Career Training Class Schedule

AUTOMOTIVE

Distribution & Logistics Management

Discover how to improve distribution and logistics management activities, reduce costs, save time, increase customer satisfaction, and better meet your company’s objectives. This course will show you how to achieve successes through a combination of distribution and logistics strategies and tactics.

CEU: 2.4

Auto Safety Inspection

Successful completion certifies students to inspect motor vehicles under the NC Motor Vehicles Safety Inspection Law.

The prerequisite for this class is a valid driver’s license.

CEU: 0.8

 

Commercial Learners Permit Prep

This course provides training in inspecting tractor-trailers and assuming driver responsibilities. Emphasis is placed on defensive driving, federal motor carrier safety regulations, vehicle systems, hours of service, and accident prevention. Upon completion, trainees should be able to demonstrate the knowledge to pass the required tests to obtain a class “A” learner’s permit for the commercial driver’s license.

 

CDL Truck Driver Training

Prerequisite: Commercial Learners Permit 

Comprehensive training with classroom instruction, range driving and road driving. This 12-week training course will prepare students for the Class A Commercial Driver’s License endorsement. For more information, visit: NCTruckDriving.com or email regant@sandhills.edu. 

 

Escort Vehicle Operator

This course meets the training requirements set by the NC Department of Transportation to certify oversize-overweight load escort vehicle drivers. Students must have a valid driver’s license without restrictions other than use of corrective lens, must not have a DWI or reckless driving within the previous 12 months, and must be 21-years of age (can be 18 with a Class A commercial driver’s license). All initial applicants must complete a 2- or 4-hour defensive driving course that has been approved by the National Safety Council.

Will be offered Spring Semester 2024.

 

OBD Emissions Control Inspection

This class certifies students to inspect motor vehicles under the NC Motor Vehicles OBD Emissions Control Inspection Law.
The prerequisite for this class is “Certified Auto Safety Inspection.” This is also a Recertification Class.

CEU: 0.8

 

Vehicle Dealers’ Continuing Education

Required of all non-franchise vehicle dealers in NC. Class will include updates of NC general statutes and DMV policies and procedures.

CEU: 0.6

Will be offered Spring Semester 2024.

 

AVIATION

FAA Remote Drone Pilot

Prepare for the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot certification exam. Topics include flight theory, flight operations, flight training, national air space, and weather. This class uses the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Remote Pilot-Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Study Guide, North Carolina Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator Permit Knowledge Test Study Guide, and North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Division of Aviation UAS flight standards best practices. Upon completion, students will be prepared to sit for the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Knowledge Test and NCDOT UAS Operator Permit. Text: ASA 2022 Remote Pilot Test Prep by Aviation Supplies & Academics (ISBN: 978-1-61954-975-3).

CEU: 2.9

Will be offered Fall Semester 2023.

 

BUSINESS

E Notary

This course is designed for instructional areas related to individuals who want to become commissioned as an electronic notary. Topics include legal, ethical, and procedural requirements of the Notary Act set forth in the General Statute 10B Article 2. Upon completion of this course with a passing exam grade of 80%, a person is eligible to make application with the NC Secretary of State office. Individuals must have current notary commission to participate in E-notary training. For more information, go to www.secretary.state.nc.us/notary/. Text: (Electronic Notarization Manual, Book Publisher: NC Dept of the Secretary of State ISBN: 978-0-9798170-0-7)

CEU: 0.4

 

Notary Public

This course is required for anyone interested in becoming a Notary Public for the first time. It is recommended for all notaries as a refresher course. Note: The current edition of The Notary Public Manual for North Carolina, March 2016, ISBN: 978-1-56011-851-0, is required for admittance to the class and can be purchased at the SCC bookstore or on Amazon. It is strongly recommended that you study the guidebook prior to class attendance to be better prepared for the state examination given at the end of the class. NCGS 10B-5(b) provides the following requirements to be commissioned as a Notary Public in NC: 1) Be at least 18 years of age or legally emancipated as defined in Article 35 of Chapter 7B of the General Statutes; 2) Reside or have a regular place of work or business in this State; 3) Reside legally in the UnitedStates; 4) Speak, read, and write the English language; 5) Possess a high school diploma or equivalent; 6) Pass the course of instruction described in this Article, unless the person is a licensed member of the North Carolina State Bar; 7) Purchase and keep as a reference the most recent manual approved by the Secretary that describes the duties and authority of notaries public; 8) Submit an application containing no significant misstatement or omission of fact.

