gain the foundational IT skills and confidence you need to support enterprise IT infrastructures.
Microsoft® Office Specialist Certification in Word / Excel / PowerPoint and Outlook
DESKTOP SKILLS
LEADERSHIP AND SUPERVISORY
Building Emotional Intelligence (EI)
Emotional Intelligence (EI) is a highly covered topic in seminars, training, and books. Research is clear that EI has a significant impact on individual, team, and organizational success. The connection of EI to effective leadership and employee engagement is substantial. Developing EI within an organization, at all levels, can have a significant impact in creating and maintaining a successful culture, and reaching organizational goals.
Communicating and Leading Across Virtual Teams
Undoubtedly, communicating and leading across the “new” world of virtual teams can be challenging. Effective communication is more critical than ever before. In this program, we will explore techniques and best practices to communicate and lead effective teams in this virtual environment. Communicating effectively can have a significant impact on employees’ performance and engagement as well as your company’s bottom line.
Communicating for Results
Miscommunication is one of the biggest problems in the workplace. Unclear messages and misunderstandings between coworkers and customers can cause costly mistakes and frustration. During this 3-hour course, you will explore the communication process and identify common barriers to understanding. You will learn how to communicate messages that are clear, concise, and engage others. You will also learn active listening skills to help you ensure understanding and reduce mistakes caused by poor communication.
Conflict Resolution
Develop the invaluable skills to respond to conflict quickly and effectively. Conflict is an inevitable part of the workplace. Competing goals, priorities, resources, and approaches can lead to disruptive situations. While conflict is not intrinsically destructive, it can become so if left to escalate. This course will teach you how to spot and manage conflict effectively as a leader and provide you and your team with opportunities for learning and growth.
Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Now more than ever, managers need to have a deeper understanding of what diversity and inclusion mean. Moreover, how do you encourage an organization’s culture to value diversity and inclusion? This session will provide an overview of this subject and provide you with tools to help in promoting and working towards a more diverse and inclusive workplace.
Essential Coaching Skills for Managers
As a people manager, the most important activity you do is to help your team members do meaningful work. The most powerful tool in a manager’s tool kit is the ability to coach their team members. Learn how to be the catalyst for employee growth and empowerment through coaching. This 6-hour course will equip you with a coaching process to engage team members in their own development and ignite your team’s performance. Learn how to ask powerful questions to bring out the best in your team members and build meaningful connections.
Motivating to Excel
Motivation is a key word often used to describe job satisfaction and productivity. While there are many factors that influence motivation, it is important for supervisors to understand the competencies that contribute to a motivating environment. This course teaches supervisors how to apply basic motivational theory to engage workers and bring out the best performance of their teams.
Power of Accountability
Understanding accountability as a method for achieving increased personal and team effectiveness is critical to the success of any organization. In this 3-hour course, you will learn how to clearly define ownership of tasks, assign responsibility, empower others to keep their agreements, hold others accountable, and be accountable without being defensive.
Project Management Fundamentals
Discover how to apply widely accepted rules and guidelines to successfully plan and execute projects. In this 12-hour course, you will learn the global standards of project management set by the Project Management Institute (PMI) and gain techniques to achieve goals and manage projects more effectively. You will learn how to determine the scope of projects, build scope documents, and use tools to deliver quality products, develop work breakdown structures and assign teams to complete work, and create and manage schedules to deliver results on time. You will also learn how to prepare detailed financial plans to maintain project budgets, effectively close, and evaluate projects.
Survival Skills for New Supervisors
As a supervisor, you play a critical role in your organization’s success. You are the link between your work group and the rest of the organization. This 4-hour course will introduce you to the five core skills that successful supervisors use to lead work teams and make a positive impact on their organizations. Through self-assessment and class discussions, you will explore the fundamental skills for guiding the work of others, organizing work, coaching, and developing direct reports, managing performance and managing relationships. You will take away the tools and techniques to make a strong start as a frontline supervisor.
