Desk jobs not really your thing? If your idea of an office is the great outdoors, explore TCC’s environmental programs through the Wakulla Environmental Institute. WEI offers practical, hands-on training in the specialized areas of oyster aquaculture and unmanned systems (drones) to give you a unique education experience you can’t get anywhere else.
Environmental | Featured Programs
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Drones – Advanced Editing
In this 6-week class, students will learn advanced techniques for editing video using software provided for commercial business use. Students who complete this class will have the advanced knowledge on how to setup shot selection, color correction, and other important skills to edit and create videos for commercial business use.
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Drones – Introduction to Unmanned Systems
In this 6-week class, students will learn how to fly drones for commercial business use. Students who complete this class will have the basic knowledge on how to fly a drone.
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Drones – Unmanned Ground Flight School
In this 6-week class, students will learn the Federal Aviation Administration Guidelines necessary to obtain your license to fly a drone. Students who complete this class will have the basic knowledge on the FAA Guidelines and will be able to sit for the required test.
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Oyster Aquaculture
The oyster aquaculture certificate program was developed as a sustainable alternative to wild oyster harvesting in response to the depleting level of oysters in the waters of Wakulla, Franklin and Gulf Counties. Threats caused by overharvesting, the BP oil spill and a narrowing of public combing areas led many to find work in alternative industries.