Students must provide current state or federal picture identification for admission to class. An active duty military and civilian ID cards DO NOT meet identification requirement.

CEU: 0.9

 

Real Estate Law

Learn the basics of real estate law, including investing, title searching, and mortgages. For information or to register, go to http://bit.ly/3nQn7Sj

CEU: 2.4.

For additional information, contact Jenny Troyer at 910.695.3926 or troyerj@sandhills.edu. 

 

Real Estate Investing

Discover how to make money in real estate, even if you have little to start with. This course includes specially designed worksheets and hands-on activities to take the guesswork out of your investing in the real estate market.

CEU: 2.4

For information or to register, go to http://bit.ly/3Mh9Lsv 

For additional information, contact Jenny Troyer at 910.695.3926 or troyerj@sandhills.edu.

Real Estate Pre-Licensing

This class provides an intensive review of topics and prepares the student for the NC Broker licensing examination. Topics covered include real estate terms, contracts, leases, ownership, licensing law, finance, listing and closing of property, property valuation and building construction. 80% of classes must be attended in order to take the end of class exam. Once you pass the end of class exam with a 75% or higher you can then apply to take the state exam. Text (Principles of Real Estate Practice in NC, ISBN: 978-0915777488) can be ordered through Amazon. Prerequisite: Work Keys Reading and Math, Level 5 or higher or verification of a post-secondary degree.

CEU: 8.1

 

Real Estate Mandatory Update #9923

All licensed real estate brokers must complete a four-hour mandatory NC Real Estate Commission-approved update course.

CEU: 0.4

 

Real Estate Elective 

This course will meet the four-hour continuing education elective set forth by the NC Real Estate Commission.

CEU: 0.4

 

Real Estate Post-Licensing 301 Broker Relationships and Responsibilities 

This class provides a review of agency relationships, sales and commercial property management transactions, a real estate broker’s legal duties to clients and customers, a step-by-step review and discussion of the functions and responsibilities of a real estate broker when working with sellers and buyers, a review of issues associated with transactions in progress when a broker leaves a firm, and a review of license status and education issues. Text: NC Real Estate Manual (can get E-book subscription).

CEU: 3.0

 

Real Estate Post-Licensing 302 Contracts and Closings 

Topics in this course include selected basic contract law concepts, real estate sales contract preparation, sales contract procedures, buyer’s due diligence, closing procedures, Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, closing disclosure preparation, contracts for deed, options, and selected real estate license status and education issues.

Text: NC Real Estate Manual (can get E-book subscription).

CEU: 3.0

 

Real Estate Post-Licensing 303 NC Law, Rules and Legal Concepts 

Topics in this course include general North Carolina licensing requirements, brokerage compensation issues, the disciplinary process, specialized types of real estate, property management in NC, and miscellaneous NC laws and legal concepts. Text: NC Real Estate Manual (can get E-book subscription).

CEU: 3.0

 

LANDSCAPE GARDENING 

Growing Plants for Fun and Profit

Turn your love of plants into an enjoyable and profitable home business. This course provides information on licensing, site preparation, equipment, how and where to find supplies, how to select and produce plants, how to produce quality material, and how to market your product.
CEU: 2.4

For complete information or to register, go to http://bit.ly/3zYLKze.

For additional information, contact Jenny Troyer at 910.695.3926 or troyerj@sandhills.edu.