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Diesel Mechanic

SE NC Entry Salary $37,866 ($18/hr)

Burgaw Campus

Registration Fee: $185 per class | Book Cost: $207.04 Registration fee assistance available through NC Works WIOA. CCP approval in process.

Diesel Safety and Preventative Maintenance – 96 hrs • Students will recognize safety risks, demonstrate safe work practices, use basic tools and complete preventative maintenance (PM) required by manufacturers.

• OSHA 10 certificate obtained.

• Course equivalent to CU course HET-128 and Heavy Equipment Transport Degree.

Diesel Engines I – 96 hrs | Pre-requisite: Safety and Preventative Maintenance • Students will measure, rebuild and make repairs to engines following manufacturer’s guidelines.

• SP2 certifications.

Diesel Engines II – 96 hrs | Pre-requisites: Safety & Preventative Maintenance; Diesel Engines I • Continuation of skills learned in Diesel Engines I. • Course equivalent to CE Diesel Engines I & II for CU course HET-110 and Heavy Equipment Transport Degree.

Diesel Electrical – 96 hrs | Pre-requisite: Safety & Preventative Maintenance • Students will be able to complete electrical systems repairs.

Electronic Diesel Engines and Power Trains I – 96 hrs | Pre-requisite: Safety & Preventative Maintenance • Students will perform basic tests and monitor engine data.

• Course equivalent to CU course HET 115 and Heavy Equipment Transport Degree.

Electronic Diesel Engines and Power Trains II – 96 hrs | Pre-requisite: Safety & Preventative Maintenance • Students will identify and repair basic power train complaints.

Welding

SE NC Entry Salary $34,591 ($16.91/hr) Burgaw Campus

Registration Fee: $185 per class | Book Cost: $123.85 | Required Welding Kit Cost: $226.03 Reimbursable scholarships available. CCP approval in process.

Welding - MIG – 126 hrs • Students learn the skills necessary to cut and join mild steel parts using Oxy-fuel and Plasma cutting processes, GMAW and FCAW welding processes. Students complete fillet and groove welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions using proper joint preparation. Proper set-up and maintenance of welding and cutting equipment. General shop safety.

• OSHA 10 certificate obtained.

• Course equivalent to CU course WLD 121 in Welding Diploma Technology Program.

Welding - Stick – 126 hrs • Students learn the skills necessary to cut and join mild steel parts using the Oxy-fuel cutting and SMAW (Stick welding) processes.

This includes flat (1F, 1G), horizontal (2F,2G), vertical (3F, 3G), and overhead (4F, 4G) positions and the proper methods, joint preparation, machine set-up/maintenance and electrode selection.

• OSHA 10 certificate obtained.

Welding - TIG – 126 hrs • Students learn the skills necessary to cut and join mild and stainless steel parts using Oxy-fuel and Plasma cutting processes, and GTAW welding process. Students complete fillet and groove welds in Flat, Horizontal, Vertical, and Overhead positions using proper joint preparation, electrode, and filler metal selection. Proper set-up and maintenance of welding and cutting equipment.

General shop safety.

• OSHA 10 certificate obtained.

• Course equivalent to CU course WLD 131 in Welding Diploma Technology.

Upon completion of the three welding courses students may sit for the American Welding Society (AWS) exam.

Nurse Aide

SE NC Median Salary $23,613 ($11.35/hr) Burgaw Campus & Surf City Alston Burke Center

Registration Fee: $200 | Book Cost: $75 Reimbursable scholarship available. CCP approval pending for CE – CU course CCP approved Other Fees Background check and drug screen: $80 | TB 2 step test: $30 | CPR certification if taken during course: $5 | Ceil Blue scrubs (cost varies) White sneakers or nursing shoes (price varies) | Vaccination records for 2 Measles/Mumps/Rubella, 2 Varicella, Tetanus, Flu (seasonal) | Hepatitis B or signed waiver Nurse Aide Level 1 – 160 hrs: prepares students to sit for the NC CNA exam.

HVAC

SE NC Median Salary $31,760 ($15.27/hr) Burgaw Campus

Registration Fee: $185 per class | Book Cost: $202.50 Registration fee assistance available through NC Works WIOA. CCP approval in process.

Intro to Refrigeration – 96 hrs • Students learn the basics of refrigeration process for mechanical refrigeration and air conditioning — tools and instruments of the trade will be a focus.

• EPA Certification card obtained - $25.

• Course equivalent to CU course AHR 110 for AHR Technology certificate.

Intro to HVAC Residential – 96 hrs • Students learn the principles of residential heating and cooling system design, duct installation, basic carpentry used in HVAC. • J-1 Duct Installation certification obtained, exam - $25.

HVAC-R Electricity – 96 hrs • Students learn electricity applied to HVAC-R equipment including good wiring practices and the ability to read simple wiring diagrams.

• OSHA 10 certification - $8.

Heating/Heat Pump Technology – 96 hrs • Students learn the fundamentals of gas and electric heating system. Safety, efficiency testing, electrical power, and control systems, modes of operation, defrost systems, refrigerant charging, and system performance will be the focus for routine service procedures.

• J-2 Gas Piping certification obtained, exam - $25.

SUMMER CONSTRUCTION INSTITUTES Carpentry

SE NC Median Salary $36,370 ($17.49/hr) North Campus

Registration Fee: $185 Reimbursable scholarships available. CCP, Work Based Learning and CE to CU approval in progress.

