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Craven Community College’s Certified Crane Operator (CCO) is a nationally accredited crane certification program that prepares you for a rewarding career as a crane operator. Full-time staff dedicated to the certification process will train those interested in successfully passing and becoming a certified crane operator. Using proprietary training materials, students on average attending the course will see an average 85 percent passing rate, compared to a national average of 60 percent. Gain the industry recognized CCO Mobile Crane certification today to lift your career to new elevations.

Craven Community College’s Certified Crane Operator (CCO) is a nationally accredited crane certification program that prepares you for a rewarding career as a crane operator. Full-time staff dedicated to the certification process will train those interested in successfully passing and becoming a certified crane operator. Using proprietary training materials, students on average attending the course will see an average 85 percent passing rate, compared to a national average of 60 percent. Gain the industry recognized CCO Mobile Crane certification today to lift your career to new elevations.

Craven Community College’s Certified Crane Operator (CCO) is a nationally accredited crane certification program that prepares you for a rewarding career as a crane operator. Full-time staff dedicated to the certification process will train those interested in successfully passing and becoming a certified crane operator. Using proprietary training materials, students on average attending the course will see an average 85 percent passing rate, compared to a national average of 60 percent. Gain the industry recognized CCO Mobile Crane certification today to lift your career to new elevations.

In this 237.5-clock hour course students will be introduced to light construction building trades. Safety, tools, carpentry, masonry, cabinetry, drywall, building codes and inspections and energy efficiency will be covered.

In this 237.5-clock hour course students will be introduced to light construction building trades. Safety, tools, carpentry, masonry, cabinetry, drywall, building codes and inspections and energy efficiency will be covered.

In this 210-clock hour course students will be introduced to light construction building trades. Safety, tools, carpentry, masonry, cabinetry, drywall, building codes and inspections and energy efficiency will be covered.

This 445-clock hour course is designed to introduce elements of construction building trades. Safety, tools, carpentry, masonry, cabinetry, drywall, building codes and inspections, restoration, estimating, sustainability, supervisory functions, energy options and energy efficiency will be covered.

This 445-clock hour course is designed to introduce elements of construction building trades. Safety, tools, carpentry, masonry, cabinetry, drywall, building codes and inspections, restoration, estimating, sustainability, supervisory functions, energy options and energy efficiency will be covered.

This 357-clock hour course is designed to cover the principles of electrical wiring as it applies to commercial/ residential applications. Emphasis is on Ohm’s law, alternating and direct currents, series circuits, parallel circuits, and series parallel circuits, use of electrical tools and equipment, wiring materials and many other special subjects. Preventive maintenance and troubleshooting as well as the National Electrical Code will be covered.

This 357-clock hour course is designed to cover the principles of electrical wiring as it applies to commercial/ residential applications. Emphasis is on Ohm’s law, alternating and direct currents, series circuits, parallel circuits, and series parallel circuits, use of electrical tools and equipment, wiring materials and many other special subjects. Preventive maintenance and troubleshooting as well as the National Electrical Code will be covered.

This 357-clock hour course is designed to cover the principles of electrical wiring as it applies to commercial/ residential applications. Emphasis is on Ohm’s law, alternating and direct currents, series circuits, parallel circuits, and series parallel circuits, use of electrical tools and equipment, wiring materials and many other special subjects. Preventive maintenance and troubleshooting as well as the National Electrical Code will be covered.

If you’re looking to expand your electrical knowledge without going through an entire degree program, this short-term course is a great choice. This hands-on Electrical Level 2 course is available for students who have completed Electrical Level 1. The course is broken down into topics including: alternating current, motors: theory and application, electric lighting, conduit bending, pull and junction boxes, conductor installations, cable tray, conductor terminations and splices, grounding and bonding, circuit breakers and fuses. This course is 145 clock hours and includes mandatory Core Curriculum. Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll earn your NCCER Electrical Level 2.

If you’re looking to expand your electrical skills without going through an entire degree program, this short-term course is a great choice. This hands-on Electrical Level 3 course is available for students who have completed Levels 1 and 2. The course is broken down into topics including: load calculations - brand and feeder circuits, conductor selection and calculations, practical applications of lighting, hazardous locations, overcurrent protection, distribution equipment, transformers, commercial electrical services, motor calculations, motor controls, and voice, data, and video. This course is a 155 clock hour course includes mandatory Core Curriculum. Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll earn your NCCER Electrical Level 3.

