Credential Training Available Near You

Prerequisite – Welding Fundamentals or previous welding experience is recommended. This class focuses on welding and fabrication skills used in building welded metal projects. Students will create a working drawing from a shop project, complete with a bill of materials, factor in total costs and weight of their project. They will cut and tack-weld all components together, and make final welds to complete the job. Welding safety using various welding processes (GTAW, GMAW and SMAW) and safe shop practices will be discussed and demonstrated. Training on all types of weld... Read Full Course Description

Get the skills necessary to begin an exciting career in Heavy Equipment Operation. The HEO Level 1 curriculum includes: orientation to the trade, heavy equipment safety and identification, basic operational techniques, earth moving and grading. The program includes hands-on training using simulation equipment and certification from National Center for Construction and Education Research (NCCER) for those who complete the training. Interviews with hiring companies will be scheduled for each class. All textbooks included. HEO Training is simulation based with exposure to basic construction skills and operation methods using text in the... Read Full Course Description

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 Bill Byrd: 540-453-0240 or byrdb@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... Read Full Course Description

A Patient Service Representative is usually the first point of contact for patients or clients. Certified Patient Service Representatives help coordinate patient visits and facilitate the smooth running of the office or medical unit. In this class you’ll learn reception and clerical skills, scheduling, customer service, electronic health record navigation, OSHA and HIPPA regulations, Medical Terminology, Financial Management, Basic Procedure and Diagnostic Coding, and Law/Ethics. Note: In addition to the scheduled classes/labs/zoom meetings, there is significant online work that must be completed. FIRST DAY OF CLASS IS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND –... Read Full Course Description

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 Bill Byrd: 540-453-0240 or byrdb@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... Read Full Course Description

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 Bill Byrd: 540-453-0240 or byrdb@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... Read Full Course Description

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

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

Prerequisite – Welding Fundamentals and 3G welding certification. Must have permission from instructor prior to registration. Focuses on the techniques used for welding pipe. The shielded metal arc (SMAW) welding process is used to perform practice welds on pipe diameters from 2-12 inches. Basic pipe-fitting practices will be demonstrated using butt weld and socket weld fittings to progress through learning to weld pipe in horizontal and vertical positions. One-on-one coaching, welding demonstrations and welding videos will be used to illustrate the techniques the student must follow to successfully pass the... Read Full Course Description

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

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 Bill Byrd: 540-453-0240 or byrdb@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 –... Read Full Course Description

This class serves as the foundation for trade training programs. The class is structured in a live classroom environment and focuses on basic safety, construction math, hand tools, power tools, material handling, communication, and an OSHA 10 for construction certificate. OSHA 10 is a program that teaches workplace safety along with workers’ rights and responsibilities. Core Craft Skills and OSHA 10 are valuable credentials for employment in the trades industry. Prerequisite for Heavy Equipment Operation BRCC currently has scholarship funding to defray the cost of many workforce courses –... Read Full Course Description

Prerequisite – Welding Fundamentals or previous welding experience is recommended. This class focuses on welding and fabrication skills used in building welded metal projects. Students will create a working drawing from a shop project, complete with a bill of materials, factor in total costs and weight of their project. They will cut and tack-weld all components together, and make final welds to complete the job. Welding safety using various welding processes (GTAW, GMAW and SMAW) and safe shop practices will be discussed and demonstrated. Training on all types of weld... Read Full Course Description

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 Bill Byrd: 540-453-0240 or byrdb@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... Read Full Course Description

Have you always wanted to make a meaningful difference in a person’s life? Medical Assisting is one of the fastest growing careers, and just may be for you. Learn to perform basic medical office responsibilities such as reception skills, handling insurance, coding, blood draws, medication administration, vital signs, electrocardiogram, professionalism, and more. This course prepares students for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification through National Healthcareers Association (NHA). Class meets Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9am-2pm in person, on campus Certification Exam – day and time TBD Note: In addition... Read Full Course Description

Have you always wanted to make a meaningful difference in a person’s life? Medical Assisting is one of the fastest growing careers, and just may be for you. Learn to perform basic medical office responsibilities such as reception skills, handling insurance, coding, blood draws, medication administration, vital signs, electrocardiogram, professionalism, and more. This course prepares students for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification through National Healthcareers Association (NHA). Class meets Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30-9:30pm in person, on campus Certification Exam – day and time TBD Note: In addition to... Read Full Course Description

Expand your skills and earning potential with an EKG Technician certification. Learn to properly administer Electrocardiograms (EKG’s), resolve artifacts and record EKG’s. Students will learn heart anatomy, physiology, conduction and to recognize and interpret heart rhythms. Successful completion of this program will prepare students to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) EKG Technician Certification (CET) exam. Prerequisite: Attend Healthcare Orientation Session at BRCC. To register for an orientation, visit our website: https://www.brcc.edu/workforce-development/healthcare/ Class meets 2/7/26-4/4/26 – every Saturday, in-person, on campus from 9am-3:30pm and every Thursday via Zoom, 6-8pm... Read Full Course Description

The art of drawing blood is called phlebotomy and is a very delicate and intricate skill in the medical world. Phlebotomists draw blood for tests, transfusions, research, and donations. Instruction: 68 hours. Graduates qualify for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam given by the National Healthcareers Association (NHA). For more information, please visit the Phlebotomy website. Prerequisite: Attend Healthcare Orientation Session at BRCC. To register for an orientation, visit our website: https://www.brcc.edu/workforce-development/healthcare/ Class meets Monday and Wednesday – 5:30 – 9:30pm, 2/9/26 – 4/1/26 There is online work in addition to the... Read Full Course Description