The Role of the Leader
Being an effective people leader goes beyond having the technical knowledge to get work done. The role of the leader involves establishing effective working relationships that engage team members and spark high performance. If you are a new leader or an experienced manager seeking to fine-tune your skills, this 3-hour course will help you explore the various roles of a supervisor and learn core skills to lead and direct the work of others.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Becoming a Customer Service Star
What impression do you make on customers? Are you a star? How well you communicate with customers determines their level of satisfaction or dissatisfaction with you and your organization. This 6-hour course will help you gain an accurate picture of your customer service strengths and weaknesses in five key areas. You will learn how to apply proven techniques to sharpen your communication and listening skills to provide respectful and responsive service to your customers.
Building Cultural Consciousness to Overcome Diversity Blindness
Inclusive and collaborative work environments are essential to organizational success. In this 4-hour course, you will gain information and increase awareness to foster an inclusive work environment that values the contributions of all team members. During the course, you will explore unconscious bias, micro aggressions, and stereotyping and how they impact relationships at work and in society. Additionally, you will gain and practice skills for engaging in difficult conversations concerning matters of diversity and inclusion for greater personal growth.
Project Management PMP/CAPM Exam Prep
Prepare to become a certified Professional in Project Management (PMP). The PMP or CAPM certification, awarded through the Project Management Institute (PMI), is the gold standard of project management certification. This valuable certification validates your competence to perform in the role of a project manager, leading and directing projects and teams. This 35-hour course will prepare you for the PMP and the CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) exam. The CAPM Certification applies to those who do not have practical experience, but want to demonstrate their understanding of best practices.
QuickBooks for Small Businesses - Getting Started!
This 18-hour hands-on training will provide you with an introduction to basic features in QuickBooks and how they apply to best practice bookkeeping principles. You will also learn how to effectively and efficiently use QuickBooks to manage daily bookkeeping tasks and develop an understanding of how the data is entered, processed, and reviewed. Moreover, you will learn to customize QuickBooks to meet the specific needs of a business. This class includes a free subscription to QuickBooks online for the duration of the course.
Understanding Your Work Style with DiSC Assessment
Using the DiSC Assessment, this 3-hour course will help you gain insight into your personal style and discover strategies to improve productivity, teamwork, and interpersonal communication. You will identify your natural strengths and determine how your style may affect others. You will learn to choose behavior styles that build more successful relationships with co-workers, managers, and customers. The awareness you gain through discussion and hands-on activities can help you achieve maximum productivity and teamwork. You will complete a DiSC assessment prior to class.
REAL ESTATE
Advanced Principles of Real Estate
Prerequisite: First Year Sales: Real Estate Pre-Licensing Completing this course of advanced real estate principles and practices fulfills 30 hours of the 90-hour education requirement to obtain your South Carolina real estate license. The aim of this course is to help licensees become more proficient in the practice of real estate and reinforce important topics.
The course outline is comprised of five 6-hour modules that include:
• Agency and Property Disclosure
• Real Estate Contracts
• Ethics and Real Estate
• Measurements and Valuation
• Fair Housing
First Year Sales: Real Estate Pre-Licensing
Want to get started on a career in the exciting world of real estate?
This is the first step in becoming a licensed real estate salesperson in South Carolina. Through interactive learning, led by an experienced real estate broker, you will gain valuable knowledge for the SC Real Estate exam.
You will explore:
• Real Estate Sales
• Real Property Law
• Agency, Federal and State Laws and Regulations
• Pricing of Real Property
• Contracts, Finance and Mathematics.
This course meets 60 hours of the mandatory 90-hour education requirement set by the SC Real Estate Commission.
These comprehensive courses are designed to provide you with the essential skills and certifications needed to excel in health and safety roles across various industries. We prepare you to contribute to a healthier, safer community.
ALLIED HEALTH CAREERS
Bone Densitometry
EKG Technician
IV Therapy for Healthcare Professionals
Limited General Radiology
Medical Billing and Coding Specialist
Nursing Assistant
Phlebotomy Technician
Pharmacy Technician
CPR & FIRST AID
AHA Heartsaver First Aid / CPR & AED
Basic Life Support Provider (CPR/AED)
Basic Life Support: Hands-On Skills Check
Basic Life Support Instructor Training
DRIVER SAFETY
Basic Motorcycle Safety
Defensive Driving
Driver Training Instructor Course
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Advanced Medical Life Support
Advanced Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (ATECC)
EMT Basic
Paramedic
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC)
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
ServSafe Food Handler
ServSafe Food Manager Certification
OSHA 10 General Industry
OSHA 30 General Industry
Please refer to the Workforce and Economic Development website at www.yorktech.augusoft.net for current class schedules.
