In one year or less, train for a career in Baking and Pastry Arts, Residential HVAC Service and Repair, Construction, or Manufacturing.
In one year or less, train for a career in Baking and Pastry Arts, Residential HVAC Service and Repair, Construction, or Manufacturing.
Students that successfully complete this course will be eligible to work as an activity director for adult care home and/or nursing facility. Students are required to complete a supervised practicum. This class includes CPR certification.
$185
Scholarships are available.
Dates | Day/Time | Location |
April 12 – September 27 | Tuesdays, 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. | Fleming Building, Tarboro campus |
Kathy Webb
(252) 618-6614
webbk@edgecombe.edu
Office 155, Fleming Building, Tarboro campus
Earn a general certificate in Autobody Repair with certain I-CAR certifications. Topics include shop safety, damage analysis, tools and equipment, advanced repair techniques, materials selection, materials usage, movable glass, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and repair or replace direct and indirect damage to accepted standards including movable glass and hardware.
$185 (plus additional costs for textbooks and certification exams).
Scholarships are available.
Dates | Day/Time | Location |
January 6 – May 3 | Tuesdays/Thursdays, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Collision Repair Building, Tarboro campus |
January 18 – April 28 | Tuesdays/Thursdays, 5:30 – 9 p.m. | Collision Repair Building, Tarboro campus |
Kathy Webb
(252) 618-6614
webbk@edgecombe.edu
Office 155, Fleming Building, Tarboro campus
This course provides a study in the elements and principles of design as they relate to plated desserts. Topics that will be covered are portioning, flavor pairings, textures, eye appeal, balance, color harmony, and plate decorating, such as chocolate striping.
$75
February 9 – March 2
Wednesdays & Thursdays, 4 -7 pm
Center for Innovation
Tarboro campus
This course introduces the basic principles of sanitation and safety. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the content necessary for successful completion of a nationally recognized food/safety/sanitization exam.
$75
June 7 – June 30
Tuesday & Thursday, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Room 167, Fleming Building
Tarboro campus
Kathy Webb
(252) 618-6614
webbk@edgecombe.edu
Office 155, Fleming Building, Tarboro campus
Some programs at Edgecombe Community College lead to a license and/or certification in North Carolina. Beginning July 1, 2020, the U.S. Department of Education regulations require disclosures for all programs leading to a license or certification. Disclosures will be provided for all states and will indicate whether the program meets licensure requirements, does not meet licensure requirements or has not yet been determined for each state.
Interested in learning a trade in the construction area? This academy will instruct students in the construction area essential to employment. Sharpen your skills to learn the basics of construction safety, measurement and layout, and hand/power tool use, and demonstration. Improve your knowledge with hands-on experience. Students can earn OSHA 10 certification.
$185 (Scholarships available for qualifying students)
Dates | Day/Time | Location |
March 15 – August 30 | Tuesdays, 6 – 10 p.m. | Facility Maintenance Building, Tarboro campus |
Interested in construction and home improvement work? Sharpen your skills to learn the basics of construction safety, measurement and layout, and hand/power tool use and demonstration. Students will be exposed to masonry and tile setting. Improve your knowledge with hands on experience. Students can earn OSHA 10 certification.
$185 (Scholarships available for qualifying students)
Dates | Day/Time | Location |
March 16 – August 31 | Wednesdays, 6 – 10 p.m. | Facility Maintenance Building, Tarboro campus |
Kathy Webb
(252) 618-6614
webbk@edgecombe.edu
Office 155, Fleming Building, Tarboro campus
Students will earn a general certificate in Facility Maintenance Technician and a certification in OSHA 1 O Training.
$185 (plus additional costs for textbooks and certification exams).
Scholarships are available.
Dates | Day/Time | Location |
January 6 – May 9 | Monday – Thursday, 12 – 2:35 p.m. | Facility Maintenance Building, Tarboro campus |
Kathy Webb
(252) 618-6614
webbk@edgecombe.edu
Office 155, Fleming Building, Tarboro campus
Participants who successfully complete this course will be eligible for the forklift operator’s license.
Topics to be presented include basic design of lift trucks, stabilization of trucks, maintenance, repair costs and safety aspects in operation.
Students are required to pass a written test and a driving test. Students that pass both parts will receive certification the day of the class.
Classes are scheduled monthly, and meet from 8 AM to 2 PM, in the Fleming Building, on the Tarboro campus. Boots are required. Shorts not permitted.
Cost: $75
Tuesdays, 8am-2pm
Kathy Webb
(252) 618-6614
webbk@edgecombe.edu
Office 155, Fleming Building, Tarboro campus
Some programs at Edgecombe Community College lead to a license and/or certification in North Carolina. Beginning July 1, 2020, the U.S. Department of Education regulations require disclosures for all programs leading to a license or certification. Disclosures will be provided for all states and will indicate whether the program meets licensure requirements, does not meet licensure requirements or has not yet been determined for each state.
This course is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to become employed as a heating and air conditioning technician. Course topics include operating principles of heating and cooling systems with emphasis on safety, components of AC systems, heat pumps, electrical systems, troubleshooting and repair, as well as refrigerant certification.
$185 (plus additional costs for textbooks and certification exams). Scholarships available.
Dates | Day/Time | Location |
February 21 – August 22 | Monday, 6 – 10 p.m. | Facility Maintenance Building, Tarboro campus |
Kathy Webb
(252) 618-6614
webbk@edgecombe.edu
Office 155, Fleming Building, Tarboro campus
Some programs at Edgecombe Community College lead to a license and/or certification in North Carolina. Beginning July 1, 2020, the U.S. Department of Education regulations require disclosures for all programs leading to a license or certification. Disclosures will be provided for all states and will indicate whether the program meets licensure requirements, does not meet licensure requirements or has not yet been determined for each state.
Consider enrolling in our Industry & Manufacturing Academy to discover if working in industry or manufacturing is the right fit for you. Offered as an open-enrollment short-term program, this eight-week class is basic training to prepare students for entry-level positions in industry and manufacturing. Learning modules in industry and manufacturing concepts include using measurement instruments, business financial objectives, problem solving and decision making, lean manufacturing applications, and automated manufacturing activities. Credentials can be earned for OSHA General Industry 10 hour, PIV Forklift license, Working Smart, and CRC.
The Career Readiness Certification (CRC) will be the first step in learning what employers are seeking when hiring full-time employees beyond the relevant skills an individual may already possess. Employers seek employees who have the personal values, characteristics, and personality traits that spell success. Modules in this area include Working Smart soft skills, interview preparedness, writing resumes, and application workshop. Successful completers are guaranteed a job interview by one or more industry champion companies.
Date | Days | Time | Location |
June 7 – August 9 | Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday | 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Room 132, Center for Innovation, Tarboro campus |
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Become familiar with the components and operating principles of the small engine. Topics covered include the similarities and differences in 2-stroke and 4-stroke engines, engine part identification, and definitions of terms, such as torque and horsepower.
$75
Dates | Day/Time | Location |
March 2 – April 20 | Wednesday, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. | Room 445, Havens Building, Tarboro campus |
Kathy Webb
(252) 618-6614
webbk@edgecombe.edu
Office 155, Fleming Building, Tarboro campus