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Applied Technologies and Manufacturing Training at Central Carolina Community College

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The Applied Technologies & Manufacturing career community includes short-term workforce training programs that prepare students for careers in advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, industrial technology, agriculture and sustainable technology, construction and skilled trades, transportation, commercial driving, automotive technology and wastewater operations. Courses in this area provide targeted training in practical and technical skills essential for the modern workforce, with many programs preparing students for certification and licensure.

Career Community Snapshot - Applied Technologies and Manufacturing

Training Focus

Advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, industrial technology, agriculture and sustainable technology, construction and skilled trades, unmanned aircraft systems, transportation, commercial driving, automotive technology and wastewater operations

Program Length

Many programs can be completed in weeks or months

Training Locations

Sanford, Pittsboro, Siler City, Lillington and Online

Service Area

Students from across Chatham, Lee, and Harnett counties and surrounding areas of central North Carolina

Ideal for

Career changers, recent high school graduates, incumbent workers seeking new technical skills, individuals exploring careers in manufacturing, skilled trades and technical industries

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Advanced Manufacturing

Course Number

Title

Outcome

BTC-3200B2

BioWork

Awards Credential: NC BioWork Process Technician

MFG-3111C1

Certified Manufacturing Associate

Prepares for Credential Exam: Certified Manufacturing Associate (CMfgA), Tooling U-SME

BTC-3600Q1

Quality Testing Lab Techniques

Workforce Skills Training

ELN-3142E1

Microelectronics Manufacturing

Workforce Skills Training

 

Agriculture and Sustainable Technology 

Course Number

Title

Outcome

AGR-3002A1

Agricultural Mechanization

Workforce Skills Training

AGR-3002F1

Forest & Invasive Plant Management

Workforce Skills Training

AGR-3001G1

Getting to Know Your Soil

Workforce Skills Training

AGR-3001P2

Intro to Permaculture

Workforce Skills Training

AGR-3001O1

Organic Crop Production

Workforce Skills Training

HOR-3307P1

Plant Propagation

Workforce Skills Training

AGR-3002S1

Small Farm Equipment Training

Workforce Skills Training

 

Construction and Skilled Trades

Course Number

Title

Outcome

COD-3105B2

Building Inspection I

Prepares for Credential Exams: Building Level 1

CAR-3112C8

Construction Bootcamp

Workforce Skills Training

CAR-3108C1

Construction Fundamentals in Spanish

Workforce Skills Training

ELC-3119T1

Electrical Trade Essentials

Workforce Skills Training

ELC-3119E3

Electrical Wiring for Homes

Workforce Skills Training

WLD-3106S1

Intro to Stick Welding

Workforce Skills Training

COD-3130M1

COD-3131M1

COD-3132M1

Mechanical Inspection I

Mechanical Inspection II

Mechanical Inspection III

Prepares for Credential Exam: Mechanical Level I, II and III, NC Code Officials Qualification Board

WLD-3106M3

MIG Welding Basics

Workforce Skills Training

OSH-3013O1

OSHA 30-hr Construction

Awards Credential: OSHA 30-Hour Construction

WLD-3106C1

TIG Welding Basics

Workforce Skills Training

 

Transportation and Automotive Technology 

Course Number

Title

Outcome

TRP-3607C2

Commercial Truck Driver A

Prepares for Licensure Exam: CDL Class A, NC Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV)

TRP-3607C3

Commercial Truck Driver B

Prepares for Licensure Exam: CDL Class B, NC Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV)

SEF-DMVV2

On-Board Diagnostics (OBD)

Prepares for Credential Exam: OBD, NC Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)

SEF-DMVV1

Vehicle Safety Inspection

Prepares for Credential Exam: Vehicle Safety Inspection, NC Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)

Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Course Number

Title

Outcome

UAS-3111U1

UAS FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot

Prepares for Licensure Exam: FAA Part 107

 

Wastewater Operations

Course Number

Title

Outcome

WAT-3000P3

Physical Chemical Operator I/II

Prepares for Credential Exams: Physical/Chemical Grade I and II

WAT-3100W6

Wastewater Lab Analyst I Exam Prep

Prepares for Credential Exam: Wastewater Laboratory Analysis Class I

WAT-3100W1

Wastewater Operator I/II

Prepares for Credential Exam: Water Pollution Control System Operator Certification Commission (WPCSOCC) Levels I and II

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