Rick Lott Technical College

Program offerings and start dates are below:

Our 2026 cohorts are FULL, but our next cohorts begin as listed below:

*Building Trades and Construction Design Technology- July 2027

*Electricity 1- May 2027

*Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration 1- TBD

*Welding Technology- January 2027

We are not accepting applications at this time as we are in the process of transitioning to a new application system. Please bear with us.

For additional inquiries or information, please call 813-704-6000.

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Principal's Message

Welcome to Rick Lott Technical College, where our motto is "Find Your Future." We are proud to offer state-of-the art facilities, industry-experienced instructors, and strong partnerships with local businesses and employers. Thank you for joining us at the start of something great!

Let's get to work!

Gary Graham, Principal

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School Highlights

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Modern facilities tailored for hands-on learning

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Modern facilities tailored for hands-on learning

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The campus spans 16 acres with two main buildings totaling 52,000 sq ft. One building houses 16 classrooms (eight per floor), while the other includes six classrooms, storage, and shop space for practical, skills-based instruction. Each classroom can accommodate around 30 students.

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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on December 12, 2025

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The official ribbon cutting ceremony for Rick Lott Technical College was held on December 12, 2025. It was attended by over 300 people including HCPS Superintendent, HCPS School Board, HCSO Sherriff and many local dignitaries.

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Check out the programs currently offered at RLTC!

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Welding Technology

Program text: The objectives of the Welding Technology course are to develop the manipulative skills and technical knowledge required to pass entry-level employment qualifications for certifications or certification tests. The course includes instruction and practice in oxyfuel cutting, manual shielded arc welding, gas metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, flux cored arc welding, plasma cutting, carbon arc gouging, math and blueprints for welders.

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Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration 1

Program text: This program is a combination of classroom instruction, hands-on lab work and independent study to give the basics in the installation and repair of equipment. The program emphasis includes troubleshooting and repair of air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration equipment.

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Building Trades and Construction Design Technology

Program text: The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment or advanced training in the building construction industry. Building Construction Technologies prepares students to apply a full range of carpentry skills including print reading, estimating, building codes interpretation, rough framing, finish trim, windows, doors, roofing, stairs, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, Masonry, and more.

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Electricity 1

Program text: The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment or advanced training in a variety of electrical construction industries. This program focuses on broad, transferable skills, stresses the understanding of all aspects of the electricity industry, and demonstrates such elements of the industry as planning, management, finance, technical and production skills, underlying principles of technology, labor issues, community issues, and health, safety, and environmental issues.

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