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  • Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology

    A great career is closer than you think. CFCC can prepare you for a rewarding career in this HIGH-DEMAND industry!

    HVAC technicians are in high demand to build, install, and maintain our constantly evolving systems, and experts predict the demand of HVAC technicians will only rise through 2026. The Bureau of Labor Statistics specifically predicted a growth of 21% in the field between 2012 and 2022.

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  • AutoCAD and CAD Software Basics (CAD Drafting)

    CFCC offers CAD training courses that cover basic and intermediate as well as advanced concepts and 3D modeling using various CAD software, including AutoCAD and Inventor. Students will learn to use drawing and editing commands to set up, draw, modify and dimension architectural, mechanical and civil drawings. Students will increase their speed and proficiency with these CAD trainings.

  • Building Inspector

    Train for a career as a certified building inspector! Learn building, electrical, mechanical and/or plumbing inspection principles from an NC Department of Insurance certified instructor!

  • Carpentry

    This course provides instruction related to the core skills used by carpenters in residential and commercial settings. Topics include safety, work ethic, interview skills, hand/power tool use, site preparation, measurement and layout, footings and foundations, construction framing, and other related topics.

  • Construction Bootcamp

    This course is designed to provide an understanding of fundamental carpentry techniques. Participants will learn basic safety procedures; tool identification, use and selection; tool check out/in procedures and basic carpentry mathematics. Other course topics may include techniques for framing walls, partitions, roofs, doors, and windows as well as understanding the basic materials and construction practices to layout and construct foundations and flooring systems. Throughout the course participants are involved in live project construction to give practical application to knowledge learned.

  • Construction Superintendent

    Learn to assess and mitigate jobsite risks, build leadership confidence, develop strong teams, and grow professionally.

  • Electrical Apprenticeship

    Upon completion of the four-level/four-year program, apprentices will receive their Apprenticeship NC journeyman card and certificate. This program is taught using the Mike Holt curriculum and books.

  • Electrical Lineworker (Pre-Apprenticeship)

    The Electrical Lineworker Training Program is a 10-week course designed to prepare you for a challenging, interesting and HIGH PAYING career as an electrical lineman.

  • Fire Alarm Systems Training

    Fire Alarm Systems Training is a program to produce competent and qualified individuals. It is our belief that properly trained and knowledgeable fire alarm system designers and technicians will reduce the losses due to fire or false alarms and improve the quality of life in their community.

  • Forklift Certification

    This one-day course provides a three-year NC Public Safety certification and teaches the critical safety aspects of lift truck operation, including basic design, stabilization, maintenance, and managing repair costs.

  • General Contractor Prep

    In this course, students will learn basic business practices and knowledge of general contracting in the state of North Carolina. This course will also prepare students who are ready to take the General Contractor’s Licensing Exam.

  • Geographic Information Systems

    This Foundation of GIS certificate program is designed to provide students with the necessary skills to effectively use GIS Software in their related field. Students will be introduced to geographic information systems and cartography. In our GIS courses, students will work with advanced analytical tools and develop skills in spatial problem-solving. Students will be prepared to take the GIS Fundamentals Foundation 2201 Technical Certificate from Esri.

  • Glazier Apprenticeship

    Our Glazier Apprenticeship Program prepares you for a future in one of construction’s most dynamic fields—installing and fabricating glass for everything from custom showers to towering skyscrapers.

  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    This new 300-hour course prepares students for entry-level jobs in heavy equipment construction projects, such as mining and road construction.

  • Landscaping and Gardening

    CFCC offers multiple 16-week courses designed for current landscaping professionals, future degree students, and all yard & garden enthusiasts. Each course provides hands-on, practical training that directly applies to the field—and all courses fully articulate into the Landscape Gardening & Horticulture Science program .

  • LEED Green Building

    A LEED credential denotes proficiency in today’s sustainable design, construction, and operations standards. This self-paced course introduces key concepts and terms to prepare learners to earn their LEED® Green Associate v4™ accreditation. The course is divided into modules that explain LEED® process, LEED® certification, and the knowledge domains associated with the seven LEED® rating systems, in a simple and straightforward way that can be quickly and easily understood.

  • OSHA

    Many job creators ask their workers to obtain an OSHA card. This often refers to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Outreach Training Program’s 10-hour and 30-hour safety courses. The 10-hour safety course covers general safety and health hazards for entry-level workers. The 30-hour safety course provides a greater variety of safety subjects and in-depth, industry-specific training and is intended for supervisors and workers with safety and health responsibility. While fraudulent actors may advertise OSHA 10-hour training, only OSHA-authorized trainers can issue course completion cards at the end of the training.

  • Plumbing and Pipefitting Apprenticeship

    Train for a career as a successful plumber or pipefitter with CFCC’s four-year apprenticeship program!

  • Real Estate Pre-Licensing

    This 80-hour course is designed to meet the educational requirements for a provisional broker as prescribed by the NC Real Estate Commission. Topics include basic real estate principles and practices, law and contracts, financing, closing valuation, fair housing, and real estate laws. For more information, go to www.ncrec.state.nc.us.

  • Welding

    The program consists of four courses in the specialized classroom and practical hands-on training in the laboratory. Through Welding Fundamentals, MIG, Stick, and TIG, welding students are equipped with the skills the field requires. Students will learn skills and gain the knowledge needed to enter the field of welding in industrial, manufacturing, and welding shop environments.

MISSION STATEMENT

Cape Fear Community College will be responsible for ensuring that students with disabilities have equal, effective and meaningful access to all programs, goods, and services through the use of nondiscriminatory policies and procedures and the provision of reasonable accommodations, auxiliary aids, and services as indicated necessary by the functional limitations of a qualified disability.

Services are provided in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and its attachments and the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended in 2008 (ADAAA).

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Cape Fear Community College does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, or age.

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