Customized training available upon request.
ALLIED HEALTH CAREERS
Clinical Massage Therapy
Enhance your skills in therapeutic healing with our non-credit Clinical Massage Therapy Program. This comprehensive program offers 694 contact hours of hand-on training and in-depth theoretical knowledge, preparing students to excel in clinical environments. Participants will learn various modalities with a major curriculum of anatomy and physiology; clinical massage theory and practice; allied modalities; statutes and history of massage; business practice, ethics, pathology, and CPR, all designed to support health and wellness.
Enrollment Requirements:
• Must Provide evidence of High School Diploma, GED, or college degree
• SLED background check
• Must be able to perform strenuous physical tasks: Massage therapists perform a range of physical tasks that require both strength and endurance. They spend significant time on their feet, moving around the massage table to access different parts of the client’s body. Using their hands, fingers, elbows, forearms, and sometimes feet, they apply pressure, knead muscles, and perform a variety of massage techniques to alleviate pain, reduce stress, and improve circulation. These movements often require strong hand and wrist muscles, as well as precise control to vary pressure and technique. Proper body mechanics are essential to prevent strain, so massage therapists rely on core strength, good posture, and flexibility to avoid injury and sustain their practice. Massage Therapist may need to reposition clients and set up equipment, which involves lifting and bending.
Medical Billing and Coding Specialist (Hybrid)
Medical billers and coders play a vital role in the connection between healthcare providers, patients and insurance companies. As a medical biller and coder, you will read patient charts to determine medical history, including diagnoses and treatment, and follow established medical codes to transcribe patient history into a type of “shorthand” used by both healthcare providers and insurance companies. This 108-hour course covers medical terminology with anatomy and physiology and the medical vocabulary system. You will learn the International Classification of Diseases, Current Procedural Terminology and Healthcare Common Procedures Coding System codes that are essential for working with medical records, patient billing, insurance forms, procedures and admitting. You will also gain knowledge of the health insurance industry, legal and regulatory issues, and differences in reimbursement methodologies. Certification exam included.
Nursing Assistant
Nursing assistants and aides are in great demand. These critical positions are also a great place to start a career in healthcare. You can prepare to become a nurse aide with this comprehensive 112-hour course approved by the SC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). You will receive training in basic nursing care through classroom lectures and simulated lab care.
This course prepares you to take the Nurse Aide Competency Exam. Proof of High School Diploma or GED is required to register, and students must take CPR prior to registering for this course. Potential students must also meet with the YTC Program Coordinator at least 30 days before the start of class to obtain a binder of pre-requisites.
Phlebotomy Technician
This 80-hour, non-credit course will prepare you for a career as a phlebotomist in a medical laboratory, hospital, or doctor’s office setting. Discover how to obtain blood specimens through primary phlebotomy techniques to facilitate collection and testing, and gain knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system. Medical terminology prefixes, suffixes and abbreviations will be reviewed as well as valuable customer service skills. Also included is an optional national certification exam, which you may choose to take upon successful course completion.
Proof of High School Diploma or GED is required to register. This course includes a clinical rotation which may be conducted in a healthcare facility. Students agree to adhere to the requirements of the healthcare facility which may include, but not be limited to, background checks, health screenings, and vaccinations. There may also be some additional fees associated with those requirements that are not covered in the tuition of this program.
CPR & FIRST AID
Basic Life Support Provider (CPR/AED)
In this instructor-led course, you will learn both single-rescuer and team basic life support skills for application in both prehospital and in-facility environments, with a focus on high-quality CPR, automated external defibrillator (AED), and team dynamics. You will participate in simulated clinical scenarios and learning stations, working with an AHA BLS instructor to complete BLS skills practice and skills testing and finish the course by completing a written exam.
Basic Life Support Hands-on Skills Check
American Heart Association (AHA) blended learning courses combine the flexibility of online training with in-person skills practice and testing. Your hands-on portion will include a skills practice and testing session conducted in-person with an AHA Basic Life Support or Heartsaver instructor. Upon successful completion, you will receive a completion card valid for two years. This 1-hour class is for those who have completed the AHA Basic Life Support online course, but need to pass the skills check for certification.
