Occupational Extension

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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 Franklin 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.

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 – $1.25

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 – (Click Here for Requirements)

Natural Hair Care – (Click Here for 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.

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 $95.54 & $76.86

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

Introduction to Medical Terminology – $90.00 (online book)

Manicure Nail Technology book – contact the Bookstore for pricing

Manicure Nail Technology Kit – contact the Bookstore for pricing

Medical Administrative Assistant – $114.00 (bundle: loose leaf text and online access)

Natural Hair Care – contact the Bookstore for pricing

Notary Public (2016) – $28.56

Office Assistant – $31.00 (online book)

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

This schedule is updated and revised as new classes are added. Please check the site regularly to find newly posted courses offered.

Click on the link below to view the schedule and register for courses. If you are not able to fully view the entire page, go to the scroll bar on the side and bottom of the page which allows you to move the page from side to side and up and down. This will assist you in finding the Register Link. 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.

Occupational Extension Course Descriptions (Click here to view)

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

Occupational Extension Department Contacts:

Kyle Burwell, Director of Occupational Extension

Gina Brewer, Administrative Assistant

Phone Number: 252-738-3300

Class Schedules

Course Title	Section	Total Hours	Course Dates	Location	REGISTER NOW	Class Time	Meeting Days	Room No.	Instructor	Fee
Course Title: NC Auto Safety Inspection	Section: 58507 2019CE3	Total Hours: 8	Course Dates: 12/02/2019 – 12/03/2019	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 2:00pm-6:00pm	Meeting Days: Mon & Tues	Room No.: 4101	Instructor: F. Brewer	Fee: $74.00
Course Title: Notary Public	Section: 58510 2019CE3	Total Hours: 8	Course Dates: 12/02/2019 – 12/03/2019	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 5:00pm-9:00pm	Meeting Days: Mon & Tues	Room No.: 7109	Instructor: C. Spence	Fee: $74.00 + book
Course Title: Income Maintenance Caseworker (NC Fast Phase 2)	Section: 59380 2020CE1	Total Hours: 48	Course Dates: 12/09/2019 – 02/03/2020	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 5:30pm-9:30pm	Meeting Days: Mon & Wed	Room No.: 7303	Instructor: C. Hart	Fee: $132.00
Course Title: Electrical Inspection Level 1	Section: 59370 2020CE1	Total Hours: 40	Course Dates: 01/10/2020 – 01/18/2020	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 8:00am-5:00pm	Meeting Days: Friday,Saturday,Sunday	Room No.: 7109	Instructor: D. Thomas	Fee: $129.00
Course Title: NC Auto Emission and Control	Section: 59373 2020CE1	Total Hours: 8	Course Dates: 01/13/2020 – 01/14/2020	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 2:00pm-6:00pm	Meeting Days: Mon & Tues	Room No.: 4101	Instructor: F. Brewer	Fee: $74.00
Course Title: Notary Public	Section: 59446 2020CE1	Total Hours: 8	Course Dates: 01/13/2020 – 01/14/2020	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 5:00pm-9:00pm	Meeting Days: Mon & Tues	Room No.: 7109	Instructor: C. Spence	Fee: $74.00 + book
Course Title: Intro to Microsoft Word 2016	Section: 59382 2020CE1	Total Hours: 24	Course Dates: 01/27/2020 – 02/04/2020	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 5:00pm-9:00pm	Meeting Days: Mon, Tues, Wed & Thur	Room No.: 7102	Instructor: TBD	Fee: $77.00
Course Title: NC Auto Safety Inspection	Section: 59374 2020CE1	Total Hours: 8	Course Dates: 02/03/2020 – 02/04/2020	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 2:00pm-6:00pm	Meeting Days: Mon & Tues	Room No.: 4101	Instructor: F. Brewer	Fee: $74.00
Course Title: Health Unit Coordinator	Section: 59379 2020CE1	Total Hours: 96	Course Dates: 02/10/2020 – 05/02/2020	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm	Meeting Days: Hybrid/Monday 2/10/20 only	Room No.: Hybrid/7102	Instructor: H. Garrett	Fee: $183.00 + book
Course Title: Human Services Exploration (NC Fast Phase 1)	Section:	Total Hours: 45	Course Dates: 02/10/2020 – 03/16/2020	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 5:30pm-9:30pm	Meeting Days: Mon & Wed	Room No.: 7303	Instructor: C. Hart	Fee: $125.00 or HRD Waiver if student qualifies
Course Title: CDL-A (Truck Driver Training)	Section: 2020CE1	Total Hours: 368	Course Dates: 02/12/2020 – 04/16/2020	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 8:00am-5:00pm	Meeting Days: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thur, Fri	Room No.: 7105/Range	Instructor: TBD	Fee: $1,881.00
Course Title: Electrical Inspection Level 2	Section: 59371 2020CE1	Total Hours: 32	Course Dates: 02/14/2020 – 02/22/2020	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: Intro to Microsoft Excel 2016	Section: 59383 2020CE1	Total Hours: 24	Course Dates: 02/17/2020 – 02/25/2020	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 5:00pm-9:00pm	Meeting Days: Mon, Tues, Wed & Thur	Room No.: 7102	Instructor: TBD	Fee: $77.00
