Tech Express
What is Tech Express to Valencia?
Orange Technical College (OTC) and Valencia College have articulation agreements for certain programs where students may obtain credits for the work they have completed at OTC toward a Valencia AS degree. The Tech Express initiative places Coaches on the OTC campuses to assist students with a smooth transition to Valencia.
The Tech Express program helps students transition from technical training to college by offering transferable credits that apply to specific Valencia degrees. Students receive hands-on support from Tech Express advisors who assist with Valencia's application and enrollment process, while also providing personalized guidance to help develop educational and career plans that fit each student's goals.
Learn More About Valencia’s Programs
OCPS Tech Express to Valencia Credit Offerings
| Orange Technical College Program | Valencia Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree | Potential Credit |
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| 3-D Animation Technology | Digital Media Technology A.S. Degree | Up to 9 |
| Accounting Operations | Accounting Technology A.S. Degree Administrative Office Management A.S. Degree |
Up to 9 Up to 6 |
| Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Technology Apprenticeship (ACCA/CF) | Energy Management & Controls Technology A.S. Degree Supervision & Management for Industry A.S. Degree |
Up to 21 27 |
| Automotive Collision Technology Technician | Supervision/Management for Industry A.S. Degree | Up to 24 |
| Brick and Block Masonry Apprenticeship (MAF) | Supervision & Management for Industry A.S. Degree | Up to 27 |
| Building Construction Technologies | Construction & Civil Engineering Technology A.S. Degree Supervision & Management for Industry A.S. Degree |
Up to 9 24 |
| Computer-Aided Drawing and Modeling | Computer Aided Drafting & Design Degree Construction & Civil Engineering Technology Degree |
Up to 21 Up to 12 |
| Cosmetology | Supervision & Management for Industry A.S. Degree | Up to 24 |
| Dental Assisting Technology and Management | Dental Hygiene A.S. Degree | Up to 9 |
| Diesel Systems Technician | Supervision & Management for Industry A.S. Degree | Up to 27 |
| Digital Audio Production | Sound and Music Technology A.S. Degree | Up to 9 |
| Digital Cinema Production | Digital Media Technology A.S. Degree Film Production Technology A.S. Degree Live Entertainment Design & Production A.S. Degree |
Up to 23 Up to 7 Up to 7 |
| Digital Media/Multimedia Design | Digital Media Technology A.S. Degree Graphic and Interactive Design A.S. Degree |
Up to 9 Up to 9 |
| Digital Photography Technology | Supervision & Management for Industry A.S. Degree | Up to 24 |
| Digital Video Technology | Digital Media Technology A.S. Degree | Up to 11 |
| Electrician Apprenticeship (FEAT) | Energy Management & Controls Technology A.S. Degree Supervision & Management for Industry A.S. Degree |
Up to 12 Up to 27 |
| Electricity | Construction & Civil Engineering Technology A.S. Degree Energy Management & Controls Technology A.S. Degree Supervision & Management for Industry A.S. Degree |
6 9 24 |
| Enterprise Desktop and Mobile Support Technology | Computer Information Technology A.S. Degree Cybersecurity and Network Engineering Technology A.S. Degree |
Up to 6 Up to 9 |
| Enterprise Network and Server Support Technology | Computer Information Technology A.S. Degree Cybersecurity and Network Engineering Technology A.S. Degree |
Up to 6 Up to 6 |
| Fire Sprinkler Systems Technology Apprenticeship | Supervision & Management for Industry A.S. Degree Fire Science Technology A.S. Degree |
Up to 27 Up to 6 |
| Fundamental Foodservice Skills | Culinary Management A.S. Degree Hospitality & Tourism Management A.S. Degree |
Up to 12 Up to 6 |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R 1 & 2) | Construction & Civil Engineering Technology A.S. Degree Energy Management & Controls Technology Supervision & Management for Industry A.S. Degree |
3 Up to 21 (HVAC/R 1 & 2); up to 12 (HVAC/R 1 only) Up to 24 |
| Legal Administrative Specialist | Administrative Office Management A.S. Degree | Up to 15 |
| Lodging Operations | Hospitality and Tourism Management A.S. Degree | Up to 15 |
| Machining Technologies | Supervision & Management for Industry A.S. Degree | Up to 27 |
| Major Appliance and Refrigeration Technician | Supervision & Management for Industry A.S. Degree | 24 |
| Manufacturer Specific Automotive Service Technology | Supervision/Management for Industry A.S. Degree | Up to 27 |
| Massage Therapy | Supervision and Management for Industry A.S. Degree | Up to 20 |
| Master Automotive Service Technology (1 & 2) | Supervision & Management for Industry A.S. Degree | Up to 24–27 |
| Mechanical Apprenticeship | Supervision & Management for Industry A.S. Degree | 27 |
| Mechatronics Technology | Advanced Manufacturing & Automation Technology A.S. Degree Energy Management & Controls Technology A.S. Degree |
Up to 15 Up to 12 |
| Medical Administrative Specialist | Medical Administrative A.S. Degree | Up to 18 |
| Medical Assisting | Medical Administration A.S. Degree | Up to 12 |
| Medical Coder/Biller | Health Information Technology A.S. Degree Medical Administration A.S. Degree |
Up to 25 Up to 9 |
| Modeling Simulation Design | Digital Media Technology A.S. Degree | Up to 9 |
| Pharmacy Technician | Supervision and Management for Industry A.S. Degree | Up to 24 |
| Plumbing | Supervision & Management for Industry A.S. Degree | 24 |
| Plumbing Apprenticeship (PIPE) | Supervision & Management for Industry A.S. Degree | Up to 27 |
| Practical Nursing | Nursing, Accelerated Track A.S. Degree | Up to 10 |
| Professional Culinary Arts & Hospitality | Culinary Management A.S. Degree | Up to 18 |
| Welding Technology | Supervision & Management for Industry A.S. Degree | Up to 24 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Tech Express
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Yes. In order to be awarded any credits, students must complete the entire program at OTC. No credits are awarded for partial completion of the OTC program.
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Yes. The student must declare the major that articulates (aligns) with the program taken at OTC in order to receive credits.
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No. A student has three (3) years to start Valencia upon program completion at OTC. As long as at least one required course toward the AS degree is taken within three years, a student may take as long as necessary to complete the degree.
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Yes. The Tech Express Coach can explain the steps to enrollment, assist with the Valencia application, ensure that a student selects the correct major, has the needed documentation, and provide information about the process for obtaining credits.
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No. Students must meet with the Tech Express Coach in order to start and complete the process.
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Nory Maldonado, nmaldonadolutz@valenciacollege.edu
Located in Admissions, Room 707A