Students must bring certification of course completion to class in order to receive skill check-off. The online written portion is available at the American Heart Association e-learning website at www.onlineaha.org. (There is a $34.00 fee)
DRIVER SAFETY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Basic Motorcycle Safety
A blend of classroom instruction and range riding, the MRA New Rider Course delivers the basics of motorcycle operation in Harley-Davidson® style. Learn in a relaxed, supportive environment from instructors certified by both the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) and Harley-Davidson® . After passing written and riding skills evaluations, you will receive an MSF Rider Course Completion Card that may qualify you for insurance discounts. You will also be qualified to take the SC skills test, and you will receive a SC waiver form to submit to the SCDMV to complete your motorcycle endorsement.
If you live outside of South Carolina, the class will not waive your rider test to get a license in your state. Check with the DMV in your state of residence.
All participants will need a valid Motorcycle Learner’s Permit with a current address. You will not be admitted to the class without a learner’s permit, or if your permit is expired. Please see the course listing on our website for a full list of requirements.
Defensive Driving
Established by the National Safety Council and the SC Department of Highway Public Transportation, this 8-hour course will teach valuable defensive driving techniques. Classes are presented in lectures, videos and classroom demonstrations. Upon successful completion, you will be eligible to remove up to four points (except DUI) on a SC driver’s license, including CDL. Taking this class may also reduce your insurance costs. For point reduction, you should verify that points are already showing on your driving record prior to registering. This course may be completed for a 4-point credit only once every three years.
You must provide your driver’s license number and state to register.
**Drivers outside of South Carolina must check with your state DMV to ensure that your state will honor this course.**
Driver Training Instructor Course
Would you like to become a driving instructor or operate a driver training school? The York Technical College Driver Training Instructor Course is qualified by the SC Department of Motor Vehicles to provide state required driving instructor education. This hybrid course combines 32 hours of online learning, eight hours of classroom instruction, and a minimum of six hours of behind-the-wheel training. You must also pass a written exam to complete the course successfully.
Registrants must be at least 21 years of age, of good moral character, hold a valid South Carolina Driver’s License, have no record of suspension of driving priveledges for moving violations for the past three years, and have at least five years of driving experience.
Advanced EMT - Hybrid
The primary focus of the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician is to provide basic and limited advanced medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight and perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance. They are the link from the scene to the emergency health care system.
EMT Basic
Emergency medical technicians, also known as first responders, are in great demand. You can start a rewarding career as an EMT with just three to six months of training. EMT’s work in a variety of settings, including county emergency services departments, private ambulance and transport companies and hospitals. This course prepares you to take the National Registry exam.
Per Department of Health and Environmental Control regulations, college-level math and reading skills are required to register for this course. Potential EMT students must present copies of proof to be submitted to DHEC prior to registering.
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
ServSafe Food Handler
Earn the Food Service Handler Certification from the National Restaurant Association. This course is a foundational program designed for anyone working in food service who handles food, including cooks, servers, dishwashers, and kitchen staff. This course provides essential knowledge in food safety, sanitation, and proper handling techniques to prevent foodborne illness and ensure customer safety.
Key topics include:
• Foodborne Illness
• Time and Temperature Control
• Personal Hygiene
• Cleaning and Sanitizing
• Food Safety
• Preparation and Serving
• Cross-contamination
• Government Regulations
Elevate your career with these Industrial Trades programs. Our specialized courses are carefully designed to equip you with hands-on skills and cutting-edge knowledge needed to thrive in high-demand industries.
INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE
Air Conditioning Fundamentals
Automotive Diagnostic Principles and Service
Basic Motor Controls
CQE Virtual Refresher Course for ASQ Exam
Digger Derrick Operations
Electrical Fundamentals and Diagnostics
Mini-Excavator / Trencher
*Utility Line Worker
Welding
Flux Core Arc Welding Certificate
MIG Welding Qualification Testing for Steel, Stainless & Aluminum
Pipe Fitting and Welding
Welding Fundamentals Certificate
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
Bucket Truck Safety
Confined Space for General Industry
Electrical Safety in the Workplace / NFPA 70E Familiarization Training
Please refer to the Workforce and Economic Development website at www.yorktech.augusoft.net for current class schedules.
Customized training available upon request.
