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Start building your future with Tri-County Community College's Career Development classes. These classes can help you get started in a new career or upgrade your current job skills. Registration opens 30 days before class begins unless otherwise noted.
CONSTRUCTION CLASSES
Classes are held at the Center for Applied Technology in Marble unless otherwise noted. Please call 835-9564 to pre-register.
Green Building
This course provides instruction on designing and building sustainable homes or small buildings. Topics include best practices in green building; guidelines for site, water, building and materials issues; tax credits, and quality assurance strategies. Upon completion, students will have a base knowledge of “green” concepts and its application on the job. 30 hours
Instructor: Ritter Min: 6
September 20 – November 8 M
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. $125.25
Introduction to Electrical Assistant
This course is designed to provide an in-depth knowledge of the principles of electrical wiring as it applies to commercial/residential applications. Emphasis is on Ohm’s Law, alternating and direct current, 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. This course leads to employment in the commercial/residential wiring industry. 96 hours
Instructor: Parker Min: 6
August 18 – December 15 M,W
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. $180.25
OSHA 10 Hour Construction
This course is a basic overview of the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions on the job site and will provide the student with a basic understanding of OSHA regulations, enforcement, and compliance. Topics include discussions of the OSHA standards that relate to scaffolds and ladders, excavation and trenching, electrical safety, personal protection equipment, fire protection and prevention, health hazards, concrete and steel erection, material handling, tools and welding, heavy equipment, and cranes. Optional topics include motor vehicles, rollover protection, cutting, masonry structure, blasting and the use of explosives. 10 hours
Instructor: Hampton Min: 6
TBD T,TH
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. $66.25
Welding Classes
Pipe Fabrication The purpose of this class is to teach the fundamentals of welded and threaded pipe fabrication in the construction industry. Emphasis will be placed on blue prints, measurement and fabrication principles. 96 hours
Instructor: Crisp Min: 6
September 13 – February 9 M,W
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. $180.25
Welding
Learn to weld. Class will run concurrently with curriculum welding. Space is limited and student must get instructor approval.
Instructor: Westmoreland Min: 6
August 19 – December 15 M,T,W,TH
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. $180.25
Welding
Learn to weld. Class will run concurrently with curriculum welding. Space is limited and student must get instructor approval.
Instructor: Westmoreland Min: 6
August 19 – December 15 M,T,W,TH
5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. $180.25
Welding
Learn to weld. Class will run concurrently with curriculum welding. Space is limited and student must get instructor approval.
Instructor: Westmoreland Min: 6
August 20 – December 12 F,S,SU
5:00 p.m. - 10 p.m. Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Saturday, and
1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sunday $180.25
COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology
This course is designed to provide students who have completed curriculum program with the remaining number of hours necessary to complete the requirements for the NC Board certification.
Instructor: Ledford Min: 6
August 19 – December 15 T,W,TH
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. $180.25
Cosmetology
This course is designed to provide students who have completed curriculum program with the remaining number of hours necessary to complete the requirements for the NC Board certification.
Instructor: Panter Min: 6
August 19 – December 15 T,W,TH
3:00p.m. – 10:00 p.m. $180.25
HEALTHCARE CLASSES
Learn the skills required to get a job in a health care setting. Classes are held at Peachtree Place, Suite 5. Please call 828-835-9564 to pre-register.
