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Green Building

Summer Course Offerings!

Ecotourism

Ecotourism Seminars
CCCC has joined with the Chatham Conservation Partnership to promote an Ecotourism program by offering seminars and guided field trips throughout the spring, highlighting Chatham County's natural areas and opportunities for birding, canoeing and hiking, while emphasizing the importance of conserving natural resources.

Other offerings in the works will include, but not be limited to, a Tour of the B. Everett Jordan Dam with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; and various canoe trips along the waterways of Chatham County. Check CCCC's website at www.cccc.edu, the Chatham Chatlist or your local newspaper for these and other upcoming seminars. For more information call 919-545-8044.

Green Building and Renewable Energy Courses

Historic Preservation: Restoring a Historic Home for Profit and Fun
This course is an introduction to historic residential property renovation. Topics include finding and choosing a home for renovation, sustainable design-build practices, construction management, and financial and legal considerations.

Course #: C-2769, Hours: 15
Start * End Date: 05/18/13 * 6/01/13
Day: Sa Time: 10:00A - 3:30P
Cost: $66.25 Location Code: PMC
Building Location:Bldg 045 Rm 135
Instructor: John J. Froehlich

LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation Course
If you are just beginning your career in green building, the LEED Green Associate Accreditation is for you! Green Associate is the introductory-level credential for LEED. This course is taught by an LEED Fellow and will allow you to sit for the LEED GA Exam.

Course #: C-2766, Hours: 12
Start * End Date: 05/21 to 5/23/13 * 06/04 and 06/13/13
Day: T, Th Time: 6:00P - 9:00P
Cost: $121.25 Location Code: PMC
Building Location: Bldg 045 Rm 136
Instructor: Alicia Ravetto, LEED AP

OSHA 10 Hour Construction
This is an orientation to occupational safety and health for workers covered by OSHA 29 CFR 1926. It also satisfies the Excavation Competent Person requirement for most employers. Students will receive their OSHA 10 Certificate. Official test included.

Course #: C-2767, Hours: 10.5
Start * End Date: 05/21/13 * 5/23/13
Day: TWTh Time: 6:00P - 9:30P
Cost: $66.25 Location Code: PMC
Building Location: Bldg 045 Rm 134
Instructor: Whitney Beers-Schmidt

Instruccion OSHA 10 Horas Construccion
This is an orientation to occupational safety and health for workers covered by OSHA 29 CFR 1926. It also satisfies the Excavation Competent Person requirement for most employers. Students will receive their OSHA 10 Certificate. Official test included.

Course #: C-2768, Hours: 10.5
Start * End Date: 07/16/13 * 7/19/13
Day: TWTh Time: 6:00P - 9:30P
Cost: $66.25 Location Code: SCMC
Building Location: Rm 230
Instructor: Whitney Beers-Schmidt

Basic Home Brewing
This course will introduce students to small-scale beer-making and equip them with the knowledge and skills necessary to produce a variety of beers.

Course #: C-2770, Hours: 12
Start * End Date: 07/13/13 * 07/31/13
Day: M Time: 7:00P - 9:00P
Cost: $71.25 Location Code: PMC
Building Location: Bldg 045 Rm 137
Instructor: Eric Ginsburg

Sustainable Agriculture

Exploring Tree Food & Medicine
TIn this field study we'll visit various local environments to explore the edible and medicinal properties of trees, such as elder, mulberry, sourwood, and pine. Identification, ethical gathering, preparation, and usage will be covered while enjoying many hands-on activities. Kim grew up walking and learning about the woods of Chatham County.

Course #: C-2774, Hours: 21
Start * End Date: 05/21/13 * 07/02/13
Day: T Time: 1:00P - 4:00P
Cost: $66.25 Location Code: PMC
Building Location: Bldg 045 Rm 135
Instructor: Kim Calhoun