Course Title: OSHA 10	Section: 59697 2020CE1	Total Hours: 10	Course Dates: 02/22/2020 – 02/29/2020	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 8:00am-1:30pm	Meeting Days: Saturday	Room No.: 7105	Instructor: G. Pasley	Fee: $82.00
Course Title: NC Auto Emission and Control	Section: 59375 2020CE1	Total Hours: 8	Course Dates: 03/02/2020 – 03/03/2020	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 2:00pm-6:00pm	Meeting Days: Mon & Tues	Room No.: 4101	Instructor: F. Brewer	Fee: $74.00
Course Title: Leadership Essentials	Section: 59695 2020CE1	Total Hours: 24	Course Dates: 03/03/2020 – 03/05/2020	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 8:30am-5:00pm	Meeting Days: Tues & Thur	Room No.: 7105	Instructor: C. Parker	Fee: $74.00
Course Title: Intro to Quickbooks	Section: 59694 2020CE1	Total Hours: 24	Course Dates: 03/05/2020 – 04/30/2020	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm	Meeting Days: Thursday	Room No.: TBD	Instructor: G.. Norfleet	Fee: $77.00
Course Title: Electrical Inspection Level 3	Section: 59372 2020CE1	Total Hours: 32	Course Dates: 03/06/2020 – 03/14/2020	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: E-Notary	Section: 59448 2020CE1	Total Hours: 4	Course Dates: 03/09/2020 – 03/09/2020	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
Course Title: Leadership Essentials	Section: 59696 2020CE1	Total Hours: 24	Course Dates: 03/12/2020 – 05/07/2020	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm	Meeting Days: Thursday	Room No.: 7105	Instructor: C. Parker	Fee: $74.00
Course Title: Intro to Microsoft Word 2016	Section: 59384 2020CE1	Total Hours: 24	Course Dates: 03/23/2020 – 03/31/2020	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 5:00pm-9:00pm	Meeting Days: Mon, Tues, Wed & Thur	Room No.: 7102	Instructor: TBD	Fee: $77.00
Course Title: Income Maintenance Caseworker (NC Fast Phase 2)	Section: 59641 2020CE2	Total Hours: 48	Course Dates: 03/23/2020 – 04/29/2020	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 5:30pm-9:30pm	Meeting Days: Mon & Wed	Room No.: 7303	Instructor: C. Hart	Fee: $132.00
Course Title: Using & Understanding the NEC	Section: 59369 2020CE1	Total Hours: 8	Course Dates: 03/30/2020 – 03/31/2020	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 5:30pm-9:30pm	Meeting Days: Mon & Tues	Room No.: 7105	Instructor: D. Thomas	Fee: $74.00
Course Title: NC Auto Safety Inspection	Section: 59376 2020CE1	Total Hours: 8	Course Dates: 04/06/2020 – 04/07/2020	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 2:00pm-6:00pm	Meeting Days: Mon & Tues	Room No.: 4101	Instructor: F. Brewer	Fee: $74.00
Course Title: Effective Teacher Training	Section: 59449 2020CE1	Total Hours: 30	Course Dates: 04/18/2020 – 05/09/2020	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 9:00am-1:00pm	Meeting Days: Hybrid/Saturday (4/18 ,4/25, 5/9)	Room No.: 7102	Instructor: K. Dupree	Fee: $132.00
Course Title: OSHA 10	Section: 59698 2020CE1	Total Hours: 10	Course Dates: 04/18/2020 – 04/25/2020	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 8:00am-1:30pm	Meeting Days: Saturday	Room No.: 7105	Instructor: G. Pasley	Fee: $82.00
Course Title: NC Auto Emission and Control	Section: 59377 2020CE1	Total Hours: 8	Course Dates: 05/04/2020 – 05/05/2020	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 2:00pm-6:00pm	Meeting Days: Mon & Tues	Room No.: 4101	Instructor: F. Brewer	Fee: $74.00
Course Title: Notary Public	Section: 59447 2020CE1	Total Hours: 8	Course Dates: 05/04/2020 – 05/05/2020	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 5:00pm-9:00pm	Meeting Days: Mon & Tues	Room No.: 7109	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: Human Services Exploration (NC Fast Phase 1)	Section:	Total Hours: 45	Course Dates: 02/03/2020 – 03/09/2020	Location: South Campus – Creedmoor	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 5:30pm-9:30pm	Meeting Days: Mon & Wed	Room No.: TBD	Instructor: T. Green-Hicks	Fee: $125.00 or HRD Waiver if student qualifies
Course Title: Intro to PLC	Section: 59699 2020CE1	Total Hours: 24	Course Dates: 02/13/2020 – 04/02/2020	Location: South Campus – Creedmoor	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm	Meeting Days: Hybrid/Thursday	Room No.: TBD	Instructor: M. Hayes	Fee: $77.00
Course Title: Notary Public	Section: 59457 2020CE1	Total Hours: 8	Course Dates: 03/02/2020 – 03/03/2020	Location: South Campus – Creedmoor	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 5:30pm-9:30pm	Meeting Days: Mon & Tues	Room No.:	Instructor: C. Spence	Fee: $74.00 + book
Course Title: Human Resource Specialist	Section: 59456 2020CE1	Total Hours: 50	Course Dates: 03/03/2020 – 05/19/2020	Location: South Campus – Creedmoor	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm	Meeting Days: Hybrid/Tuesday	Room No.: G2217	Instructor: Ball/Debnam/Cameron	Fee: $132.00
Course Title: Income Maintenance Caseworker (NC Fast Phase 2)	Section: 59399 2020CE1	Total Hours: 48	Course Dates: 03/16/2020 – 04/22/2020	Location: South Campus – Creedmoor	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 5:30pm-9:30pm	Meeting Days: Mon & Wed	Room No.: TBD	Instructor: T. Green-Hicks	Fee: $132.00

Course Title	Section	Total Hours	Course Dates	Location	REGISTER NOW	Class Time	Meeting Days	Room No.	Instructor	Fee
Course Title: Heavy Equipment Operator	Section: 58584 2020CE1	Total Hours: 165	Course Dates: 11/19/2019 – 02/12/2020	Location: Warren Campus – Warrenton	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 9:00am-3:00pm	Meeting Days: Tues, Wed & Thur	Room No.: W4117	Instructor: S. Buus	Fee: $185.25 + books
Course Title: Notary Public	Section: 59458 2020CE1	Total Hours: 8	Course Dates: 02/03/2020 – 02/04/2020	Location: Warren Campus – Warrenton	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 5:00pm-9:00pm	Meeting Days: Mon & Tues	Room No.: TBD	Instructor: C. Spence	Fee: $74.00 + book
Course Title: Heavy Equipment Operator	Section: 59402 2020CE1	Total Hours: 165	Course Dates: 02/25/2020 – 04/30/2020	Location: Warren Campus – Warrenton	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 9:00am-3:00pm	Meeting Days: Tues, Wed & Thur	Room No.: W4117	Instructor: S. Buus	Fee: $185.25 + supplies

Course Title	Section	Total Hours	Course Dates	Location	REGISTER NOW	Class Time	Meeting Days	Room No.	Instructor	Fee
Course Title: Intro to Welding	Section: 56452 2020CE1	Total Hours: 105	Course Dates: 01/07/2020 – 04/22/2020	Location: Franklin Campus – Louisburg	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 6:00pm-9:30pm	Meeting Days: Tues & Wed	Room No.: F2106	Instructor: Q. Tully	Fee: $185.25 + supplies ($60 approx)
Course Title: Effective Teacher Training	Section: 59455 2020CE1	Total Hours: 30	Course Dates: 01/11/2020 – 02/01/2020	Location: Franklin Campus – Louisburg	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 9:00am-1:00pm	Meeting Days: Hybrid/Saturday (1/11, 1/25, 2/1)	Room No.:	Instructor: K. Dupree	Fee: $132.00
Course Title: Natural Hair Care	Section: 58214 2020CE2	Total Hours: 320	Course Dates: 01/13/2020 – 06/09/2020	Location: Franklin Campus – Louisburg	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 5:30pm-9:30pm	Meeting Days: Mon, Tues, Wed & Thur	Room No.: TBD	Instructor: K. Best	Fee: $201.25 + Supplies
Course Title: Biowork Process Technician	Section: 59394 2020CE1	Total Hours: 136	Course Dates: 01/14/2020 – 03/03/2020	Location: Franklin Campus – Louisburg	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 5:00pm-9:00pm	Meeting Days: Hybrid/Tuesday	Room No.: F3105	Instructor: R. Lyon	Fee: $185.25 + book
Course Title: Introduction to Medical Terminology	Section: 59450 2020CE1	Total Hours: 96	Course Dates: 01/16/2020 – 05/11/2020	Location: Franklin Campus – Louisburg	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm	Meeting Days: Hybrid/Thursday	Room No.: F1210	Instructor: T. Ball	Fee: $187.00 + online book
Course Title: BioWork Process Technician	Section: 59396 2020CE1	Total Hours: 136	Course Dates: 03/18/2020 – 05/06/2020	Location: Franklin Campus – Louisburg	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm	Meeting Days: Hybrid/Wednesday	Room No.: F3105	Instructor: N. Hendley	Fee: $185.25 + book
Course Title: Notary Public	Section: 59451 2020CE1	Total Hours: 8	Course Dates: 04/14/2020 – 04/15/2020	Location: Franklin Campus – Louisburg	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 5:00pm-9:00pm	Meeting Days: Tues & Wed	Room No.: TBD	Instructor: C. Spence	Fee: $74.00 + book

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