Nursing Assistant I-Refresher
This course provides a review of basic Nurse Aide I theory and skills for Nurse Aides with an expired NC certification or current out-of-state certification. The student is assisted with preparation for the Competency Examination necessary for listing on the Nurse Aide Registry. Classes are held at Peachtree Place, Suite 5. Note; Certification cannot be expired for more than 47 months to qualify for this course. 40.5 hours
Instructor: Raper Min: 6
TBD M,W
4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. $125.25
Nursing Assistant I
This course includes training on providing personal care, feeding, and rehabilitation of patients, infection control, vital signs, communication, and emergencies. Students are prepared to take the Certification Examination necessary for listing on the Nurse Aide Registry. 183 hours
Instructor: Raper Min: 6
August 10 – December 23 T,TH
4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. $180.25
Nursing Assistant I-Accelerated
This course includes training on providing personal care, feeding, and rehabilitation of patients, infection control, vital signs, communication, and emergencies. Students are prepared to take the Certification Examination necessary for listing on the Nurse Aide Registry. 183 hours
Instructor: Raper Min: 6
August 16 – October 20 M,W,F
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. $180.25
Nursing Assistant I-Accelerated
This course includes training on providing personal care, feeding, and rehabilitation of patients, infection control, vital signs, communication, and emergencies. Students are prepared to take the Certification Examination necessary for listing on the Nurse Aide Registry. 183 hours
Instructor: Raper Min: 6
October 18 – December 20 M,W,F
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. $180.25
Nursing Assistant II
This 170 hour course prepares graduates to perform more complex skills such as sterile dressings, tube feeding, trach care, catheter insertion, and other skills, regardless of the setting. Upon satisfactory completion of the course and skill/competency evaluation by the instructor, the graduate is eligible to apply for listing as a Nurse Aide II by the NC Board of Nursing Nurse Aide Registry. The clinical portion of this course requires daytime attendance. In order to participate in this course, you must be a Certified Nurse Assistant I who is in good standing, provide proof of High School graduation or GED equivalent, and must have a current CPR certification. 170 hours
Instructor: Raper Min: 6
August 8 – November 29 M,W
4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. $180.25+$20 supply fee
Medication Aide
This course is designed to meet the training requirements for becoming qualified to be a Medication Aide. The course will cover the six rights of medication administration for non-licensed personnel. Topics will include medication administration via the oral, topical and instillation routes, medical asepsis, hand hygiene, terminology, and legal implications. Upon completion, students should be able to take the competency exam and demonstrate skills necessary to qualify for listing on the North Carolina Medication Aide Registry. 24 hours
Instructor: Raper Min: 6
TBD TBD
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. $65
Medication Aide
This course is designed to meet the training requirements for becoming qualified to be a Medication Aide. The course will cover the six rights of medication administration for non-licensed personnel. Topics will include medication administration via the oral, topical and instillation routes, medical asepsis, hand hygiene, terminology, and legal implications. Upon completion, students should be able to take the competency exam and demonstrate skills necessary to qualify for listing on the North Carolina Medication Aide Registry. 24 hours
Instructor: Raper Min: 6
TBD – TBD M,W,F
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. $65
Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy training prepares the student to draw blood specimens from patients for the purpose of testing and analyzing blood. A phlebotomist’s job includes maintenance of equipment used in obtaining blood specimen; the use of appropriate communication skills when working with patients; the selection of venipuncture sites; the care of blood specimen; and the entry of the testing process into the computer, as well as clerical duties associated with record keeping of the blood tests. The course consists of theory and clinical experiences in performing blood collections. The student must be a high school graduate or have equivalent GED. 200 hours
Instructor: Kephart Min: 6
October 5 – February 16 T,W,TH
5:00 p.m. – 9:0 p.m. $180.25
HOSPITALITY
Travel and Tourism Employee Development
This course is specifically designed for employees in the hospitality industry, or anyone who has contact with customers (both internal and external) daily. Topics will include communication, professionalism, customer service, teambuilding, supervisory skills, motivation, delegation, customer demographics, and county specific attractions. 48 hours
Instructor: Sheidy Min: 6
August 12 – December 9 TH
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. $125.25
LICENSING AND REPAIR CLASSES
Licensing and repair classes are held at the Center for Applied Technology unless otherwise noted. Please call 835-9564 to pre-register.
Electrical License Renewal
Instructor: Floyd Min: 6
October 30 – November 24 S,W
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Saturday October 30, 2010 and
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. on Wednesdays November 3 - 24, 2010 $66.25
Small Engine Repair
This course will provide students with hands on knowledge of engine rebuilding, troubleshooting, and repair to manufacturers specifications. 96 hours
Instructor: Hardin Min: 6
October 12 – February 17 T,TH
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. $180.25
MANUFACTURING CLASSES
Manufacturing is a solid technical career in a variety of industries. Classes are held at the Center for Applied Technology in Marble unless otherwise indicated. Please call 828-835-9564 to pre-register.
