Davidson County Community College will offer the following Continuing Education classes on the Davie Campus and at the Davie Education Center

January 12, 2012

For a complete course listing, refer to our website, www.davidsonccc.edu then click on the link for Continuing Education. Refer to the CID number when registering for a class.

Language & Literature Development in Children - CID  # 28124
This course combines theory, research and practice to provide a solid foundation for understanding language development from birth to age eight. This course will supply readers with a basic understanding of the phonetic, semantic, syntactic, morphemic and pragmatic aspects of language knowledge acquired by young children. In addition, ways in which this acquisition process can be enhanced in early childhood settings will be covered. Material is also included on the role of the brain in language development.
Feb. 2-March 1, Thursdays                                  Davie Campus
6:30-8:30 p.m., 10 hours

Building Level III Standard Inspection - CID  # 28187
This course is designed for the education of the Building Level III official that inspects all types of construction of unlimited size.
Feb. 3-12, Friday, Saturday & Sunday                 Davie Campus
8 a.m.-5 p.m., 40 hours

MIG & TIG Welding - CID # 26418
The basics of MIG and TIG welding will be covered in this course. Topics to be covered include the following: safety, machine set-up, current control, gas and pressure control, techniques for welding in various positions with different types of metal, weld penetration and various shop projects.
Feb. 6-April 4, Mondays & Wednesdays              Davie Campus
6-8:30 p.m., 45 hours

Personal Finance - CID # 26869
This course is designed to provide a study of individual and family financial decisions. Emphasis is placed on building useful skills in buying, managing finances, increasing resources, and coping with current economic conditions. Upon completion, students should be able to create a personal financial plan.
Feb. 6-March 7, Mondays & Wednesdays          Davie Education Center
7-9 p.m., 30 hours

Leadership & Supervision - CID # 28125
This class focuses on the key elements and fundamentals of leadership beginning with the Myers-Briggs personality assessment and concluding with scenarios that could apply to employment, mission teams, volunteer boards and other situations where people depend on the efforts of a team.
Feb. 7-March 20, Tuesdays                                 Davie Education Center
5:30-8:30 p.m., 12 hours

Stainless & Aluminum TIG Welding - CID # 28098
The basics of TIG Welding will be covered in this course as students practice with stainless steel and aluminum. Students will examine and demonstrate proper: safety, set-up, current control, gas and pressure control, techniques for welding in various positions with different types and thicknesses of metal, checking weld penetration and shop projects                                  
Feb. 7-April 5, Tuesdays & Thursdays                 Davie Campus
6-8:30 p.m., 45 hours

Computer Skills for College - CID  # 28235

Students will review Microsoft Office 2010, learn to manage email accounts, social networks and become familiar with Moodle (online learning management system used in all online courses and in many face-to-face courses). Successful students will earn a waiver for the SAMS Challenge and/or Computing Fundamentals (CTS 080).
Feb. 9-24, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
1:45-4:45 p.m., 30 hours                                       Davie Campus

Five P’s of Marketing - CID  # 27656
Have you addressed the five important components of your marketing plan? Join us to discuss: product, price, place, promotion and people.
Feb. 9, Thursday                                                   Davie Education Center
6-8 p.m., 2 hours                                                   FREE

Researching Your Writing (Lunch & Learn) - CID # 28102
Resources abound when you begin to write, from local libraries to the Internet to your family’s personal artifacts. Learn how to search and use the information you find to make your writing more authentic from author Suzy Barile. For more information, please call 336-751-2885.
Feb. 17, Friday                                                      Davie Campus
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 1.5 hours

Genealogy & Family History - CID  # 28106
This introductory class will take you step-by-step through the process of genealogical research. Track your ancestors using U.S. Census, birth and death records, along with a variety of other primary and secondary resources.
Feb. 20-March 12, Mondays                                Davie Education Center
5:30-7:30 p.m., 8 hours

Debt Control - CID  # TBD
Using an imaginary family income and expenses, the class will first determine the financial status of the family. Determine the areas of expenditures. Determine actions that need to be taken to improve the current status to stabilize the fictional family income. Using the discussion points from class, students willl build a line item budget for the fictional family. The class will then take this budget and expand upon it to develop a savings plan, a plan for anticipated purchases, and unexpected expenditures. As a part of this expansion, the use of credit, and in particular the use of credit cards, will be considered.
Feb. 21-March 22, Tuesdays & Thursdays          Davie Education Center
7-8:30 p.m., 15 hours                                           

ABC Budgeting for Small Business - CID  # 27662
This seminar will review all aspects of debt management with an emphasis on increased cash flow through streamlining current cash application processes.
Feb. 23, Thursday                                                 Davie Education Center
6-8 p.m., 2 hours

Mechanical Standard Inspection Level III - CID  # 26838
This course fulfills the Code Officials Qualification Board’s prescribed training course to gain admission to the qualifying examination for a Standard Certificate at Level III.
Feb. 25-26, Saturday & Sunday                           Davie Campus
8 a.m.-5 p.m., 16 hours

Notary - CID  # 26925
This course meets state requirements for certification as a Notary Public. Participants must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent. A convicted felon is not eligible to obtain a notary license in North Carolina. The textbook is required.
Feb. 27 & 29, Monday & Wednesday                  Davie Campus
6-9 p.m., 6 hours

Kudzu Basket Weaving
Cherokee Indians enjoyed the benefits of the Kudzu vine beyond its initial use for erosion control. Students will enjoy seeing what this vine can do as they learn the craft of basket making. Each vine has a distinct “personality” and will yield a unique finished product.
CID # 26953                                                          Feb. 28, Tuesday
1-4 p.m., 3 hours                                                   Davie Campus
CID # 26954                                                          Feb. 28, Tuesday
6-9 p.m., 3 hours                                                   Davie Campus

Truck Driver Training Refresher Course
This 40-hour course is being designed for those that currently hold their Class A license but are in need of current  “seat”   or driving time in order to satisfy the requirements of employers. For more information, contact Scott Gantt at 336-751-2885 or by email at rsgantt@davidsonccc.edu.

To register, call the Davie Campus at 336-751-2885.