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Craven CC's short-term training programs get you on the fast track to a long-term, stable career. You'll gain hands-on expertise and access scholarship opportunities, letting you build a new future without the burden of student debt. Whether your goal is construction, manufacturing, cooking, or truck driving, our Workforce Development classes open the doors to personal satisfaction and measurable success.

Scholarships, VA benefits, and other financial assistance may be available for eligible programs. Contact us today to see what options are available to you.

Construction Trades

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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

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Phlebotomy student examines vials of blood

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

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

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Patient Service Representative

If you’re looking for a way to start a career in healthcare or to sharpen your administrative skills, the Patient Service Representative class is a great option. Learn how to handle medical scheduling, insurance, and professional patient communication in this comprehensive course offered at the Volt Center.

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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!

Truck Driver Training

Additional Programs

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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. 

Barbering Concepts

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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.

View Ed2Go Classes

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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.

College & Career Readiness

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.

Learn more about Volt Toolbelt Trust

Current Workforce Class Schedule

Workforce Development
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If you’re looking to enter the workforce as a mason 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 the masonry field. The 197.5 clock hour course is broken down into topics including: introduction to masonry, masonry safety, masonry tools and equipment, mortar, masonry units and installation techniques, and measurements, drawings, and specifications. Upon successful completion, students will obtain NCCER Core and NCCER Masonry Level 1 certification.
Meeting time and location:

08/17/26 - 12/15/26
Mon, Tue, Wed 5p - 9p
Taylor Hall , Room 115
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

If you’re looking to enter the workforce as a mason 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 the masonry field. The 197.5 clock hour course is broken down into topics including: introduction to masonry, masonry safety, masonry tools and equipment, mortar, masonry units and installation techniques, and measurements, drawings, and specifications. Upon successful completion, students will obtain NCCER Core and NCCER Masonry Level 1 certification.
Meeting time and location:

01/11/27 - 05/11/27
Mon, Tue, Wed 5p - 9p
Taylor Hall , Room 115
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

If you’re looking to expand your masonry skills without going through an entire degree program, this short-term course is a great choice. This hands-on Masonry Level 2 course is available for students who have completed Level 1. This 152.5 clock hour course will examine topics from Level 1, as well as residential plans and drawing interpretation, residential masonry, reinforced masonry, masonry openings and metalwork, advanced laying techniques, effects of climate and masonry, and construction inspection and quality control.
Meeting time and location:

08/17/26 - 11/16/26
Mon, Tue, Wed 5p - 9p
Taylor Hall , Room 115
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

If you’re looking to expand your masonry skills without going through an entire degree program, this short-term course is a great choice. This hands-on Masonry Level 2 course is available for students who have completed Level 1. This 152.5 clock hour course will examine topics from Level 1, as well as residential plans and drawing interpretation, residential masonry, reinforced masonry, masonry openings and metalwork, advanced laying techniques, effects of climate and masonry, and construction inspection and quality control.
Meeting time and location:

01/11/27 - 04/12/27
Mon, Tue, Wed 5p - 9p
Taylor Hall , Room 115
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

This 220-clock hour course is designed to cover the principles of Residential and some commercial applications. The course is broken down into topics including: introduction to the plumbing profession, plumbing safety, tools of the plumbing trade, introduction to plumbing math, introduction to plumbing drawings, plastic pipe and fittings, copper pipe and fittings, cast- iron pipe and fittings, carbon steel pipe and fittings, introduction to plumbing fixtures, introduction to water distribution systems, and introduction to drain, waste, and vent (DWV) systems. What materials are needed? Core Curriculum: Introductory Craft Skills, Fifth Edition, Revised 2015, ISBN 978-0-13-413098-9 Plumbing Level 1, Fourth Edition.
Meeting times and locations:

01/13/26 - 04/08/26
Tue, Wed, Thur 5p - 9p
Taylor Hall , Room 114
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

04/09/26 - 05/14/26
Tue, Wed, Thur 5p - 9:15p
Taylor Hall , Room 114
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

This 175 clock hour course is broken down into topics including: plumbing math two, reading commercial drawings, structural penetrations, insulation, fire stopping, installing and testing DWV piping, installing and testing water supply piping, types of valves, installing fixtures and valves, installing water heaters, basic electricity, fuel gas and fuel oil systems, and installing roof, floor, and area drains. What materials are needed? Plumbing Level 2, Fourth Edition, Revised 2013, ISBN 978-0-13-314850-3
Meeting times and locations:

05/26/26 - 08/10/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 5p - 9p
Taylor Hall , Room 114
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

Tue 08/11/26 5p - 8p
Taylor Hall , Room 114
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

