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NCCER Plumbing – Level 1 (WCG)

PLMB 7010108
Section Code: M1N
NCCER Plumbing Level 1 In the first level, you will be introduced to the Plumbing craft with foundational training in the following modules: Introduction to the Plumbing Profession, Plumbing Safety, Tools of the Plumbing Trade, Introduction to Plumbing Math, Introduction to Plumbing Drawings, Plastic Pipe and Fittings, Copper Pipe and Fittings, Cast-Iron Pipe and Fittings, Carbon Steel Pipe and Fittings, Introduction to Plumbing Fixtures, Introduction to Drain, Waste, and Vent (DWV) Systems, and Introduction to Water Distribution Systems. Students must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in NCCER Core Curriculum. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 24, 2026 End Date: Dec 14, 2026
Community College: Mountain Gateway
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NCCER Carpentry Level 1-WCG

BLDG 7010087
Section Code: M1N
The NCCER Carpentry Level 1 course equips you with the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level positions in the carpentry trade. Throughout the course, participants gain a comprehensive understanding of safety practices, building materials, construction drawings, and various carpentry techniques. This program emphasizes practical application through hands-on activities, allowing you to develop essential skills in areas like hand and power tool usage, floor and wall framing, roof construction, and stair layout. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 27, 2026 End Date: Dec 17, 2026
Community College: Mountain Gateway
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CDL-A Weekday Class

TRNS 8020003
Section Code: 1903
This is a G3 FastForward Grant Program: These programs are short-term training courses resulting in industry credentials for high-demand professions in our region. If you have been a Virginia resident for at least the past 12 months, you may be able to take this class for 1/3 of the full cost (FastForward Price) or at $0 cost if you qualify for G3. See our G3 Financial Assistance Grant information. CDL Program Pricing: Regular/Full Price: $5,400 Fast Forward Price: $1,800 G3/FANTIC Price: $0 Course Prerequisites: A valid, unrestricted driver’s license. This license does... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Nov 23, 2026 End Date: Dec 17, 2026
Community College: Laurel Ridge
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EKG Technician Certification Program

HLTH 460001
Section Code: D03A
The Certified Electrocardiography Technician Class is designed to prepare students to function as professionals in multiple cardiac healthcare settings. CETs perform various clinical tasks including setting up and performing an electrocardiogram (EKG) and stress tests, preparing patients for Holter or ambulatory monitoring, editing and delivering final test results to the physician for analysis, scheduling appointments, and transcribing physician’s interpretations. Job opportunities are prevalent with physician’s offices, clinics, hospitals and outpatient facilities. Clinical Medical Assistants should have or be pursuing a high school diploma or GED. Participants who complete this comprehensive... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Nov 20, 2026 End Date: Jan 23, 2027
Community College: J. Sargeant Reynolds
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Pharmacy Technician Program

HLTH 430004
Section Code: C11A
This program will prepare participants to enter the pharmacy field and to pursue certification towards the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board’s (PTCB) exam. Technicians work under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist in hospitals, home infusion pharmacies, community pharmacies, and other pharmacy settings. Today there is a very high demand for quality pharmacy technicians. This comprehensive 170-hour program prepares students for entry-level pharmacy technician roles. The flexible course structure combines online didactic learning (independent study), in-person practice simulation (Bremo Pharmacy Location), and internships where students can perform supervised pharmacy technician duties... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Nov 23, 2026 End Date: May 10, 2027
Community College: J. Sargeant Reynolds
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Truck Driver Training (CDL)

TRNS 650002
Section Code: PO8A
CCWA is launching a new, quality 20-day Class A training program working with an industry leader in CDL training. This comprehensive program will provide the skills and opportunities needed to be successful in a truck driving career. This program assists graduates with job placement for local, regional and over-the-road positions. Assistance with nationwide job placement is a benefit to our students and graduates. This course will certify an individual to drive Class A commercial motor vehicles. Class A vehicles are defined as any combination of vehicles with gross vehicle weight... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jun 08, 2026 End Date: Jul 02, 2026
Community College: J. Sargeant Reynolds
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Core Craft Skills – FF

