Wednesday, August 4, 2010
The Kings Mountain Herald
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EMT Basic Rookie Day Course
Student prerequisites: High school diploma or GED. If student is under 18
years of age, he/she must be attending high school and provide a Cleveland
Community College Dual Enrollment form stating the high school he/she is
attending and courses taken. Instructor TBA
August 23 to September 24 Mon. through Fri., 8:00 AM to 5:00
PM
Brown ETC $175
AHA Healthcare Provider Courses (CPR)
The AHA Healthcare Provider course is a CPR course which covers the
following: 1- and 2-Rescuer CPR (adult, child, infant), AED use (adult, child),
Bag-mask use (adult, child, infant), Rescue breathing and choking (adult,
child, infant). Healthcare Provider Student Manual (required) may be pur»
chased at the college bookstore. 4 Hours, Instructor: Pressley
August 30 Mon., 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
September 28 Tues., 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
October 26 Tues., 6:00PM to 10:00 PM
Novembers30 . Tues., 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Brown ETC $65, plus $4 for CPR card
FIP SPECIALTY COURSES |
A student who is affiliated with a North Carolina EMS agency or fire department
does not need to pay the registration fee for FIP or EMT classes.
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B.A.T. (Big Awkward Trailers)
This class will teach. students to properly and safely handle the trailers that
are fast becoming common place in the fire/rescue service. Driving, backing,
loading, etc., will be covered. 12 hours. Instructor: Claude Huffman. \
Tues., 9:00 AM to 1:00 PMWed., 9:00
AM to 6:00 PM
August 17 to 18
Brown ETC t $65
Fire Inspector, Level |
This colirse is designed to develop knowledge and skills for basic fire preven-
tion code enforcement. This course follows the guidelines set by the. North
Carolina Code Officials Qualification Board. Lecture, demonstration, and skills
- evaluation are the principal methods of instruction. Specific training areas
include: rules of building code enforcement, fire code as it relates to other
building codes, use of the fire prevention code, and technical provisions.
Prerequisite: none. 36 hours. Instructor: Claude Wilson.
Sat. and Sun., 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
$120
- September 18 to 26
Brown ETC
Fire Inspector, Level Il
This course is designed to develop knowledge and skills for advanced fire
prevention code enforcement. This course follows the guidelines set by the
North Carolina Code Officials Qualification Board. Lecture, demonstration,
and skills evaluation are the principal methods of instruction. Specific training
areas include: rules of building code enforcement, fire code as it relates to
other building codes, use of the fire prevention code, and technical provisions.
Prerequisite: completion of Fire Prevention Level | or job experience approved
by the qualification board: 32 hours. Instructor: Claude Wilson.
October 16 to 24 Sat. and Sun., 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Brown ETC $120
Fire Inspector, Level Ill
This course is designed to develop knowledge and skills for advanced fire pre-
+ vention code enforcement. This course follows the guidelines set by the North
Carolina Code Officials Qualification Board. Lecture, demonstration, and skills
evaluation are the principal methods of instruction. Specific training areas
include: rules of building code enforcement, fire code as it relates to other
building codes, use of the fire prevention code, and technical provisions. Pre-
requisite: completion of Fire Prevention Level II or job experience approved by
the qualification board. 24 hours. Instructor: Claude Wilson.
Fri. through Sun., 8:00 AM to 5:00
PM
November 5 to 7
Brown ETC $65
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Fire Life Safety Educator Level I: Administration
This course will review and document various fire and life safety educational
programs, describe various formats, prepare written reports, and discuss time
management or organizing skills: Information will be presented on how to
develop and maintain a work schedule and how to arrange meetings, presen-
tations and events to reduce conflicts. 12 hours. Instructor: James Strickland
September 23 to 24 Thus, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Fri., 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Brown ETC - $65
Fire Life Safety Educator Level I: Education
During this course the student will be trained how to select educational materi- +
als, will present a prepared program and utilize multiple presentation methods
given prepared programs for various audiences. They will also demonstrate
how to distribute educational information and how to work in cooperation with
local media personnel. 12 hours. Instructor: James Strickland.
Tues., 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
! Wed. 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
September 21 to 22
Brown ETC $65 .
