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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Jul 13–31 2026
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$180
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The course learning expectations are to refresh and advance participants basic employment skills. The purpose is to create career opportunity advancement and help participants reach their employment goals. The learning tools used in the program include a self-assessment of knowledge on the first day of class using the TABE assessment system and a post-assessment on the final day of class. The classroom environment encourages participants to interact in an active learning experience that is relaxed with no pressure to pass. The only expectation is that the student participates in the learning experience. The program instructors are here to help guide, support and provide learning opportunities.
Meeting times and locations:
07/13/26 - 07/30/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 7:30a - 11:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00109
Havelock
07/13/26 - 07/30/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00109
Havelock
Fri 07/31/26 7:30a - 10:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00109
Havelock
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Sep 14 – Oct 2 2026
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$180
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The course learning expectations are to refresh and advance participants basic employment skills. The purpose is to create career opportunity advancement and help participants reach their employment goals. The learning tools used in the program include a self-assessment of knowledge on the first day of class using the TABE assessment system and a post-assessment on the final day of class. The classroom environment encourages participants to interact in an active learning experience that is relaxed with no pressure to pass. The only expectation is that the student participates in the learning experience. The program instructors are here to help guide, support and provide learning opportunities.
Meeting times and locations:
09/14/26 - 10/01/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 7:30a - 11:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00109
Havelock
09/14/26 - 10/01/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00109
Havelock
Fri 10/02/26 7:30a - 10:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00109
Havelock
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Oct 19 – Nov 6 2026
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$180
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The course learning expectations are to refresh and advance participants basic employment skills. The purpose is to create career opportunity advancement and help participants reach their employment goals. The learning tools used in the program include a self-assessment of knowledge on the first day of class using the TABE assessment system and a post-assessment on the final day of class. The classroom environment encourages participants to interact in an active learning experience that is relaxed with no pressure to pass. The only expectation is that the student participates in the learning experience. The program instructors are here to help guide, support and provide learning opportunities.
Meeting times and locations:
10/19/26 - 11/05/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 7:30a - 11:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00109
Havelock
10/19/26 - 11/05/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00109
Havelock
Fri 11/06/26 7:30a - 10:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00109
Havelock
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Nov 30 – Dec 18 2026
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$180
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The course learning expectations are to refresh and advance participants basic employment skills. The purpose is to create career opportunity advancement and help participants reach their employment goals. The learning tools used in the program include a self-assessment of knowledge on the first day of class using the TABE assessment system and a post-assessment on the final day of class. The classroom environment encourages participants to interact in an active learning experience that is relaxed with no pressure to pass. The only expectation is that the student participates in the learning experience. The program instructors are here to help guide, support and provide learning opportunities.
Meeting times and locations:
11/30/26 - 12/17/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 7:30a - 11:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00109
Havelock
11/30/26 - 12/17/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00109
Havelock
Fri 12/18/26 7:30a - 10:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00109
Havelock
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Dec 5
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$70
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This training is designed to focus on new and emerging issues in Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
Meeting time:
Fri 12/05/25 1p - 5p
New Bern Fire Dept.
, Room 001
Off Campus
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Dec 17
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$70
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This training is designed to focus on new and emerging issues in Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
Meeting time:
Wed 12/17/25 1p - 5p
New Bern Fire Dept.
, Room 001
Off Campus
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Dec 9
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$70
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This training is designed to focus on new and emerging issues in Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
Meeting time:
Tue 12/09/25 1p - 5p
New Bern Fire Dept.
, Room 001
Off Campus
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Dec 18
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$70
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This training is designed to focus on new and emerging issues in Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
Meeting time:
Thur 12/18/25 1p - 5p
New Bern Fire Dept.
