Construction & Trade Courses

The Construction and Trade industries currently have a high demand for skilled labor.  We offer a variety of courses to help students acquire skills needed to be successful in today’s workforce.

Please select the appropriate category below to see current offerings.

ACE Machining Boot Camp

ACC's Machining program is the first Community College Machining program to be certified as an “America’s Cutting Edge” (ACE) training center. 

 

ACE is a federal initiative involving the University of Tennessee and NC A&T, plus local partners like ACC, that seeks to increase the amount of local skilled machinists.

This initiative consists of a two-part training, free to all students, of 6-8 hours of a web-based online introduction to Computer Numerical Control (CNC), followed by an optional 40-hour hands-on training in ACC's machine shop.

THIS CLASS IS OFFERED AT NO COST TO THE STUDENT!

 

Loc: Main Campus Room# T150 Hours: 32    
Section# Dates Days Time  
84833 10/21/23 - 10/29/23 Sat/Sun 8:00am- 4:00pm
84851 11/11/23 - 11/19/23 Sat/Sun 8:00am- 4:00pm
84856 1/13 - 1/21/24  Sat/Sun 8:00am- 4:00pm

 

Call Duncan Shaw, 336-506-4200, if you have questions.

Blacksmithing

This course teaches introductory blacksmithing techniques. Students must have accident insurance, which can be purchased from the college. Equipment needed: safety glasses, welding shield, welding jacket, welding gloves, work boots, and proper clothing. Call 336-506-4200 or 336-506-4307 for more information. Instructor: Malcolm Buehler

Registration is not complete until payment has been received.
Location: ACC   Hours: 32 Fee: $133.00  
Section # Dates Days Time  
83273 8/19 - 10/07/23 Sa 9:00am-1:00pm  Register Now_Blacksmithing

Basic Welding Technician

This course teaches skills in basic welding, and is mainly for students who've never done it. Upon completion, students will be able to perform basic welding skills. For more information, call Duncan Shaw (336-506-4200). Instructor: Michael Perry

Loc: AATC T160     Hours: 32 Fee: $133
Section# Dates Days Time
83270 8/19 - 10/07/23 Sat 9:00am - 1:00pm  
         

 

 

Carpentry

This course provides instruction related to the core skills used by carpenters in residential and commercial settings. Topics include safety, hand / power tool use, site preparation, measurement and layout, construction framing, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to construct, erect, install, or repair structures and fixtures made of wood. Call 336-506-4200 or 336-506-4307 for more information. Instructor: Clifton Fogleman

Registration is not complete until payment is received.
Location: ACC   Hours: 96   Fee: $188
Section# Dates Days Time  
83301 8/10 - 11/30/23 T/TH   6:00pm-9:00pm

General Contractor License Preparation

Pre-requisite: Background in reading and interpreting architectural blueprints.

This course is designed for individuals seeking to become licensed as a general contractor in NC. While the course is not required in order to be eligible to sit for the exam, it is designed to help improve your chances of passing. Course topics discussed that the contractor’s exam covers include licensing requirements, building codes, insurance requirements, pertinent employment laws and blueprint reading. This course is NOT a course on construction techniques and terminology nor does it tell you how to organize subcontractors and schedule construction. Call 336-506-4200 or 336-506-4307 for more information. Instructor: Clifton Fogleman

    • NOTE: The course is geared primarily to the residential license.
    • Registration is not complete until payment is received.
Location: DC   Hours: 63   Fee: $186*
Section # Dates Days Time  
83313 10/02 - 12/13/23 MW     6:00pm - 9:00pm

*Additional Expenses: books & materials, approx. $300

Hand-Held Equipment Maintenance and Repair

Throughout this course you will be introduced to the basic principles of how 2-stroke engines operate. You will learn safety aspects, preventative maintenance, and repair for a variety of hand-held equipment. The equipment covered will include, but not be limited to blowers, trimmers, chainsaws and weed eaters.

Location: Bill and Nancy Covington Education Center
              2610 S. Jim Minor Rd., Mebane

      Hours: 18 Fee: $73
Section # Dates Days  Time  
83003 5/24 - 6/28/23 W 6:00pm - 9:00pm  

Students need to have the required textbooks at the first class meeting.

Level 1 & 2 Textbook (3 books)

  • Core Curriculum Trainee Guide 5th Ed
    • ISBN-13: 978-0134130989
  • Heavy Equipment Operations Level 1 Trainee Guide, Paperback, 3rd Ed
    • ISBN-13: 978-0132921428
  • Heavy Equipment Operations Level 2 Trainee Guide 3rd Ed
    • ISBN-13: 978-0133402513

Level 3 Textbook

  • Heavy Equipment Operations Level 3 Trainee Guide 3rd Ed
    • ISBN-13: 978-0133402568

Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO), 

The Heavy Equipment Operator curriculum prepares students to efficiently operate heavy equipment such as excavators, dozers, haul trucks, wheel loaders and to perform basic preventive maintenance. Course topics and assignments includes construction safety, property equipment operation, grades, drawings, environmental concerns, heavy equipment design characteristics and features, equipment maintenance, and common equipment systems. The course aligns with the National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) Heavy Equipment Operations Level 1 & 2 credential. Call 336-506-4318 for more information.  Instructor: Vince Funderburg

For more information: 
Call Email
336-506-4318 laking302@alamancecc.edu
   
**Class has 3 required textbooks and students should have those at the first class meeting.
Location: Triangle Grading Hours: 153 Fee: $200.50

Plumbing, Pre-Apprentice Part A

This course is part A of a two-semester program to get a pre-apprentice certificate for the NC Dept. of Commerce (students can begin the training with either part A or B). It will introduce students to the basics of plumbing. Topics include installation and maintenance of piping, fittings, valves along with tool safety and standard practices in the plumbing industry. The course consists of classroom work and work in the plumbing lab.  *List of required supplies, tools and book will be given upon registration. Call 336-506-4200 or 336-506-4307 for more information. Instructor: Chris Fowler.

Registration is not complete until payment is received.
Location: ACC   Hrs: 96 Fee: $188
Section # Dates Days  Time
83266 8/28 - 12/20/23 M/W 6pm - 9pm

Plumbing, Pre-Apprentice Part B

This course is part B of a two-semester program to get a pre-apprentice certificate for the NC Dept. of Commerce. It will introduce students to the basics of plumbing. Topics include installation and maintenance of piping, fittings, valves along with tool safety and standard practices in the plumbing industry. The course consists of classroom work and work in the plumbing lab.  Call 336-506-4200 or 336-506-4307 for more information.  Instructor:  Chris Fowler.

Location: ACC   Hrs: 96 Fee: $188
Section # Dates Days  Time
83266 8/28 - 12/20/23 M/W 6pm - 9pm

*List of required supplies, tools and book will be given upon registration.