Construction Trades
The construction trades courses offer an understanding to the disciplines needed for general construction. Safety is the cornerstone in any construction environment and is taught first and foremost for all trades areas from OSHA standards. Students will learn how to calculate basic plans to determine materials costs, read blueprints or schematics, and adhere to current building codes and energy saving standards in a hands-on environment. The core trade areas that are offered are:
- Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC Levels 1, 2, and 3)
- Plumbing (Levels 1, 2, and 3)
- Residential Electrical Wiring
- Weatherization (inactive)
Fundamentals of Machining I
Fundamentals of Machining I: This 256-hour course is designed to provide students with the fundamental knowledge of basic manual machining technology. The course will include Industrial safety, blueprint reading and manufacturing materials lessons, as well as hands-on training on the manual mill and manual lathe. This course will lead into Fundamentals of Machining II, which will cover more advanced manual machining lessons as well as base level CNC programming and operation skills.
Fundamentals of Machining II
Fundamentals of Machining II: This 256-hour course will build on the information gained from Fundamentals of Machining I. The course will offer more hands-on experience on manual equipment as well as more in-depth knowledge of manual machining technology. This course will also provide base-level training for CNC programming, setup, and operation. The CNC training will be taught with Haas mills, lathes, and simulator controls.
General Contractor’s License Preparation
This 54-hour course prepares students for the General Contractor’s licensing examination. Emphasis on blueprints, laws, and regulations, employment security laws of NC, and workers’ compensation. Upon successful completion of the course, students are eligible to sit for the NC Contractor’s licensing examination.
Industrial Maintenance Training
The Industrial Maintenance program is designed to provide students with basic entry-level opportunities in the industrial maintenance field. It was developed utilizing industry-based skill standards and interview feedback from representatives of leading Caldwell County industries.
This course consists of three sessions, Levels 1, 2, and 3, for classroom and hands-on training. The Industrial Maintenance program introduces trainees to the basics of manufacturing maintenance by emphasizing the importance of safety, automation, blueprint/schematic reading, troubleshooting, problem-solving, intro to electricity, PLC, welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, and several other maintenance disciplines.
Welding
These courses are designed to provide the beginner and professional the opportunity to gain or develop skills. MIG, TIG, stick, pipe, and basic welding offer the beginner or professional the opportunity to develop skills that may qualify them for promotion or certification.