Continuing Education: Business and Industry Training

Specialized Training

Specialized training may be designed for the specific needs of any business or industry. Our staff can arrange classes tailored to address the needs of all kinds of workers, whether it be technical, mechanical, or management skills. We can also assist with understanding and satisfying quality issues and OSHA requirements. Whatever your training need, ask our staff first.

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More than just training. It’s motivating!

Examples of Customized Training Classes

  • Process's relation to WIP (measuring tools)
  • Advanced product quality planning
  • Scheduling and process flow
  • Toyota Production Systems
  • Supply chain management
  • Creative Problem solving
  • Manufacturing Systems
  • Internal auditor training
  • Value stream mapping
  • Business processes
  • Rapid setup (SMED)
  • Technical Writing
  • ISO Training
  • Team Work
  • Leadership
  • Six Sigma
  • Diversity
  • Lean

 

Code

National Electric Code License Preparation

Prepares students for Electrical Contractor’s Licensing examination for the State of North Carolina. Students examine all aspects of the electrical code and are tested to evaluate competency during the class. (4.8 CEU)Wednesdays, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. • September 3 - December 17 Room K - 102 • $72 fee • Instructor: Wayne Cooke • Course Code: 7832

Industrial Maintenance

The Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Training Program meets the needs of local employers for skilled maintenance mechanics. These classes are also available to anyone who needs to improve their maintenance skills. Call 246-1225 for more information.

Mechanical Print Reading

Learn to interpret and read blueprints. (4.8 CEU)

Mondays, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. • September 8 - December 22
Room K - 102 • $72 fee • Instructor: Josh Price • Course Code: 7836

Programmable Logic Controller

Provides instruction in automatic control systems, control devices, concepts of pro-gramming, communications, locating program information, PC hardware and ladder logic, specialized computers, numbers systems, type/disc operations. (4.8 CEU)

Mondays, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. • September 8 - December 22
Room J - 203a • $72 fee • Instructor: Wayne Cooke • Course Code: 7877

Industrial Welding

Teaches basic welding skills necessary for employment. Course includes preparing for a welding occupation, welding metal with oxyacetylene equipment, using tools to shape and cut metals, braze welding with oxyacetylene equipment, interpreting blue-prints, welding metals with shielded metal arc equipment and understanding weld tests and codes. Lecture, demonstration and practial applications are the instructional meth-ods used. Textbook required, (approximately $60). (6.0 CEU)

Mondays, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. • September 8 - December 15
Room M-100 • $72 fee • Instructor: J. W. Flake • Course Code: 7833

Advanced Industrial Welding

This course is a continuation of oxyacetylene torch processes to include: shielded metal arc welding “STICK,” gas metal arc welding “MIG,” and gas tungsten arc welding “TIG.” Students receive instruction through lecture, demonstration and practical application. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to make stick, MIG, and TIG welds on a variety of metals. Textbook required, (approximately $60). (5.2 CEU)

Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. - 12 noon • September 6 - December 6
Room M - 100 • $72 fee • Instructor: J. W. Flake • Course Code: 8380

 

Industry Training

Basics of Manufacturing

A 48-hour introductory course designed to prepare individuals for entry-level jobs at a manufacturing facility. The course provides the student with the basic technical knowl-edge in manufacturing processes. Topics include safety, quality, math and measure-ment systems, teamwork and communication, manufacturing processes, and work ethic. (4.8 CEU)

Mondays and Wednesdays, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. • September 8 - October 15
Room E - 102 • $72 fee • Instructor: Staff • Course Code: 8231

Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. • September 8 - October 15
Room E - 102 • $72 fee • Instructor: Staff • Course Code: 8232

Basics of Tire Manufacturing

This 32-hour course is designed to provide basic preparation for entry-level jobs in the tire manufacturing industry. Textbook and materials approximately $50. Admission is by application only. Applicant must be 18 years of age, and submit a copy of their high school diploma/GED or transcript attached

Room E-102 • $71.50 fee

Dates Time Days Instructor Course Code
  8 - 12 noon M/W Finn 7943
  6 - 10 pm T/TH Tucker 7944
  8 - 12 noon M/W Finn 7945
  6 - 10 pm T/TH Tucker 7946
  8 - 12 noon M/W Finn 7948
  6 - 10 pm T/TH Tucker 7949
  8 - 12 noon M/W Finn 7951