This 160 clock hour course is broken down into topics including: applied math, sizing water supply piping, potable water treatment, backflow preventers, types of venting, sizing DWV and storm systems, sewage pumps and sump pumps, corrosive-resistant waste piping, and compressed air. What materials are needed? Plumbing Level 3, Fourth Edition, Revised 2014, ISBN 978-0-13-340424-1 Check our campus bookstore for availability.
Meeting times and locations:

08/17/26 - 12/01/26
Mon, Tue, Thur 5:30p - 9p
Taylor Hall , Room 114
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

Thur 12/03/26 5:30p - 8p
Taylor Hall , Room 114
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

This 335-clock hour course is designed to cover the principles of Residential and some commercial applications. The course is broken down into topics including: introduction to the plumbing profession, plumbing safety, tools of the plumbing trade, introduction to plumbing math, introduction to plumbing drawings, plastic pipe and fittings, copper pipe and fittings, cast- iron pipe and fittings, carbon steel pipe and fittings, introduction to plumbing fixtures, introduction to water distribution systems, and introduction to drain, waste, and vent (DWV) systems. What materials are needed? Core Curriculum: Introductory Craft Skills, Fifth Edition, Revised 2015, ISBN 978-0-13-413098-9 Plumbing Level 1, Fourth Edition, Revised 2020, ISBN 978-0-13-663791-2 Plumbing Level 2, Fourth Edition, Revised 2013, ISBN 978-0-13-314850-3 Plumbing Level 3, Fourth Edition, Revised 2014, ISBN 978-0-13-340424-1 Check our campus bookstore for availability.
Meeting times and locations:

01/12/26 - 04/23/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Taylor Hall , Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

01/12/26 - 04/23/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 2p
Taylor Hall , Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

This 335-clock hour course is designed to cover the principles of Residential and some commercial applications. The course is broken down into topics including: introduction to the plumbing profession, plumbing safety, tools of the plumbing trade, introduction to plumbing math, introduction to plumbing drawings, plastic pipe and fittings, copper pipe and fittings, cast- iron pipe and fittings, carbon steel pipe and fittings, introduction to plumbing fixtures, introduction to water distribution systems, and introduction to drain, waste, and vent (DWV) systems. What materials are needed? Core Curriculum: Introductory Craft Skills, Fifth Edition, Revised 2015, ISBN 978-0-13-413098-9 Plumbing Level 1, Fourth Edition, Revised 2020, ISBN 978-0-13-663791-2 Plumbing Level 2, Fourth Edition, Revised 2013, ISBN 978-0-13-314850-3 Plumbing Level 3, Fourth Edition, Revised 2014, ISBN 978-0-13-340424-1 Check our campus bookstore for availability.
Meeting times and locations:

05/04/26 - 08/13/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Taylor Hall , Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

05/04/26 - 08/13/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 2p
Taylor Hall , Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

This 335-clock hour course is designed to cover the principles of Residential and some commercial applications. The course is broken down into topics including: introduction to the plumbing profession, plumbing safety, tools of the plumbing trade, introduction to plumbing math, introduction to plumbing drawings, plastic pipe and fittings, copper pipe and fittings, cast- iron pipe and fittings, carbon steel pipe and fittings, introduction to plumbing fixtures, introduction to water distribution systems, and introduction to drain, waste, and vent (DWV) systems. What materials are needed? Core Curriculum: Introductory Craft Skills, Fifth Edition, Revised 2015, ISBN 978-0-13-413098-9 Plumbing Level 1, Fourth Edition, Revised 2020, ISBN 978-0-13-663791-2 Plumbing Level 2, Fourth Edition, Revised 2013, ISBN 978-0-13-314850-3 Plumbing Level 3, Fourth Edition, Revised 2014, ISBN 978-0-13-340424-1 Check our campus bookstore for availability.
Meeting times and locations:

08/17/26 - 11/30/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Taylor Hall , Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

08/17/26 - 11/30/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 2p
Taylor Hall , Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

This 335-clock hour course is designed to cover the principles of Residential and some commercial applications. The course is broken down into topics including: introduction to the plumbing profession, plumbing safety, tools of the plumbing trade, introduction to plumbing math, introduction to plumbing drawings, plastic pipe and fittings, copper pipe and fittings, cast- iron pipe and fittings, carbon steel pipe and fittings, introduction to plumbing fixtures, introduction to water distribution systems, and introduction to drain, waste, and vent (DWV) systems. What materials are needed? Core Curriculum: Introductory Craft Skills, Fifth Edition, Revised 2015, ISBN 978-0-13-413098-9 Plumbing Level 1, Fourth Edition, Revised 2020, ISBN 978-0-13-663791-2 Plumbing Level 2, Fourth Edition, Revised 2013, ISBN 978-0-13-314850-3 Plumbing Level 3, Fourth Edition, Revised 2014, ISBN 978-0-13-340424-1 Check our campus bookstore for availability.
Meeting times and locations:

01/11/27 - 04/21/27
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Taylor Hall , Room 114
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

01/11/27 - 04/21/27
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 2p
Taylor Hall , Room 114
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

This 335-clock hour course is designed to cover the principles of Residential and some commercial applications. The course is broken down into topics including: introduction to the plumbing profession, plumbing safety, tools of the plumbing trade, introduction to plumbing math, introduction to plumbing drawings, plastic pipe and fittings, copper pipe and fittings, cast- iron pipe and fittings, carbon steel pipe and fittings, introduction to plumbing fixtures, introduction to water distribution systems, and introduction to drain, waste, and vent (DWV) systems. What materials are needed? Core Curriculum: Introductory Craft Skills, Fifth Edition, Revised 2015, ISBN 978-0-13-413098-9 Plumbing Level 1, Fourth Edition, Revised 2020, ISBN 978-0-13-663791-2 Plumbing Level 2, Fourth Edition, Revised 2013, ISBN 978-0-13-314850-3 Plumbing Level 3, Fourth Edition, Revised 2014, ISBN 978-0-13-340424-1 Check our campus bookstore for availability.
Meeting times and locations:

05/03/27 - 08/10/27
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Taylor Hall , Room 114
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

05/03/27 - 08/10/27
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 2p
Taylor Hall , Room 114
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

This 335-clock hour course is designed to cover the principles of Residential and some commercial applications. The course is broken down into topics including: introduction to the plumbing profession, plumbing safety, tools of the plumbing trade, introduction to plumbing math, introduction to plumbing drawings, plastic pipe and fittings, copper pipe and fittings, cast- iron pipe and fittings, carbon steel pipe and fittings, introduction to plumbing fixtures, introduction to water distribution systems, and introduction to drain, waste, and vent (DWV) systems. What materials are needed? Core Curriculum: Introductory Craft Skills, Fifth Edition, Revised 2015, ISBN 978-0-13-413098-9 Plumbing Level 1, Fourth Edition, Revised 2020, ISBN 978-0-13-663791-2 Plumbing Level 2, Fourth Edition, Revised 2013, ISBN 978-0-13-314850-3 Plumbing Level 3, Fourth Edition, Revised 2014, ISBN 978-0-13-340424-1 Check our campus bookstore for availability.
Meeting times and locations:

08/16/27 - 11/30/27
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Taylor Hall , Room 114
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

08/16/27 - 11/30/27
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 2p
Taylor Hall , Room 114
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:

08/03/26 - 12/17/26
Mon, Tue, Thur 5:30p - 10p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00115
Havelock

08/08/26 - 12/12/26
Sat 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00115
Havelock

08/08/26 - 12/12/26
Sat 1p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00115
Havelock

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:

01/12/26 - 06/17/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 5:30p - 9:30p
Taylor Hall , Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

06/18/26 - 06/22/26
Mon, Thur 5:30p - 10p
Taylor Hall , 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:

06/24/26 - 10/20/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00115
Havelock

06/24/26 - 10/20/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 1p - 5:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00115
Havelock

06/26/26 - 10/16/26
Fri 8a - 12p
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:

03/02/26 - 06/22/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00117
Havelock

03/02/26 - 06/22/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00117
Havelock

03/02/26 - 06/12/26
Fri 8a - 12p
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:

07/06/26 - 12/02/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Taylor Hall , Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

07/06/26 - 12/02/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 3:30p
Taylor Hall , Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

Thur 12/03/26 8a - 10a
Taylor Hall , 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:

01/11/27 - 06/08/27
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Taylor Hall , Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

01/11/27 - 06/08/27
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 3:30p
Taylor Hall , Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

Wed 06/09/27 8a - 10a
Taylor Hall , 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:

07/06/27 - 12/05/27
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Taylor Hall , Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

07/06/27 - 12/05/27
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 3:30p
Taylor Hall , Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

Mon 12/06/27 8a - 10a
Taylor Hall , 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:

10/21/26 - 02/17/27
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00117
Havelock

10/21/26 - 02/17/27
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00117
Havelock

10/23/26 - 02/12/27
Fri 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00117
Havelock

10/24/26 - 01/30/27
Sat 9a - 2p
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:

03/01/27 - 06/22/27
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00117
Havelock

03/01/27 - 06/22/27
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00117
Havelock

03/05/27 - 06/18/27
Fri 8a - 12p
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:

06/23/27 - 10/19/27
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00117
Havelock

06/23/27 - 10/19/27
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00117
Havelock

06/25/27 - 10/15/27
Fri 8a - 12p
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:

01/12/26 - 06/09/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Taylor Hall , Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

01/12/26 - 06/09/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 3:30p
Taylor Hall , Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

Wed 06/10/26 8a - 10a
Taylor Hall , Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

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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