Skilled Trades Course Schedule
ID# | Course | Dates | Days | Time | Cost | Location |
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Spring 2022 | ||||||
147431 | Machining Fundamentals | 1/10-4/13 | M,W | 5:30p-9:30p | $185.55 | ABW 130 |
147430 | Building Construction Blueprint Reading | 2/7-5/4 | M,W | 6p-9p | $130.55 | CIT 134 |
147406 | Framing & Carpentry | 2/19-4/2 | Sa | 8a-4:30p | $130.55 | CIT 133 |
147393 | Introduction to Bricklaying (Masonry) | 3/5-5/7 | Sa | 8a-4:30p | $185.55 | CIT 133 |
147384 | Blueprint Reading for Welding | 3/18-5/13 | F | 5:30p-9:30p | $185.55 | WMW 121 |
147383 | GMAW (MIG) Plate Welding with Welding Blueprint Reading | 3/18-5/14 | F Sa | 5:30p-9:30p 8a-4:30p | $185.55 | WMW 121 MW 103 |
147380 | GMAW (MIG) Plate Welding | 3/19-5/14 | Sa | 8a-4:30p | $185.55 | MW 101 |
147362 | Basic Electrical Wiring Level II | 3/21-5/11 | M,W | 5:30p-8:30p | $130.55 | WMW 118 |
147284 | Modern Semi-Automatic Handgun Repair, Tips & Tuning | 4/11-5/9 | M,W | 6p-9p | $145.55 | CIT 128 |
147285 | Double Action Revolver Tips, Tuning and Repair | 3/14-4/6 | M,W | 6p-9p | $145.55 | CIT 128 |
147479 | 16-Hour Electrical Renewal | 5/6-5/7 | F,Sa | 8a-5p | $75 | Ayden VT |
Summer 2022 | ||||||
149642 | Machining Fundamentals | 5/16-8/10 | T,Th | 5:30p-9:30p | $185.55 | ABW 130 |
150390 | Blueprint Reading for Welding | 5/20-7/22 | F | 5:30p-9:30p | $185.55 | WMW 121 |
150389 | GMAW (MIG) Plate Welding with Welding Blueprint Reading | 5/20-7/23 | F Sa | 5:30p-9:30p 8a-4:30p | $185.55 | WMW 121 MW 103 |
149640 | HVAC Preventative Maintenance | 5/21-7/9 | Sa | 8a-4:30p | $130.55 | KVW 105A |
149604 | Basic Electrical Wiring Level I | 5/23-6/27 | M,W | 5:30p-9:30p | $130.55 | WMW 118 |
149643 | Framing & Carpentry | 5/24-6/30 | T,Th | 4-8p | $130.55 | CIT 133 |
149606 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding (STK) | 5/25-7/27 | M,W | 5:30p-9:30p | $185.55 | MW 103 |
151042 | Cabinet Making Fundamentals II | 6/2-7/19 | T,Th | 5p-7p | $75.55 | CIT 128 |
149641 | CFC Refrigerant Certification | 6/4 7/16 | Sa Sa | 4:30p-5:30p 8a-12p | $75 | KVW 105A KVW 105A |
149646 | Building Construction Blueprint Reading | 6/6-8/3 | M,W | 6p-9p | $130.55 | CIT 134 |
149603 | Basic Electrical Wiring Level II | 6/29-8/10 | M,W | 5:30p-9:30p | $130.55 | WMW 118 |
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For information about any of our trades classes, contact Gail Nichols at gnichols@email.pittcc.edu. Learn more about Skilled Trades here.
Pitt Community College will offer the American Welding Society Certification testing this spring. This program tests welders to procedures used in the structural steel, petroleum pipelines, sheet metal, and chemical refinery welding industries. If interested please contact Charles Newkirk at cnewkirk@email.pittcc.edu or Gail Nichols at gnichols@email.pittcc.edu.