, Room 001
Off Campus
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Jan 5 – Apr 18 2026
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$280
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This 280-clock hour course must follow the guidelines established by the NC Office of EMS. The Office of EMS must approve courses that include portions delivered via distance education. The curriculum for the EMT educational program shall be the 2009, or most current release of the United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) National Education Standards. The EMT program must be conducted by an approved Basic or Advanced Educational Institution as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. The lead instructor for the EMT educational program must be a NC credentialed Level I EMS Instructor at the EMT, AEMT or Paramedic level as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. Student/Course prerequisites: A) 17 years of age on or before the official end date of the course; B) High school diploma or high school equivalent; or successful completion of an entrance exam assessing basic reading comprehension skills at a minimum of the eleventh-grade level.
Meeting times and locations:
01/05/26 - 04/18/26
Mon, Wed 6p - 10p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00144
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
01/05/26 - 04/18/26
Sat, Sun 8a - 5p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00144
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Jan 6 – Apr 18 2026
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$280
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This 280-clock hour course must follow the guidelines established by the NC Office of EMS. The Office of EMS must approve courses that include portions delivered via distance education. The curriculum for the EMT educational program shall be the 2009, or most current release of the United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) National Education Standards. The EMT program must be conducted by an approved Basic or Advanced Educational Institution as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. The lead instructor for the EMT educational program must be a NC credentialed Level I EMS Instructor at the EMT, AEMT or Paramedic level as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. Student/Course prerequisites: A) 17 years of age on or before the official end date of the course; B) High school diploma or high school equivalent; or successful completion of an entrance exam assessing basic reading comprehension skills at a minimum of the eleventh-grade level.
Meeting times and locations:
01/06/26 - 04/18/26
Tue, Thur 6p - 10p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00144
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
01/06/26 - 04/18/26
Sat, Sun 8a - 5p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00144
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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| Register |
May 4 – Aug 10 2026
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$280
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This 280-clock hour course must follow the guidelines established by the NC Office of EMS. The Office of EMS must approve courses that include portions delivered via distance education. The curriculum for the EMT educational program shall be the 2009, or most current release of the United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) National Education Standards. The EMT program must be conducted by an approved Basic or Advanced Educational Institution as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. The lead instructor for the EMT educational program must be a NC credentialed Level I EMS Instructor at the EMT, AEMT or Paramedic level as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. Student/Course prerequisites: A) 17 years of age on or before the official end date of the course; B) High school diploma or high school equivalent; or successful completion of an entrance exam assessing basic reading comprehension skills at a minimum of the eleventh-grade level.
Meeting times and locations:
05/04/26 - 08/09/26
Mon, Wed 6p - 10p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00144
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
05/04/26 - 08/09/26
Sat, Sun 6p - 5p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00144
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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May 5 – Aug 10 2026
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$280
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This 280-clock hour course must follow the guidelines established by the NC Office of EMS. The Office of EMS must approve courses that include portions delivered via distance education. The curriculum for the EMT educational program shall be the 2009, or most current release of the United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) National Education Standards. The EMT program must be conducted by an approved Basic or Advanced Educational Institution as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. The lead instructor for the EMT educational program must be a NC credentialed Level I EMS Instructor at the EMT, AEMT or Paramedic level as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. Student/Course prerequisites: A) 17 years of age on or before the official end date of the course; B) High school diploma or high school equivalent; or successful completion of an entrance exam assessing basic reading comprehension skills at a minimum of the eleventh-grade level.
Meeting times and locations:
05/05/26 - 08/09/26
Tue, Thur 6p - 10p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00144
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
05/05/26 - 08/09/26
Sat, Sun 8a - 5p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00144
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Jan 5 – Mar 12 2026
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$280
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This 280-clock hour course must follow the guidelines established by the NC Office of EMS. The Office of EMS must approve courses that include portions delivered via distance education. The curriculum for the EMT educational program shall be the 2009, or most current release of the United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) National Education Standards. The EMT program must be conducted by an approved Basic or Advanced Educational Institution as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. The lead instructor for the EMT educational program must be a NC credentialed Level I EMS Instructor at the EMT, AEMT or Paramedic level as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. Student/Course prerequisites: A) 17 years of age on or before the official end date of the course; B) High school diploma or high school equivalent; or successful completion of an entrance exam assessing basic reading comprehension skills at a minimum of the eleventh-grade level.
