Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute

Upcoming Workforce Training, Hobby Courses at CCC&TI

Upcoming Workforce Training, Hobby Courses at CCC&TI

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute is now registering for several upcoming courses, including workforce development, career training and personal enrichment. Following is a schedule of upcoming courses:

BioWork Process Technician

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute will offer the BioWork Process Technician course Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., from Aug. 3 to Dec. 21 on the Caldwell Campus in Hudson. The BioWork Process Technician course is designed to provide basic preparation for entry-level process technician jobs in bioprocess manufacturing, pharmaceutical manufacturing and chemical manufacturing. The course will include understanding the role of a process technician, safety, quality processes, measuring process variables, transforming matter, process technology (including processing equipment and plant utilities), controlling the process, maintaining sterile processes and growing living cells. Tuition for the class is $182, plus $80 for the textbook. Scholarships and grants are available to cover the costs for students who qualify. For more information or to sign up for the BioWork Process Technician course, please call 828-726-2242.

Basic Welding - Watauga

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute’s Watauga Campus will offer a Basic Welding class at Watauga High School on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. from Aug. 19 to Dec. 14. The cost is $182 per class. For more information or to register, call 828-297-3811.

Furniture Technology Institute:

Intro to Upholstery

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute’s Furniture Technology Institute will offer an Upholstery class on Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., from Sept. 13 to Dec. 15 in J-118 on the Caldwell Campus. The course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to become an entry-level upholsterer. In addition, students will learn the soft skills needed for employment. The course includes core skills, training in upholstery manufacturing concepts, tools and safety and training in employability skills, communication, problem solving and critical thinking. The cost of the class is $182. Scholarships are available. For more information or to register, call 828-726-2242.

Automated Cutting

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute’s Furniture Technology Institute will offer an Automated Cutting class on Mondays and Wednesdays, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., from Aug. 16 to Dec. 15 in J-121 on the Caldwell Campus. This course is designed to provide the basic operating procedures of an automated cutting machine to cut fabric into parts according to specifications in the upholstery and furniture industry using the state-of-the-art Lectra IX Mosaic automated cutting machine. The cost of the class is $182. Scholarships are available. For more information or to register, call 828-726-2242.

Electrical Lineworker I

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute will offer Electrical Lineworker I Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., from Aug. 9 to Sept. 22 on the Caldwell Campus. The Electrical Lineworker Institute prepares students for a career as an apprentice for a Journeyman Lineworker. In this program, students will develop the knowledge and skills to install, operate, maintain, and repair outdoor residential, commercial, and industrial electrical systems, and associated power transmission lines. Scholarships are available. For more information or to register, call 828-726-2242.

Industrial Maintenance I

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute’s Caldwell Campus will offer Intro to Industrial Maintenance (Level 1) on Mondays and Wednesdays from Aug. 23 to Dec. 15 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in S-103. This course is designed to provide students with the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair equipment found in a variety of industries. Designed for the “jack-of-all trades” technician, this course covers all five major areas of industrial maintenance knowledge: Electrical Maintenance, General Maintenance, Mechanical Maintenance, Preventative Maintenance and Welding. The cost of the class is $182. Scholarships are available. For more information or to register, call 828-726-2242.

Industrial Maintenance III

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute’s Caldwell Campus will offer Advanced Industrial Maintenance (Level 3) on Tuesdays and Thursdays from Aug. 24 to Dec. 16 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in S-103. The course continues building upon the skills learned in the Introduction and Intermediate Industrial Maintenance courses. This course is designed to repare students for entry-level employment as a multi-skilled maintenance technician, where they will be responsible for assembling, installing, maintaining and repairing machinery used in the manufacturing or industrial environment. The cost of the class is $182. Scholarships are available. For more information or to register, call 828-726-2242.

