Ready to stop dreaming and start earning? Let's get to work!
»Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ 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
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.
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.
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
»Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ 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 12–30 2027
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$6500
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»Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµâ€™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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Apr 5–23 2027
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$6500
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»Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµâ€™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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Jan 25 – Feb 12 2027
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$6500
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»Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµâ€™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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Oct 5–23
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$6500
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»Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµâ€™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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Jul 6–24
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$6500
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»Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµâ€™s Certified Crane Operator (CCO) is a nationally accredited crane certification program that prepares you for a rewarding career as a crane operator. Full-time staff dedicated to the certification process will train those interested in successfully passing and becoming a certified crane operator. Using proprietary training materials, students on average attending the course will see an average 85 percent passing rate, compared to a national average of 60 percent. Gain the industry recognized CCO Mobile Crane certification today to lift your career to new elevations.
Meeting times and locations:
07/06/26 - 07/24/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Hvy Equip Operator Train Bldg.
, Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
07/06/26 - 07/24/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4:30p
Hvy Equip Operator Train Bldg.
, Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
07/06/26 - 07/24/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 5p - 7p
Online
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Jun 9–11
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$70
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This certification-related course is designed to provide training mandated by a NC accrediting commission or agency of state or Federal government for continued certification as a criminal justice officer.
Meeting time and location:
06/09/26 - 06/11/26
Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 5p
BSH
, Room 00102
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Apr 6–17
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$213.10
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This course is designed to help those with an interest in Highway construction careers. Each student will gain the necessary skillsets to prepare them for jobs in the highway industry.
Meeting times and locations:
04/06/26 - 04/17/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Hvy Equip Operator Train Bldg.
, Room 100
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
04/06/26 - 04/16/26
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
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Aug 31 – Dec 17
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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
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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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Aug 4 – Dec 17
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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 17 – Nov 12
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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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May 18 – Aug 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:
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 3 – Dec 8
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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 time and location:
08/03/26 - 12/08/26
Mon, Tue, Thur 5:30p - 9p
Taylor Hall
, 111B
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Apr 27 – Aug 10
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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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Apr 20 – May 27
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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:
04/20/26 - 05/27/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Taylor Hall
, 111B
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
04/20/26 - 05/27/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 3:30p
Taylor Hall
, 111B
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Apr 20 – Aug 13
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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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Apr 20 – Aug 13
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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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Aug 24 – Nov 19
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$357
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This 200-clock hour course provides additional skills training learned in level 1 by introducing Excavation Math, Interpreting Civil Drawings, Soils and Soil classification, Site work, Grades and grading, Backhoe operations, Loaders, Dozers and Excavators. Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll earn your NCCER Heavy Equipment Operation Level 2 certificate.
Meeting time and location:
08/24/26 - 11/19/26
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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Aug 24 – Nov 19
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$357
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This 200-clock hour course provides additional skills training learned in level 1 by introducing Excavation Math, Interpreting Civil Drawings, Soils and Soil classification, Site work, Grades and grading, Backhoe operations, Loaders, Dozers and Excavators. Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll earn your NCCER Heavy Equipment Operation Level 2 certificate.
Meeting time and location:
08/24/26 - 11/19/26
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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Aug 17 – Nov 30
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$332
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This 195-clock hour 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. Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll earn your National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) HVAC Technology Level 1, and NCCER Core certificate.
Meeting time and location:
08/17/26 - 11/30/26
Mon, Tue, Wed 5:30p - 9:30p
Taylor Hall
, Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Aug 18 – Nov 25
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$332
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In this 175-clock hour course, You’ll learn more about the concepts from Level 1, as well as key content including: commercial airside systems, chimneys, vents, flues, introduction to hydronic systems, air quality equipment, leak detection, evacuation, recovery, and charging, alternating current, basic electronics, introduction to control circuit troubleshooting, troubleshooting gas heating, troubleshooting cooling, heat pumps, basic installation and maintenance practices, sheet metal duct systems, and fiberglass and flexible duct systems. By the end of the course, you’ll earn your National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) HVAC Technology Level 2 certificate.
Meeting time and location:
08/18/26 - 11/25/26
Tue, Wed, Thur 5:30p - 9:30p
Taylor Hall
, Room 115
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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May 19 – Aug 13
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$332
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In this 157.5-clock hour course, you will expound on concepts and techniques taught in Levels 1 through 3. You’ll learn key concepts and techniques in Water Treatment, Indoor Air Quality, Energy Conservation Equipment, Building Management Systems, System Air Balancing, Construction Drawings and Specifications, Heating and Cooling System Design, Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Systems, Alternative and Specialized Heating and Cooling Systems, and Fundamentals of Crew Leadership. Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll earn your NCCER HVAC Level 4 certificate.
Meeting times and locations:
05/19/26 - 07/08/26
Tue, Wed, Thur 5:30p - 9:45p
Taylor Hall
, Room 115
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
07/09/26 - 08/13/26
Tue, Wed, Thur 5:30p - 9:30p
Taylor Hall
, Room 115
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Jan 11 – Apr 22 2027
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$483.40
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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. This 302.5 clock hour course will provide training on 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 an employment opportunity and in less than 15 weeks, prepares you for a rewarding career.
Meeting times and locations:
01/11/27 - 04/22/27
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Taylor Hall
, Room 115
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 115
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
Thur 04/22/27 12:30p - 2:30p
Taylor Hall
, Room 115
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Aug 16 – Dec 1 2027
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$483.40
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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. This 302.5 clock hour course will provide training on 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 an employment opportunity and in less than 15 weeks, prepares you for a rewarding career.
Meeting times and locations:
08/16/27 - 12/01/27
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Taylor Hall
, Room 115
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 115
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
Wed 12/01/27 12:30p - 2:30p
Taylor Hall
, Room 115
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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