Course Descriptions
Lead Renovation Repair & Painting Certification
Become certified in lead-safe practices! You will be able to renovate, repair or paint a pre-1978 dwelling. Instructor: Ray Hardee. 8 hours. Cost: $195
16-Hr Electrical License Renewal
This course provides the 8 or 16 hours of continuing education required by the North Carolina Electrical Board to maintain a current electrical license. Instructor: Ray Hardee. 8 hours. Cost: $75
Basic Electrical Wiring – Level I
This 8-week class teaches the basic safety, application, and mechanics of electrical wiring. You will learn basic electrical concepts and theory, application of the NEC (National Electrical Code), reading blueprints, wiring devices and methods, and proper installation. Upon completion, you should be able to safely and properly install basic electrical components and infrastructure. Instructor: William Filmore. 48 hours. Cost: $130.55
Basic Electrical Wiring – Level II
The Electrical II class is an add-on of practical wiring methods and fundamentals taught in the Electrical I class. This class provides the needed mix of knowledge and experience to gain employment as an entry level position in both residential and commercial electrical industries. Hands-on training will include the topics: Safety, Basic Electricity, National Electrical Code, Circuit Design, and Wiring Methods. Upon completion of both courses, you will be proficient in the following: Basic AC/DC theory including safety; Circuit design, sizing, and wiring various circuits including three and four way lighting circuits; Minimum code requirement for course related installations; Formulas needed and hands-on experience bending and installing electrical conduit mainly “EMT”; Other wiring methods; and Requirements and practical guide to installing electrical services. Instructor: William Filmore. 48 hours. Cost: $130.55
Building Construction Blueprint Reading
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. Instructor: Charles Payne. 48 Hours $130.55
Framing & Carpentry
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. Instructor: Steve Jordan. 48 hours. Cost: $130.55
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (STK)
Learn more about the SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) process. Emphasis is placed on padding, fillet, and groove welds in various positions with SMAW electrodes. Upon completion, you will be able to perform SMAW fillet welds on carbon plate with prescribed electrodes. Offered in English and Spanish. This course serves as a prerequisite for taking the AWS D1.1 Certification. (This test carries an additional charge.) Instructor: William Filmore. 64 hours. Cost: $185.55.
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (STK) and Blueprint Reading for Welding
Learn more about the SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) process. Emphasis is placed on padding, fillet, and groove welds in various positions with SMAW electrodes. Upon completion, you will be able to perform SMAW fillet welds on carbon plate with prescribed electrodes. This course also introduces the basic principles of print reading. Topics include line types, orthographic projections, dimensioning methods, notes, welding symbols, and joints. Upon completion, you should be able to interpret basic prints and visualize the features of a part or system. Offered in English and Spanish. This course serves as a prerequisite for taking the AWS D1.1 Certification. (This test carries an additional charge.) Instructor: William Filmore. 96 hours. Cost: $180.55.
GMAW (MIG) Plate Welding
You will be introduced to the gas metal arc welding processes. Topics include equipment setup, fillet, and groove welds with emphases on application of GMAW electrodes on carbon steel plate. Upon completion, you should be able to perform fillet welds on carbon steel with prescribed electrodes in the flat, horizontal, vertical, overhead and flat groove. This course serves as a prerequisite for taking the AWS D1.1 Certification (This test carries an additional charge). Instructor: William Filmore. 60 hours. Cost: $185.55.
GMAW (MIG) Plate Welding with Welding Blueprint Reading
You will be introduced to the gas metal arc welding processes. Topics include equipment setup, fillet, and groove welds with emphases on application of GMAW electrodes on carbon steel plate. Upon completion, you should be able to perform fillet welds on carbon steel with prescribed electrodes in the flat, horizontal, vertical, overhead and flat groove. The blueprint portion teaches you the welding symbols and their application. We will cover visualization of objects and shapes, reading the blueprint for finding size and location dimensions, symbols, mathematics notes and related welding and assembly information shown on the print. This course serves as a prerequisite for taking the AWS D1.1 Certification (This test carries an additional charge). Instructor: William Filmore. 96 hours. Cost: $185.55.
GTAW (TIG) Plate Welding
You will be introduced to the gas tungsten arc (TIG) welding process. Emphasis will be placed on advancing skills with the GTAW process, making groove welds on carbon steel plate and pipe in various positions. Upon completion, you should be able to perform groove welds with prescribed electrodes on various joint geometry. Instructor: Charles Newkirk. 64 hours. Cost: $185.55.
Blueprint Reading for Welding
Learn about welding symbols, the elements of the welding symbols, and different welding processes. We will also cover visualization of objects and shapes, reading the blueprint for finding size and location dimensions, symbols, mathematics notes and related welding and assembly information shown on the print. You will develop an understanding of how to read welding blueprints and the range of thinking required to assemble simple components and assemblies from welding prints. Instructor: William Filmore. 32 hours. Cost: $130.55.
