Occupational Extension

Occupational Extension Course Descriptions
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Occupational extension courses are designed to improve individual efficiencies as well as train and develop marketable job skills that lead to employment or promotional opportunities. These courses cover a wide range of topics in areas such as vocational trades, occupational healthcare, bio works, computer technology, substitute teacher training, heavy equipment operator, and SERV Safe. The college is continuously researching and seeking the latest employment trends to educate and train individuals to meet the employment needs of the community. Courses are added to the schedule on this website as they are developed and offered.

Courses are available in the classroom, on-line, or hybrid (combination of classroom and on-line). Additionally, VGCC offers a wide variety of on-line classes through Ed2Go. Please visit the Ed2Go site to review the listing of courses available.

Registration and payment for courses listed in this section is available online or by registering and paying for classes at any or our campus sites on Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Courses that do not have a sufficient number of students registered and paid will be cancelled and payment for the class will be refunded. Refunds will be sent directly to student, regardless if registration was paid by a third party.

NEW HR Specialist Certificate Program on South Campus

VGCC now offers a certificate as HR Specialist through our Continuing Education Department.

WARNING: Counterfeit Notary Manual Circulating

A counterfeit Notary Manual is being sold online. You can purchase the NC Secretary of State’s authorized edition online at the UNC School of Government or in person at VGCC’s bookstore.

Specific Course Information Including Fees, Books, etc.

Course Fees

$ 70.00 for 1-24 hours

$125.00 for 25-50 hours

$180.00 for 51+ hours

ADDITIONAL COURSE FEES

Security Access Fee – $4.00

Technology Fee – $3.00

Accident Insurance Fee – $.60

OSHA 10 Card Fee – $8.00

Certified Production Technician Test Fees – $220.00 (application & exam fees)

CompTIA Server+ exam fee & UCertifty Subscription – $228.00 and $110.00

CompTIA Network+ exam fee & UCertify Subscription – $141.00 and $110.00

CompTIA A+ exam fee & Ucertify Subscription – $182.00 & $110.00

CompTIA Security+ exam fee & Ucertify Subscription – $228.00 & $120.00

CAD with Solid Edge – $99.00 exam fee

CISCO CCENT Certification – $125.00 exam fee

C++ Computer Programming- exam fee $295.0

Other Course Information

Manicure Nail Technology – View Requirements

Natural Hair Care – View Requirements
Cosmetology – View Requirements

NC Auto Safety Inspection – Students must be employed at a North Carolina licensed vehicle inspection station. The employer will have to sign a form for each student when they attend the class.

NC Auto Emission & Control – Students must be employed at a North Carolina licensed vehicle inspection station. The employer will have to sign a form for each student when they attend the class.

Welding – Harbor Freight Welding supplies

Welding helmet $30.00 OR Welding helmet $80.00 auto lens
Welding gloves $6.00
Chipping hammer $6.00
Wire brush $3.00
Mig pliers $12.00
Welding Jacket $35.00
25 foot Tape measurement $15.00
TOTAL $107.00

BOOKS

BioWork Process Technician Book Fee – $70.00

Cabinet Making – 3 books & total cost $192.89

CAD with Solid Edge – $78.75

Carpentry – 2 books needed $95.54 & $76.86

Electronic Health Records – $120.00 (online book)

Healthcare Billing & Coding – $120.00 ( online book )

Health Unit Coordinator – $150.00

Heavy Equipment Operator – 2 books needed: Heavy Equipment Operations – Level 1 $104.00, CORE Curriculum – Introductory Craft Skills $86.25

Hospitality (START) Program – $59.80 book & $26.70 Workbook

Introduction to Medical Terminology – $90.00 (online book)

Manicure Nail Technology book – contact the VGCC Bookstore for pricing

Manicure Nail Technology Kit – contact the VGCC Bookstore for pricing

Medical Administrative Assistant – $90.00 (online book, ISBN10: 1260158926)

Medical Terminology – eBook $119, Hardcopy Textbook Rental $7.99 plus shipping & handling

Natural Hair Care – contact the VGCC Bookstore for pricing

Notary Public (2016) – $28.56

Office Assistant – $31.00 (online book)

Real Estate Pre-Licensing Course:
North Carolina Real Estate Manual 2020-2021 edition – (New at $49.00)

Modern Real Estate Practice in North Carolina, 10th edition (Published by Dearborn) – (New at $54.97)

ServSafe – $116.09 (newest version-includes exam answer sheet)

Occupational Extension Course Descriptions (Click here to view)

Occupational Extension Department Contacts:

If you have questions or need more information, please email oex@vgcc.edu

Kyle Burwell , Director of Occupational Extension

Gina Brewer , Administrative Assistant

Phone Number: 252-738-3300

Class Schedules

Occupational Extension Course Descriptions

This schedule is updated and revised as new classes are added. Please check the site regularly to find newly posted courses offered. You must click on the word Register to get to the site to fill out the registration form. To pay on-line you must click on the Pay On-line Now. You are officially registered for a class when payment is received. Please note that each course offered has a registration deadline date. Registration and payment should be made by this date.

