About RATC

General Policy

The Richmond Adult Technical Center (RATC) provides related instruction to students participating in an Apprenticeship Program.  The RATC experience offers an excellent opportunity to change careers, upgrade skills or for the hobbyist to gain expert skills. The classes are held Monday thru Thursday evenings from 6:30-9:30pm. A minimum of 10 students must register for a class before the class can be offered. Classes consist of approximately (75) seventy-five hours of instruction and about 14 weeks in duration. There are two semesters per school year. Tuition payment is due at the time of registration. By registering for any course you agree to comply with all policies and procedures established by this institution. There will be no smoking or use of tobacco products nor consumption of alcoholic beverages on the property of Richmond Public Schools.

Instruction is currently offered in the following areas:

 

Automotive	Eyelashes	Medical Billing & Coding	Enrichment Classes:
Barbering	Esthetics	Patient Care Aide	Cookies & Cake Decorating
Carpentry	Real Estate	Pharmacy Technician	Crocheting/Knitting
Cosmetology	Small Engine Technology	Phlebotomy Technician	Personal Budgeting
Culinary Arts	Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)	Veterinary Assistant	Tax Preparation
Electricity	Certified Medical Assistant		Podcast
EMT	Dental Assistant		Conversational Spanish
HVAC	Dialysis Technician		First Time Home Buyers
Nail Technology	EKG Technician		Home Decor/Remodeling
Plumbing	Medical Administrative Assistant		How to Acquire a 501(C)3
Welding	Medication Aide Technician		Make Up

 

Special Notes

• Course descriptions are current at the time of publication.  Courses are added from time to time to meet the needs of the community.
• Courses and dates may change at the discretion of the Adult Technical Center.
• Students are responsible for purchasing textbooks, workplace materials and supplies.  
• Additional Transcripts and Certificates are available upon written request at the cost of $10 per copy.
• RATC is an accredited school by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.