Programs & Credentials

FASTFORWARD NCCER CORE PRICING: Regular/Full Price: $1,098 (Financial aid may be available, please contact our office) Introduction to Basic Construction Skills prepares individuals for entry-level positions on project sites by providing the basics in safety, hand and power tools, construction math, materials handling, construction drawings, rigging and employability skills. This competency-based program can be used as a pre-apprenticeship program, meets Perkins funding requirements and is recognized throughout the country by the construction industry. The knowledge and skills established in Core are the foundations that successful construction careers are built on. The Core... Read Full Course Description

FASTFORWARD NCCER HVAC 3 PRICING: Regular/Full Price: $3,450 (Financial aid may be available, please contact our office) The third level of the four-part HVACR curriculum focuses on troubleshooting a range of HVAC issues, while mastering the inspection and installation of various types of refrigeration, hydronic and duct systems. NCCER’s HVACR curriculum meets HVAC Excellence accreditation standards to prepare trainees to sit for HVAC Excellence certification tests. The HVAC Level 3 course has twelve modules: fasteners, hardware, and wiring terminations, control circuit and motor troubleshooting, troubleshooting cooling, troubleshooting heat pumps, troubleshooting gas... Read Full Course Description

FASTFORWARD NCCER HVAC 1 PRICING: Regular/Full Price: $2,850 (Financial aid may be available, please contact our office) This rigorous HVACR curriculum prepares learners for a career as skilled heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers. It covers the concepts technicians need to safely install, maintain, and troubleshoot HVACR systems. The curriculum also covers needed basic knowledge of sheet metal and pipefitting. The HVAC Level 1 course has nine modules: introduction to HVAC, trade mathematics, basic electricity, introduction to heating, cooling, and air distribution systems, basic copper, and plastic piping practices, soldering and... Read Full Course Description

FASTFORWARD NCCER HVAC 2 PRICING: Regular/Full Price: $3,450 (Financial aid may be available, please contact our office) The second level of the four-part HVACR curriculum continues trainee progression from Level 1 with more advanced topics for prospective HVACR technicians. NCCER’s HVACR curriculum meets HVAC Excellence accreditation standards to prepare trainees to sit for HVAC Excellence certification tests. The HVAC Level 2 course has thirteen modules: alternating current, compressors, refrigerants and oils, leak detection, evacuation, recovery, and charging, metering devices, heat pumps, basic maintenance, chimneys, vents, and flues, sheet metal duct systems,... Read Full Course Description

FASTFORWARD NCCER Electrical 4 PRICING: Regular/Full Price: $3,450 (Financial aid may be available, please contact our office) This comprehensive Electrical curriculum prepares learners for a career as skilled professionals in the electrical field. It places strong emphasis on safe work practices, while covering applied electrical theory and residential, commercial, and industrial electrical knowledge and skills. Coverage of the National Electrical Code® is integrated throughout to ensure learners are prepared as competent journeyman electricians. The four-level Electrical curriculum complies with the U.S. Department of Labor’s standards for apprenticeship programs. It also provides the first two levels... Read Full Course Description

FASTFORWARD NCCER PLUMBING 2 PRICING: Regular/Full Price: $3,450 (Financial aid may be available, please contact our office) The second of four levels in the Plumbing program, this title builds upon the basics of plumbing introduced in Level 1 with coverage of more advanced skills and knowledge. The Plumbing Level 2 course has eleven modules: plumbing math two, reading commercial drawings, structural penetrations, insulation, and fire-stopping, installing, and testing DWV piping, installing roof, floor, and area drains, installing and testing water supply piping, types of valves, installing fixtures and valves, installing water... Read Full Course Description

FASTFORWARD NCCER PLUMBING 1 PRICING: Regular/Full Price: $2,850 (Financial aid may be available, please contact our office) This rigorous Plumbing curriculum prepares learners for a career as skilled plumbers. It covers the concepts technicians need to safely install, test, maintain, and repair many different types of pipe systems for residential, commercial and public buildings. Coverage of math, drawings, code and other critical knowledges skills ensure learners are set up for job success. The four-level Plumbing curriculum complies with the U.S. Department of Labor’s standards for apprenticeship programs. The Plumbing Level 1 course has... Read Full Course Description

FASTFORWARD NCCER Electrical 2 PRICING: Regular/Full Price: $3,450 (Financial aid may be available, please contact our office) This comprehensive Electrical curriculum prepares learners for a career as skilled professionals in the electrical field. It places strong emphasis on safe work practices, while covering applied electrical theory and residential, commercial, and industrial electrical knowledge and skills. Coverage of the National Electrical Code® is integrated throughout to ensure learners are prepared as competent journeyman electricians. The four-level Electrical curriculum complies with the U.S. Department of Labor’s standards for apprenticeship programs. It also provides the first two levels... Read Full Course Description

FASTFORWARD NCCER CORE PRICING: Regular/Full Price: $1,098 (Financial aid may be available, please contact our office) Introduction to Basic Construction Skills prepares individuals for entry-level positions on project sites by providing the basics in safety, hand and power tools, construction math, materials handling, construction drawings, rigging and employability skills. This competency-based program can be used as a pre-apprenticeship program, meets Perkins funding requirements and is recognized throughout the country by the construction industry. The knowledge and skills established in Core are the foundations that successful construction careers are built on. The Core... Read Full Course Description

FASTFORWARD NCCER HVAC 4 PRICING: Regular/Full Price: $3,450 (Financial aid may be available, please contact our office) This course is the last in the series of our HVAC classes. The increasing development of HVAC (heating and air-conditioning systems) technology causes employees to recognize the importance of continuous education and keeping up to speed with the latest equipment and skills. NCCER’s programs have been designed by highly qualified subject matter experts with this in mind. The four levels, North American Technician Excellence (NATE) recognized, present theoretical and practical skills essential to your... Read Full Course Description

