Continuing Education: Basics of Tire Manufacturing
Basics of Tire Manufacturing is designed to provide basic preparation for entry-level jobs in the tire manufacturing industry. Students will gain competencies in safety, quality, measurement systems, teamwork and communication, as well as processes involved in manufacturing a tire.
For more information contact:
Margie Norfleet
CE Computer Training/JobsNow Coordinator
(252) 246-1210
mnorfleet@wilsoncc.edu
Theresa Peaden
Director of Continuing Education
(252) 246-1258
tpeaden@wilsoncc.edu
Wilson Community College Program Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Provide a copy of either your high school diploma, GED, or advanced degree (transcripts acceptable).
- Wilson Community College recognizes diplomas from regionally accredited schools, such as Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) and/or the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
- Complete a Continuing Education Registration form.
- Return completed registration form, with a copy of your diploma or transcript, and payment (check or money order) to:
- Wilson Community College
ATTN: Margie Norfleet
P.O. Box 4305
Wilson, NC 27893
- Wilson Community College
- Return completed registration form, with a copy of your diploma or transcript, and payment (check or money order) to:
General Program Information
All applicants meeting the program requirements of Wilson Community College are eligible to take the Basics of Tire Manufacturing class. To successfully complete the four-week, 32-hour program, the student must attend 90% (28 hours) of all scheduled class sessions and maintain an 80% grade average, with a minimum score of 60% on each individual test. Students not meeting attendance and/or grade requirements will be dismissed from the program.
Prospective students should contact Janice Whitley, Employment Security Commission, 252-234-1129, to determine if they meet Bridgestone/Firestone's minimum employment requirements, which include but may not be limited to the following:
- Successful completion of the Basics of Tire Manufacturing course.
- Minimum of two years work experience.
- Complete and pass a criminal background and reference check.
- Pass drug screening.
- No felony conviction(s).
Registration Process
- Pre-registration and payment of registration fees are required three (3) business days before the class start date for Continuing Education classes.
- You must register by the "last date to register" listed with the course title. No registrations will be taken in the classroom.
- Please download and complete the mail-in Continuing Education Registration form.
Workbooks and rulers can be purchased at the College's bookstore in Building G or online.
Registration Fees and Materials
- Registration Fee: $140.00
- Textbook and steel ruler: $65.00 (approximately)
