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

Course Type

Format

Course Length

Start Dates

Instructor

Cost

Instructor-Led Class

Online

6 Weeks

May 17, June 14, July 12

Tony Swaim

$75

Self-Paced Tutorial

Online

3 Months Access

Begin Any Time

__________

$87

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

Code

Class Days

Dates

Time

Instructor

Location

Cost

1350

Monday and Tuesday

May 8 & 9

6-10 pm

Wes Little

103 Sirotek Hall

Pinehurst Campus

$75

2346

Jun. 12 & 13

2347

Aug. 7 & 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.

Code

Class Days

Dates

Time

Instructors

Location

Cost

2437

Monday-Thursday

 

May 1-4

6-10 pm

Doug Chase &

Brad Zerbel

Palmer Trades Center

Pinehurst Campus

$75

2438

June 12-15

2439

Aug. 7-10

3436

Sept. 4-7

 

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

Code

Class Days

Dates

Time

Instructor

Cost

3435

Monday-Friday

June 19-Sept. 6

8 am-5 pm

Doug Chase & Brad Zerbel

$1014.60

Scholarships Available

 

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

Code

Class Days

Dates

Time

Instructor

Location

Cost

2351

Monday and Tuesday

June 26 & 27

6-10 pm

Wes Little

103 Sirotek Hall, Pinehurst Campus

$75

3352

Monday and Tuesday

Aug. 28 & 29

102 Sirotek Hall, Pinehurst Campus

 

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

Code

Class Day

Dates

Time

Instructor

Location

Cost

1498

Monday

May 8

8 am - Noon

Bret Kane

103 Van Dusen Hall, Pinehurst Campus

$75 + text

 

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

Pinehurst Campus • 8 am-6 pm  •  $75 + text

Course Code: 2496

Tuesday, Jun. 20

103 Van Dusen Hall

Mike Brown

Course Code: 3489

Tuesday, Aug. 15

102 Van Dusen Hall

Mike Brown

Course Code: 3490

Tuesday, Sept. 19

103 Van Dusen Hall

Bret Kane

Hoke Center • 8 am-6 pm • 122 Upchurch Hall • Instructor: Bret Kane and Mike Brown • $75 + text

Code: 2495

Tuesday, May 16

 

Code: 2488

Tuesday, July 18

 

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

Course Type

Format

Course Length

Start Dates

Instructor

Cost

Instructor-Led Class

Online

6 Weeks

May 17, June 14, July 12

Neal Bevans

$75

Self-Paced Tutorial

Online

3 Months Access

Begin Any Time

__________

$87

 

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.

Course Type

Format

Course Length

Start Dates

Instructor

Cost

Instructor-Led Class

Online

6 Weeks

May 17, June 14, July 12

Josh Fuhrer

$75

Self-Paced Tutorial

Online

3 Months Access

Begin Any Time

__________

$87

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

Code

Class Days

Dates

Time

Instructor

Location

Cost

3482

Mondays and Wednesdays

Sept. 6-Dec.11

Make-up test on Dec 18..

No class on Nov. 22

6-9 pm

Allan Nanney, CDPE, GRI, SCP, SFR

191 Little Hall

Pinehurst Campus

$185 + text

 

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

Code

Class Days

Dates

Time

Instructor

Location

Cost

2483

Thursday

May 18

8:30 am-12:30 pm

Allan Nanney, CDPE, GRI, SCP, SFR

102 Van Dusen Hall Pinehurst Campus

$55

 

Real Estate Elective 

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

CEU: 0.4

Code

Class Days

Dates

Time

Instructor

Location

Cost

2484

Thursday

May 18

1:30-5:30pm

Allan Nanney, CDPE, GRI, SCP, SFR

102 Van Dusen Hall Pinehurst Campus

$55

 

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

Code

Class Days

Dates

Time

Instructor

Location

Cost

3485

Tuesday & Thursday

TBD Fall Semester

8:30-5 pm

Julia Lattarulo

Online class with testing in person

$130 + text

 

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

Code

Class Days

Dates

Time

Instructor

Location

Cost

3486

Tuesday & Thursday

TBD Fall Semester

8:30-5 pm

Julia Lattarulo

Online class with testing in person

$130 + text

 

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

Code

Class Days

Dates

Time

Instructor

Location

Cost

3487

Tuesday & Thursday

TBD Fall Semester

8:30-5 pm

Julia Lattarulo

Online class with testing in person

$130 + text

 

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.

Course Type

Format

Course Length

Start Dates

Instructor

Cost

Instructor-Led Class

Online

6 Weeks

May 17, June 14, July 12

Michael & Linda Harlan

$75

Self-Paced Tutorial

Online

3 Months Access

Begin Any Time

__________

$87

 

Start Your Own Edible Garden

Grow delicious, nutritious fruit and vegetables in your own backyard. Whether you want to provide food for your family, save money, get exercise, or just be more self-sufficient, this course will give you the skills and knowledge you need to have a successful harvest.

CEU: 2.4

For information or to register, go to http://bit.ly/3MiT2Vx

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

Course Type

Format

Course Length

Start Dates

Instructor

Cost

Instructor-Led Class

Online

6 Weeks

May 17, June 14, July 12

Katie Powell-Lee

$75

Self-Paced Tutorial

Online

3 Months Access

Begin Any Time

__________

$87

 

USGA Greenkeeper Apprenticeship Program – Golf Course

Technician Level 2

This brand-new one-year program will combine classroom instruction with on-the-job training. Students will earn while they learn the skills to be a greenkeeper, each apprentice will be a full-time employee of a local golf course, or you can just take the classroom portion to see if this is a career you want to pursue. You will need to complete both levels 1 & 2 to complete the program. Topics will include Turfgrass, Soils & Fertility, Pest & Water Management, Rules of Golf, Leadership skills and more. For complete information, contact Lori Degre at degrel@sandhills.edu or 910.695.3939.

Code

Class Days

Dates

Time

Instructors

Location

Cost

3475

Wednesdays and Thursdays

Aug. 9 – Oct. 26

2:30-4 pm

Jordan Booth, Chris Hartwiger, and Cole Thompson

113 Meyer Hall, Pinehurst Campus

$187.50

Mondays-Thursdays

Oct. 30-Dec. 20

No class week of Nov. 20-24

2-4 pm

Fridays: three 2-hour labs

TBD

TBD

TBD