MANF 3100006
Section Code: 39CF
This class is a G3 eligible program. Find out more about G3 by clicking here. This class serves as the foundation to all NCCER trade programs. Structured as a hybrid class, a combination of on-line training and live classroom/lab training, students learn the necessary basics to start a career in any skilled trade. Students also do not need to be currently working for a trades employer to start this program. Many students successfully work full-time and part-time while attending the program. Topics covered in this class include Basic Safety, Introduction... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 22, 2026 End Date: Nov 07, 2026
Community College: Germanna
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Core Craft Skills – FF

MANF 3100006
Section Code: 40CF
This class is a G3 eligible program. Find out more about G3 by clicking here. This class serves as the foundation to all NCCER trade programs. Structured as a hybrid class, a combination of on-line training and live classroom/lab training, students learn the necessary basics to start a career in any skilled trade. Students also do not need to be currently working for a trades employer to start this program. Many students successfully work full-time and part-time while attending the program. Topics covered in this class include Basic Safety, Introduction... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 09, 2026 End Date: Dec 16, 2026
Community College: Germanna
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Core Craft Skills – FF

MANF 3100006
Section Code: 41CF
This class is a G3 eligible program. Find out more about G3 by clicking here. This class serves as the foundation to all NCCER trade programs. Structured as a hybrid class, a combination of on-line training and live classroom/lab training, students learn the necessary basics to start a career in any skilled trade. Students also do not need to be currently working for a trades employer to start this program. Many students successfully work full-time and part-time while attending the program. Topics covered in this class include Basic Safety, Introduction... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 09, 2026 End Date: Dec 16, 2026
Community College: Germanna
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Core Craft Skills – FF

MANF 3100006
Section Code: 42CF
This class is a G3 eligible program. Find out more about G3 by clicking here. This class serves as the foundation to all NCCER trade programs. Structured as a hybrid class, a combination of on-line training and live classroom/lab training, students learn the necessary basics to start a career in any skilled trade. Students also do not need to be currently working for a trades employer to start this program. Many students successfully work full-time and part-time while attending the program. Topics covered in this class include Basic Safety, Introduction... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Oct 20, 2026 End Date: Feb 23, 2027
Community College: Germanna
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CDL Class A Truck Driver Training: Full Time (CDS) – FF

TRNS 2170007
Section Code: CD34
With a national driver shortage of more than 230,000, trucking transport companies are hiring! GCC offers Entry-Level Driver Training to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License. Students participate in online classroom instruction, range, and on-the-road training. Upon successful completion of the required curriculum and a demonstration of the skill set needed to pass the DMV exam, the training provider will submit the driver training certification information to FMCSA via the Training Provider Registry. The student will arrange to take the CDL exam with DMV. Both full-time and part-time programs are available. The... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Nov 23, 2026 End Date: Dec 18, 2026
Community College: Germanna
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Core Craft Skills – DZ – FF

MANF 3100006
Section Code: 33CF
This class is a G3 eligible program. Find out more about G3 by clicking here. This class serves as the foundation to all NCCER trade programs. Structured as a hybrid class, a combination of on-line training and live classroom/lab training, students learn the necessary basics to start a career in any skilled trade. Students also do not need to be currently working for a trades employer to start this program. Many students successfully work full-time and part-time while attending the program. Topics covered in this class include Basic Safety, Introduction... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 03, 2026 End Date: Aug 07, 2026
Community College: Germanna
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Core Craft Skills – FF

MANF 3100006
Section Code: 34CF
This class is a G3 eligible program. Find out more about G3 by clicking here. This class serves as the foundation to all NCCER trade programs. Structured as a hybrid class, a combination of on-line training and live classroom/lab training, students learn the necessary basics to start a career in any skilled trade. Students also do not need to be currently working for a trades employer to start this program. Many students successfully work full-time and part-time while attending the program. Topics covered in this class include Basic Safety, Introduction... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 17, 2026 End Date: Dec 14, 2026
Community College: Germanna
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Core Craft Skills – FF

