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Pipe Welding I: SMAW – Summer 2026

WELD 6500005
Section Code: 1
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
Start Date: Jun 08, 2026 End Date: Oct 12, 2026
Community College: Blue Ridge
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Core Craft Skills

BLDG 6310012
Section Code: 2
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
Start Date: May 27, 2026 End Date: Jun 17, 2026
Community College: Blue Ridge
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Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) – FF/OE (Cohort 39)

WELD 710021
Section Code: N12P
This course is designed for the basic needs of the manufacturing student, including instruction and practice in grinding, cutting, and Shielded Metal Arc Welding in various positions. Topics covered including safe use of welding equipment and machinery, grinders and various tools used in the welding field. Course is designed to teach the student to weld using 3/32” and 1/8” E7018 electrodes in various positions. The student will safely set up welding equipment, learn how to adjust it, and how to operate it. Students will learn the skills it takes to... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: May 18, 2026 End Date: Jul 15, 2026
Community College: Tidewater
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Clinical Medical Assistant (FastForward – Cohort 22)

HLTH 300221
Section Code: H03P
Clinical Medical Assistants (CMAs) are a vital part of clinical patient care. Because CMAs are trained to perform so many different tasks, they are in great demand in the workforce. The CMA is the most versatile member of the healthcare team and is an important part of the successful physician practice. Although the skills the CMA performs will vary among medical offices, this course will fully prepare the student with a wide variety of skills, making him or her an essential part of the healthcare team. This course will... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: May 19, 2026 End Date: Sep 15, 2026
Community College: Tidewater
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Drone Remote Pilot (FF/OE)

TRNS 460003
Section Code: N05R
This course prepares students to sit for the FAA Remote Pilot Certification exam. Students will also learn basic operational skills of the drone as well as capturing images and video editing. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: May 27, 2026 End Date: Jun 27, 2026
Community College: Tidewater
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CompTIA Tech+ (Cohort 6) FF/OE

ITEC 900079
Section Code: N06P
CompTIA Tech+ is the cornerstone certification for those venturing into tech-related careers. It provides a wide spectrum of foundational tech knowledge and hands-on skills, helping you become confident and tech-savvy. Gain a solid foundation in tech fundamentals with hands-on simulations doing tasks such as setting up a computer and securing a small wireless network. Plus, the course introduces emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Quantum Computing, and more! All materials and exam voucher included! PreReqs: basic computer user skills, be able to complete tasks in a Microsoft® Windows® environment, be... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jul 15, 2026 End Date: Aug 26, 2026
Community College: Tidewater
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Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) – FF/OE (Cohort 38)

WELD 710021
Section Code: N11P
This course is designed for the basic needs of the manufacturing student, including instruction and practice in grinding, cutting, and Shielded Metal Arc Welding in various positions. Topics covered including safe use of welding equipment and machinery, grinders and various tools used in the welding field. Course is designed to teach the student to weld using 3/32” and 1/8” E7018 electrodes in various positions. The student will safely set up welding equipment, learn how to adjust it, and how to operate it. Students will learn the skills it takes to... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Mar 16, 2026 End Date: May 11, 2026
Community College: Tidewater
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Drone Remote Pilot (FF/OE)

TRNS 460003
Section Code: N03R
This course prepares students to sit for the FAA Remote Pilot Certification exam. Students will also learn basic operational skills of the drone as well as capturing images and video editing. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Mar 04, 2026 End Date: Apr 04, 2026
Community College: Tidewater
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Commercial Driver’s License- WCG

TRNS 250002
Section Code: 84
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Start Date: Feb 02, 2026 End Date: Feb 26, 2026
Community College: Southwest Virginia
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Certified Nursing Aide (CNA)-Bluefield

HLTH 4000015
Section Code: 43
In this course, students will learn the skills required to enter the healthcare sector and become a Certified Nursing Aide. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Feb 03, 2026 End Date: Mar 24, 2026
Community College: Southwest Virginia
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Commercial Driver’s License- WCG