CNC Mill/Lathe
This class identifies the key components of a CNC lathes, mills and EDM machines. The relationship between processes and products are explored through different roles in a manufacturing company. The class goes further to describe the basic principles of non-ferrous metals, fasteners and grinding wheel applications. 48 hours
Instructor: TBD Min: 6
October 4 – January 31 M
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. $125.25
Machine Shop Practices
The purpose of this course is to introduce jigs, fixtures, locating processes, clamps, chucks, collets and vises. The class is also designed to teach the fundamentals of cutting, sawing, grinding and the machines used to perform these functions. A section on materials used in manufacturing is also covered. 96 hours
Instructor: Dean Min: 6
October 5 – February 15 T,TH
6:00p.m. – 9:00 p.m. $180.25
OSHA 10 Hour Industry
This course is designed to prepare persons responsible for plant safety in event of OSHA inspection. It addresses safety management, hazard recognition, inspection process, required safety programs and areas of general industry most often cited. 10 hours
Instructor: Hampton Min: 6
TBD T,TH
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. $66.25
NOTARY PUBLIC CLASSES
Notaries Public prevent fraud and forgery. Classes are held at the Center for Applied Technology in Marble. Space is limited and pre-registration is REQUIRED. Please call 828-835-9564 to pre-register.
Notary Public
This class is required for individuals interested in obtaining a North Carolina commission as a notary public. The purpose of a notary is to prevent fraud and forgery. Students will learn what they may and may not do as a notary public. Upon completion of this course with a passing exam grade of 80%, a person is eligible to make application with the NC Secretary of State office. Call for the state requirements. 8 hours
Instructor: Crawford Min: 6
August 20 – August 27 F
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. $65+$24 book fee
Notary Public
This class is required for individuals interested in obtaining a North Carolina commission as a notary public. The purpose of a notary is to prevent fraud and forgery. Students will learn what they may and may not do as a notary public. Upon completion of this course with a passing exam grade of 80%, a person is eligible to make application with the NC Secretary of State office. Call for the state requirements. 8 hours
Instructor: Crawford Min: 6
October 15 – October 22 F
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. $65+$24 book fee
OFFICE PROFESSIONAL CLASSES
Interested in a job in an office? These classes cover the basics of what is expected in an administrative career. Classes are held at the Main Campus. Please call 835-9564 to pre-register.
Healthcare Billing and Coding
This course prepares an individual for entry-level healthcare billing and coding positions. Course topics can include but are not limited to the roles and responsibilities of this position, managed health care, life cycle of an insurance claim, legal and regulatory considerations, coding regulations, reimbursement issues, claim instructions, medical terminology, filing commercial claims, insurance plans, Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare, and Workers’ Compensation. Upon completion, students should also be able to utilize MS Windows and the Internet to effectively retrieve billing-related information and updates. 144 hours
Instructor: Dann Min: 6
November 1 – March 14 M,T,TH
6:00p.m. – 9:00 p.m. $180.25
Legal Assistant
This course is designed to provide a detailed introduction to the legal field for students interested in becoming legal secretaries, legal assistants or other related employment. Course topics can include but are not limited to understanding the terminology, background and knowledge of basic legal procedures and concepts in the various fields of the law required to work in a law office or related area. Other topics may include understanding how to complete projects dealing with different aspects of the law and how to prepare commonly used legal documents. 96 hours
Instructor: Payne Min: 6
August 19 – December 14 T,TH
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. $180.25
PHOTOGRAPHY
Digital Photography
This course is designed to provide training in digital photography equipment, software, printing, internet and e-mail use for commercial applications such as advertising, marketing, employee and customer relations, sales, and photojournalism. Course topics can include but are not limited to storage, file management, photo editing, digital imagery, formal and informal photography, use of light, and basics of photojournalism. 24 hours
Instructor: Staff Min: 6
October 18 – December 6 M
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. $70.25
REAL ESTATE CLASSES
TCCC’s real estate classes are held at the Center for Applied Technology. Please call 828-835-4313 to pre-register.
