Short-term construction training allows you to start your career sooner! The Continuing Education Construction and Industrial Trades program at Pitt Community College can help you lay the foundation for your successful career in the industry.
Our programs start your training in various aspects of the trade, like framing and carpentry and blueprint reading. With a growing demand for construction professionals, the job outlook is promising, as the industry continues to expand to meet the needs of new infrastructure and development projects.
By enrolling in Continuing Education CIT classes, you’ll gain the hands-on experience and technical knowledge necessary to thrive in this dynamic and rewarding field.
Our evening and weekend classes are a convenient way to build your skill set, and make you a more rounded tradesperson.
For specific questions about our trades classes, contact Rae Melvin at rmmelvin130@my.pittcc.edu. Learn more about our Skilled Trades programs.
This list includes current offerings as well as popular past courses. Click the green button at the top of the page to view current courses.
This course is designed to help you to build upon the skills that you have already learned in the previous classes, Carp I, II, III. This Class is to allow you to build a project of your choosing. We will discuss estimating, wood choices, and the best way to layout and build your project. It is best that you choose projects that can be completed within the time restraints of the class. The instructor will provide tools and guidance. All design and materials to complete your project are the responsibility of the student. Please bring a picture or design drawing the first night of class. Prerequisite; Need to have taken Cabinet 1 and Cabinet 2. 24 hours. Cost: $75.55
This course covers the interpretation of Residential plans and specifications that are associated with design and construction projects. Topics include interpretation of documents for foundations, floor plans, elevations, and related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to read and interpret Residential construction prints and documents. 48 Hours $130.55
Come learn the basics of Framing and Carpentry. You will learn how to use the basic carpenter hand tools and power tools in a safe practice with an overview of the building construction trade. Improve your knowledge of construction with hands-on experience as we build a variety of projects. 48 hours. Cost: $130.55
This 8- week course provides students an opportunity to explore the electrical trade’s industry. Students will learn concepts related to safety, blueprint reading and basic electrical installation. The students will navigate the NEC (National Electrical Code) and electrical blueprints to ensure their electrical installations meets local and Nation standards while maintaining safe work practices. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to safely and properly install basic electrical components to the standards of the electrical industry. 64 hours. Cost: $185.55
This 8- week course provides students an opportunity to elaborate on concepts learned in the Intro to Residential Wiring course. In this course, students will broaden their knowledge on concepts related to complete job site safety and complex residential installations. The students will navigate the NEC (National Electrical Code) in depth to ensure they completely understand residential electrical installations. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to safely and properly install advanced electrical components to the standards of the electrical industry. 64 hours. Cost: $185.55
This online course covers the use of the current National Electrical Code. Topics include the NEC history, wiring methods, overcurrent protection, materials, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to effectively use the NEC. Students are required to purchase the 2017 Code Book ISBN: 9781455912773 and Tom Henry’s 2020 Calculations Book ISBN: 9781733462136. 48 hours. Cost: $130.55
This course covers the basic use of the current National Electrical Code. Topics include the NEC history, wiring methods, overcurrent protection, materials, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to effectively use the NEC. Students are required to purchase the 2023 Code Book, ISBN: 9781455929368. 48 hours. Cost: $130.55
This course covers branch circuits, feeder and service calculations. Emphasis is placed on sections of the National Electrical Code related to calculations. This course is considered preparatory for students considering taking the NEC exam for licensing. Upon completion, students should be able to use appropriate code sections to size wire, conduits, motors starters and overcurrent devices. Students are required to purchase the 2023 Code Book, ISBN:9781455929368. 48 hours. Cost: $130.55
This course provides the 8 or 16 hours of continuing education required by the North Carolina Electrical Board to maintain a current electrical license. Cost: $75
This class will provide education on refrigeration concepts. The class will also provide hands-on training in basic diagnostics and preventative maintenance for residential HVAC systems. Students will need to wear closed toe boots and long pants. Also required are safety glasses and mechanic gloves. 48 hours. Cost: $130.55
This course covers the requirements for the EPA certification examinations. Topics include small appliances, high pressure systems, and low pressure systems, and low pressure systems. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of refrigerants and be prepared for the EPA certification examinations. EXAM carries an additional fee. 10 hours. Cost: $75
This course covers the fundamental techniques and practice in the concepts of building brick walls, steps, corners, chimneys, and other brick structures. Emphasis is placed on the correct use of the mason’s trowel, level, plumb line and tape measure. Job safety and safe work habits will be covered also. Upon successful completion of this course, a student may sit for the NCCER Testing Certification. 48 hours. Cost: $130.55
Students will learn the basic fundamentals of plumbing. We will cover tape measure reading and plumbing materials and tools; plumbing safety; pipe and tubing, copper fittings, PVC materials and uses; soldering practices; valves and applications. We will learn the basic installation and repair of plumbing fixtures. 48 hours. Cost: $130.55
This course is to be an entry level Cabinet making class to help students gain a general knowledge of the processes and tools necessary for woodworking and construction. Things discussed in class will include safety, tool setup, tool operation, wood description and assembly processes. Students will become familiar with shop tools such as table saw, radial saw and band saw among others. Students will then use these tools to complete a small woodworking project in the shop. 24 hours. Cost: $75.55
This course builds upon the entry level cabinet making classes to help students gain more knowledge of the processes and tools necessary for woodworking and construction. Things discussed in class will include safety, tool setup, tool operation, wood description and assembly processes. Students will become familiar with shop tools such as table saw, radial saw and band saw among others. Students will then use these tools to complete a 24” cabinet with a door and drawer in the shop. 24 hours. Cost: $75.55
Become certified in lead-safe practices! You will be able to renovate, repair or paint a pre-1978 dwelling. 8 hours. Cost: $195
The introduction course to AutoCAD software is designed for a students who have limited use of AutoCAD and need a refresher course on the updated software. Course will feature hands on instruction to develop skills in drawing, layout, dimensioning, and insertion of symbols. Topics include: Introduction to AutoCAD, Sketching, Working with Drawing Aids, Editing Sketched Objects-I, Basic Dimensioning, Geometric Dimensioning, and Tolerancing, Dimension Styles, Multileader Styles, and System Variables, Hatching Drawings, Model Space Viewports, Paper Space Viewports, and Layouts, Plotting Drawings, Template Drawings, and Working with Blocks. 48 hours. Cost: $130.55
This course introduces the techniques used to lay out and fabricate ductwork commonly found in HVAC systems. Emphasis is placed on the skills required to fabricate ductwork. Upon completion, students should be able to lay out and fabricate simple ductwork. 48 hours. Cost: $130.55