CQE Virtual Refresher Course for ASQ Exam
This 48-hour instructor-led WebEx course is a refresher study using the 2022 body of knowledge for the ASQ Certified Quality Engineer certification exam. Topics include management and leadership, the quality system, product, process, and service design, product and process control, testing and measurement, continuous improvement, quantitative methods, statistical tools and applications, and risk management. Students will focus on the theory and application of these skills by studying the assigned materials and taking sample exams. CQE participants must register with ASQ headquarters to take the ASQ certification exam.
Eligibility entails a combination of eight years’ work experience and/or higher education. See www.asq.org/cert for details.
PRODUCTION OPERATIONS
Forklift Operator Training
Gain the skills and knowledge to become a certified forklift operator In this 8-hour course, you will receive instruction on OSHA’s Powered industrial Truck Standard (OSHA Standard 1910.178) for the safe operation and care of forklift equipment. Students who successfully complete the course will receive a three-year forklift certification.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification (LSSGB)
During this 80-hour (live, virtual Webex) non-credit class, students will learn Lean Six Sigma concepts that can be applied to all types of processes from transactional, service, and manufacturing. Class material is designed to show students how to use Minilab to perform statistical calculations and simulations.
OSHA 10 General Industry
Learn to recognize workplace hazards and OSHA Safety Standards for job sites. This 10-hour course is designed for entry-level workers and covers general industry safety and health principles, OSHA regulations and requirement, and general industry standards. You will learn to identify the most hazardous areas of job sites, using OSHA standards as a guide. Participants who successfully complete the course will receive the OSHA-10 Hour General Industry wallet card from the OSHA Training Institute (OTI).
OSHA 30 General Industry
This 30-hour general industrial training program is intended to provide workers with some safety responsibility with a greater depth and variety of training. All outreach training is intended to provide an overview of the hazards a worker may encounter on a job site. Training emphasizes hazard identification, avoidance, control and prevention, not OSHA standards. Students who successfully complete the course receive an OSHA 30-Hour General Industry wallet card from the OSHA Training Institute.
Truck Driver Training - Class A
Get started on your career as a Commercial Truck Driver!
Through classroom and driving instruction, you will learn trucking regulations, operations and safety in truck transportation, map reading and logbook management. Instructors will also teach you how to perform pre-trip inspections, procedures for coupling/uncoupling and sliding fifth wheel and trailer tandems. Practice on the driving range will build your skills in braking and backing. On the road, you will practice engine RPM management, stops, starts, and turns.
York Technical College can provide your business or organization with customized courses that can be tailored to your particular needs.
Our Workforce Solutions team can assist you in assembling the right training program for your organization.
We offer training in many areas of workplace safety including:
Bucket Truck Safety
Confined Space
CPR / First Aid
Defensive Driving
Fire Extinguisher Safety
Forklift Operation
Ladder Safety
Lock Out / Tag Out
NFPA-70E Training
OSHA 10 / OSHA 30
ServSafe Food Handling
Trenching Safety
York Technical College’s Utility Line Worker program helps to prepare students for careers in the utility industry via specialized training with the tools and equipment required for safe installation and repair of underground and overhead utilities including telecommunications, information technology, water, sewer infrastructure, and electrical.
Utility Line Worker
Utility Line Worker prepares students in tool usage and safety, electrical computations, fundamental concepts of electricity, basic principles of electrical power systems, pole climbing, and both overhead and underground line installation. Students will be assessed throughout the training in hands-on skill performance, relevant subject area knowledge and safety compliance.
Management With Utility Line Worker Specialization
Management with Utility Line Worker Specialization will provide students with a solid foundation in management focusing on functions pertaining to planning, decision-making, leadership, and overall organization as well as fundamental core skills in utility line work. Students successfully completing this program should have a strong knowledge of critical management techniques and utility line work skills.
The median salary for a Utility Line Worker is $90,981*
*Source: www.salary.com
The following companies are hiring and/or have hired recent graduates from the program:
• City of Rock Hill
• Comporium Communications
• Duke Energy
• Lynches River Electric Cooperative
• Sumter Utilities
• York Electric
**Note: The above listing does not include all employers seeking graduates from the program. It is a sampling of local employers and does not guarantee any employment arrangements of York Technical College students or graduates.