MANF 3100006
Section Code: 37CF
This class is a G3 eligible program. Find out more about G3 by clicking here. This class serves as the foundation to all NCCER trade programs. Structured as a hybrid class, a combination of on-line training and live classroom/lab training, students learn the necessary basics to start a career in any skilled trade. Students also do not need to be currently working for a trades employer to start this program. Many students successfully work full-time and part-time while attending the program. Topics covered in this class include Basic Safety, Introduction... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 18, 2026 End Date: Dec 08, 2026
Community College: Germanna
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Core Craft Skills – FF

MANF 3100006
Section Code: 38CF
This class is a G3 eligible program. Find out more about G3 by clicking here. This class serves as the foundation to all NCCER trade programs. Structured as a hybrid class, a combination of on-line training and live classroom/lab training, students learn the necessary basics to start a career in any skilled trade. Students also do not need to be currently working for a trades employer to start this program. Many students successfully work full-time and part-time while attending the program. Topics covered in this class include Basic Safety, Introduction... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 18, 2026 End Date: Dec 08, 2026
Community College: Germanna
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EKG Technician Certification Program

HLTH 460001
Section Code: D03A
The Certified Electrocardiography Technician Class is designed to prepare students to function as professionals in multiple cardiac healthcare settings. CETs perform various clinical tasks including setting up and performing an electrocardiogram (EKG) and stress tests, preparing patients for Holter or ambulatory monitoring, editing and delivering final test results to the physician for analysis, scheduling appointments, and transcribing physician’s interpretations. Job opportunities are prevalent with physician’s offices, clinics, hospitals and outpatient facilities. Clinical Medical Assistants should have or be pursuing a high school diploma or GED. Participants who complete this comprehensive... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Nov 20, 2026 End Date: Jan 23, 2027
Community College: Brightpoint
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Pharmacy Technician Program

HLTH 430004
Section Code: C11A
This program will prepare participants to enter the pharmacy field and to pursue certification towards the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board’s (PTCB) exam. Technicians work under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist in hospitals, home infusion pharmacies, community pharmacies, and other pharmacy settings. Today there is a very high demand for quality pharmacy technicians. This comprehensive 170-hour program prepares students for entry-level pharmacy technician roles. The flexible course structure combines online didactic learning (independent study), in-person practice simulation (Bremo Pharmacy Location), and internships where students can perform supervised pharmacy technician duties... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Nov 23, 2026 End Date: May 10, 2027
Community College: Brightpoint
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Truck Driver Training (CDL)

TRNS 650002
Section Code: PO8A
CCWA is launching a new, quality 20-day Class A training program working with an industry leader in CDL training. This comprehensive program will provide the skills and opportunities needed to be successful in a truck driving career. This program assists graduates with job placement for local, regional and over-the-road positions. Assistance with nationwide job placement is a benefit to our students and graduates. This course will certify an individual to drive Class A commercial motor vehicles. Class A vehicles are defined as any combination of vehicles with gross vehicle weight... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jun 08, 2026 End Date: Jul 02, 2026
Community College: Brightpoint
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Commercial Driver’s License Class A

TRNS 6210014
Section Code: 2
Get the skills to become a CDL Class A commercial driver through this intensive program of classroom, practice range, and over-the-road training. Our CDL faculty/staff are DMV certified examiners; final skills testing now provided on-site. Please contact Jim Butler, Program Director or Bill Byrd, Program Coordinator for information regarding training options and registration assistance. Jim Butler: 540-453-2218 or butlerj@brcc.edu Course prerequisite: Class A Learner’s Permit and current DOT (Department of Transportation) physical. BRCC currently has scholarship funding to defray the cost of many workforce courses – such as Commercial Driver’s... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 28, 2026 End Date: Oct 30, 2026
Community College: Blue Ridge
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Commercial Driver’s License Class A

