Take advantage of new opportunities this November with specialized certification classes designed for automotive, construction, and business professionals at 今日看料 Community College. Courses from Auto Safety Inspections to Notary Public training will equip you with the skills and knowledge to excel in your field.
Transportation
"Auto Safety Inspection" certifies students to inspect motor vehicles under the NC Motor Vehicles Safety Inspection Law. The prerequisite for this class is a valid driver鈥檚 license. Held Mondays and Tuesdays, November 4 & 5, from 6鈥�10 pm, this class will cost $75.
"OBD Emissions Control Inspection" certifies students to inspect motor vehicles under the NC Motor Vehicles OBD Emissions Control Inspection Law. The prerequisite for this class is 鈥淐ertified Auto Safety Inspection.鈥� This is also a Recertification Class. Held Mondays and Tuesdays, November 18 and 19, from 6-10 pm, this class will cost $75.
Construction
"General Contractors Update and CE" provides General Contractors with the necessary 8 hours of Continuing Education needed to renew licenses. This includes the 2024 Mandatory Course, which is required for your 2025 Renewal. Held Saturday, November 9, from 8 am-5 pm and will cost $125.
Business
"Notary Public" is required for anyone interested in becoming a Notary Public for the first time. It is recommended for all notaries as a refresher course. Note: The current edition of The Notary Public Manual for North Carolina, March 2016, ISBN: 978-1-56011-851-0, is required for admittance to the class and can be purchased online at the new SCC eCampus bookstore. It is strongly recommended that you study the guidebook prior to class attendance to be better prepared for the state examination given at the end of the class.
NCGS 10B-5(b) provides the following requirements to be commissioned as a Notary Public in NC: 1) Be at least 18 years of age or legally emancipated as defined in Article 35 of Chapter 7B of the General Statutes; 2) Reside or have a regular place of work or business in this State; 3) Reside legally in the United States; 4) Speak, read, and write the English language; 5) Possess a high school diploma or equivalent; 6) Pass the course of instruction described in this Article unless the person is a licensed member of the North Carolina State Bar; 7) Purchase and keep as a reference the most recent manual approved by the Secretary that describes the duties and authority of notaries public; 8) Submit an application containing no significant misstatement or omission of fact. Students must provide current state or federal picture identification for admission to class. Active duty military and civilian ID cards DO NOT meet the identification requirement.
"Notary Public" will be held on Thursday, November 7, from 8 am-6 pm; this class will cost $75 plus the cost of the text.
Registration
We have streamlined the process for Workforce Continuing Education classes like these. You can now register and pay online. Visit sandhillscc-register.fundfive.com/course for a complete list of course offerings and registration.
Next Session
Spring semester curriculum classes begin on January 13. Classes are offered online and in hybrid class formats. For all information, go to www.sandhills.edu/learn. Continuing Education classes begin throughout the semester.