Whether you’re looking to develop tools for a new career or switching up your entire toolset, our short-term training courses can help you reach your career goals without leaving you in debt!
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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Jan 6 – Apr 3 2025
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$469.40
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This 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 National Electrical Code will be covered.
Meeting times and locations:
01/06/25 - 04/03/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Volt Center, 111B
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
01/06/25 - 04/03/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 3:30p
Volt Center, 111B
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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May 19 – Aug 14 2025
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$469.40
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This 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 National Electrical Code will be covered.
Meeting times and locations:
05/19/25 - 08/14/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Volt Center, 111B
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
05/19/25 - 08/14/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 3:30p
Volt Center, 111B
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Aug 21 – Dec 19
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$325
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This 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 National Electrical Code will be covered.
Meeting time and location:
08/21/24 - 12/19/24
Wed, Thur 8a - 1p
Volt Center, 111B
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Aug 15 – Dec 19
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$325
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This 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 National Electrical Code will be covered.
Meeting time and location:
08/15/24 - 12/19/24
Mon, Tue, Thur 5:30p - 9:15p
Volt Center, 111B
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Aug 15 – Nov 21
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$325
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This 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 National Electrical Code will be covered.
Meeting time and location:
08/15/24 - 11/21/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 5:30p - 9p
Volt Center, 111B
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Aug 19 – Dec 17
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$325
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This 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 National Electrical Code will be covered.
Meeting time and location:
08/19/24 - 12/17/24
Mon, Tue 8a - 1p
Volt Center, 111B
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Aug 19 – Dec 19
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$350
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This course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of heavy equipment operator responsibilities, heavy equipment safety and career opportunities. Topics include orientation to the 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.
Meeting time and location:
08/19/24 - 12/19/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Diesel Garage, Room 101
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Aug 19 – Dec 19
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$350
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This course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of heavy equipment operator responsibilities, heavy equipment safety and career opportunities. Topics include orientation to the 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.
Meeting time and location:
08/19/24 - 12/19/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 5p - 9p
Diesel Garage, Room 101
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Jan 6 – May 7 2025
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$350
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This course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of heavy equipment operator responsibilities, heavy equipment safety and career opportunities. Topics include orientation to the 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.
Meeting time and location:
01/06/25 - 05/07/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Diesel Garage, Room 101
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Jan 6 – May 7 2025
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$350
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This course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of heavy equipment operator responsibilities, heavy equipment safety and career opportunities. Topics include orientation to the 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.
Meeting time and location:
01/06/25 - 05/07/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 5p - 9p
Diesel Garage, Room 101
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Aug 19 – Nov 26
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$325
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This course is broken down into topics including HVAC operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting of residential and light commercial heating/cooling systems. You’ll also use diagnostic tools and procedures to identify problems and establish operating efficiency in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and standards. By the end of the course, you’ll earn your National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) HVAC Technology Level 1 certificate.
Meeting time and location:
08/19/24 - 11/26/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 11:30a
Volt Center, Room 115
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Aug 19 – Nov 14
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$325
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In this 167.5 clock hour course, you’ll learn more about the concepts from Levels 1 and 2, as well as key content including: fasteners, hardware, and wiring terminations, control circuit and motor troubleshooting cooling, troubleshooting heat pumps, troubleshooting gas and oil heating, troubleshooting accessories, zoning, ductless, and variable refrigerant flow systems, commercial hydronic systems, steam systems, retail refrigeration system, and customer relations.
Meeting time and location:
08/19/24 - 11/14/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 5:30p - 9p
Volt Center, Room 114
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Register |
Sep 3 – Dec 17
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$469.40
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With air conditioning, heating, ventilation and refrigeration (HVACR) credential from NCCER, you will be able to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install HVACR systems. Training will be provided for both residential and some commercial applications. Course topics will include: Construction Safety Orientation Power/Hand Tools Construction Math Construction Drawings Instrumentation Basic soldering practices Residential comfort sizing Advanced Comfort Systems Basic Refrigeration and much more. Upon successful completion of NCCER-credentialed Core, HVACR1, HVACR2, graduates could qualify for positions as HVAC technicians, service technicians, installers and mechanics. This is a high demand employment opportunity and in less than 15 weeks, prepares you for a rewarding career.
Meeting times and locations:
09/03/24 - 12/17/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Volt Center, Room 115
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
09/03/24 - 12/17/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 2p
Volt Center, Room 115
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Register |
Jan 13 – Apr 17 2025
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$469.40
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With air conditioning, heating, ventilation and refrigeration (HVACR) credential from NCCER, you will be able to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install HVACR systems. Training will be provided for both residential and some commercial applications. Course topics will include: Construction Safety Orientation Power/Hand Tools Construction Math Construction Drawings Instrumentation Basic soldering practices Residential comfort sizing Advanced Comfort Systems Basic Refrigeration and much more. Upon successful completion of NCCER-credentialed Core, HVACR1, HVACR2, graduates could qualify for positions as HVAC technicians, service technicians, installers and mechanics. This is a high demand employment opportunity and in less than 15 weeks, prepares you for a rewarding career.