TRNS 6210014
Section Code: 3
Get the skills to become a CDL Class A commercial driver through this intensive program of classroom, practice range, and over-the-road training. Our CDL faculty/staff are DMV certified examiners; final skills testing now provided on-site. Please contact Jim Butler, Program Director or Bill Byrd, Program Coordinator for information regarding training options and registration assistance. Jim Butler: 540-453-2218 or butlerj@brcc.edu Course prerequisite: Class A Learner’s Permit and current DOT (Department of Transportation) physical. BRCC currently has scholarship funding to defray the cost of many workforce courses – such as Commercial Driver’s... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Nov 02, 2026 End Date: Dec 11, 2026
Community College: Blue Ridge
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Pipe Welding II: GTAW – Summer 2026

WELD 6500003
Section Code: 1
Prerequisite – Welding Fundamentals and/or previous GTAW welding experience is recommended. Provides the student with the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to do both manual and orbital GTAW welding of carbon steel pipe and sanitary stainless tubing. The GTAW welding process will be used for practice welds on pipe diameters from 2-6 inches on butt weld, socket weld, and groove weld pipe fittings. Walking the cup welding technique, manual purge welding set up, weld parameters, purge gas verification, flow rates, and basic pipe-fitting practices will be covered. Orbital welding training... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jun 08, 2026 End Date: Oct 12, 2026
Community College: Blue Ridge
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Welding Fundamentals – Summer 2026 Evening 1

WELD 6500004
Section Code: 3
Learn and practice the basic welding processes most commonly used in industrial fabrication: Oxy-Fuel Welding, Brazing and Cutting along with Plasma Cutting, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, and Gas Metal Arc Welding (including Flux-Core Welding). Instructor covers safety procedures, common shop procedures, welding tools and equipment, and welding drawing interpretation. The second 8-week section of the class will focus on refining welding skills required to make flat, vertical and overhead welds on Steel Plate. You’ll be engaged in extensive practice welding using the FCAW (Flux Cored Arc... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jul 06, 2026 End Date: Nov 03, 2026
Community College: Blue Ridge
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Commercial Driver’s License Class A

TRNS 6210014
Section Code: 1
Get the skills to become a CDL Class A commercial driver through this intensive program of classroom, practice range, and over-the-road training. Our CDL faculty/staff are DMV certified examiners; final skills testing now provided on-site. Please contact Jim Butler, Program Director or Bill Byrd, Program Coordinator for information regarding training options and registration assistance. Jim Butler: 540-453-2218 or butlerj@brcc.edu Course prerequisite: Class A Learner’s Permit and current DOT (Department of Transportation) physical. BRCC currently has scholarship funding to defray the cost of many workforce courses – such as Commercial Driver’s... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 24, 2026 End Date: Sep 25, 2026
Community College: Blue Ridge
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Commercial Driver’s License Class A – weekend

TRNS 6210014
Section Code: 4
Get the skills to become a CDL Class A commercial driver through this intensive program of classroom, practice range, and over-the-road training. Our CDL faculty/staff are DMV certified examiners; final skills testing now provided on-site. Please contact Jim Butler, Program Director or Bill Byrd, Program Coordinator for information regarding training options and registration assistance. Jim Butler: 540-453-2218 or butlerj@brcc.edu Course prerequisite: Class A Learner’s Permit and current DOT (Department of Transportation) physical. BRCC currently has scholarship funding to defray the cost of many workforce courses – such as Commercial... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 29, 2026 End Date: Nov 21, 2026
Community College: Blue Ridge
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CDL-A40 Commercial Drivers License – WCG

TRNS 7020019
Section Code: M5K
Start a career in one of America’s most essential and high-demand industries with our CDL Class A training program. As a registered FMCSA Training Provider and DMV-licensed tractor-trailer school, we provide federally compliant, safety-focused Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) designed for real-world success. What You’ll Earn Upon successful completion of all required training and passing the state-administered skills exam, students will receive: State-Issued Class A Commercial Driver’s License ELDT Theory Certificate ELDT Course Completion Certificate Program Breakdown Our structured, step-by-step training includes: 8 Hours – Orientation & Classroom Instruction 32 Hours... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Nov 07, 2026 End Date: May 07, 2027
Community College: Mountain Gateway
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