• Students learn carpentry, blue print reading skills and receive OSHA 10 certificate.

Electrician’s Assistant

SE NC Median Salary $29,470 ($14.17/hr) North Campus

Registration Fee: $130 Scholarship assistance available.

Electrical Assistant – 42 hrs Learn the working knowledge needed to enter the electrical field for residential and commercial.

Electrician

SE NC Median Salary $43,110 ($20.73/hr) North Campus

Registration Fee: $185 Scholarship assistance available. Electrical Contractor Association members may pay tuition for students who complete Electrician’s Assistant and are employed with them.

Electrical Apprentice Level 1 – 183 hrs Students acquire the skills needed to become a journeyman level electrician. Must complete levels 1-4 while employed with an electrician to sit for the Journeyman’s Exam.

Barbering

SE NC Median Salary $30,330 ($14.58/hr) plus tips and client base Downtown Wilmington Campus

Registration Fee: $200 plus kit and books | Must be 18 to sit for state exam Reimbursable scholarships available. Four classes for a total of 1,680 hrs.

Students get hands-on training where they learn skills such as men’s and women’s haircutting/styling/razor cutting, shaving and facial hair design, haircoloring, and facial massage.

Nail Tech

SE NC Median Salary $20,880 ($10.04/hr) plus tips and client base North Campus

Registration Fee: $200 plus kit ($350) | Must be 16 to sit for state exam Reimbursable scholarships available. 330 hrs.

This comprehensive 330-hr course includes class and clinical practice in manicuring, nail building (artificial nails) and pedicuring.

Content includes nail anatomy, disorders, and irregularities. Topics also include theory, salesmanship as it relates to manicuring, practice arm, hand and foot massage.

• Upon successful course completion students may apply to the State Board of Cosmetics Arts for examination.

Electrical Lineworker

SE NC Entry Salary $49,800 ($23.94/hr)

North Campus

Registration Fee: $185 | Book Cost: $303 Other Fees Boots: $250 | DOT physical and drug screen: $100 (can vary) | DMV Class A CDL Learner Permit: $60 | Tetanus shot (recommended): $75 This 400-hr training program is 10 weeks and designed to prepare students for a challenging, interesting, and high-paying career as an electrical lineworker. Skills and coursework include: setting and climbing poles, installing cross arms, hardware, lines and transformers, using tools and equipment of the trade in the field, overhead and underground construction practices, electrical theory and practice, safety, teamwork and commercial driving.

• Certifications include: OSHA 10 ED&T, Flagger, CPR, and CDL class A.

Graphic Design

SE NC Entry Salary $32,293 ($15.53/hr)

Downtown Wilmington Campus

Costs listed with courses below.

This six-course program prepares students to work as a graphic designer for a company, organization, or as a freelance designer. The focus of the program is on graphic design principles, current design and technology, logo creation, color theory and emerging areas in the field. Upon completion students will have a portfolio to show prospective employers and clients.

Students must have access to a computer with an Adobe Creative Cloud (CC) subscription. Technical specs for computers: cfcc.edu/jobtraining/design/graphic-design/technical-requirements. Students may bring their laptops to class.

CCP Approval in process; scholarships available.

Foundations of Design – 48 hrs | $135 • Covers the application of visual elements and design principles in advertising and graphic design theory. Topics include creation of designs like logos, ads, posters and signs.

Adobe Design I – 48 hrs | $135 • Covers the creation of basic designs used for business marketing, an overview of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign software.

Learn the basics of drawing, vector creation, image manipulation and page layout for posters, menus, and business cards.

• Pre or co-requisite: Foundations of Design.

Photoshop for Graphic Design – 48 hrs | $135 • Provides a solid foundation in the basics of Adobe Photoshop including techniques like layer masks, clipping masks, removing backgrounds, creating custom shapes and a variety of effects. Photo editing, text effects and design will be used in final designs for program completion portfolio.

• Pre or co-requisite: Foundations of Design.

Adobe Illustrator – 48 hrs | $135 | Starts fall 2020 • Covers the basics of Adobe Illustrator which is an essential tool for graphic designers.

• Pre-requisites: Foundations of Design and Adobe I. Adobe Design II – 48 hrs | $135 • Covers advanced graphic design concepts for business marketing utilizing Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.

• Pre-requisites: Foundations of Design, Adobe I. Web Application for Graphic Design – 48 hrs | $135 • Provides an introduction to web development software suites. Topics include creation of web graphics, addressing problems particular to website display, web graphics file types, optimization, RGB color, web typography, elementary special effects, transparency, animation, slicing, basic photo manipulation and other related topics.

• Pre-requisites: Foundations of Design, Adobe I. Capstone/Portfolio Design – 24 hrs | $85 • Covers the organization and presentation of a design/advertising or graphic art portfolio and related materials. Emphasis is placed on the development and evaluation of the portfolio, design, and production of a resume, self-promotional materials, and interview techniques.

• Pre-requisites: Foundations, Adobe I, Photoshop, Adobe II; Co-requisite: Web Application.

Software Development

SE NC Entry Salary $55,872 ($26.86/hr)

North Campus

• Coming August 2020 | 288 hrs | Registration Fees: $185 per course • Credentials include: Python Entry Level and/or Python Associates Python Programming I & II – 96 hrs | $185 Web Development with Databases – 96 hrs | $185 | topics include CSS, HTML and Scripting Mobile App Development – 96 hrs | $185

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Salary Data Source: NC Department of Commerce

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