Certification and Licensure

EPA Refrigerant Recovery/Recycling Certification

This 14-hour course is designed to aid technicians in preparing to take the CFC recovery/recycling certification examination. The certification examination will be offered as a part of this course and forwarded to the NC Board of Refrigeration Examiners.

Escort Driver Certification

This 8-hour course satisfies the requirements set by the NCDOT to certify oversized - overweight load escort vehicle drivers. Defensive driving, escort driver requirements, skills training, and an examination are components of the course. The NCDOT will issue a certificate for those completing the course and scoring 75% or higher on the end of course examination.

Escort Driver Re-Certification

This 4-hour course satisfies the requirements set by the NCDOT to re-certify oversized - overweight load escort vehicle drivers.

Motor Vehicle Independent Dealer License-Renewal

This 6-hours of training required for renewal of the motor vehicle independent dealer license is satisfied by successful completion of this course. A variety of topics are covered with a minimum of two hours of training being devoted to current Department of Motor Vehicles issues. Positive identification is required to receive credit for attending the course.

Manicurist/Nail Technology

This course is designed to prepare students to become a licensed manicurist in North Carolina. Topics studied during the course include professional image, manicuring and pedicuring, bacteriology, sanitation and disinfecting, nail product chemistry, anatomy and physiology, OSHA safety regulations, disorders of the nail, acrylic nails, nail wraps, gel nails, silk wraps, nail art, nail enhancements, nail piercing, nail jewelry and nail appliqués. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be eligible to sit for licensure through the North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners.

Career Pathways (CP) is a pre-requisite course which provides students with necessary employability skills and knowledge of career pathways. Course topics include career overview, professionalism, conflict resolution, job market outlook, resume writing, and WorkKeys assessments – skills which make individuals more marketable and successful. Reading placement test is administered during CP.

Admission Requirements:

Career Pathways
Reading placement test
High School Diploma or high school equivalency
Must be at least 16 years of age. For those 16-18 years of age – minor permission form required
Social Security card – name must match government issued photo ID
Government issued photo ID – name must match Social Security card

Notary Public Education

This 6-hour Notary Public course provides individuals the opportunity to become or renew their standing as a Notary with the state of North Carolina. The course of study meets the state guidelines for instruction.

OBD Emission Control Inspection

This 8-hour course is designed to prepare auto technicians and service personnel to become OBD emission inspectors for motor vehicles. Course topics include regulations and test inspection procedures required by the NC DMV - Enforcement Selection - for OBD emission inspectors. Upon completion, a student should have knowledge of the rules, regulations, and procedures for OBD emission inspections, is able to inspect a vehicle properly and is prepared to sit for the state certification exam.

OBD Emission Control Inspection – Recertification

This 4-hour course meets the State’s requirements for re-certification for On-Board-Diagnostics Emission Inspectors. The course will include updates and/or changes to the regulations and inspection procedures required by the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles. Upon completion, a student should have the knowledge of the rules, regulations, and procedures for OBD emission inspections and able to inspect a vehicle properly.

Tanning Facility Operator

Effective January 1, 1993, the North Carolina Division of Radiation Protection requires any person operating a tanning bed in North Carolina to be at least 18 years of age and be certified.

This eight-hour course instructs the student on the proper and safe way to operate a tanning bed.