Fire Life Safety Educator Level I: General
This course will give a basic overview of the duties and responsibilities of the
position of Educator Level | and describe how the work of the position is com-
pleted in a typical fire department. The student shall demonstrate the ability
to coordinate and deliver community fire and injury prevention programs. 12
hours. Instructor: James Strickland:
September 20 to 21 Mon., 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tues., 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Brown ETC ’ : $65
Fire Life Safety Educator Level ll: Administration
This course will train an individual how to prepare a budget request and
project program budget costs. It will train the student in the details of the
budget process as it relates to fire and injury prevention programs. 12 hours.
Instructor: James Strickland. ;
October 21 to 22 Thu., 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Fri., 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Brown ETC $65
Fire Life Safety Educator Level Il: Education
The purpose of this course is to train individuals in how to develop educational
materials based upon an identified issue or local concern; how to develop a
detailed lesson plan; and how to design and present the program to an audi-
ence. 12 hours, Instructor: James Strickland.
October 19 to 20 Tues., 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Wed., 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Brown ETC $65
Fire Life Safety Educator Level Il: Planning and Development
This course will detail methods and procedures to be used to establish public
fire education and life safety prevention programs based upon local loss and
injury data. Students will learn how to implement an evaluation program, how
to prepare a funding proposal, and how:to use human and material resources
to deliver programs. 12'hours. Instructor: James Strickland.
October 18 to 19 Mon., 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tues., 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Brown ETC : $65
Fire Life Safety Education Ill: Administration
This course will detail methods and procedures on how to create fire and life
safety goals and objectives, mission statements, and review loss statistics
so that goals are consistent with the organization's mission. The student will
create a program budget as well as evaluate subordinate performance. The
student will also demonstrate the ability to use local, state, and federal em-
ployment regulations as they apply to personnel and organizations. 12 hours.
Instructor: James Strickland.
November 18 to 19 Thu., 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Fri., 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Brown ETC $65
Fire Life Safety Education lll: Education
The students will learn to create original fire and life safety educational materi-
als that relate to local issues. They will learn to create training and awareness
programs to meet local identified fire and life safety needs. They will learn how
to create a comprehensive report on programs and how to develop an evalu-
ation instrument to measure outcomes of programs. 12 hours. Instructor:
James Strickland.
November 16 to 17 Tues., 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Wed., 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
"Brown ETC $65
Fire Life Safety Education lll: Planning and Development
This course will train personnel in how to develop a fire and life safety educa-
tion program using the systematic planning process. They will become familiar
with program issues and administration to include political issues and the use
of the cost/benefit.analysis method. They will learn to develop public policy
and understand legislative procedures at the local, state, and national level.
12 hours. Instructor: James Strickland.
Mon., 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tues., 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
November 15 to 16
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Brown ETC $65
RT Trench Rescue Certification Course
This course will train personnel in methods and operations related to trench
collapses and rescue operations. 54 hours. Instructor: Kevin Gordon.
September 25 to October 10 Sat. and Sun,, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Brown ETC $175
TR Agricultural Machinery Rescue
This course will detail mgthods and techniques used in rescue of victims who
have been injured or trapped while using various agricultural machinery. 32
hours. Instructor: Kevin Gordon.
Mon. through Thu., 8:00 AM to 5:00
PM
$120
November 15 to 18
Brown ETC
TR Confined Space Rescue
This course will train personnel in methods and operations related to rescue in
confined space situations. It will also cover OSHA related standards. 54 hours.
Instructor: Kevin Gordon.
October 23 to November 7 Sat. and Sun., 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Brown ETC $175
TR Ropes Certification Course
This class will present to the Rescue Technician the entire Rescue Technician
Ropes Course, including Site Operations, Anchors, Mechanical Advantage
Systems, Fixed Rope Systems, Lowers and Raises, Rope Highlines, and
Victim Removal. 80 hours. Instructor: Kevin Gordon.
September? to 16 Mon. through Thu., 8:00 AM to 7:00
PM >
Brown ETC $175
TR Structural Collapse
This class will present the entire Rescue Technician Structural Collapse
Course, including Incident Planning, PPE, Basic Rescue Equipment, Shoring,
Breaching and Breaking, Lifting and Moving, Search Management, and Victim
Removal. There is a $200 materials fee for those students not associated with
the Cleveland County USAR. 90 hours. Instructor: Kevin Gordon.
