Construction Industry Training
The Construction Industry Training program includes many areas of basic construction: HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and construction management. Students will gain entry-level and advanced technical and management skills for key areas of the construction industry.
Prepare to achieve national certifications in your area of interest. These programs do not take an extended period of time to complete and many students have employment lined up prior to graduation. We even offer job placement assistance and career coaching.
Class Offerings
NCCER Core Essentials
NCCER Core is a prerequisite/co-requisite to Level 1 Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Welding, and Sprinkler Fitting classes.
Modules include basic safety, communication skills and an introduction to construction drawings.
Text: Core: Introduction to Basic Construction Skills, 6th Edition by Pearson, ISBN: 978-0-13-748334-1.
CEU: 6.0
| Code | Class Days | Dates | Time | Instructor | Cost | Location |
| 2366 | Tuesdays and Thursdays | May 17-July 28
No class on July 5-7. |
6-9 pm | David Clark | $211.50 + text | Breakthrough Construction Center,
Larry Caddell Training Center, Carthage |
| 3366 | Tuesdays and Thursdays | Aug. 16-Oct. 6 | 6-9:30 pm | Nicholas Williams | ||
| 1431 | Tuesdays and Thursdays | Jan. 10-May 2
No class on April 11 |
6-9 pm | Charlie Johnson | $211.50 + text | Palmer Trades Center, Pinehurst Campus |
Construction Project Management
This course provides students with the skills necessary to work as a construction supervisor or job foremen. Management skills in people and problem solving, planning, estimating, safety supervision, scheduling, controlling costs and resources will be taught.
Text: Project Management, 3rd Edition by Pearson, ISBN: 978-0-13-474426-1.
CEU: 9.6
| Code | Class Days | Dates | Time | Instructor | Location | Cost |
| 3364 | Tuesdays and Thursdays | Aug 23 – Dec. 13 | 6-9 pm | David Clark | Pinehurst Campus | $211.50 + text |
Forklift Operator
Earn the National Safety Council’s (NSC) lift truck operator certification by successfully completing this class.
Text: NSC Lift Truck Operator, by National Safety Council ISBN:2818440022999 (available in the SCC bookstore in Dempsey Student Center).
CEU: 1.1
| Code | Class Days | Dates | Time | Instructor | Location | Cost |
| 2376 | Thursday | Aug. 11 | 8:30 am-4 pm | Nicholas Williams | Plumbing Classroom
Breakthrough Construction Center Larry Caddell Training Center Carthage |
$77.50 + text |
| Friday | Aug. 12 | 8 am-Noon | ||||
| 3376 | Thursday | Dec. 8 | 8:30 am-4 pm | |||
| Friday | Dec. 9 | 8 am-Noon |
Electrical Level I
Prerequisite/Co-requisite: NCCER Core Essentials
Electrical Level 1 introduces trainees to the electrical trade, safety, circuits, National Electrical Code, device boxes, hand bending, raceways and fittings, conductors and cables, electrical construction drawings, residential electrical services, and test equipment.
| Code | Class Days | Dates | Time | Instructor | Location | Cost |
| 1432 | Mondays and Wednesdays | Aug. 15-April 26 No class on Sept. 5, Nov. 23, Dec. 14-Jan. 4, Jan. 16 and April 10. |
6-9 pm | Herbert Hearne | Palmer Center, Pinehurst Campus | $211.50 + text |
Electrical Level II
Prerequisite: Electrical Level I
Electrical Level 2 introduces trainees to Alternating Current, Motors, Electric Lighting, Conduit Bending, Pull and Junction Boxes, Conductor Installations, Cable Tray, Conductor Terminations and Splices, Grounding and Bonding, Circuit Breakers and Fuses, Control Systems and Fundamental Concepts.
| Code | Class Days | Dates | Time | Instructor | Location | Cost |
| 1433 | Tuesdays and Thursdays | Sep 13-April 20
No class on Nov. 24, Dec. 15-Jan. 4 |
6-9 pm | David McCollum | Palmer Trades Center
Pinehurst Campus |
$211.50 + text |
General Contractors Update & CE Classes
This course provides General Contractors the necessary 8 hours of Continuing Education required to renew their licenses each year.
| Code | Dates | Class Days | Time | Instructor | Location | Cost |
| 3500 | Aug. 20 | Saturdays | 8 am-5 pm | David Clark | 191 Little Hall
Pinehurst Campus |
$125 |
| 3501 | Sept. 17 | |||||
| 3502 | Oct. 15 | |||||
| 3503 | Nov. 5 | |||||
| 3504 | Nov. 19 |
HVAC Level I
Learn trade mathematics, basic electricity, introduction to heating, and cooling, introduction to air distribution systems, basic copper and plastic piping practices, soldering and brazing, and basic carbon steel piping practices.
Prerequisite/Co-requisite: NCCER Core Essentials
Text: HVAC Level 1, 5th edition by Pearson ISBN: 978-0-13-518509-4.
