Most of the training programs at Ridge Technical College (RTC) have minimum admission or state licensure requirements. Applicants must be at least sixteen (16) years of age and have the interest, ability, and desire to benefit from career education. In addition, applicants should be academically, physically, and emotionally capable of meeting the essential tasks of the chosen program. Students should provide proof of age and two proofs of residence with picture identification. Assessment is accomplished by completing the Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems, Greater Opportunities for Adult Learning Success (GOALS GOALS), which are used as a diagnostic tool to determine completion of a program. The College complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1973 regarding students with disabilities. The College also strictly adheres to the Non-discrimination Policy adopted by the School Board of Polk County and, following State Vocational Guidelines, the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier for admission and participation in our CTE programs. Reasonable accommodations can be made for special needs students. Qualified students applying for admission are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis during designated enrollment periods.