Mon. through Fri.; 8:00 AM to 7:00
PM ‘
November 29 to December 10
Brown ETC $175, plus $200 materials fee
SMALL BUSINESS CENTER
Small Business in a Nutshell: Getting Started on the Right Foot
Are you ready to start your small business and are not sure what steps you
should take? This seminar will walk you through the process of what to do
from your “idea” stage until you have actually opened your business. We will
cover a 4, step guideline that will help you insure that you have mastered all
of the steps and issues that affect the success of your new business. Don't
wait until it is too late to find out what you should have done! Facilitator: Harry
Ponder of Carolina Business Service, a 25-year veteran of small business
operations and advocacy.
August 19 Thu, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Student Activities Center, Room 1140 ~~ $10 Hospitality fee
Cash: the Lifeline of Your Business
“My accountant said that | made a profit but | don’t have any money to pay the
bills!” This seems to be the story of many small business owners. Many small
businesses focus on the profit and loss and not enough attention is given
to the day to day flow of cash in and out of their business. It is necessary to
understand where your cash is coming from and where it is going. It is this
activity.that assures businesses the available cash to properly operate and be
successful. This seminar is a must for any new or existing business owner
to help them understand and manage their cash to insure the survival of their
business. Facilitator: Harry Ponder of Carolina Business Service, a 25-year
veteran of small business operations and advocacy. ’
August 26 , Thu., 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Student Activities Center, Room 1140 $10 Hospitality fee
Operating a Home-based Business
A great portion of businesses today operate as a home based business.
What makes them different from any other businesses? There are many
advantages and well as some disadvantages to having your business based
in your home. This seminar will help you understand those advantages and
disadvantages as well as how the home atmosphere will affect the success
of your business. You will also learn the legal issues associated with starting
and running your business as a home based business. Attend this seminar
and see if having a home based business is right for you. Facilitator: Harry
Ponder of Carolina Business Service, a 25-year veteran of small business
operations and advocacy.
September 2 Thu., 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Student Activities Center, Room 1140. $10 Hospitality fee
Tax Requirements for Small Businesses
Paying the proper taxes is the number one issue for most small business own-
ers. This seminar is designed to help the small business owner understand
requirements for filing taxes, tax dates, what records should be kept and for
how long and the process of filing. You will learn what can trigger a tax audit
and steps to take in order to prevent or survive audits. You will have a better
understanding of deductions and other tax issues. Facilitator: Harry Ponder.
September 9 Thu., 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Student Activities Center, Room 1140 ~ $10 Hospitality fee
Help! I Need Financing for My Small Business
This seminar will deal with the financing of a small business and will focus on
how to obtain different types of loans for different types of needs for your busi-
ness. Facts and figures pertaining to business loans along with actual financial
information from area banks and programs will be presented. 3 hours. Facilita-
tor: Becky Sain, of NC REAL and Cleveland Community College.
September 16 Thu., 6:00 PM to 9:00 Pm
Student Activities Center, Room 1140 | $10 Hospitality fee
Will My Business Idea Support Me?
This seminar will identify personal qualities and skills of successful business
owners and other factors that contribute to the success of small businesses.
Participants will develop a better understanding of personal budgeting and
its relationship to business planning. Basic concepts such as start-up cost,
revenue and operating cost will be explained. 3 hours. Facilitator: Becky Sain
of Cleveland Community College and NC REAL.
September 23 Thu., 8:00 PM to 9:00 Pm
Student Activities Center, Room 1140 ~ $10 Hospitality fee
How to Start a Small Business .
This seminar will identify and discuss, in detail, the factors.and topics that are |
crucial to starting a business. 3 hours. Facilitator: Robert Reynolds.
October 14 Thu., 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Student Activities Center, Room 1140 ~~ $10 Hospitality fee
Recordkeeping and Taxes for Small Business : i
This seminar will focus on recordkeeping and tax reporting requirements for
the small business owner. It will address the problems that can arise and how
to remedy them: 3 hours. Facilitator: Robert Reynolds. 2
October 21 Thu., 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Student Activities Center, Room 1140 ~ $10 Hospitality fee
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How to Write a Business Plan
Business plans are a tool for financing and a roadmap for the business owner.
This seminar will-teach the business owner how to write a complete plan. 3
hours. Facilitator: Robert Reynolds.
October 28 Thu., 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Student Activities Center, Room 1140 $10 Hospitality fee
How to Grow Your Business
This seminar will teach business owners how to use various tools to increase i
their business. It could be self motivation, knowing how to do cold calls, caus-
al selling or another trick of the trade that is the difference in the sales volume
of your business. Learn how others work to build their business. 3 hours.