HVAC Preventative Maintenance
Are you interested in learning about refrigeration concepts? Through hands-on training, you will learn basic diagnostics and preventative maintenance for residential HVAC systems. A CFC certification will be offered to those who pass the EPA exam. You will need to wear closed toe boots and long pants. Also required are safety glasses and mechanic gloves. Instructor: John Mulder. 48 hours. Cost: $130.55
HVAC Duct Systems 1
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. Instructor: Sam Ristow. 48 hours. Cost: $130.55
CFC Refrigerant Certification
You will learn the requirements for the EPA certification examinations. Topics include small appliances, high pressure systems, and low pressure systems. Upon completion, you should be able to demonstrate knowledge of refrigerants and be prepared for the EPA certification examinations. Prior HVAC knowledge is required. Instructor: Sam Ristow. 10 hours. Cost: $75
Plumbing Fundamentals
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. You will learn the basic installation and repair of plumbing fixtures. Instructor: Buddy Lewis. 48 hours. Cost: $130.55
Introduction to Bricklaying (Masonry)
Learn 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 as well. Instructor: Rob Waugh. 96 hours. Cost: $185.55
Cabinet Making Fundamentals
Gain general knowledge of the processes and tools necessary for woodworking and construction. We will discuss safety, tool setup, tool operation, wood description, and assembly processes. You will become familiar with shop tools including a table saw, radial saw, and band saw. You will then use these tools to complete a small woodworking project in the shop. Instructor: Lee Warren. 24 hours. Cost: $75.55
Machining Fundamentals
One of the best ways to expand your hobby or refine your skills in Gunsmithing is to have the tools needed to care for your firearms. In this course, you will manufacture tools necessary for the gunsmithing trade and will perform basic operations of measuring, layout, drilling, sawing, barrel threading, turning and milling as well as learning to follow safe practices in these manufacturing processes. Students will learn of machine safety, measuring tools, blueprint reading, lathes, saws, milling machines, bench grinders, and layout instruments. Students will make: a brass hammer-used to remove stuck mechanisms and various other purposes, punches-used to remove pins, armorer’s wrench-used as a wrench for a few of the most common bolt sizes, and a bench block. Instructor: Paul Hill. 96 hours. Cost: $185.55
Modern Semi-Automatic Handgun Repair, Tips & Tuning
Learn the most popular models of modern handguns such as those made by Glock, Sig Sauer, Heckler & Koch, Beretta, Smith & Wesson, Colt 1911 and their clones. Class will consist of disassembly, reassembly, cleaning, tuning of actions (aka “trigger jobs”), accuracy considerations, switching of sights and other modifications. We will also discuss safety measures, ammunition considerations, and problem diagnosis. Instructor: Jim Marsal. 24 hours. Cost: $145.55
Double Action Revolver Tips, Tuning & Repair
Learn the most popular models of double action revolvers such as Smith & Wesson, Colt, Ruger revolvers and their clones. Class will consist of disassembly, reassembly, cleaning, tuning of actions (aka “trigger jobs”), accuracy considerations and modifications. We will also discuss safety measures, ammunition considerations, and problem diagnosis. Instructor: Jim Marsal. 24 hours. Cost: $145
Rifle Maintenance & Tuning
Students will learn how to properly field strip, clean, lube and maintain their own rifle/s. Students will learn about accuracy issues, how to properly clean barrels to remove lead and /or copper fouling check barrel crown and head space, identify any bedding or mechanical issues, learn how to properly mount a telescope and/or red dot sight. All types of rifles taught: bolt action, semi-automatic, lever, pump and single shot. Get your favorite hunting rifle tunes up! Instructor: Jim Marsal. 24 hours. $145.55
1911 Pistol, Accurizing and Tuning
We will cover the most popular models of 1911 and 1922-A1 pistols such as Colt, Baer, Wilson Combat, Kimber, Springfield Armory, Taurus and their clones. You will learn disassembly, reassembly, cleaning, tuning of actions (aka “trigger jobs”), barrel throating, accuracy considerations barrel bushing fitting, safety installation, general modifications and necessary repairs. Safety measures, magazine selection/maintenance, ammunition considerations, holster selections, as well as problem diagnosis will also be covered. (Though not required, students may find the book “The Colt 45 Automatic-A-shop Manual, Volume I”, by Jerry Kuhnhausen very helpful in learning the 1911 pistol.) Instructor: Jim Marsal. 24 hours. Cost: $145.55
AR15/AR10/SR25 Rifle & Carbine: Build, Accurizing and Tuning
Students will cover the most popular models of the AR15 and their clones. The class will consist of disassembly, reassembly, cleaning, tuning of actions for better function, accuracy considerations, general modifications and necessary repairs. Students will be able to build a complete rifle in class with parts they bring, and/or rebuild and tune their own rifles that they already have. Safety measures, magazine selection/maintenance, ammunition considerations, sling selection, sight selection as well as problem diagnosis will be covered. Instructor: Jim Marsal. (Students should consult with instructor prior to class in order to obtain parts needed for their projects. Marsal2424@hotmail.com) 24 hours. Cost: $145.55