HOW DO I REGISTER?
Registering online is fast and easy!
• Go to yorktech.augusoft.net
• Click the ALL CLASSES link at the top of the left navigation bar
• Choose an area of study from the list
• You can then browse for a class, register and pay using a credit or debit card.
Simple, Fast and Easy!
You may also register In person by visiting us on the Main Campus: 452 S. Anderson Road The Comporium Center Building C / Room 101 Rock Hill, SC 29730
Standard Refund Policy*
If you cannot attend a class as planned and wish to cancel your registration, you must notify York Technical College Workforce and Economic Development Division in writing at ceadmin@yorktech.edu
Refunds will be issued as follows:
Requests made at least 10 business days prior to start of class will be issued a 100% refund.
Requests made between 5 and 10 business days prior to class start will be charged a $25 service fee.
There will be NO REFUND issued on any requests made less than 5 business days prior to class start.
Refunds will be processed based on the original form of payment.
*Refund policies for real estate and online courses may vary. Please see individual course descriptions or call 803-325-2888 for more information.
CEU Credit
Students who satisfactorily complete occupational skills courses receive a certificate of completion and Continuing Education Units (CEU) as appropriate. One CEU is awarded for every ten contact hours of a course.
Financial Aid
Funding for non-credit programs is available on a limited basis. For more information on available funding, contact the Workforce and Economic Development Department at (803) 325-2888.
Course Date Change
If you wish to move your registration to a different date, you must notify York Technical College Workforce and Economic Development Division in writing at ceadmin@yorktech.edu at least five business days prior to the first day of class. Requests for date changes will be made on a first come, first served basis based on seat availability. Requests for date changes with less than 5 days notice will result in forfeiture of the registration fee.
If the College is forced to cancel a course for any reason, enrolled students will be provided the option to transfer to a later date without penalty or to receive a full refund.
NOTE: Some certificate programs may have a non-refundable seating fee which applies to each instance of registration.
ONLINE COURSE OPTIONS
York Technical College has partnered with ProTrain to offer online training with flexible anytime, anywhere learning.
All of these courses are self-paced, so you can start your training immediately and move at your own pace until completion. Most programs can be completed within 4 to 6 months after you register but you are given plenty of time to complete them if needed.
BUSINESS AND LEADERSHIP HEALTHCARE AND ALLIED HEALTH
Adobe Creative Cloud Bundle
The Adobe Creative Cloud Bundle has the design tools to bring your ideas from conception to works of art. This course covers Concepts of Photoshop, Animate, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, InDesign, and Premiere. Students will need a copy of the associated Adobe Creative Cloud software in order to follow along with the course.
AutoCAD Fundamentals Certificate
This Certificate training program covers all aspects of 2D Computer Aided Drafting and Design with the latest versions of AutoCAD. It also includes an introduction to basic 3D modeling concepts ensuring you will have a sound fundamental understanding of both 2D and 3D skills for working with AutoCAD. Students will be able to receive a free copy of the latest version AutoCAD from Autodesk at the time of enrollment.
Certified Wedding Planner Program
This course is designed to give people new to the industry a solid education in the art and science of wedding planning and wedding business. The complete program will take you through Etiquette for Wedding Professionals, Wedding Business Basics, Wedding Etiquette, Planning and Consulting, Service Providers, and Rehearsal to Reception.
CIW Web Security Associate
This course teaches you how to secure your network from unauthorized activity. You will learn about security principles, such as establishing an effective security policy as well as the most common hacker activities you will encounter. Individuals with these security skills can pursue or advance careers in many aspects of online and network security.
CompTIA IT A+ 220-1101 and 220-1102
The CompTIA A+ Core Series 220-1101 and 220-1102 exams cover expanded content on growing IT support role including expanded baseline security topics. This certification provides a different approach to define competency in operational procedures including basic disaster prevention, recovery, and scripting basics and a greater dependency on networking and device connectivity.
Life Coach
Life Coaches work with clients to help them establish and achieve their professional goals, as well as personal aspirations. Through theoretical and practical applications, you will gain the skills to become a successful coach and work with clients in every aspect of life.
Technical Writing Fundamentals
This course will focus on skills that employers demand in today’s workplacethinking, listening, composing, revising, and editing. Upon completion, you will have acquired many workplace skills through integrated and applied instruction so that mastering technical writing is relevant and exciting.