CEU 11.9
| Code | Class Days | Dates | Time | Instructor | Location | Cost |
| 3368 | Mondays and Wednesdays | Aug. 15-Dec. 14
No class on Sept. 5 and Nov. 23. |
6-9:30 pm | Gary Giglio | Breakthrough Construction Center
Larry Caddell Training Center, Carthage |
$211.50 + text |
HVAC Level II
HVAC Level II covers the following: alternating current, compressors, refrigerants and oils, leak detection evacuation recovery and charging, metering devices, heat pumps, basic maintenance, chimneys vents and flues, sheet metal duct systems, fiberglass and fabric duct systems, commercial airside systems, air quality equipment, and introduction to hydronic systems. Scholarships are available for this class.
Pre-requisite: HVAC Level I
Text: HVAC Level 2, 5th Edition by Pearson ISBN: 978-0-13-518512-4.
CEU 14.0
| Code | Class Days | Dates | Time | Instructor | Location | Cost |
| 3369 | Tuesdays and Thursdays | Aug. 16-Dec. 15 | 6-10 pm | Steve Yuskevich | Breakthrough Construction Center, Larry Caddell Training Center, Carthage | $211.50 + text |
Plumbing Level I
Prerequisite/Co-requisite: NCCER Core Essentials
Plumbing Level 1 will introduce you to the plumbing profession, plumbing safety, tools of the plumbing trade, plumbing math, plumbing drawings, plastic pipe and fittings, copper pipe and fittings, cast-iron pipe and fittings, steel pipe and fittings, plumbing fixtures, introduction to drain, waste, and vent (DWV) systems, and introduction to water distribution systems.
Text: Plumbing Level 1, Revised 4e, 4th Edition by Pearson ISBN: 978-0-13-292143-5.
CEU 11.9
| Code | Class Days | Dates | Time | Instructor | Location | Cost |
| 3372 | Mondays and Wednesdays | Aug. 15-Dec. 14
No class on Sept. 5 and Nov. 23 |
6-9:30 pm | Nicholas Williams | Breakthrough Construction Center, Larry Caddell Training Center, Carthage | $211.50 + text |
Sprinkler Fitting Level I
Prerequisite/Co-requisite: NCCER Core Essentials
Fire sprinklers are one of the most important methods for protecting life and property
Sprinkler system installation is the primary focus of this training program.
Text: Sprinkler Fitting Level 1, 3rd edition by Pearson ISBN: 978-0-13-380297-9.
CEU 6.65
| Code | Class Days | Dates | Time | Instructor | Location | Cost |
| 3375 | Tuesdays and Thursdays | Oct. 11-Dec. 15 | 6-9:30 pm | Nicholas Williams | Breakthrough Construction Center, Larry Caddell Training Center, Carthage | $211.50 + text |
Welding Level I
Prerequisite/Co-requisite: NCCER Core Essentials
Welding Level I introduces trainees to the mastery of basic welding skills and techniques including safety, metal cutting and fitting, and welding skills using generally recognized industry processes.
| Code | Class Days | Dates | Time | Instructor | Location | Cost |
| 1434 | Mondays and Wednesdays | Aug. 15-April 26
No class on Sept. 5, Nov. 23, Dec. 14-Jan. 4, Jan. 16 and April 10. |
6-9 pm | Steve Howie | Palmer Center,
Pinehurst Campus |
$211.50 + text |
Welding Level II
Prerequisite: Welding Level I
Welding Level I introduces trainees to the mastery of basic welding skills and techniques including safety, metal cutting and fitting, and welding skills using generally recognized industry processes.
| Code | Class Days | Dates | Time | Instructor | Location | Cost |
| 3435 | Tuesday and Thursdays | Aug. 2-Apr. 13 | 6-9 pm | Steve Howie | Palmer Center,
Pinehurst Campus |
$211.50 + text |
Blueprint Reading & Estimating
Blueprint reading is a necessary skill for every trade in the construction industry. This course covers blueprint basics, specifications, site plans and architectural plans.
Quantity takeoffs and pricing will be taught.
Will be offered Spring Semester 2023.
Construction Training – Build a Tiny Home
Learn the basics of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC by building a Tiny home. Learn the skills to either enter the trades workforce or to continue your education with a trade specific class.
Will be offered Spring Semester 2023.
Plumbing Level II
Plumbing Level II covers plumbing math two, reading commercial drawings, structural penetrations, insulation, and fire stopping, installing and testing DWV piping, installing roof, floor, and area drains, installing and testing water supply piping, types of valves, installing fixtures and valves, installing water heaters, basic electricity, and fuel gas and fuel oil systems. Text: Plumbing Level 2, Revised 4e, 4th Edition by Pearson ISBN: 978-0-13-314850-3.
Prerequisite: Plumbing Level I
Will be offered Spring Semester 2023.
Contact
For HVAC, Plumbing, Project Management, and Sprinkler Fitting Contact:
Lori Degre
Senior Director, Career Training
910.695.3939
126 Van Dusen Hall
degrel@sandhills.edu
For Electrical and Welding Contact:
Tess Regan
Coordinator, Advanced Manufacturing
910.246.4117
108 Palmer Trades
regant@sandhills.edu
History of the Program at Sandhills
The Construction Industry Training program is made possible in large part through the generosity of The William L. and Josephine B. Weiss Family Foundation and The Palmer Foundation.