FASTFORWARD NCCER Electrical 3 PRICING: Regular/Full Price: $3,450 (Financial aid may be available, please contact our office) This comprehensive Electrical curriculum prepares learners for a career as skilled professionals in the electrical field. It places strong emphasis on safe work practices, while covering applied electrical theory and residential, commercial, and industrial electrical knowledge and skills. Coverage of the National Electrical Code® is integrated throughout to ensure learners are prepared as competent journeyman electricians. The four-level Electrical curriculum complies with the U.S. Department of Labor’s standards for apprenticeship programs. It also provides the first two levels... Read Full Course Description

FASTFORWARD NCCER WELDING Level1 PRICING: Regular/Full Price: $4,500 (Financial aid may be available, please contact our office) The NCCER Welding Level 1 course introduces students to the fundamental skills and knowledge required for a career in welding to include the following topics: overview of the welding profession, safety practices, oxyfuel cutting techniques, base metal preparation, factors affecting weld quality, and shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) equipment and techniques. This course is challenging, fast-paced, and requires strong commitment, focus, and personal responsibility. Because this course follows the national NCCER curriculum, attendance and... Read Full Course Description

FASTFORWARD NCCER PLUMBING 4 PRICING: Regular/Full Price: $3,450 (Financial aid may be available, please contact our office) Completing the full new edition of the four-part Plumbing curriculum, Level 4 covers the concepts technicians need to safely install, test, maintain, and repair many different types of plumbing systems for residential, commercial, and public buildings. The Plumbing Level 4 course has eleven modules: business principles for plumbers, fundamentals of crew leadership, water pressure booster and recirculation systems, indirect and special waste, hydronic and solar heating systems, codes, private water supply well systems, private... Read Full Course Description

FASTFORWARD NCCER CORE PRICING: Regular/Full Price: $1,098 (Financial aid may be available, please contact our office) Introduction to Basic Construction Skills prepares individuals for entry-level positions on project sites by providing the basics in safety, hand and power tools, construction math, materials handling, construction drawings, rigging and employability skills. This competency-based program can be used as a pre-apprenticeship program, meets Perkins funding requirements and is recognized throughout the country by the construction industry. The knowledge and skills established in Core are the foundations that successful construction careers are built on. The Core... Read Full Course Description

FASTFORWARD NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations Level1 PRICING: Regular/Full Price: $4,350 (Financial aid may be available, please contact our office) Heavy Equipment Operations covers the foundational skills of safety, pre- and post-operation checks, site planning and layout, and operations for a range of light-duty and heavy equipment. Heavy Equipment Operations supports multiple unique training pathways and credentials for Utility Tractors, Forklift, Loader, Dozer, Motor Graders, and more. The three-level Heavy Equipment Operations curriculum is designed to be used flexibly in conjunction with other craft training material. It also complies with the U.S. Department... Read Full Course Description

FastForward Eligible Program: To qualify for FastForward programs, you must meet the Virginia Domicile requirements. Virginia domicile means you have lived in Virginia for at least one year and intend to stay indefinitely. A domicile determination form will be part of your registration process. If you qualify, you will pay one-third (1/3) of the cost of the program. If you have a financial need, you may also qualify for Financial Assistance (FANTIC) that can pay 100% of your third. FASTFORWARD COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE PROGRAM PRICING: Regular/Full Price: $5,400 * Financial assistance may be available STEP... Read Full Course Description

FASTFORWARD NCCER PLUMBING 3 PRICING: Regular/Full Price: $3,450 (Financial aid may be available, please contact our office) The third of four levels in the Plumbing program, this title builds on skills from the first two levels, focusing on applied math, the water supply system, venting, pumps, service plumbing and more. The Plumbing Level 3 course has nine modules: applied math, sizing and protecting the water supply system, portable water supply treatment, types of venting, sizing DWV and storm systems, sewage pumps and sump pumps, corrosive-resistant waste piping, compressed air, and service... Read Full Course Description

FASTFORWARD NCCER Electrical 1 PRICING: Regular/Full Price: $2,850 (Financial aid may be available, please contact our office) This comprehensive Electrical curriculum prepares learners for a career as skilled professionals in the electrical field. It places strong emphasis on safe work practices, while covering applied electrical theory and residential, commercial, and industrial electrical knowledge and skills. Coverage of the National Electrical Code® is integrated throughout to ensure learners are prepared as competent journeyman electricians. The four-level Electrical curriculum complies with the U.S. Department of Labor’s standards for apprenticeship programs. It also provides the first two levels of... Read Full Course Description

FastForward Eligible Program: To qualify for FastForward programs, you must meet the Virginia Domicile requirements. Virginia domicile means you have lived in Virginia for at least one year and intend to stay indefinitely. A domicile determination form will be part of your registration process. If you qualify, you will pay one-third (1/3) of the cost of the program. If you have a financial need, you may also qualify for Financial Assistance (FANTIC) that can pay 100% of your third. FASTFORWARD COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE PROGRAM PRICING: Regular/Full Price: $5,400 * Financial assistance may be available STEP... Read Full Course Description

FastForward Eligible Program: To qualify for FastForward programs, you must meet the Virginia Domicile requirements. Virginia domicile means you have lived in Virginia for at least one year and intend to stay indefinitely. A domicile determination form will be part of your registration process. If you qualify, you will pay one-third (1/3) of the cost of the program. If you have a financial need, you may also qualify for Financial Assistance (G3) that can pay 100% of your third. FASTFORWARD PHLEBOTOMY Regular/Full Price: $3,000 FastForward Price: $1,000 Tobacco Commission Grant Price: $500 G3... Read Full Course Description