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

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This course is designed to meet the training requirements for becoming qualified as a Medication Aide. The course will cover the six rights of medication administration for non-licensed personnel. Topics will include medication administration via the oral, topical and instillation routes, medical asepsis, hand hygiene, terminology, and legal implications. Upon completion, students should be able to take the competency exam and demonstrate skills necessary to qualify for listing on the North Carolina Medication Aide Registry. 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:

12/02/25 - 12/16/25
Tue 5:30p - 9:30p
Perdue Hall , Room 00100
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

12/13/25 - 12/20/25
Sat 9a - 3p
Perdue Hall , Room 00100
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

This class is for beginner meditators or the more experienced who just need a quiet space and convenient time to practice. The class is offered for one hour on Wednesday nights (6-7 pm) on the main campus in New Bern. Total class hours is 4 hours. Wear comfortable clothing. We use a chair for our seated practice.
Meeting time and location:

02/16/26 - 03/09/26
Mon 6p - 7p
Ward Hall , Room 115
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

This class is for beginner meditators or the more experienced who just need a quiet space and convenient time to practice. The class is offered for one hour on Wednesday nights (6-7 pm) on the main campus in New Bern. Total class hours is 4 hours. Wear comfortable clothing. We use a chair for our seated practice.
Meeting time and location:

09/14/26 - 10/05/26
Mon 6p - 7p
Ward Hall , Room 115
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

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.

Meeting times and locations:

10/04/27 - 10/22/27
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Hvy Equip Operator Train Bldg. , Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

10/04/27 - 10/22/27
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4:30p
Hvy Equip Operator Train Bldg. , Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

10/04/27 - 10/22/27
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 5p - 7p
Online
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

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.

Meeting times and locations:

07/12/27 - 07/30/27
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Hvy Equip Operator Train Bldg. , Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

07/12/27 - 07/30/27
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4:30p
Hvy Equip Operator Train Bldg. , Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

07/12/27 - 07/30/27
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 5p - 7p
Online
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

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.

Meeting times and locations:

04/05/27 - 04/23/27
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Hvy Equip Operator Train Bldg. , Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

04/05/27 - 04/23/27
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4:30p
Hvy Equip Operator Train Bldg. , Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

04/05/27 - 04/23/27
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 5p - 7p
Online
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

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.

Meeting times and locations:

01/25/27 - 02/12/27
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Hvy Equip Operator Train Bldg. , Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

01/25/27 - 02/12/27
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4:30p
Hvy Equip Operator Train Bldg. , Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

01/25/27 - 02/12/27
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 5p - 7p
Online
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

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.

Meeting times and locations:

10/05/26 - 10/23/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Hvy Equip Operator Train Bldg. , Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

10/05/26 - 10/23/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4:30p
Hvy Equip Operator Train Bldg. , Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

10/05/26 - 10/23/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 5p - 7p
Online
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

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.

Meeting times and locations:

07/06/26 - 07/24/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Hvy Equip Operator Train Bldg. , Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

07/06/26 - 07/24/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4:30p
Hvy Equip Operator Train Bldg. , Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

07/06/26 - 07/24/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 5p - 7p
Online
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

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.

Meeting times and locations:

04/06/26 - 04/24/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Hvy Equip Operator Train Bldg. , Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

04/06/26 - 04/24/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4:30p
Hvy Equip Operator Train Bldg. , Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

04/06/26 - 04/24/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 5p - 7p
Online
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

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.

Meeting times and locations:

01/26/26 - 02/13/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Hvy Equip Operator Train Bldg. , Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

01/26/26 - 02/13/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4:30p
Hvy Equip Operator Train Bldg. , Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

01/26/26 - 02/13/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 5p - 7p
Online
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

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.
Meeting times and locations:

01/12/26 - 05/07/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 5:30p - 9p
Taylor Hall , Room 201
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

Mon 05/11/26 5:30p - 8:30p
Taylor Hall , Room 201
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

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.
Meeting times and locations:

08/31/26 - 09/17/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 5:30p - 9:15p
Taylor Hall , Room 201
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

09/21/26 - 12/17/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 5:30p - 9:30p
Taylor Hall , Room 201
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

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.
Meeting times and locations:

05/18/26 - 08/18/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 5:30p - 9:30p
Taylor Hall , Room 201
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

Wed 08/19/26 5:30p - 7:30p
Taylor Hall , Room 201
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

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.
Meeting times and locations:

01/12/26 - 05/14/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Taylor Hall , Room 201
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

01/12/26 - 03/10/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 2:30p
Taylor Hall , Room 201
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

03/11/26 - 05/14/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 3p
Taylor Hall , Room 201
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

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.
Meeting times and locations:

08/04/26 - 12/16/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Taylor Hall , Room 201
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

08/04/26 - 12/16/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 2:30p
Taylor Hall , Room 201
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

Thur 12/17/26 8a - 9a
Taylor Hall , Room 201
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

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.
Meeting times and locations:

05/18/26 - 08/13/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Taylor Hall , 111B
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

05/18/26 - 08/13/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 3:30p
Taylor Hall , 111B
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

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.
Meeting times and locations:

08/17/26 - 11/12/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Taylor Hall , 111B
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

08/17/26 - 11/12/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 3:30p
Taylor Hall , 111B
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

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.
Meeting times and locations:

01/12/26 - 04/13/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Taylor Hall , 111B
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

01/12/26 - 04/13/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 3:30p
Taylor Hall , 111B
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

If you’re looking to start a career in the electrical field without going through an entire degree program, this short-term course is a great choice. It will introduce you to the knowledge and skills needed to enter and excel in this high-demand job market.The course is broken down into topics including: orientation to the electrical trade, electrical safety, introduction to electrical circuits, electrical theory, introduction to National Electrical Code, device boxes, hand bending, raceways and fittings, conductors and cables, basic electrical construction drawings, residential electrical services, and electrical test equipment. This is a 185 clock hour course and includes mandatory NCCER Core Curriculum of 72.5 hours. Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll earn your NCCER Core and Electrical Level 1.
Meeting times and locations:

01/12/26 - 02/03/26
Mon, Tue, Thur 5:30p - 9:30p
Taylor Hall , 111B
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

02/04/26 - 05/07/26
Mon, Tue, Thur 5:30p - 9:15p
Taylor Hall , 111B
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

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.
Meeting times and locations:

01/12/26 - 04/02/26
Mon, Tue, Thur 5:30p - 9p
Taylor Hall , 111B
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

04/06/26 - 04/16/26
Mon, Tue, Thur 5:30p - 9:15p
Taylor Hall , 111B
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

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.
Meeting time and location:

01/12/26 - 03/19/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Taylor Hall , Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

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.
Meeting times and locations:

04/27/26 - 07/30/26
Mon, Tue, Thur 5:30p - 9p
Taylor Hall , 111B
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

08/03/26 - 08/10/26
Mon, Tue, Thur 5:30p - 9:15p
Taylor Hall , 111B
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

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.
Meeting time and location:

01/12/26 - 05/12/26
Mon, Tue, Thur 5:30p - 9p
Taylor Hall , Room 201
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

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