Real Estate Provisional Broker
This course is required to satisfy the educational requirements for a provisional broker and is designed to prepare the student to pass the real estate license examination administered by the NC Real Estate Commission. Topics include basic real estate principles and practices, law and contracts, financing, closing valuation, fair housing and real estate laws. For more information, go to www.ncrec.state.nc.us. 90 hours
Instructor: Hayes Min: 6
TBD $180.25
Real Estate Update and Elective
Mandatory update and elective course for Real Estate professionals. 8 hours
Instructor: Hayes Min: 6
TBD TBD
8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. $65
Real Estate Relationships and Responsibilities
This course is the first of three courses designed to assist the provisional broker to meet the 90-hour post-licensing educational requirement set by the North Carolina Real Estate Commission. This course consists of a high-level advance instruction governing Agency relationships and duties to principals and third parties, working with sellers and buyers. This course also includes issues confronted when agent’s leave/change firms with resulting licenses and education concerns. For more information, go to www.ncrec.state.nc.us. 30 hours
Instructor: TBD Min: 6
TBD TBD
8:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. $125.25
CLASSES FOR TEACHING PROFESSIONALS
Effective Teacher Training
This Course provides training on the basic requirements for substitute teaching in the public school system. 20 hours
Instructor: Hardin Min: 6
September 24 – September 27 F,S,M
8:00a.m.-5:00p.m. Friday and Saturday
5:00p.m.-9:00p.m. Monday $66.25
GRAHAM COUNTY CENTER CLASSES
The following Career Development classes will be held at the Graham County Center in Robbinsville unless otherwise noted. Please call 828-479-9256 to pre-register.
Geriatric Aide-Graham County
This course provides advanced training for the Nurse Aide I on geriatric care with an emphasis on person-centered care concepts, hydration, nutrition, mental health, dementia, behavioral challenges, pain management and more. On completion, students are eligible for listing as a Geriatric Nurse Aide on the North Carolina Nurse Aide Registry. Note: To be enrolled in this course, a student must show proof that they are a Nurse Aide I in good standing and that they have completed an approved nurse aide training program. 150 hours
Instructor: Raper Min: 6
August 17 – October 28 T,TH
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. $180.25
Nursing Assistant I-Graham County
This course includes training on providing personal care, feeding, and rehabilitation of patients, infection control, vital signs, communication, and emergencies. Students are prepared to take the Certification Examination necessary for listing on the Nurse Aide Registry. 183 hours
Instructor: Raper Min: 6
TBD T.TH
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. $180.25
Welding-Graham County
Learn to weld. Class will run concurrently with curriculum welding. Space is limited and student must get instructor approval. Contact XX hours
Instructor: Carey Min: 6
August 23 – December 15 M,W
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. $180.25
Effective Teacher Training-Graham County
This Course provides training on the basic requirements for substitute teaching in the public school system. 20 hours
Instructor: Crisp Min: 6
TBD TBD
TBD $66.25
Beginning Microsoft Office 2007
This course is designed to cover the basic operations of the Microsoft Office 2007 programs. Upon completion, students should have a basic knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Access. Prerequisite: Introduction to Computers 24 hours
Instructor: Bateman Min: 6
August 19 – October 7 TH
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. $75.25
Notary Public
This class is required for individuals interested in obtaining a North Carolina commission as a notary public. The purpose of a notary is to prevent fraud and forgery. Students will learn what they may and may not do as a notary public. Upon completion of this course with a passing exam grade of 80%, a person is eligible to make application with the NC Secretary of State office. Call for the state requirements. 8 hours
Instructor: Crawford Min: 6
September 14 – 21 F
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. $65+$24 book fee
Small Business Marketing - NEW
This course defines marketing and the core marketing concepts by identifying customers, competition, niches, promotion, pricing and location. Students will learn the difference between marketing and advertising while learning when to use each. hours
Instructor: TBA Min: 6
TBA $65
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