Meeting time and location:
01/05/26 - 03/12/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 1p - 7p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00144
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Sep 8 – Dec 12 2026
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$280
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This 280-clock hour course must follow the guidelines established by the NC Office of EMS. The Office of EMS must approve courses that include portions delivered via distance education. The curriculum for the EMT educational program shall be the 2009, or most current release of the United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) National Education Standards. The EMT program must be conducted by an approved Basic or Advanced Educational Institution as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. The lead instructor for the EMT educational program must be a NC credentialed Level I EMS Instructor at the EMT, AEMT or Paramedic level as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. Student/Course prerequisites: A) 17 years of age on or before the official end date of the course; B) High school diploma or high school equivalent; or successful completion of an entrance exam assessing basic reading comprehension skills at a minimum of the eleventh-grade level.
Meeting times and locations:
09/08/26 - 12/12/26
Tue, Thur 6p - 10p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00144
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
09/08/26 - 12/12/26
Sat, Sun 8a - 5p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00144
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Sep 9 – Dec 12 2026
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$280
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This 280-clock hour course must follow the guidelines established by the NC Office of EMS. The Office of EMS must approve courses that include portions delivered via distance education. The curriculum for the EMT educational program shall be the 2009, or most current release of the United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) National Education Standards. The EMT program must be conducted by an approved Basic or Advanced Educational Institution as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. The lead instructor for the EMT educational program must be a NC credentialed Level I EMS Instructor at the EMT, AEMT or Paramedic level as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. Student/Course prerequisites: A) 17 years of age on or before the official end date of the course; B) High school diploma or high school equivalent; or successful completion of an entrance exam assessing basic reading comprehension skills at a minimum of the eleventh-grade level.
Meeting times and locations:
09/09/26 - 12/12/26
Mon, Wed 6p - 10p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00144
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
09/09/26 - 12/12/26
Sat, Sun 8a - 10p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00144
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Jun 1 – Aug 6 2026
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$280
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This 280-clock hour course must follow the guidelines established by the NC Office of EMS. The Office of EMS must approve courses that include portions delivered via distance education. The curriculum for the EMT educational program shall be the 2009, or most current release of the United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) National Education Standards. The EMT program must be conducted by an approved Basic or Advanced Educational Institution as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. The lead instructor for the EMT educational program must be a NC credentialed Level I EMS Instructor at the EMT, AEMT or Paramedic level as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. Student/Course prerequisites: A) 17 years of age on or before the official end date of the course; B) High school diploma or high school equivalent; or successful completion of an entrance exam assessing basic reading comprehension skills at a minimum of the eleventh-grade level.
Meeting time and location:
06/01/26 - 08/06/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 1p - 7p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00144
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Sep 1 – Nov 9 2026
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$280
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This 280-clock hour course must follow the guidelines established by the NC Office of EMS. The Office of EMS must approve courses that include portions delivered via distance education. The curriculum for the EMT educational program shall be the 2009, or most current release of the United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) National Education Standards. The EMT program must be conducted by an approved Basic or Advanced Educational Institution as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. The lead instructor for the EMT educational program must be a NC credentialed Level I EMS Instructor at the EMT, AEMT or Paramedic level as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. Student/Course prerequisites: A) 17 years of age on or before the official end date of the course; B) High school diploma or high school equivalent; or successful completion of an entrance exam assessing basic reading comprehension skills at a minimum of the eleventh-grade level.
Meeting time and location:
09/01/26 - 11/09/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 1p - 7p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00144
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Jan 5 – May 7 2026
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$500
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This accelerated 128 clock hour program is designed to prepare individuals with civilian or military aviation maintenance experience for the FAA Airframe Technician certification/licensure. Through classroom discussions and hands-on shop exercises, you will become competent in the Airframe phase of certification in FAA-regulated aircraft maintenance. This course aims to provide students with principles, fundamentals, and technical procedures in subject-matter areas relating to the Airframe rating to successfully pass all written and oral and practical exams administered by an FAA authorized Designated Maintenance Examiner (DME).