Facilitator: Becky Sain of Cleveland Community College and NC REAL.
November 4 Thu., 6:00 RM to 9:00 PM
Student Activities Center, Room 1140 $10 Hospitality fee
Does Your Business Break-Even and How Do You Know?
This seminar will introduce you to a simple management tool-Break Even
Analysis. This simple calculation has many uses in helping guide business
owners toward improved cash flows, improved profits, and a stronger and
more stable business. 3 hours. Facilitator: Robert Reynolds.
November 11 Thu., 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Student Activities Center, Room 1140 $10 Hospitality fee { . i
Should My Small Business Incorporate?
This seminar will deal with the subject of legal entities and which one is ap-
propriate for an individual's particular business. The program will discuss sole
proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, LLCs, and LLPs. Advantages and
disadvantages will be discussed, along with the basic tax treatment of each
type. 3 hours. Facilitator: Don Bridges, North Carolina Superior Court judge.
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November 18 Thu., 6:00 PM ta 9:00 PM 1
Student Activities Center, Room 1140 $10 Hospitality fee 1
Insurance: Business Risk Management
This seminar will cover all aspects of insurance as it relates to small business.
It will include a general discussion of liability and property insurance, bonding
and workmen's compensation insurance, life and health insurance, and retire-
ment planning. 3 hours. Facilitator: Robin Brackett.
December 2 . Thu, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Student Activities Center, Room 1140 . $10 Hospitality fee
Marketing for Small Business
This seminar will inform business owners on advantageous strategies to be
used to market their businesses and which advertising program(s) produce
the most profit. Marketing through website development will also be present-
ed. “Not having a presence on the web can be compared.to not being listed in
the telephone book a few years ago”. 3 hours. Facilitator: Jeff Champion.
December 9 Thu, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Student Activities Center, Room 1140 : $10 Hospitality fee / > |
For more information, including online classes, visit
www.clevelandcommunitycollege.edu or call 704-484-4015
Two convenient ways to register for Continuing Education Classes
1. Register in person by coming to the Continuing Education Office at Cleveland Community College from 8 a.m. to 7
p.m. on Monday through Thursday or on Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., excluding holidays and semester breaks. You
must register at least one week prior to the beginning date of the class. Class size may be limited. First come, first
serve. Call 704-484-4015 for more information. .
, 2. Fill out the registration form below. Mail it with the registration fee at least one week prior to the beginning date of the
class. Use this address:
Karen Patterson
Cleveland Community College
137 S. Post Road
: Shelby, NC 28152
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Cleveland Community College :
CONTINUING EDUCATION REGISTRATION FORM
1. Student ID Number 2. Name (Print) Last, First, Middle 3: Sex 4. Date of Birth
CI Male :
OI Female
5. Student's Mailing Address 6. City 7. State 8. Zip 9. Home Phone 10. Business Phone
11. Race 12. N.C. Resident? | 13. County of Residence 14. County Code 15. Attendance 16. Employee Status
OO White O Yes / I Day OF Employed Full-Time
0 Black O No 0 Evening OP Employed Part-Time
[J American Indian . - O01 Retired
0 Hispanic Name of state (if Non-Resident) O02 Unemployed, not seeking
0 Asian/Pacific v O 3 Unemployed, seeking
Islander O IN Inmate
17. Circle Highest Grade Completed 18. Employer
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19. Term y 20. Location of Instruction
or [Jif High School Equivalency OO Summer O Fall O Spring Building: Room:
Year:
21. Name of Course 22. Class Days (Circle) 28. Time
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24. Instructor's Name
25. Today's Date
26. Student's Signature
27. Class Starts
; 28. Class Ends
29. Firefighter, EMS, or Law Enforcement Affiliation
30. Email Address .
Continuing Education Refund Policy
The College may refund registration fees under the following circumstances:
1. If a student officially withdraws from the class prior to the first class session, the student will receive a 100% refund.
2. If a class is canceled due to insufficient enrollment, the student will receive a 100% refund.
3. After a class begins and a student officially withdraws from the class prior to or on the 10% point of the scheduled
hours, the student will receive a 75% refund.
This refund is limited to the registration fee and does not include all accident insurance, liability insurance, textbooks or
supplies.