Plumbing I

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute’s Caldwell Campus will offer Introduction to Plumbing (Level 1) from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, Aug. 23 through Dec. 15 in J-220. The class serves as the entry-level requirement for all other courses in the Plumbing Program. This course introduces basic plumbing tools, materials, and fixtures. Topics include plumbing materials, different types of fixtures, proper tool selection, and basic plumbing systems. The cost of the class is $182. Scholarships are available. For more info or to register, call 828-726-2242.

Plumbing III

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute’s Caldwell Campus will offer Advanced Plumbing (Level 3) from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Aug. 24 through Dec. 16 in J-220. This course will continue building on the skills learned while taking the Intermediate Plumbing class. This course introduces advanced piping principles as they apply to the plumbing industry. Students learn to identify and use a variety of piping, fittings and materials in domestic water and drainage installations. The cost of the class is $182. Scholarships are available. For more information or to register, call 828-726-2242.

HVAC III

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute’s Caldwell Campus will offer Intermediate HVAC (Level 3) from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Aug. 24 through Dec. 16 in J-232. This course will continue building on the skills in the Intermediate HVAC Course. This course focuses on advanced HVAC principles, including fasteners, hardware and wiring terminations, control circuit and motor troubleshooting, troubleshooting accessories, cooling units, ductless and variable refrigerant flow systems, gas heating, heat pumps, oil heating, refrigeration systems and zoning. The cost for the class is $182. Scholarships are available. For more information or to register, call 828-726-2242.

Mental Health First Aid

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute will offer a Mental Health First Aid course Tuesday, Sept. 14 and Thursday, Sept. 16 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the Caldwell Campus in Hudson. This training will help participants learn to recognize and intervene during a mental health emergency. It is excellent training for human resources professionals, medical professionals, business staff, faith community leaders, law enforcement personnel and educators. The cost of the class is $77 and includes textbook. For more information or to register, call 828-726-2242.

Growing Plants in a Greenhouse

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute’s Caldwell Campus will offer Growing Plants in a Greenhouse class on Tuesdays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. from Sept. 14 to Oct. 19 in the CCC&TI Greenhouse on the Caldwell Campus. Students will learn about seed pollination, beginning new plants from cuttings and other non-seed methods, types of pests, soil types, ventilation, humidity levels, watering needs, types of light, temperature control, organic, GMO and non-GMO. The class will also cover keeping popular houseplants healthy through the winter and how to propagate new ones at home or in a home greenhouse. The instructor is Dave Updike. The cost is $112. For more information or to register, call 828-726-2242.

Basic Law Enforcement Training Fall Academy

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute’s Basic Law Enforcement Training 2021 Fall Academy is taking applications until 12 p.m., Monday, Aug. 2. The class meets Aug. 9 through Dec. 10. Class meeting dates and times vary. Scholarships are available for students who qualify. To apply for CCC&TI’s Basic Law Enforcement Training program, please contact Program Director Andy Day at aday@cccti.edu or call 828-726-2313.

Massage Therapy Continuing Education Workshops

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute will host two Continuing Education Massage Therapy workshops at the J.E. Broyhill Civic Center in Lenoir for currently licensed massage therapists to gain credits for their license renewal. Deep Tissue Techniques for Orthopedic Conditions will be offered Sept. 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Unlocking Computer Shoulder will be offered from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 30. Eric Stephenson, LMBT, co-founder of imassage, Inc. in Chapel Hill is the instructor for both workshops. The cost for one day is $250. For both days, the cost is $475. Lunch and refreshments are included. For more information or to register, call 828-726-2242.

General Contractor Continuing Education

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute will offer a General Contractor Continuing Education class on Sept. 11 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. North Carolina General Statute 87-10.2 requires 8-hours of continuing education every year to renew a contractor license. This course offers the 8-hour renewal class that includes the 2-hour mandatory course produced by the NCLBGC Board with information about changes in the laws and rules and other content applicable to general contracting along with 6 hours of Elective Courses. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to renew their contractor license. Cost for the course is $195. For more information on this course or to register, call 828-726-2242.


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