Workforce Training and Development

Course teaches Cloud Computing Concepts, AWS Services, Pricing and Support, Cloud Architecture & Technology, and Cloud Networking & Security.  Prepares students for the AWS Clous Practitioners certification exam.  

Gain hands-on skills with basic carpentry tools, learn terms and techniques used in the Carpentry field and earn NCCER Core and Level 1 Building Technology certifcations.  Those successfully completing this 12 week course will earn 3 college credits that can be awarded when enrolling in the college's Building Technology program.

The Certifed Clinical Medical Assistant program is offered in collaboration with our industry partners.

The Construction Site Safety Technician (CSST) course is designed for industry safety professionals, company safety officers, current site safety coordinators, experienced craftsmen, or foremen seeking to improve safety knowledge and skills. The CSST is appropriate for an experienced craft professional seeking a path into the safety profession.

CSST’s are responsible for overseeing safety fundamentals from training staff, to implementing steps to prevent accidents, to inspecting daily safety procedures. These professionals have communication and leadership skills and when incidents do occur, site safety technicians help with the investigation, file company reports, and immediately correct issues.

This course is perfect for those seeking to enter into a career in the safety industry, as well as, those who are seasoned professionals. 

The Comerical Driver's License course is offered in partnership with Coastal Truck Driving School. 

The certified de-escalation Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training program prepares students to identify, respond to, and prevent low-risk crisis behavior with non-restrictive intervention techniques. CPI’s proprietary framework introduces a 4-step process for turning crises into an opportunity for positive outcomes.  Course taught by certified NTCC instructors who are CPI certified. 

CPR classes are offered often and provide lifesaving skills to help in responding to emergencies.

The Diesel Technician short-term certification program is a NC3 Kubota Tech program that provides Kubota-validated NC3 certifications.  The Level 1 Certifications include:

• Pre-Delivery Inspection & Assembly
• Preventative Maintenance Inspection
• Basic Maintenance Procedures
• Basic Electrical

This 12 week introductory course in Basic Electricity and Residential Wiring allows students to gain hands-on skills and basic electrical and wiring knowledge.  Upon successfull completion of the course, students will earn NCCER Core and NCCER Electrical Level 1 certifications.  They will also earn 3 college credits that can be awarded when enrolling in the college's Electrical program.  

EMT classes are now open for registration. 

Refer to the section above, Courses Open for Enrollment, for information about the current classes. 

The one week certification Fiber Optic boot camp provides students with direct hands-on learning.  Three certifications can be earned upon successful completion of the boot camp---CFOT (Certified Fiber Optic Technician), CFOST (Certified Fiber Optic Specialist:Testing), and CFOSS (Certified Fiber Optic Specialist: Splicing). 

OSHA requires any operator of a forklift to have completed a certified course.  This one day course will provide the proper training in forklift basics, operation and safety.

Individuals must be at least 18 years old.

This 4 hour class is only $75.00.  Payment must be made 2 days prior to date of the class. 

Certification cards are mailed within two weeks following the class. 

Refer to the section above, Open for Enrollment, for information regarding current Forklift classes. 

This training meets OSHA standards and provides infrormation to individuals on how to properly recoginize hazardous conditions. It also provides the training for individuals to respond safety to hazardous situations. 

The Healthcare Facilities Technician program provides the training necessary for individuals who wish to pursue a career as a facilities technician working in a hospital, long-term care or rehab facility.  Those completing the program will receive the knowledge necessary to be work safely and appropriately in a healthcare setting.  They will also earn multiple industry based certifications, including, EPA 608, Med Gas, Healthcare Emergency Power Professional.

The Heavy Equipment Operator program is designed to provide entry-level equipment operators the knowledge and skills they need to begin a career as a Heavy Equipment Operator. The program is a 14-week course, that covers Levels 1-2 of NCCER Heavy Equipment Curriculum. In this course students will learn heavy equipment safety, identification of heavy equipment, basic operation techniques, skid steer, utility tractor, excavator, and dozer. Students will also cover introduction to earth moving, learn to set grades, house pads, and basic maintenance. It is designed with classroom and hands-on comprehensive training and testing to provide the student a basic understanding of a career in the construction field of heavy machinery. Successful completion of the course will lead to an entry level operator certification.