TRNS 250002
Section Code: 85
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Start Date: Feb 07, 2026 End Date: Mar 29, 2026
Community College: Southwest Virginia
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Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) Buchanan County Career and Technical Center

HLTH 4000015
Section Code: 51
In this course, students will learn the skills required to enter the healthcare sector and become a Certified Nursing Aide. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Feb 09, 2026 End Date: May 14, 2026
Community College: Southwest Virginia
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Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) Tazewell County Career and Technical Center

HLTH 4000015
Section Code: 39
In this course, students will learn the skills required to enter the healthcare sector and become a Certified Nursing Aide. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Feb 10, 2026 End Date: May 19, 2026
Community College: Southwest Virginia
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Commercial Driver’s License- WCG

TRNS 250002
Section Code: 86
Commercial Driver’s License. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Mar 09, 2026 End Date: Apr 02, 2026
Community College: Southwest Virginia
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NCCER IM E&I LEVEL 2 (WCG) April 13 – July 1 2026

ELEC 3400004
Section Code: 81B
NCCER ( National Center for Construction Education and Research ) – Industrial Maintenance, Electrical, and Instrumentation Level 2. This course will cover Industrial Safety for E & I Technicians, Introduction to the National Electrical Code, Electrical Theory, Alternating Current, E & I Test Equipment, Flow, Pressure, Level, and Temperature, Process Mathematics, Hand Bending, Tubing, Clean, Purge, and Test Tubing and Piping Systems, Instrument Drawings and Documents, Part 1, Conductors and Cables, and Conductor Terminations and Splices. This course prepares you to take the NCCER assessments and performance tests (testing costs... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Apr 13, 2026 End Date: Jul 01, 2026
Community College: Paul D. Camp
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Phlebotomy Technician (WCG)

HLTH 4020234
Section Code: 74OP
This program prepares students to work in a medical office, clinic or hospital lab and collect blood specimens from patients for the purpose of laboratory analysis. Topics include anatomy and physiology of the circulatory and lymphatic systems, infection control, blood collection procedures, puncture methods, specimen handling, professional workplace behavior, ethics and the legal aspects of health care. Students will gain hands-on experience in all aspects of blood collection. Students must successfully complete thirty (30) venipunctures and ten (10) capillary sticks at an offsite clinical externship experience to demonstrate skill competency.... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jan 21, 2026 End Date: Apr 13, 2026
Community College: Piedmont Virginia
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Basic Welder (WCG)

WELD 5050033
Section Code: 67WG
This is a hybrid course with 20 hours online. Enhance employment opportunities by learning basic welding skills! The program emphasizes welding safety procedures and using a variety of welding machines to gain a working understanding of the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process. Students will weld joints in the following positions: flat plate (1G), horizontal (2g), vertical up (3G), and overhead (4g) positions. Upon completion, students are eligible to qualify for the D1.1 SMAW plate welder credential offered by the American Welding Society (AWS). Program is designed for students with... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jan 21, 2026 End Date: Apr 15, 2026
Community College: Piedmont Virginia
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Patient Care Technician (WCG)

HLTH 4020340
Section Code: 74WG
The Patient Care Technician course provides students with the essential skills and knowledge required to deliver high-quality care in various healthcare settings. Covering topics such as patient monitoring, basic medical procedures, and effective communication, the course emphasizes both clinical skills and compassionate patient interaction. Students will engage in hands-on training and simulations to develop proficiency in tasks such as vital sign measurement, specimen collection, and assisting with daily living activities. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to support healthcare teams and provide compassionate care to diverse... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jan 27, 2026 End Date: May 06, 2026
Community College: Piedmont Virginia
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Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (WCG)

HLTH 4020348
Section Code: 70WG
Electronic Medical Records Specialists compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients. This course is designed to teach you skills in patient charting, insurance and billing, electronic health record management and HIPAA compliance. Course Objectives: Learn to manage patient visits, arrange follow-up care, and issue prescriptions. Keep track of vital information such as patient allergies and medications. Understand hos to best reach and interpret health records. Learn how to communicate with patients and report public health information. National Healthcareer Association (NHA) is one of the nation’s largest... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Feb 09, 2026 End Date: May 20, 2026
Community College: Piedmont Virginia
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Electrical – Level 1 (WCG)

ELEC 5140002
Section Code: 61WG
Master the basic concepts to prepare for entry-level employment in the electrical industry. Topics include orientation to the electrical trade, circuits, electrical theory, National Electric Code, device boxes, hand bending, raceways and fittings, conductors and cables, residential electrical services and electrical test equipment. Upon successful completion of this course, students are eligible to sit for the Electrical – Level 1 credential exam offered by the National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER). Prerequisite: Successful completion of Introduction to Construction. This is a G3 and Workforce Credential Grant Program: These programs... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Feb 10, 2026 End Date: Apr 16, 2026
Community College: Piedmont Virginia
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Introduction to Construction (WCG)

BLDG 5020199
Section Code: 61WG
Begin your career in the skilled trades with a strong foundation! Previously known as “core craft skills,” this entry-level course is the recommended first course for all trades students and a prerequisite to most specialty courses. Topics include basic safety, construction math, introduction to hand and power tools, construction drawings, basic rigging, communication skills, employability skills and material handling. Upon successful completion of this course, students are eligible to sit for the Introduction to Construction credential exam offered by the National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER). Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Feb 23, 2026 End Date: Mar 25, 2026
Community College: Piedmont Virginia
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Phlebotomy Technician (WCG)

HLTH 4020234
Section Code: 74WG
This program prepares students to work in a medical office, clinic or hospital lab and collect blood specimens from patients for the purpose of laboratory analysis. Topics include anatomy and physiology of the circulatory and lymphatic systems, infection control, blood collection procedures, puncture methods, specimen handling, professional workplace behavior, ethics and the legal aspects of health care. Students will gain hands-on experience in all aspects of blood collection. Students must successfully complete thirty (30) venipunctures and ten (10) capillary sticks at an offsite clinical externship experience to demonstrate skill competency.... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jul 13, 2026 End Date: Sep 25, 2026
Community College: Piedmont Virginia
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Heavy Equipment Operator Level 1

HVEQ 3850086
Section Code: CC01
This program is designed to provide the foundational skills of safety, pre- and post-operation checks, site planning and layout, and operational skills for a range of light-duty and heavy equipment. Heavy equipment simulator exercises are used to replicate real-life operating scenarios. Its modules cover topics such as: Introduction to Heavy Equipment Classification of Heavy Equipment Heavy Equipment Operation Safey Equipment Inspection and Readiness Introduction to Earthmoving Introduction to GPS/GNNS Utility Tractors Skid Steers Length: 104 Course Hours (68 in-person / 36 online) Hybrid Format: Classes meet face to face and are... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Mar 26, 2026 End Date: Aug 06, 2026
Community College: Patrick & Henry
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Marine Welder Level 3 (WCG) Day Jan 20 – Feb 9 2026

WELD 3980001
Section Code: WG1B
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Start Date: Jan 20, 2026 End Date: Feb 09, 2026
Community College: Paul D. Camp
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Marine Welder Level 1 (WCG) DAY Jan 20 – Feb 9 2026

WELD 3930001
Section Code: WG1B
The course is 3 weeks (120 hours) long, designed to prepare candidates to enter a career in Marine Welding at various shipyards in the region. The course will cover the basics of stick welding with the AWS certification test included on the last day of class. The course provides the skills necessary for entry-level employment in the ship repair industry. Students for this class will be screened and selected by the Virginia Ship Repair Association (VSRP). For selection requirements, please see shiprepairtraining.com. In a partnership with the Virginia Ship Repair Association,... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jan 20, 2026 End Date: Feb 09, 2026
Community College: Paul D. Camp
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