Workforce Certifications

Robeson Community College offers certifications to assist in the enhancement of career development. Our institution partners with local industries, businesses leaders, community organizations, and informed professionals to bring our students the most recent and relevant training standards implemented by state and federal agencies.

Automotive Mechanic
Highway Construction Trade Academy
NC DMV Dealer Initial License
NC DMV Dealer License Renewal
OSHA Forklift Operator
Vehicle Safety & OBD Emission

This course prepares individuals for an entry level position as automotive service technicians who inspect, maintain, and repair automobiles and light trucks that run on gasoline, electricity, or alternative fuels. Topics may include brakes, electrical/electronic systems, engine performance, suspension steering, automatic transmission & transaxle, engine repair, heating & air conditioning, manual drive axles, and alternative fuel technologies. Upon completion, students may sit for industry-recognized credentials.

Requirements

Students must be at least 18 years of age by the first class meeting date
Students must attend at least 80% of the contact hours in order to complete the course
A Completion Certificate is issued at the conclusion of the course

Schedule

2025 Classes COMING SOON!

Cost & Registration

The Basic Automotive course is $182.60.

Students MUST complete registration and provide payment before the schedules date of the course they wish to attend.

Contact

Mrs. Julie Locklear

Workforce Development Administrative Assistant

(910) 272-3630

jlocklear@robeson.edu

Dr. Joshua D. Locklear

Workforce Development Director

(910) 272-3680

jolocklear@robeson.edu

This course supports the NCDOT Highway Construction Training program designed to provide individuals with training in highway construction-related skills including construction safety, mathematics for trades, job-site readiness and general labor as well as an introduction to heavy equipment, tools, erosion and paving concepts. The NCDOT HCTA has an emphasis on providing training to access highway construction jobs for minorities, women and disadvantaged individuals as part of the Title 23 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). All NCDOT HCTA programs must be operated under the criteria established by NCDOT.

Throughout the course, students will have the opportunity to receive several industry-recognized certifications. These certifications include CPR, First Aid, First on Scene, OSHA Forklift Operator, Level I Machine Operator, OSHA 10, and Flagger.

Requirements

Students must be at least 18 years of age by the first class meeting date
Students must attend at least 80% of the contact hours in order to complete the course
Students must be present on certification days in order to receive a certificate

Schedule

Highway Construction Trade Academy is a 135 hour course
Each Cohort is designed as a 3 week course
Class meetings are Monday-Thursday (8:30AM-4:00PM) and Friday (8:30AM-3:00PM)

2025 Cohort Dates COMING SOON!

Cost & Registration

The Highway Construction Trade Academy is offered FREE of CHARGE through a grant funded by the North Carolina Department of Transportation.

Interested participants will complete the initial registration with NCDOT staff.

Contact

Mrs. Julie Locklear

Workforce Development Administrative Assistant

(910) 272-3630

jlocklear@robeson.edu

Dr. Joshua D. Locklear

Workforce Development Director

(910) 272-3680

jolocklear@robeson.edu

This 12-hour of pre-licensing training is required to become an Independent Automobile Dealer and apply for the Used Motor Vehicle Dealer’s License.

Requirements

Students must be at least 18 years of age by the first class meeting date
Students must attend 100% of the required contact hours in order to receive certification

Schedule

NC DMV Dealer Initial License is a 12 hour course
Class meetings are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
Class times are 5:30PM – 9:30 PM

Cost & Registration

The NC DMV Dealer Initial License course is $72.00.

Students MUST complete registration and provide payment before the scheduled date of the course they wish to attend. Students who register and pay, but do not show up for class, are NOT eligible for a refund.

CLICK HERE to Register

Contact

Mrs. Julie Locklear

Workforce Development Administrative Assistant

(910) 272-3630

jlocklear@robeson.edu

Dr. Joshua D. Locklear

Workforce Development Director

(910) 272-3680

jolocklear@robeson.edu

This course is designed to meet the 6-hour training requirements for individuals renewing their Used Motor Vehicle Dealer’s license.

Requirements

Students must be at least 18 years of age by the first class meeting date
Students must attend 100% of the required contact hours in order to receive certification

Schedule

NC DMV Dealer License Renewal is a 6 hour course
Class meetings are Tuesday and Thursday
Class times are 6:00PM – 9:00PM

Cost & Registration

The NC DMV Dealer License Renewal course is $72.00.

CLICK HERE to Register

Contact

Mrs. Julie Locklear

Workforce Development Administrative Assistant

(910) 272-3630

jlocklear@robeson.edu

Dr. Joshua D. Locklear

Workforce Development Director

(910) 272-3680

jolocklear@robeson.edu

This course provides instruction on the operation and maintenance of an industrial forklift. Core topics include forklift design, controls and instrumentation, pre-use inspection, safety awareness, and forklift stability. This course meets the training requirements for related Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.

Requirements

Students must be at least 18 years of age at the time of registration
Students must attend 100% of the required contact hours in order to receive certification

Schedule

OSHA Forklift Operator is an 8 hour course
All classes are held on Saturday
Class times are 8:00AM – 5:00PM

Cost & Registration

The OSHA Forklift Operator course is $72.60.

CLICK HERE to Register!

Contact

Mrs. Julie Locklear

Workforce Development Administrative Assistant

(910) 272-3630

jlocklear@robeson.edu

Dr. Joshua D. Locklear

Workforce Development Director

(910) 272-3680

jolocklear@robeson.edu

The course is designed to meet the training and licensing requirements (initial and/or renewal) for the Vehicle Safety and On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) Emissions Inspection Program administered by the NC Division of Motor Vehicles, License and Theft Bureau. Upon completion, a student will understand the rules, regulations and procedures for conducting a vehicle safety and OBD emissions inspections; be able to inspect a vehicle properly; and be prepared to sit for the state certification exam.

Requirements