Medical Administrative Assistant
Various health care providers depend on administrative professionals for day-to-day administrative office procedures in order to operate efficiently. This course will teach administrative duties required by front office personnel and will prepare you to take the AMCA Medical Administrative Assistant Certification OR the NHA Medical Administrative Assistant.
Medical Administrative Assistant Master
This course takes the Medical Administrative Assistant course to the next level by adding medical billing and coding instruction. Upon completion, you will be prepared to take the AMCA Medical Administrative Assistant Certification OR NHA Medical Administrative Assistant AND the AMCA Medical Coder & Biller Certification (MCBC), as well as the NHA Medical Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS).
Medical Billing and Coding Specialist
With this program, you will gain hands-on, practical experience working with the main coding manuals in the field, the ICD-10-CM and the CPT. You will also be introduced to ICD-10-CM, as well as master the legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts that are central to this field. Upon completion, you will be ready to begin your career in an entry-level position and be prepared to take the CBCS national certification exam.
Pharmacy Technician Professional
This program prepares students to be equipped to assist the Pharmacist filling prescriptions according to doctor’s orders. Pharmacy Technicians also participate in ordering products and inventory control, as well as billing and receiving payments. Trained graduates that pass this course are eligible to sit for a national certification exam.
Physical Therapy Technician
This comprehensive course will cover the knowledge, practices, and techniques needed to prepare you for the AMCA Physical Therapy Technician certification exam and satisfy the certification course requirement prior to exam admittance. Upon completion, you will be prepared to take the AMCA Physical Therapy Technician certification exam.
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ONLINE COURSE OPTIONS
York Technical College has partnered with ed2go to offer online programs designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional level positions for many in-demand occupations. Instructors are actively involved in your online learning experience, respond to any questions or concerns, and offer encouragement and motivation.
Below are just a few examples of the hundreds of courses provided by ed2go.
Please refer to each catalog page for additional offerings
Fundamentals: ed2go.com/yorktech
POPULAR FUNDAMENTALS COURSES
Courses listed in the Fundamentals catalog are quick, low cost, skill building classes that run under 6 months.
Administrative Assistant Fundamentals
Blogging and Podcasting for Beginners
Discover Sign Language Series
Financial Planning Suite
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to Chemistry
Introduction to CSS3 and HTML5
Introduction to Guitar
Introduction to Interior Design
Keys to Effective Communication
Mastering Public Speaking
Medical Terminology: A Word Association Approach
Microsoft Excel 2019 Series
Real Estate Investing
Speed Spanish
The Keys to Effective Editing Where Does All My Money Go?
Career Training: careertraining.ed2go.com/yorktech
POPULAR CAREER TRAINING COURSES
The Career Training catalog includes more in-depth courses that lead to a certification.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) (Voucher Included)
Clinical medical assistants are skilled multitaskers who help to maximize the productivity of the healthcare team. They enable a healthcare facility to operate more efficiently, which increases revenue and provides a positive experience for patients. In this course, you will learn medical terminology, medical law and ethics, HIPAA rules, scheduling systems, patient check-in and check-out, contents of a medical record, anatomy, pathophysiology, pharmacology, nutrition, phlebotomy theory, injections, and routine treatment and laboratory duties.
Certified Master Wedding and Event Planner
Embarking on a successful career in event planning is now possible with our online Event Planning Course and Wedding Planner Certification. This course will equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in the field of event planning, from weddings to major corporate events. You will learn from seasoned industry leaders and receive mentorship to enhance your skills.
Freight Broker / Agent Training
Become part of the exciting trucking, freight logistics, and transportation industries as a licensed freight broker or as a freight broker agent. Freight broker training will help you learn the skills you need to be a successful Freight Broker/Agent. From licensing and operations to sales and marketing, you’ll learn the basics of how to run a domestic freight brokerage or agency in the United States.
Web Design Professional
In an increasingly digital world, the demand for skilled web designers is higher than ever. Businesses and organizations are seeking professionals who can not only build functional websites but also deliver a compelling digital experience to users. Our Web Design Professional course is designed to equip you with the comprehensive skill set you need to excel in this dynamic field.
Many more courses are offered in the following categories:
