Elevate Your

Trades Career

Short, Affordable Courses that Build Confidence and Credentials

GTCC’s hands-on trades training helps you build real, job-ready skills for a career with momentum. Whether you’re starting fresh, leveling up for your next promotion, or adding credentials employers rely on, these short, affordable courses give you the confidence to break through barriers and Make Amazing Happen.

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General Trades Classes

Forklift Train the Trainer

Prepare to certify and train forklift operators in a workplace or training environment.

Hazwopper (24)

Meets OSHA requirements for hazardous waste operations, with essential safety and response training

Lock Out/Tag Out Safety

Learn critical safety procedures for controlling hazardous energy in industrial settings.

Construction

Apartment Maintenance Technician

Hands-on training in basic electrical, plumbing, HVAC, appliance repair, and property maintenance skills.

Construction Bootcamp

A foundation in construction tools, safety, carpentry, and entry-level trade skills.

HVAC Installation 101

Learn the fundamentals of installing residential HVAC systems.

Industrial Electricity

Build essential skills in electrical safety, circuits, and industrial system fundamentals.

Intro To HVAC/Refrigeration

Explore the basics of refrigeration cycles, system checks, and tools used in HVAC.

General Contractor Exam Prep

Review key content and practice exam-style questions to prepare for the North Carolina general contractor exam.

Automotive

NC Safety Certification

Prepare to perform North Carolina vehicle safety inspections.

OBD II Certification

Training required to conduct NC OBD II emissions inspections.

Manufacturing

Furniture Sewing

Learn industrial sewing techniques used in upholstery and furniture manufacturing to support local industry needs.

Furniture Upholstery & Assembly

Develop upholstery and assembly skills for furniture production and repair, with training aligned to area manufacturers.

Forklift Operator

Gain the skills needed to operate a forklift for warehouse and industrial jobs safely.

Welding

Intro To Welding

Learn GMAW welding fundamentals and safety for entry-level welding roles.

MIG Welding

Develop practical MIG welding techniques for manufacturing and fabrication settings.

OSHA Classes

OSHA 10

Earn your OSHA 10-hour card while covering core construction safety topics that help you stand out on job sites.

OSHA 30

In-depth OSHA training designed for supervisors and workers with safety leadership responsibilities.

Guilford Technical Community College

601 E. Main St. Jamestown, NC 27282
Tel: 336-334-4822
Email: info@gtcc.edu