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Contact Information

Workforce Development
Brock Administration Building
New Bern Campus
252-638-7248

Course Register Dates Price
This 362.5 clock hour course is broken down into topics including: general safety, common hazards, oxyfuel, plasma arc, air carbon arc, base metals, joint design, quality workmanship, codes, SMAW, and electrodes. When you complete the program, you’ll receive National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification for Welding Level 1.
Meeting time and location:

07/07/25 - 12/16/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 5:30p - 9:30p
Volt Center Main , Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

This 362.5 clock hour course is broken down into topics including: general safety, common hazards, oxyfuel, plasma arc, air carbon arc, base metals, joint design, quality workmanship, codes, SMAW, and electrodes. When you complete the program, you’ll receive National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification for Welding Level 1.
Meeting time and location:

01/06/25 - 06/12/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 5:30p - 9:30p
Volt Center Main , Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

This 362.5 clock hour course is broken down into topics including: general safety, common hazards, oxyfuel, plasma arc, air carbon arc, base metals, joint design, quality workmanship, codes, SMAW, and electrodes. When you complete the program, you’ll receive National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification for Welding Level 1.
Meeting times and locations:

04/17/25 - 08/14/25
Mon, Tue, Thur 5:30p - 10p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00117
Havelock

04/19/25 - 08/09/25
Sat 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00117
Havelock

04/19/25 - 08/09/25
Sat 1p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00117
Havelock

05/18/25 - 08/10/25
Sun 8a - 12:30p
Online
Havelock

In this 590 clock hour course, students will receive NCCER Level 1 and Level 2 training. Students will learn Welding Safety, Blue Print Reading, Construction Math, Material Handling, Oxyfuel Cutting, Plasma Cutting, Air-Carbon Arc Cutting, Base Metal Preparation, Weld Quality, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), SMAW Beads and Fillet Welding, Joint Fit-Up and Alignment, SMAW Groove Welds with Backing, Welding Symbols, Physical Characteristics and Mechanical Properties of Metals, Preheating and Post heating of Metals, and Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG & TIG). When the student successfully completes the program, he or she will receive National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certifications for Welding Level 1 and Level 2.
Meeting times and locations:

07/21/25 - 12/04/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00117
Havelock

07/21/25 - 12/04/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 1p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00117
Havelock

In this 590 clock hour course, students will receive NCCER Level 1 and Level 2 training. Students will learn Welding Safety, Blue Print Reading, Construction Math, Material Handling, Oxyfuel Cutting, Plasma Cutting, Air-Carbon Arc Cutting, Base Metal Preparation, Weld Quality, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), SMAW Beads and Fillet Welding, Joint Fit-Up and Alignment, SMAW Groove Welds with Backing, Welding Symbols, Physical Characteristics and Mechanical Properties of Metals, Preheating and Post heating of Metals, and Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG & TIG). When the student successfully completes the program, he or she will receive National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certifications for Welding Level 1 and Level 2.
Meeting times and locations:

12/08/25 - 12/22/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00117
Havelock

12/08/25 - 12/22/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 1p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00117
Havelock

01/05/26 - 04/30/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00117
Havelock

01/05/26 - 04/30/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 1p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00117
Havelock

In this 590 clock hour course, students will receive NCCER Level 1 and Level 2 training. Students will learn Welding Safety, Blue Print Reading, Construction Math, Material Handling, Oxyfuel Cutting, Plasma Cutting, Air-Carbon Arc Cutting, Base Metal Preparation, Weld Quality, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), SMAW Beads and Fillet Welding, Joint Fit-Up and Alignment, SMAW Groove Welds with Backing, Welding Symbols, Physical Characteristics and Mechanical Properties of Metals, Preheating and Post heating of Metals, and Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG & TIG). When the student successfully completes the program, he or she will receive National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certifications for Welding Level 1 and Level 2.
Meeting times and locations:

01/06/25 - 06/04/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Volt Center Main , Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

01/06/25 - 06/04/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 3:30p
Volt Center Main , Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

Thur 06/05/25 8a - 10a
Volt Center Main , Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

In this 590 clock hour course, students will receive NCCER Level 1 and Level 2 training. Students will learn Welding Safety, Blue Print Reading, Construction Math, Material Handling, Oxyfuel Cutting, Plasma Cutting, Air-Carbon Arc Cutting, Base Metal Preparation, Weld Quality, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), SMAW Beads and Fillet Welding, Joint Fit-Up and Alignment, SMAW Groove Welds with Backing, Welding Symbols, Physical Characteristics and Mechanical Properties of Metals, Preheating and Post heating of Metals, and Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG & TIG). When the student successfully completes the program, he or she will receive National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certifications for Welding Level 1 and Level 2.
Meeting times and locations:

07/07/25 - 12/03/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Volt Center Main , Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

07/07/25 - 12/03/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 3:30p
Volt Center Main , Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

Thur 12/04/25 8a - 10a
Volt Center Main , Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

In this 590 clock hour course, students will receive NCCER Level 1 and Level 2 training. Students will learn Welding Safety, Blue Print Reading, Construction Math, Material Handling, Oxyfuel Cutting, Plasma Cutting, Air-Carbon Arc Cutting, Base Metal Preparation, Weld Quality, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), SMAW Beads and Fillet Welding, Joint Fit-Up and Alignment, SMAW Groove Welds with Backing, Welding Symbols, Physical Characteristics and Mechanical Properties of Metals, Preheating and Post heating of Metals, and Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG & TIG). When the student successfully completes the program, he or she will receive National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certifications for Welding Level 1 and Level 2.
Meeting times and locations:

03/03/25 - 06/25/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00115
Havelock

03/03/25 - 06/25/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 1p - 5:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00115
Havelock

03/07/25 - 06/20/25
Fri 8a - 12:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00115
Havelock

In this 590 clock hour course, students will receive NCCER Level 1 and Level 2 training. Students will learn Welding Safety, Blue Print Reading, Construction Math, Material Handling, Oxyfuel Cutting, Plasma Cutting, Air-Carbon Arc Cutting, Base Metal Preparation, Weld Quality, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), SMAW Beads and Fillet Welding, Joint Fit-Up and Alignment, SMAW Groove Welds with Backing, Welding Symbols, Physical Characteristics and Mechanical Properties of Metals, Preheating and Post heating of Metals, and Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG & TIG). When the student successfully completes the program, he or she will receive National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certifications for Welding Level 1 and Level 2.
Meeting times and locations:

07/07/25 - 10/28/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00115
Havelock

07/07/25 - 10/28/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 1p - 5:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00115
Havelock

07/11/25 - 10/24/25
Fri 8a - 12:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00115
Havelock

In this 590 clock hour course, students will receive NCCER Level 1 and Level 2 training. Students will learn Welding Safety, Blue Print Reading, Construction Math, Material Handling, Oxyfuel Cutting, Plasma Cutting, Air-Carbon Arc Cutting, Base Metal Preparation, Weld Quality, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), SMAW Beads and Fillet Welding, Joint Fit-Up and Alignment, SMAW Groove Welds with Backing, Welding Symbols, Physical Characteristics and Mechanical Properties of Metals, Preheating and Post heating of Metals, and Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG & TIG). When the student successfully completes the program, he or she will receive National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certifications for Welding Level 1 and Level 2.
Meeting times and locations:

10/29/25 - 02/23/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00115
Havelock

10/29/25 - 02/23/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 1p - 5:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00115
Havelock

10/31/25 - 02/20/26
Fri 8a - 12:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00115
Havelock

10/29/25 - 02/22/26
Sun 8a - 12:30p
Online
Havelock

This 227.5 clock hour course is broken down into topics including: welding symbols, reading welding detail drawings, physical characteristics and mechanical properties of metals, preheating and post heating of metals, uses of different filler metals and gases, and GMAW (MIG), flux core arc welding, and GTAW (TIG) set up. The NCCER Level 2 class can be taken prior to the NCCER Level 1 Class. You must pass written exams with a 70% or higher and complete all performance evaluations. When you complete the program, you’ll receive National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification for Welding Level 2.
Meeting times and locations:

01/06/25 - 02/27/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00117
Havelock

01/06/25 - 02/27/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 1p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00117
Havelock

This 227.5 clock hour course is broken down into topics including: welding symbols, reading welding detail drawings, physical characteristics and mechanical properties of metals, preheating and post heating of metals, uses of different filler metals and gases, and GMAW (MIG), flux core arc welding, and GTAW (TIG) set up. The NCCER Level 2 class can be taken prior to the NCCER Level 1 Class. You must pass written exams with a 70% or higher and complete all performance evaluations. When you complete the program, you’ll receive National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification for Welding Level 2.
Meeting time and location:

01/13/25 - 05/01/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 5:30p - 9:30p
Volt Center Main , Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

This 227.5 clock hour course is broken down into topics including: welding symbols, reading welding detail drawings, physical characteristics and mechanical properties of metals, preheating and post heating of metals, uses of different filler metals and gases, and GMAW (MIG), flux core arc welding, and GTAW (TIG) set up. The NCCER Level 2 class can be taken prior to the NCCER Level 1 Class. You must pass written exams with a 70% or higher and complete all performance evaluations. When you complete the program, you’ll receive National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification for Welding Level 2.
Meeting times and locations:

01/13/25 - 04/15/25
Mon, Tue, Thur 5:30p - 9:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00117
Havelock

01/25/25 - 04/05/25
Sat 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00117
Havelock

01/25/25 - 04/05/25
Sat 1p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00117
Havelock

This 227.5 clock hour course is broken down into topics including: welding symbols, reading welding detail drawings, physical characteristics and mechanical properties of metals, preheating and post heating of metals, uses of different filler metals and gases, and GMAW (MIG), flux core arc welding, and GTAW (TIG) set up. The NCCER Level 2 class can be taken prior to the NCCER Level 1 Class. You must pass written exams with a 70% or higher and complete all performance evaluations. When you complete the program, you’ll receive National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification for Welding Level 2.
Meeting times and locations:

08/18/25 - 11/20/25
Mon, Tue, Thur 5:30p - 10p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00117
Havelock

08/23/25 - 11/22/25
Sat 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00117
Havelock

08/23/25 - 11/22/25
Sat 1p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00117
Havelock

This 470 clock hour course is broken down into topics including: Flux Core Welding (GMA), GMAW and FCAW equipment and filler metals, GMAW & FMAC Plate, FCAW-Pipe, GTAW-Pipe, GTAW-low alloy and stainless steel pipe, SMAW-open root pipe welds. Students will receive instruction through lecture, demonstration and practical applications. When you complete the program, you’ll receive National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification for Welding Level 3.
Meeting times and locations:

05/19/25 - 09/20/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 5p - 10p
Volt Center Main , Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

05/19/25 - 09/20/25
Sat 8a - 12p
Volt Center Main , Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

05/19/25 - 09/20/25
Sat 12:30p - 2:30p
Volt Center Main , Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

This 172.5 clock hour course provides classroom and hands-on training in GMAW - Aluminum Plate, GTAW - Aluminum Plate, GTAW - Aluminum Pipe, GMAW - Aluminum Pipe, and Soldering and Brazing. Students will receive instruction through lecture, demonstration and practical applications. When you complete the program, you’ll receive National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification for Welding Level 4.
Meeting time and location:

09/22/25 - 12/11/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 5p - 9p
Volt Center Main , Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

In this class you will learn how to become a Notary Public in the State of North Carolina. The instructor will review general provisions and standards, commissioning, notarial acts - powers and limitations, fees, signature and seal, certificate forms, changes in status, and enforcement - sanctions and remedies. During the class, you will learn notary timelines and tips, complete the Application for Initial Appointment as a North Carolina Notary Public, and take the State Notary Public Examination. In advance of the class, purchase and read the required textbook: North Carolina Notary Public Manual - 2016 Edition which is available in our store. There are no refunds for this class unless cancelled by Craven Community College.
Meeting time:

Sat 01/11/25 9a - 5p
BSH , Room 00102
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

In this class you will learn how to become a Notary Public in the State of North Carolina. The instructor will review general provisions and standards, commissioning, notarial acts - powers and limitations, fees, signature and seal, certificate forms, changes in status, and enforcement - sanctions and remedies. During the class, you will learn notary timelines and tips, complete the Application for Initial Appointment as a North Carolina Notary Public, and take the State Notary Public Examination. In advance of the class, purchase and read the required textbook: North Carolina Notary Public Manual - 2016 Edition which is available in our store. There are no refunds for this class unless cancelled by Craven Community College.
Meeting time:

Sat 02/08/25 9a - 5p
BSH , Room 00102
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

In this class you will learn how to become a Notary Public in the State of North Carolina. The instructor will review general provisions and standards, commissioning, notarial acts - powers and limitations, fees, signature and seal, certificate forms, changes in status, and enforcement - sanctions and remedies. During the class, you will learn notary timelines and tips, complete the Application for Initial Appointment as a North Carolina Notary Public, and take the State Notary Public Examination. In advance of the class, purchase and read the required textbook: North Carolina Notary Public Manual - 2016 Edition which is available in our store. There are no refunds for this class unless cancelled by Craven Community College.
Meeting time:

Sat 03/08/25 9a - 5p
BSH , Room 00102
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

In this class you will learn how to become a Notary Public in the State of North Carolina. The instructor will review general provisions and standards, commissioning, notarial acts - powers and limitations, fees, signature and seal, certificate forms, changes in status, and enforcement - sanctions and remedies. During the class, you will learn notary timelines and tips, complete the Application for Initial Appointment as a North Carolina Notary Public, and take the State Notary Public Examination. In advance of the class, purchase and read the required textbook: North Carolina Notary Public Manual - 2016 Edition which is available in our store. There are no refunds for this class unless cancelled by Craven Community College.
Meeting time:

Sat 04/05/25 9a - 5p
BSH , Room 00102
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

In this class you will learn how to become a Notary Public in the State of North Carolina. The instructor will review general provisions and standards, commissioning, notarial acts - powers and limitations, fees, signature and seal, certificate forms, changes in status, and enforcement - sanctions and remedies. During the class, you will learn notary timelines and tips, complete the Application for Initial Appointment as a North Carolina Notary Public, and take the State Notary Public Examination. In advance of the class, purchase and read the required textbook: North Carolina Notary Public Manual - 2016 Edition which is available in our store. There are no refunds for this class unless cancelled by Craven Community College.
Meeting time:

Sat 05/10/25 9a - 5p
BSH , Room 00102
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

This course is prepares students to provide personal care and perform basic nursing skills for the elderly and other adults. Emphasis on aging process including mental, social and physical needs of the elderly, patient’s rights, nutrition management, elimination procedures, safe environment, restorative services, personal and special care procedures and activities, human body structure and function and related common disease/disorders, communication and documentation, death and dying, and roles of the nursing assistant and health team members. A skill/competency evaluation is required. The course includes class, laboratory and clinical learning experiences. Upon satisfactory completion of the course and skill/competency evaluation, the graduate is eligible to apply for listing as a Nurse Aide I by the N.C. Division of Facility Services. Each student enrolled in this section is expected to attend all the meeting times and location listed below. The online work may be done anytime during the week, and the number of hours listed indicate how much time a student should anticipate it taking to complete the online assignments each week. Courses with both classroom and clinical components, have additional times listed for the clinical dates, which are located off campus.
Meeting times and locations:

01/23/25 - 03/20/25
Tue, Wed, Thur 8:30a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00118
Havelock

03/25/25 - 05/01/25
Tue, Wed, Thur 8:30a - 12:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00118
Havelock

This course is prepares students to provide personal care and perform basic nursing skills for the elderly and other adults. Emphasis on aging process including mental, social and physical needs of the elderly, patient’s rights, nutrition management, elimination procedures, safe environment, restorative services, personal and special care procedures and activities, human body structure and function and related common disease/disorders, communication and documentation, death and dying, and roles of the nursing assistant and health team members. A skill/competency evaluation is required. The course includes class, laboratory and clinical learning experiences. Upon satisfactory completion of the course and skill/competency evaluation, the graduate is eligible to apply for listing as a Nurse Aide I by the N.C. Division of Facility Services. Each student enrolled in this section is expected to attend all the meeting times and location listed below. The online work may be done anytime during the week, and the number of hours listed indicate how much time a student should anticipate it taking to complete the online assignments each week. Courses with both classroom and clinical components, have additional times listed for the clinical dates, which are located off campus.
Meeting times and locations:

01/14/25 - 03/11/25
Tue, Wed, Thur 8:30a - 12p
Perdue Hall , Room 00118
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

03/12/25 - 04/08/25
Tue, Wed, Thur 8:30a - 12:30p
Perdue Hall , Room 00118
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

04/09/25 - 04/23/25
Tue, Wed, Thur 8:30a - 12:30p
Perdue Hall , Room 00118
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

This course is prepares students to provide personal care and perform basic nursing skills for the elderly and other adults. Emphasis on aging process including mental, social and physical needs of the elderly, patient’s rights, nutrition management, elimination procedures, safe environment, restorative services, personal and special care procedures and activities, human body structure and function and related common disease/disorders, communication and documentation, death and dying, and roles of the nursing assistant and health team members. A skill/competency evaluation is required. The course includes class, laboratory and clinical learning experiences. Upon satisfactory completion of the course and skill/competency evaluation, the graduate is eligible to apply for listing as a Nurse Aide I by the N.C. Division of Facility Services. Each student enrolled in this section is expected to attend all the meeting times and location listed below. The online work may be done anytime during the week, and the number of hours listed indicate how much time a student should anticipate it taking to complete the online assignments each week. Courses with both classroom and clinical components, have additional times listed for the clinical dates, which are located off campus.
Meeting times and locations:

01/14/25 - 03/11/25
Tue, Wed, Thur 8:30a - 12p
Perdue Hall , Room 00138
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

03/12/25 - 04/23/25
Tue, Wed, Thur 8:30a - 12:30p
Perdue Hall , Room 00138
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

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