Meeting times and locations:
01/13/25 - 04/17/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Volt Center, Room 115
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
01/13/25 - 04/17/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 2p
Volt Center, Room 115
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Aug 19 – Dec 18
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$325
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This course provides training on basic principles and practices of masonry. Topics include standard tools, materials, cost estimating, foundations, bonding variations, expansion joints, wall ties, building codes, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of safety practices, blueprint reading, and basic tool use; identify materials, operate machinery and lay masonry units.
Meeting time and location:
08/19/24 - 12/18/24
Mon, Tue, Wed 5p - 9p
Volt Center, Room 115
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Register |
Jan 6 – May 6 2025
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$325
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This course provides training on basic principles and practices of masonry. Topics include standard tools, materials, cost estimating, foundations, bonding variations, expansion joints, wall ties, building codes, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of safety practices, blueprint reading, and basic tool use; identify materials, operate machinery and lay masonry units.
Meeting time and location:
01/06/25 - 05/06/25
Mon, Tue, Wed 5p - 9p
Volt Center, Room 115
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Register |
Jan 6 – Apr 30 2025
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$325
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This course provides training on basic principles and practices of masonry. Topics include standard tools, materials, cost estimating, foundations, bonding variations, expansion joints, wall ties, building codes, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of safety practices, blueprint reading, and basic tool use; identify materials, operate machinery and lay masonry units.
Meeting time and location:
01/06/25 - 04/30/25
Mon, Tue, Wed 5p - 9p
Volt Center, Room 115
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Aug 20 – Dec 19
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$325
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This 222.5 clock hour 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. All students will receive 72.5 clock hours of Core Curriculum. When you complete the program, you’ll receive National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification for Plumbing Level 1.
Meeting time and location:
08/20/24 - 12/19/24
Tue, Wed, Thur 5:45p - 9:15p
Volt Center, Room 114
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Aug 19 – Dec 12
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$469.40
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This 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:
08/19/24 - 12/12/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Volt Center, Room 105
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
08/19/24 - 12/12/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 2p
Volt Center, Room 105
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Register |
Jan 13 – Apr 24 2025
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$469.40
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This 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:
01/13/25 - 04/24/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Volt Center, Room 105
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
01/13/25 - 04/24/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 2p
Volt Center, Room 105
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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May 5 – Aug 14 2025
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$469.40
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This 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:
05/05/25 - 08/14/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Volt Center, Room 105
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
05/05/25 - 08/14/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 2p
Volt Center, Room 105
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Sep 7 – Nov 9
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$325
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Are you looking to get started with a career in Construction and Worksite Safety or to enhance your knowledge in safety on the construction worksite. If your answer is yes to either of these career choices then look no further, this is the training to meet those goals. The program is 110 hours in length and has four independent credentials that industry is looking for; NCCER Field Safety, NCCER Safety Technology, OSHA 10 Hour Construction and OSHA 10 Hour General Industry. Topics covered: Confined Spaces and Excavations, Work-Zone Safety, Electrical Safety, Working from Elevations, Concrete and Masonry, Positive Safety Communications, Hazard Recognition, Environmental Awareness and Occupational Health, Job Safety Analysis, Site Specific Safety Plans, and Incident Investigations to mention a few.
Meeting times and locations:
09/07/24 - 11/03/24
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
Diesel Garage, Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
09/07/24 - 11/03/24
Sat, Sun 12:30p - 2:30p
Diesel Garage, Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
Sat 11/09/24 8a - 10a
Diesel Garage, Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Sep 23 – Dec 18
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$445
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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:
09/23/24 - 12/18/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg, Room 00117
Havelock
09/23/24 - 12/18/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 1p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg, Room 00117
Havelock
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Register |
Jul 7 – Dec 16 2025
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$445
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This 362.5 clock hour course is broken down into topics including: general safety, common hazards, oxyfuel, plasma arc, air carbon arc, base metals, joint design, quality workmanship, codes, SMAW, and electrodes. When you complete the program, you’ll receive National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification for Welding Level 1.
Meeting time and location:
07/07/25 - 12/16/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 5:30p - 9:30p
Volt Center, Room 105
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Contact Information
Volt Center
205 First Street
New Bern, NC 28562
252-633-0857
Workforce Development
Brock Administration Building
New Bern Campus
252-638-7248
Havelock Campus
305 Cunningham Blvd
Havelock, NC 28532
252-444-6005