South Texas Vocational Technical Institute Programs
What Types of Programs Does STVT Offer?
Through our various skilled trade programs, STVT can connect you with your choice of program to get you started towards the career you want. With six campuses conveniently located throughout Texas, we make it easy to access skilled trades, healthcare, and business career training programs.
Whether you want to become a commercial driver, welder, HVAC technician, or are looking for a job in skilled trades requiring a trade school certificate or diploma, you can rely on the programs at STVT. We have a variety of programs in Texas including CDL training, HVAC/BR training, and other vocational training programs. These programs have been carefully designed to help prepare you to enter the workforce with the knowledge to start earning a living as soon as possible.
We are proud to provide our combination welding program in South Texas for those hoping to join the welding community, whether working for a large or small business in need of welders.
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Automotive Service Technician
Passion for cars? Turn it into vital career skills. Train in our hands-on labs, learning how to properly run tests and diagnostics and repair systems. We even help you prepare for certifications that may help make you a more desirable employment candidate. Diploma: 71.5 Credit Hours, 13 Months.
Business Studies
Learn the basics of what goes into running a business. Our program covers topics like accounting, project management, communications, and more — skills that keep companies operating profitably. Diploma: 60 Credit Hours, 13 Months.
CDL Training: Class A Tractor Trailer
Have you noticed companies looking for CDL drivers? Train for a commercial driver’s license and quickly get on the road in just 1–2 months.* *Graduates must obtain a CDL Class A license in order to be eligible for in-field employment Certificate: 160 Clock Hours, 1-2 Months.
CDL Training: Class B
This program meets FMCSA Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) Theory and Behind-the-Wheel requirements and prepares you to gain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B. Topics covered include Basic Operation, Safe Operating Procedures, Advanced Operating Procedures, Vehicle Systems and Reporting Malfunctions, and Non-Driving Activities. Certificate: 120 Clock Hours, 1-2 months
Combination Welding
Automotive, manufacturing — welders can find work in a range of industries. Learn how to perform SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, and FCAW welds. Practice on pipe, plate, and grooves and improve your skills with help from industry-experienced instructors. Diploma: 56.5 Credit Hours, 10 Months.
Dental Assisting
Learn techniques to keep patients’ teeth healthy, and how to help run a practice. Our students participate in externships for real-world experience. Start a rewarding journey here. Diploma: 68 Credit Hours, 15 Months
Diesel Heavy Truck Technician
Spend your days working with heavy-duty engines, keeping rigs running. Enroll in our Diesel Heavy Truck Technician program to learn skills from industry-experienced instructors in topics from mechanical to electrical systems. Diploma: 60 Credit Hours, 13 Months.
Electrical
Take pride in your work. Train in electrical installation that’s safe and up to code, so you can pursue entry-level careers in servicing electrical work across a range of settings. Diploma: 50 Credit Hours, 10 Months.
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Basic Refrigeration
Why start HVAC/BR training in South Texas? Because with these temperatures, skilled techs are essential. Learn the technical skills to repair and maintain HVAC and refrigeration systems, to prepare you to become a hardworking, helpful professional in the HVAC field. Diploma: 50 Credit Hours, 10 Months.
Medical Billing & Coding
Train in billing and coding skills that are essential to healthcare offices. Learn how to perform correct patient billing and determine accurate payments to practices. Includes an externship in a real medical office setting. Diploma: 72 Credit Hours, 15 Months.
Medical Clinical Assistant
The STVT Medical Assisting program offers a unique blend of class and lab work to help prepare you for a fulfilling career in the healthcare industry. Study topics from patient communication to clinical work. Diploma: 60 Credit Hours, 13 Months.
Get Started with South Texas Vocational Training Today
If you believe that trade school would be a good fit for you, check out our career training programs in South Texas. We can help you find the program that fits you best to get the training for a fair price and quickly get out into the world and start looking for a rewarding career.