The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International has estimated that the pilotless aircraft industry is expected to create more than 23,000 U.S. jobs over the next 15 years. In response to this growing industry, WEI has created an Unmanned Technology Applications program to educate students on the various aspects of the field. For additional information on our offered programs, please contact us.
How to Apply
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Begin online Workday Application to TCC .
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Create an account.
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Choose the "Workforce Development Application" button to start a new application.
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Academic Level = Lifelong Learning, Applicant Type = Non-Degree, Program of Study = Workforce Continuing Education, Anticipated Start Date = Spring 2024, Campus Location = Site 6 - Wakulla Environmental Institute (WEI).
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Fill out your personal information and submit the application.
You will receive your TCC Student information as an email once you have been admitted to TCC.
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Sign in to Workday with your username and temporary password (accessible through the TCC resources page).
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Complete the onboarding tasks in your inbox.
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Register for CWE 0002-# (choose the correct session 2024).
Classes
Search and Rescue Training Course
Registration Date TBD
Class Dates: TBD
In this 2-day course, students will learn how to conduct efficient search and rescue missions using UAVs. Classes will include information on thermal imaging, subject detection, flight patterns, FAA rules and regulations, setting up a command post, flying at night and more! There will be mock search and rescue scenarios to give students hands on experience in real world situations both at night and during the day.
Course fee: $500.00
Course Code: CWE 0002-#
Class Meetings: TBD
NOTE: This is a non-credit course, which is not eligible for financial aid or state employee tuition reimbursement.
Unmanned Aerial Systems - Ground Flight School (FAA 107 Course)
Registration Now Open
Class Dates: June 26, 2024 – August 14, 2024 (Wakulla Environmental Institute) June 27, 2024 – August 15, 2024 (Florida Public Safety Institute)
In this 8-week course, students will learn the Federal Aviation Administration Guidelines necessary to obtain your FAA Remote Pilot license to fly a drone. Students who complete this class will have the basic knowledge of the FAA Guidelines on Aviation Weather, Airport Operations, Load and Performance, Risk Assessment, and National Airspace System. This is a test prep course for the FAA Part 107 licensing exam.
Course fee: $500.00 (Scholarships Available)
Course Code WEI: CWE 0002-# Course Code FPSI: CWE 0002-#
Class Meetings: Every Wednesday (WEI) or Every Thursday (FPSI) | 6-9 p.m.
NOTE: This is a non-credit course, which is not eligible for financial aid or state employee tuition reimbursement.
Unmanned Aerial Systems - Flight Operations
Registration Now Open
Class Dates: June 27, 2024 – August 8, 2024 (Wakulla Environmental Institute) June 26, 2024 – August 7, 2024(Florida Public Safety Institute)
In this 7-week course, students will learn how to fly drones for commercial business use. Students who complete this class will have the basic knowledge of how to fly a drone. Expect completion of mock roof/solar panel inspections, at least 15 hours of flight time, access to practice on our drones outside of class time, and much more.
Course fee: $500.00 (Scholarships Available)
Course Code WEI: CWE 0002-# Course Code FPSI: CWE 0002-#
Class Meetings: Every Thursday (WEI) or Every Wednesday (FPSI) | 6-9 p.m.
NOTE: This is a non-credit course, which is not eligible for financial aid or state employee tuition reimbursement.
Introduction to Digital Media Editing for Unmanned Aerial Systems
Registration Now Open
Next class: July 2, 2024 – August 6, 2024
In this 6-week course, students will learn basic techniques for editing digital videos and photos using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for the purpose of commercial use. Students who complete this class will have knowledge of how to set up shot selection, color correction, and other important skills to edit and create videos for their customer base. Minimum required computer specs include Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen 7, 16GB RAM or better, 4GB VRAM GPU, SSD, or RAID Media Storage. Meets via Zoom Tuesdays from 6-7:30 p.m.
Meets via Zoom Tuesdays from 7-8:30 p.m.
Course fee: $500.00 (Scholarships Available)
Course Code: CWE 0002-#
Class Meetings: Every Tuesday, 7-8:30 p.m.
NOTE: This non-credit course is not eligible for financial aid or state employee tuition reimbursement.
Advanced Editing (Using Unmanned Aerial Systems)
Registration Window TBA
Next class: TBA
In this 6-week class, students will learn advanced techniques for editing videos using software provided for commercial business use. Students who complete this class will have advanced knowledge on how to setup shot selection, color correction, and other important skills to edit and create videos for commercial business use.
Meets at WEI’s Crawfordville campus on Tuesdays from 6-9 p.m.
Course fee: $300.00
Course Code: TBA
Class Meetings: TBA
NOTE: This is a non-credit course, which is not eligible for financial aid or state employee tuition reimbursement.
WEI Seminar Series: How To Build A Drone
2-Day Seminar: TBA
This two-day seminar where participants can either bring their own parts or pay WEI to provide parts to learn how to build a drone. To reserve your seat, contact WEI by phone at (850) 558-3502 or email wei@tcc.fl.edu.
Seminar fee: $350.00 (+250 cost of parts, if applicable)