Don't just work - build a long-term career with our short-term training courses! Craven CC offers hands-on learning and scholarship opportunities that put you on track toward a stable new career without the burden of student debt. Whether you want to start a career in construction, manufacturing, cooking, or truck driving, our short-term Workforce Development classes can open doors to financial prosperity, personal satisfaction, and a future with measurable success.
Scholarships and other financial assistance may be available. Contact us today to see what options are available to you.
Construction Trades


Take a hands-on approach to your career opportunities with construction and trades classes. The courses listed below are certification courses that lead to living wage jobs in our area and are offered at the Volt Center and our Havelock campus.
Health Programs


The demand for employees in the healthcare field continues to grow across the country and here in Eastern North Carolina. Explore short-term training opportunities as a technician, nurse aide, and more.
Hospitality Programs


From food and customer service to bartending and brewing, gain hands-on training with programs that will help you enter the versatile hospitality industry.

Appliance Repair
If you're looking for a way to fix home appliances as a homeowner or to expand skills in your current job, the Home Appliance Repair class is a great option. Learn how to repair a wide range of appliances, both big and small, in this popular class offered at the Volt Center.

Truck Driver Training
Our Commercial Driver License (CDL) program will provide you with an excellent foundation for a truck driving career. You'll be tested thoroughly both on the road and through written exams to make sure you have the necessary skills and knowledge to successfully and safely operate commercial vehicles.
Orientation is mandatory, so be sure to sign up!
Additional Programs
Barbering Concepts
If you're looking for a career that helps people look their best, our Barbering Concepts program will assist you in becoming a professional barber-stylist. Upon completion, you’ll be prepared to take the North Carolina Board of Barbering Examiners exam to qualify as an apprentice.
We offer full-time and part-time programs, and scholarships are available.

Online Classes
Craven Community College offers a vast number of online courses through our educational partner, Ed2Go. Courses are designed to be engaging and fun while also educational and career enhancing. These courses are very affordable and usually require 24 hours of online instruction.

College & Career Ready
Earn a high school diploma or learn English as a Second Language (ESL) through the College & Career Readiness program. Additionally, our Transitions Academy program offers students with mild intellectual disabilities an opportunity to learn skills that prepare them for college or the workforce.
Volt Toolbelt Trust
Take a class at the Volt Center and get up to 100% of your registration costs covered at no cost. This new scholarship opportunity has limited availability and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Current Workforce Class Schedule
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Oct 5–23 2026
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$6500
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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.
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
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Jan 25 – Feb 12 2027
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$6500
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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.
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
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Apr 5–23 2027
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$6500
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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.
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
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Jul 12–30 2027
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$6500
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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.
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
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Oct 4–22 2027
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$6500
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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.
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
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Sep 22 – Oct 13
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$50
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Dance improves balance, burns calories, increases flexibility, gives the heart a great work out, and strengthens muscles. Also, dance has been associated with increased self- confidence and has provided cognitive benefits by remembering dance combinations and steps!
Meeting time and location:
09/22/25 - 10/14/25
Mon 6p - 8p
Ward Hall
, Room 118
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Jan 12 – May 11 2026
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$332
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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
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Aug 31 – Dec 17 2026
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$332
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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
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May 18 – Aug 19 2026
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$332
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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
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Jan 12 – May 14 2026
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$483.40
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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
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Aug 4 – Dec 17 2026
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$483.40
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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
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Aug 18 – Nov 13
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$483.40
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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:
08/18/25 - 11/13/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Taylor Hall
, 111B
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
08/18/25 - 11/13/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 3:30p
Taylor Hall
, 111B
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Jan 12 – Apr 13 2026
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$483.40
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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
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May 18 – Aug 13 2026
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$483.40
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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
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Aug 17 – Nov 12 2026
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$483.40
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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
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Register |
Aug 19 – Dec 11
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$332
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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:
08/19/25 - 09/22/25
Mon, Tue, Thur 5:30p - 9:15p
Taylor Hall
, 111B
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
09/23/25 - 12/11/25
Mon, Tue, Thur 5:30p - 9p
Taylor Hall
, 111B
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Register |
Jan 12 – Apr 16 2026
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$332
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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
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Register |
Aug 25 – Dec 18
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$332
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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:
08/25/25 - 12/18/25
Mon, Tue, Thur 5:30p - 9p
Taylor Hall
, Room 201
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Register |
Apr 27 – Aug 10 2026
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$332
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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
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Register |
Jan 12 – May 12 2026
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$332
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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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Aug 18 – Dec 18
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$357
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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.
Meeting time and location:
08/18/25 - 12/18/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Hvy Equip Operator Train Bldg.
, Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Apr 20 – Aug 13 2026
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$357
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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.
Meeting times and locations:
04/20/26 - 07/01/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Hvy Equip Operator Train Bldg.
, Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
07/06/26 - 08/13/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12:30p
Hvy Equip Operator Train Bldg.
, Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Register |
Apr 20 – Aug 13 2026
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$357
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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.
Meeting times and locations:
04/20/26 - 07/01/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 5p - 9p
Hvy Equip Operator Train Bldg.
, Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
07/06/26 - 08/13/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 5p - 9:30p
Hvy Equip Operator Train Bldg.
, Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Aug 20 – Dec 18
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$357
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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.
Meeting times and locations:
08/20/25 - 10/15/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 5p - 9:15p
Hvy Equip Operator Train Bldg.
, Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
10/16/25 - 12/18/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 5p - 9p
Hvy Equip Operator Train Bldg.
, Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Contact Information
Workforce Development
Brock Administration Building
New Bern Campus
252-638-7248
Volt Center
205 First Street
New Bern, NC 28562
252-633-0857
Havelock Campus
305 Cunningham Blvd
Havelock, NC 28532
252-444-6005
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