If you’re looking to expand your electrical skills without going through an entire degree program, this 182-clock hour course is a great choice. This hands-on Electrical Level 4 course is available for students who have completed Levels 1-3. Training includes load calculations, health care facilities, standby and emergency systems, basic electronic theory, fire alarm systems and specialty transformers.

This 270-clock hour course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of heavy equipment operator responsibilities, heavy equipment safety and career opportunities. Topics include orientation to trade, safety, identification of heavy equipment, preventive maintenance, dump trucks, tractors, soils, grades, earth moving, scrapers, bulldozers, backhoes, front-end loaders, finish operator, telescoping excavators, motor graders, excavators, finishing and grading. Instruction will include driving skills tests. Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll earn your NCCER Core and Heavy Equipment Operator Level 1 certificate.

This 270-clock hour course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of heavy equipment operator responsibilities, heavy equipment safety and career opportunities. Topics include orientation to trade, safety, identification of heavy equipment, preventive maintenance, dump trucks, tractors, soils, grades, earth moving, scrapers, bulldozers, backhoes, front-end loaders, finish operator, telescoping excavators, motor graders, excavators, finishing and grading. Instruction will include driving skills tests. Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll earn your NCCER Core and Heavy Equipment Operator Level 1 certificate.

This 200-clock hour course provides additional skills training learned in level 1 by introducing Excavation Math, Interpreting Civil Drawings, Soils and Soil classification, Site work, Grades and grading, Backhoe operations, Loaders, Dozers and Excavators. Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll earn your NCCER Heavy Equipment Operation Level 2 certificate.

This 200-clock hour course provides additional skills training learned in level 1 by introducing Excavation Math, Interpreting Civil Drawings, Soils and Soil classification, Site work, Grades and grading, Backhoe operations, Loaders, Dozers and Excavators. Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll earn your NCCER Heavy Equipment Operation Level 2 certificate.

This 200-clock hour course provides additional skills training learned in level 1 by introducing Excavation Math, Interpreting Civil Drawings, Soils and Soil classification, Site work, Grades and grading, Backhoe operations, Loaders, Dozers and Excavators. Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll earn your NCCER Heavy Equipment Operation Level 2 certificate.

This 200-clock hour course provides additional skills training learned in level 1 by introducing Excavation Math, Interpreting Civil Drawings, Soils and Soil classification, Site work, Grades and grading, Backhoe operations, Loaders, Dozers and Excavators. Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll earn your NCCER Heavy Equipment Operation Level 2 certificate.

This 195-clock hour course is broken down into topics including HVAC operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting of residential and light commercial heating/cooling systems. You’ll also use diagnostic tools and procedures to identify problems and establish operating efficiency in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and standards. Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll earn your National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) HVAC Technology Level 1, and NCCER Core certificate.

In this 167.5-clock hour course, you’ll learn more about the concepts from Levels 1 and 2, as well as key content including: fasteners, hardware, and wiring terminations, control circuit and motor troubleshooting cooling, troubleshooting heat pumps, troubleshooting gas and oil heating, troubleshooting accessories, zoning, ductless, and variable refrigerant flow systems, commercial hydronic systems, steam systems, retail refrigeration system, and customer relations. Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll earn your NCCER HVAC Level 3 certificate.

In this 157.5-clock hour course, you will expound on concepts and techniques taught in Levels 1 through 3. You’ll learn key concepts and techniques in Water Treatment, Indoor Air Quality, Energy Conservation Equipment, Building Management Systems, System Air Balancing, Construction Drawings and Specifications, Heating and Cooling System Design, Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Systems, Alternative and Specialized Heating and Cooling Systems, and Fundamentals of Crew Leadership. Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll earn your NCCER HVAC Level 4 certificate.

With air conditioning, heating, ventilation and refrigeration (HVACR) credential from NCCER, you will be able to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install HVACR systems. This 302.5 clock hour course will provide training on both residential and some commercial applications. Course topics will include: Construction Safety Orientation Power/Hand Tools Construction Math Construction Drawings Instrumentation Basic soldering practices Residential comfort sizing Advanced Comfort Systems Basic Refrigeration and much more. Upon successful completion of NCCER-credentialed Core, HVACR1, HVACR2, graduates could qualify for positions as HVAC technicians, service technicians, installers and mechanics. This is an employment opportunity and in less than 15 weeks, prepares you for a rewarding career.