Meeting time and location:
01/05/26 - 05/07/26
Mon, Thur 5:30p - 9:30p
IAT
, Room 00103
Havelock
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| Register |
Jan 6 – Mar 3 2026
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$500
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This accelerated 128 clock hour program is designed to prepare individuals with civilian or military aviation maintenance experience for the FAA Airframe Technician certification/licensure. Through classroom discussions and hands-on shop exercises, you will become competent in the Airframe phase of certification in FAA-regulated aircraft maintenance. This course aims to provide students with principles, fundamentals, and technical procedures in subject-matter areas relating to the Airframe rating to successfully pass all written and oral and practical exams administered by an FAA authorized Designated Maintenance Examiner (DME).
Meeting times and locations:
01/06/26 - 03/03/26
Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
01/09/26 - 02/27/26
Fri 12:30p - 3p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
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May 19 – Jul 21 2026
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$500
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This accelerated 128 clock hour program is designed to prepare individuals with civilian or military aviation maintenance experience for the FAA Airframe Technician certification/licensure. Through classroom discussions and hands-on shop exercises, you will become competent in the Airframe phase of certification in FAA-regulated aircraft maintenance. This course aims to provide students with principles, fundamentals, and technical procedures in subject-matter areas relating to the Airframe rating to successfully pass all written and oral and practical exams administered by an FAA authorized Designated Maintenance Examiner (DME).
Meeting times and locations:
05/19/26 - 07/21/26
Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
05/29/26 - 07/17/26
Fri 12:30p - 3p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
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Aug 4 – Sep 29 2026
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$500
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This accelerated 128 clock hour program is designed to prepare individuals with civilian or military aviation maintenance experience for the FAA Airframe Technician certification/licensure. Through classroom discussions and hands-on shop exercises, you will become competent in the Airframe phase of certification in FAA-regulated aircraft maintenance. This course aims to provide students with principles, fundamentals, and technical procedures in subject-matter areas relating to the Airframe rating to successfully pass all written and oral and practical exams administered by an FAA authorized Designated Maintenance Examiner (DME).
Meeting times and locations:
08/04/26 - 09/29/26
Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
08/07/26 - 09/25/26
Fri 12:30p - 3p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
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Oct 1 – Dec 4 2026
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$500
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This accelerated 128 clock hour program is designed to prepare individuals with civilian or military aviation maintenance experience for the FAA Airframe Technician certification/licensure. Through classroom discussions and hands-on shop exercises, you will become competent in the Airframe phase of certification in FAA-regulated aircraft maintenance. This course aims to provide students with principles, fundamentals, and technical procedures in subject-matter areas relating to the Airframe rating to successfully pass all written and oral and practical exams administered by an FAA authorized Designated Maintenance Examiner (DME).
Meeting times and locations:
10/01/26 - 12/03/26
Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
10/02/26 - 12/04/26
Fri 12:30p - 3p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
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Mar 10 – May 12 2026
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$500
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This accelerated 128 clock hour program is designed to prepare individuals with civilian or military aviation maintenance experience for the FAA Airframe Technician certification/licensure. Through classroom discussions and hands-on shop exercises, you will become competent in the Airframe phase of certification in FAA-regulated aircraft maintenance. This course aims to provide students with principles, fundamentals, and technical procedures in subject-matter areas relating to the Airframe rating to successfully pass all written and oral and practical exams administered by an FAA authorized Designated Maintenance Examiner (DME).
Meeting times and locations:
03/10/26 - 05/12/26
Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
03/13/26 - 05/08/26
Fri 12:30p - 3p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00126
Havelock
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Jan 5 – May 7 2026
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$500
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The 128-clock hour Aviation Maintenance course is designed to prepare individuals with civilian or military experience for the Federal Aviation Certification of Power Plant Technician. Coupling classroom discussions and shop exercises, the individual will become competent in the Power Plant phase of Certification in FAA Regulated Aircraft Maintenance.
Meeting time and location:
01/05/26 - 05/07/26
Mon, Thur 5:30p - 9:30p
IAT
, Room 00103
Havelock
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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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