Admissions
General Information
Mission Statement: “Learning for Everyone… Whatever it Takes!”
Vision Statement: “Erwin will produce quality, productive team members for the workforce and for the community.”
Philosophy: We believe that the most important element in education is the student. As the focus of the educational endeavor, the welfare of the student shall be the governing consideration in the establishment of polices and procedures. In recognition of the diversity of the student population that we serve, technical education, and support services will provided in a flexible manner and thus address the broad nature of backgrounds and needs brought to the classroom by our students.
Program Information:
Full-time programs prepare students for entry-level employment; part-time programs are offered to improve current job skills. Course offerings are based on community and student needs.
The Center operates on a 12-month calendar and school terms are divided into approximately five 44-day quinmesters per school year. The usual full-time student load is 25 clock hours per week.
Selected training programs require students to have a standard, approved* high school diploma or GED prior to entering. See the 'Programs with Special Requirements' Section for further explanation. We accept diplomas/degrees from foreign/international institutions only if they are certified and translated in English. See the 'International Students' Section for further explanation.
*Lists of approved accrediting associations are available in Erwin's Student Services Office.
Veterans Benefits:
Admissions and Testing
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All applicants for job preparatory programs take an admissions test before entering training. This test measures basic skills in Reading, Math, and English Language.
Admissions/Basic Skills Test Schedule:
- Tuesday and Thursday: doors close promptly at 5:00 p.m.
- Wednesday and Thursday: doors close promptly at 8:00 a.m.
The test is administered in Room 142. No appointment is necessary.
Applicants need to provide a photo ID.
Cell phones are not permitted in the testing room.
Testing Fee - No fees are collected during testing. A $5 testing processing fee will be assessed at the time of registration for your job preparatory program.
Children should not accompany applicants since the test takes approximately 2 1/2 hours.
When test results indicate a need for remediation, applicants are appropriately referred for assistance to our Learning Center.
If students want to submit Level 9D TABE scores administered by an outside source, they must be delivered on the public institution's letterhead in a sealed envelope, clearly show the test form and level, be accompanied by an item analysis, and be less than two years old. Under state guidelines, Erwin reserves the right to screen outside TABE scores from any source other than a public education institution for acceptance or denial.
Individual programs require varying levels of basic skills. A standard, approved* high school diploma or GED is required for some programs. Students are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis after entrance requirements have been met.
*Lists of approved accrediting associations are available in Erwin's Student Services Office.
(Students may use a foreign translated and certified degree to meet the standard high school diploma requirement only. This means that only approved*, accredited degrees are accepted in lieu of TABE scores. Any students presenting a foreign degree are required to take and pass the TABE entrance test. Students already on a program list as of 10/27/2003 are not subject to this new policy.)
*Lists of approved accrediting associations are available in Erwin's Student Services Office.
Applicants who submit proof of a two or four year degree from an approved* U.S. regional or national accrediting association may be exempt from the TABE entrance test.
*Lists of approved accrediting associations are available in Erwin's Student Services Office.
Career program applicants without a high school diploma/GED must notify their program counselor and may need to meet special requirements.
Some employers and state licensing agencies may require applicants to submit to drug screening, release background information inclusive of criminal records, and/or agree to a credit check.
Address and Directions
Erwin Technical Center is centrally located in Tampa, Florida at 2010 E. Hillsborough Avenue, 33610.
The Center is easily accessible from three major interstate highways (Interstate 4, Interstate 75, and Interstate 275). The central location enables students to attend from a five-county area (Pinellas, Pasco, Polk, Manatee and Hillsborough).
From Interstate 4:
Exit # 7 (US 92 West/US 301/Hillsborough Ave)
Merge onto Hillsborough Ave.; Continue west for 4.5 miles
Erwin is on the north side of Hillsborough Ave.; Turn north (right) onto 20th Street
Parking is on the right, in front of the school or in the lot on the left side of 20th Street.
From Interstate 75:
Take Exit # 261 (Tampa/Orlando)
Follow signs for Tampa to Exit # 7 (US 92 West/US 301/Hillsborough Ave)
Merge onto Hillsborough Ave.; Continue west for 4.5 miles
Erwin is on the north side of Hillsborough Ave.; Turn north (right) onto 20th Street
Parking is on the right, in front of the school or in the lot on the left side of 20th Street.
From Interstate 275:
Take Exit 47-A (US 92 East/Hillsborough Ave.) if you are heading north or Exit 47 if you are heading south
Go east 1 mile
Erwin is on the north side of Hillsborough Ave.; Turn north (left) onto 20th Street
Parking is on the right, in front of the school or in the lot on the left side of 20th Street.
Class Schedules
Most full-time classes meet from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, Monday - Friday. Programs with clinical training or internship, as part of the curriculum, have varied schedules. Practical Nursing, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Surgical Technology, and AC Technology (Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration) are available in the evening.
Programs with Special Requirements
Criminal background checks are required for students entering the following health programs that have the clinical study held in a hospital or nursing home:
- Electroneurodiagnostic Technology (END)
- Medical Billing and Coding
- Medical Laboratory Technician
- Practical Nursing
- Surgical Technology
Students entering one of the following programs are required to have a standard, approved* high school diploma or GED prior to entering the program.
*Lists of approved accrediting associations are available in Erwin's Student Services Office.
- Court Reporting
- Dental Assisting
- Electroneurodiagnostic Technology (END)
- Massage Therapy
- Medical Assisting
- Medical Billing and Coding
- Medical Laboratory Technician
- Practical Nursing
- Surgical Technology
Additionally, some programs require physical exams, immunizations, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation certification (CPR) and First Aid training prior to admission or immediately thereafter. They are:
- Dental Assisting
- Electroneurodiagnostic Technology (END)
- Massage Therapy
- Medical Assisting
- Medical Laboratory Technician
- Practical Nursing
- Surgical Technology
Articulation Agreements
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| Erwin Program |
A.S. or A.A.S. Degree Program |
College |
Credits |
Time Factor* |
| Accounting Specialist (Accounting Operations) |
Office Administration |
Statewide Community Colleges |
6 |
3 years |
| Administrative Assistant |
Office Administration |
Statewide Community Colleges |
18 |
5 years |
| Automotive Service Technology |
Automotive Service Management Technology |
Statewide Community Colleges |
19 |
* |
| Central Florida Community College |
42 |
* |
| Building Maintenance |