Course Title	Section	Total Hours	Course Dates	Location	REGISTER NOW	Class Time	Meeting Days	Room No.	Instructor	Fee
Course Title: Serv Safe	Section: 65781 2022CE1	Total Hours: 16	Course Dates: 01/24/2022 – 01/27/2022	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 3:00pm-7:00pm	Meeting Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday	Room No.: 7109	Instructor: J. Whitlow	Fee: $74.00 + book
Course Title: Electrical Inspection – Level 2	Section: 65551 2022CE1	Total Hours: 32	Course Dates: 02/04/2022 – 02/12/2022	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 8:00am – 5:00pm	Meeting Days: Friday, Saturday	Room No.: 7109	Instructor: D. Thomas	Fee: $129.00
Course Title: Fire Prevention Level 1	Section: 65976 2022CE1	Total Hours: 36	Course Dates: 02/05/2022 – 02/20/2022	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 8:00am-6:00pm	Meeting Days: Saturday and Sunday	Room No.: 7105	Instructor: R. Klus	Fee: $125.00 or fire waiver
Course Title: Production Technician Certificate	Section: 65942 2022CE1	Total Hours: 102	Course Dates: 02/07/2022 – 03/01/2022	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 8:00am-2:30pm	Meeting Days: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thur & Fri	Room No.: 7105	Instructor: TBD	Fee: $187.00 – Scholarships Available
Course Title: Notary Public – FULL/CLOSED	Section: 65666 2022CE1	Total Hours: 8	Course Dates: 02/07/2022 – 02/08/2022	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW:	Class Time: 5:00pm – 9:00pm	Meeting Days: Monday and Tuesday	Room No.: 7109	Instructor: C. Spence	Fee: $74.00 + book
Course Title: NC Auto Safety Inspection	Section: 65721 2022CE1	Total Hours: 8	Course Dates: 02/07/2022 – 02/08/2022	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 2:00pm-6:00pm	Meeting Days: Monday and Tuesday	Room No.: 4101	Instructor: J. Gibbs	Fee: $74.00
Course Title: Intro to Microsoft Word 2019	Section: 65927 2022CE1	Total Hours: 24	Course Dates: 02/14/2022 – 02/22/2022	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 3:00pm-7:00pm	Meeting Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday	Room No.: 7102	Instructor: TBD	Fee: $77.00
Course Title: Notary Public	Section: 65667 2022CE1	Total Hours: 8	Course Dates: 03/07/2022 – 03/07/2022	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 8:00am – 5:00pm	Meeting Days: Monday	Room No.: 7109	Instructor: C. Spence	Fee: $74.00 + book
Course Title: NC Auto Emission and Control	Section: 65722 2022CE1	Total Hours: 8	Course Dates: 03/07/2022 – 03/08/2022	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 2:00pm-6:00pm	Meeting Days: Monday and Tuesday	Room No.: 4101	Instructor: J. Gibbs	Fee: $74.00
Course Title: Electrical Inspection – Level 3	Section: 65552 2022CE1	Total Hours: 32	Course Dates: 03/11/2022 – 03/19/2022	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 8:00am – 5:00pm	Meeting Days: Friday, Saturday	Room No.: 7109	Instructor: D. Thomas	Fee: $129.00
Course Title: Electronic-Notary	Section: 65669 2022CE1	Total Hours: 4	Course Dates: 03/14/2022 – 03/14/2022	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 5:00pm – 9:00pm	Meeting Days: Monday	Room No.: 7102	Instructor: C. Spence	Fee: $77.00 + book
Course Title: Using & Understanding the NEC	Section: 65725 2022CE1	Total Hours: 8	Course Dates: 03/14/2022 – 03/15/2022	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 5:30pm-9:30pm	Meeting Days: Monday and Tuesday	Room No.: 7105	Instructor: D. Thomas	Fee: $74.00
Course Title: Serv Safe	Section: 65782 2022CE1	Total Hours: 16	Course Dates: 03/21/2022 – 03/24/2022	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 3:00pm-7:00pm	Meeting Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday	Room No.: 7109	Instructor: J. Whitlow	Fee: $74.00 + book
Course Title: Intro to Microsoft Excel 2019	Section: 65928 2022CE1	Total Hours: 24	Course Dates: 03/21/2022 – 03/29/2022	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 3:00pm-7:00pm	Meeting Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday	Room No.: 7102	Instructor: TBD	Fee: $77.00
Course Title: Law and Administration	Section: 65553 2022CE1	Total Hours: 16	Course Dates: 04/01/2022 – 04/03/2022	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: Fri-6:00-9:00pm & Sat 8:00am-6:00pm & Sun 8:00am-12noon	Meeting Days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday	Room No.: 7109	Instructor: B. Garrett	Fee: $74.00
Course Title: NC Auto Safety Inspection	Section: 65723 2022CE1	Total Hours: 8	Course Dates: 04/04/2022 – 04/05/2022	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 2:00pm-6:00pm	Meeting Days: Monday and Tuesday	Room No.: 4101	Instructor: J. Gibbs	Fee: $74.00
Course Title: Notary Public	Section: 65668 2022CE1	Total Hours: 8	Course Dates: 04/11/2022 – 04/12/2022	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 5:00pm – 9:00pm	Meeting Days: Monday and Tuesday	Room No.: 7109	Instructor: C. Spence	Fee: $74.00 + book
Course Title: Intro to Microsoft Word 2019	Section: 65929 2022CE1	Total Hours: 24	Course Dates: 04/18/2022 – 04/26/2022	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 3:00pm-7:00pm	Meeting Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday	Room No.: 7102	Instructor: TBD	Fee: $77.00
Course Title: NC Auto Emission and Control	Section: 65724 2022CE1	Total Hours: 8	Course Dates: 05/02/2022 – 05/03/2022	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 2:00pm-6:00pm	Meeting Days: Monday and Tuesday	Room No.: 4101	Instructor: J. Gibbs	Fee: $74.00
Course Title: CDL-A (Truck Driver Training)	Section: 2022CE2	Total Hours: 384	Course Dates: 05/19/2022 – 07/28/2022	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 8:00am-5:00pm	Meeting Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday	Room No.: 7105/Range	Instructor: Caldwell CC	Fee: $1,876.00

Course Title	Section	Total Hours	Course Dates	Location	REGISTER NOW	Class Time	Meeting Days	Room No.	Instructor	Fee
Course Title: Serv Safe	Section: 65783 2022CE1	Total Hours: 16	Course Dates: 02/21/2022 – 02/24/2022	Location: South Campus – Creedmoor	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 3:00pm-7:00pm	Meeting Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday	Room No.: TBD	Instructor: J. Whitlow	Fee: $74.00 + book
Course Title: Agri-Tech	Section: 66022 2022CE1	Total Hours: 96	Course Dates: 02/22/2022 – 05/02/2022	Location: South Campus – Creedmoor	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm	Meeting Days: Hybrid/Tuesday	Room No.: Hybrid/G1122	Instructor: K. Dixon	Fee: $188.25 & Scholarships are available if students qualify
Course Title: Income Maintenance Caseworker (NC Fast Phase 2)	Section: 65932 2022CE1	Total Hours: 48	Course Dates: 03/01/2022 – 04/12/2022	Location: South Campus – Creedmoor	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 5:45pm-9:45pm	Meeting Days: Monday and Wednesday	Room No.: G1125	Instructor: C. Hart	Fee: $132.00
Course Title: Notary Public	Section: 65678 2022CE1	Total Hours: 8	Course Dates: 03/08/2022 – 03/08/2022	Location: South Campus – Creedmoor	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 8:00am – 5:00pm	Meeting Days: Tuesday	Room No.: G1125	Instructor: C. Spence	Fee: $74.00 + book
Course Title: Serv Safe	Section: 65784 2022CE1	Total Hours: 16	Course Dates: 04/25/2022 – 04/28/2022	Location: South Campus – Creedmoor	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 3:00pm-7:00pm	Meeting Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday	Room No.: TBD	Instructor: J. Whitlow	Fee: $74.00 + book

Course Title	Section	Total Hours	Course Dates	Location	REGISTER NOW	Class Time	Meeting Days	Room No.	Instructor	Fee
Course Title: Heavy Equipment Operator	Section: 65610 2022CE2	Total Hours: 165	Course Dates: 03/22/2022 – 05/26/2022	Location: Warren Campus – Warrenton	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm	Meeting Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday	Room No.: W4117	Instructor: TBD	Fee: $184.60 + 2 books
Course Title: Notary Public	Section: 65684 2022CE1	Total Hours: 8	Course Dates: 04/19/2022 – 04/20/2022	Location: Warren Campus – Warrenton	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 5:00pm – 9:00pm	Meeting Days: Tuesday and Wednesday	Room No.: W4103	Instructor: C. Spence	Fee: $74.00 + book

Course Title	Section	Total Hours	Course Dates	Location	REGISTER NOW	Class Time	Meeting Days	Room No.	Instructor	Fee
Course Title: Intro to Welding	Section: 64595 2022CE1	Total Hours: 105	Course Dates: 02/01/2022 – 04/07/2022	Location: Franklin Campus – Louisburg	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 6:00pm-9:30pm	Meeting Days: Tues, Wed & Thur	Room No.: F2106	Instructor: G. Tharpe	Fee: $184.60
Course Title: NC FAST Phase 1 (Human Services Exploration)	Section:	Total Hours: 45	Course Dates: 02/01/2022 – 03/08/2021	Location: Franklin Campus – Louisburg	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 5:45-9:45	Meeting Days: TTH	Room No.: F1210	Instructor: S. Moss	Fee: $132.00 or HRD fee waiver if student qualifies
Course Title: BioWork Process Technician	Section: 65746 2022CE1	Total Hours: 136	Course Dates: 02/02/2022 – 04/12/2022	Location: Franklin Campus – Louisburg	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 5:00pm-8:00pm	Meeting Days: Hybrid/Wednesday	Room No.: F3101/F3105	Instructor: S. Lyon	Fee: $257.60 includes book
Course Title: Notary Public	Section: 65676 2022CE1	Total Hours: 8	Course Dates: 02/14/2022 – 02/15/2022	Location: Franklin Campus – Louisburg	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 5:00pm – 9:00pm	Meeting Days: Monday and Tuesday	Room No.: F1102	Instructor: C. Spence	Fee: $74.00 + book
Course Title: Salon II	Section: 65770 2022CE1	Total Hours: 204	Course Dates: 03/14/2022 – 05/10/2022	Location: Franklin Campus – Louisburg	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 8:15am-2:15pm	Meeting Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday	Room No.: F1219	Instructor: T. Carter	Fee: $184.60
Course Title: Income Maintenance Caseworker (NC Fast Phase 2)	Section: 65931 2022CE1	Total Hours: 48	Course Dates: 03/15/2022 – 04/21/2022	Location: Franklin Campus – Louisburg	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 5:45pm-9:45pm	Meeting Days: Tuesday and Thursday	Room No.: f1210	Instructor: S. Moss	Fee: $132.00
Course Title: Natural Hair Care Specialist	Section: 65840 2022CE3	Total Hours: 360	Course Dates: 04/04/2022 – 09/15/2022	Location: Franklin Campus – Louisburg	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 2:30pm-6:30pm	Meeting Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday	Room No.: F1219	Instructor: K. Best	Fee: $200.60 + book & kit

Course Title	Section	Total Hours	Course Dates	Location	REGISTER NOW	Class Time	Meeting Days	Room No.	Instructor	Fee
Course Title: Medical Administrative Assistant	Section: 65991 2022CE1	Total Hours: 79	Course Dates: 01/24/2022 – 05/15/2022	Location: Online	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: Online	Meeting Days: Online	Room No.: Online	Instructor: T. Ball	Fee: $183.00 + Book
Course Title: Business Management	Section: 65756 2022CE1	Total Hours: 48	Course Dates: 03/14/2022 – 05/10/2022	Location: Online	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: Online	Meeting Days: Online	Room No.: Online	Instructor: J. Alston	Fee: $128.00 + book
Course Title: MOS Access	Section: 65790 2022CE1	Total Hours: 80	Course Dates: 03/14/2022 – 05/10/2022	Location: Online	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: Online	Meeting Days: Online	Room No.: Online	Instructor: E. Otti	Fee: $183.00 + bk
Course Title: Medical Terminology II	Section: 65796 2022CE1	Total Hours: 48	Course Dates: 03/14/2022 – 05/10/2022	Location: Online	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: Online	Meeting Days: Online	Room No.: Online	Instructor: C. Parker	Fee: $128.00 + book

Course Title	Section	Total Hours	Course Dates	Location	REGISTER NOW	Class Time	Meeting Days	Room No.	Instructor	Fee
Course Title: Food and Beverage Operations	Section: 65791 2022CE1	Total Hours: 64	Course Dates: 03/14/2022 – 05/09/2022	Location: Masonic Home Culinary Kitchen	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 10:00am-12:00pm	Meeting Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday	Room No.: Masonic Home for Children	Instructor: L. Riley	Fee: $183.60 + bk

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