NTCC has a strong heavy equipment program backed and supported by a large partner consortium made up of local construction companies right here in our great state of Louisiana. The partnership between the college and our partners allows our program to have subject matter experts involved with hands-on-learning and direct employment contacts.

Upcoming Heavy Equipment Operator Information Session
July 10th 
10am or  5pm

Lacombe Campus
65556 Centerpoint Blvd. Lacombe, LA 70445

You will learn How to apply, Length of program, Certifications earned,Class schedule and details about the training equipment at the Information Sessions.

NTCC offers 2 HVAC ESCO Certifications to HVAC technicians:

EPA Section 608 Certification - Section 608 of the EPA Federal Clean Air Act requires that all persons who maintain, service, repair or dispose of appliances that contain ozone depleting refrigerants be certified in proper refrigerant handling techniques.  

A2L Low GWP Refrigerant Safety - As the HVACR industry continues to move and innovate, the refrigerants that were once so commonplace are now being phased out. Replacing them are more energy efficient, environmentally friendlier refrigerants, known as Low GWP refrigerants. Many of these new refrigerants are classified by ASHRAE as A2L, or slightly flammable. The industry is also seeing expanded use of some hydrocarbon (A3) refrigerants, such as propane and isobutane. Students and technicians will require additional training for the safe handling and transportation of these refrigerants. (EPA 608 certification is a pre-requisite for the A2L certification.)

NTCC is a MSSC (Manufacturing Skill Standards Council) Authorized Assessment Center approved to offer a Certified Logistics Technician (CLT) Program. The CLT program is a nationally portable, industry-led program that prepares individuals for front-line material handling and supply chain logistics jobs in fulfillment centers, warehouses, distribution centers, and factories. 

This short-term training program includes stackable certifications and in-demand skills needed for long-term career paths in over 6.2 million supply chain logistics jobs. 

NTCC is the only approved Yamaha Marine University (YMU) program in Louisiana. The partnership between the college and YMU allows our program to have dealer-level access to Yamaha Marine business systems, engines, parts, and manuals. YMU provides current, market-relevant resources, products, certifications, and curricula for students interested in pursuing a career as a marine technician.

The Marine Service Technician program is designed to provide entry-level technicians the knowledge and skills they need to begin a career in marine service technology. The program begins with a 10-week course, Introduction to Outboard Systems and Basic Maintenance, that is designed with classroom and hands-on comprehensive training and testing to provide the student a basic understanding of outboard systems and begin a career in the marine repair industry. Successful completion of the course will lead to Yamaha’s Introduction to Outboard Systems Certification, Forklift Operator Safety Certification, and NC3 Precision Measuring Instruments Certification.

NTCC is committed to helping combat the marine industry’s number one challenge – finding and developing a qualified marine service technician workforce. Our aim is to set the standard in training for the future growth of the marine industry.

The target audience for this program is individuals interested in entering the marine industry and building a career in marine service technology.

This program is available for INDUSTRY PARTNERS only. 

Program providing additional training to Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in designated medication preparation.

The Certified Nursing Assistant program is a workforce, short-term Nursing Assistant program that prepares students for the certified Nursing Assistant state licensure exam. This program includes classroom lecture, hands-on skills training, and 40 hours of clinical at a long-term care facility. CNA classes are offered often throughout the year.

Phlebotomy program trains individuals to perform accurately and competently skin punctures and venipunctures, collect other specimens or cultures, and transport specimens for laboratory testing.

The Psychiatric Technician program is an 8-10 week course.  The course offers three certifications to those successfully completing - CNA, Psychiatric Techncian, and CPI De-escalation Certification. 

The Certified Survey Technician (CST) Level 1 program from the National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) is an entry-level certification for those starting in the surveying profession. It evaluates a technician's understanding of basic surveying principles, including fieldwork procedures, data collection, and simple computations. This certification helps new surveyors validate their skills and knowledge, paving the way for career growth and further certifications. The program is 10 weeks in length.  

Course is an introduction to the 4 basic welding processes.  Students will earn NCCER Core and Welding Level 1 certifications. Those successfully completing the 12 week course will earn 3 college credits that can be awarded when enrolling in the college's Welding program.