Florida Career College

The objective of the Cosmetology Program is to provide students with the knowledge, skills and practical hands-on experience to pursue entry-level employment as professional Cosmetologists. Florida Career College's experienced faculty uses modern equipment and professional grade supplies to train students for a career in the cosmetology industry. The program is taught in curriculum specific classrooms and our practical training areas were designed to replicate a real-world cosmetology work environment. The curriculum is intended to develop students' technical skills, as well as offer personal professional development. Areas of instruction include a wide range of beauty services, such as: haircutting, hair coloring, hair extensions, cleaning and styling wigs, manicures, pedicures, artificial nails, facials and waxing.

Prior to graduation, students are required to complete the full 1200 hours of training and a State Board Review course to prepare them for the State of Florida Board of Cosmetology Exam. Successful completion of the program is required in order to apply for a cosmetology license in Florida. However, the College cannot guarantee a student's eligibility to take the exam, or that they will pass the exam or become licensed by the Florida Board of Cosmetology. Eligibility may be affected by a variety of factors, including a criminal background. It is the student's responsibility to inquire into and understand all eligibility requirements.

Residential HVAC -- 9 months
The objective of this program is to provide students with the knowledge and technical skills necessary to pursue entry-level employment in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning field, which includes selling, installing and maintaining residential equipment. The program is designed to provide students with instructions and hands-on training in areas such as: installation, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting and basic design of refrigeration heating and air conditioning systems along with a focus on service operations. The curriculum includes hands-on lab simulations to help prepare students for field service work typically performed by installation technicians, shop service technicians, repair technicians, and apprentice mechanics. The 9-month HVAC program includes preparation for two important certifications for HVAC professionals: (1) EPA Section 608 Certification for Stationary Air Conditioning and Refrigeration and (2) Universal R-410A Safety Training & Certification. Achieving EPA 608 Certification is a program completion requirement. The R-410A certification is not a program completion requirement, but is strongly encouraged.

Residential / Commercial HVAC -- 12 months
The objective of this program is to provide students with the knowledge and technical skills necessary to pursue entry-level employment in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning field, which includes selling, installing and maintaining residential equipment. The program is designed to provide students with instructions and hands-on training in areas such as: installation, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting and basic design of refrigeration heating and air conditioning systems along with a focus on service operations. The curriculum includes hands-on lab simulations to help prepare students for field service work typically performed by installation technicians, shop service technicians, repair technicians, and apprentice mechanics. The 12-month HVAC program provides, in addition to all the training covered in the 9 month program above, supplemental instruction specific to commercial applications in the HVAC industry. These commercial applications include, among other topics: low and high-pressure boilers, balancing and testing air systems, and commercial chillers and other equipment. The 12-month HVAC program includes working towards two important certifications for HVAC professionals: (1) EPA Section 608 Certification for Stationary Air Conditioning and Refrigeration and (2) Universal R-410A Safety Training & Certification. Achieving EPA 608 Certification is a program completion requirement. The R-410A certification is not a program completion requirement, but is strongly encouraged.