Introduction to Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Wilson Community College, working with area pharmaceutical industries, has devel-oped a 128-hour course designed to provide basic preparation for entry level operator jobs in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Course competencies include safety, quality, solid dose tableting, coating, and packaging. Math, teamwork, time management and problem solving are incorporated where appropriate in the course.Students who successfully complete this course will be granted job interviews with local pharmaceutical manufacturing companies for applicable openings.REQUIREMENTS: Completed application including documentation of high school di-ploma, GED, or higher degree, signed agreement form, and documentation of appro-priate reading and math college placement test scores. (12.8 CEU)

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. • September 2 - December 11
Room G - 236 • $77 fee • Instructor: Staff • Course Code: 7852

 

Safety and Certification

Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Recertification

A working knowledge of the causes and principles of backflow and backflow prevention will be demonstrated. Upon successful completion, students will understand and dem-onstrate accepted field-test procedures for the pressure vacuum breaker assembly, double check valve assembly, and the reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assembly. (2.0 CEU)

Tuesdays and Thursdays • 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. • October 14 - October 28
Room K-102 • $67 fee • Instructor: Martin Ball • Course Code: 7848

Forklift Operation Training

Teaches the student to safely and efficiently operate an industrial forklift. Course topics include effective operation of an industrial fork truck, understanding safety operation procedures, and understanding plant regulations as they apply to fork truck operation. Student accident insurance ($2.00) can be purchased through the College at the time of registration. Registration required at least one week prior to scheduled class. Call (252) 246-1287 to reserve a space. (.6 CEU)

Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. • September 11
Room K-102 • $50 fee • Instructor: Robert Fulcher • Course Code: 7838

Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. • October 16
Room K-102 • $50 fee • Instructor: Robert Fulcher • Course Code: 7839

Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. • November 13
Room K-102 • $50 fee • Instructor: Robert Fulcher • Course Code: 7840

Thursday • 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. • December 11
Room K-102 • $50 fee • Instructor: Robert Fulcher • Course Code: 7841

North Carolina Safety Inspection

Prepares auto technicians and service personnel as safety inspectors for motor ve-hicles. Space limited to 14 students. Registration required at least one week prior to scheduled class. Call (252) 246-1287 to reserve a space. (.8 CEU)

Tuesday and Thursday, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. • August 26 and 28
Room J-104f • $50 fee • Instructor: Ben Massey • Course Code: 7849

Thursdays, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. • October 23 and 30
Room J-104f • $50 fee • Instructor: Ben Massey • Course Code: 7851

Tuesday and Thursday, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. • December 16 and 18
Room J-104f • $50 fee • Instructor: Ben Massey • Course Code: 7854

OBD Emission Inspection

Prepares auto technicians and service personnel as On Board Diagnostics (OBD) emission inspectors for motor vehicles. Textbook required. Purchase, read and bring to class. Registration required at least one week prior to scheduled class. Call (252) 246-1287 to reserve a space. (.8 CEU)

Thursdays, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. • September 18 and 25
Room J-104f • $50 fee • Instructor: Ben Massey • Course Code: 7855

Tuesday and Thursday, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. • November 18 and 20
Room J-104f • $50 fee • Instructor: Ben Massey • Course Code: 7856

ServSafe Food Service

Restaurants should take advantage of this opportunity to receive a credit of two points on their sanitation inspection grades. Designed to give the food handler the understanding of proper sanitation precautions and point out the results to be expected should these precautions not be taken. Deals with the study of infection and illness, proper food-handling techniques, personal hygiene, and personal safety. Students will be made aware of the OSHA regulations. Required text, Food Safety Manage-ment Principles and Exam (approximately $30) should be purchased from the College Bookstore and begin reading prior to class. The North Carolina certification test will be taken October 26th. Cost of the testing materials is approximately $40, and will be available from the instructor. Class is limited to 25. Call (252) 246-1287 to reserve a space. (1.6 CEU)

Sundays, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. • October 19 and 26
Room E-101 • $67 fee • Instructor: Georgia Boulo • Course Code: 7846