Workforce Programs

FastForward Training

Training takes weeks, not years!

P&HCC offers a wide range of workforce training programs designed to meet the needs of local employers. FastForward is short-term training that leads to a nationally recognized industry credential. Certifications validate your skills and knowledge, enhancing your credibility, job opportunities, and earning potential. To view our current course offerings, please visit Courses - Patrick & Henry Community College (ph.augusoft.net). 

Financial assistance is available for FastForward training programs and can cover up to 100% of tuition for eligible students pursuing workforce credentials. Students who qualify may also receive supportive services. We are also proud of the partnerships we share with local community service agencies to extend further support and resources to our students. To apply for any/all of these funding options, you simply need to complete a one-stop application. To learn more and apply, visit Get College Funded! Contact us at fastforward@patrickhenry.edu or 276-656-0260 to learn more. 

Funding Options:

WCG Program (Workforce Credential Grant)

• Available to Virginia residents.
• Student responsible for first third of tuition (may be eligible for additional funding).
• State pays second third upon successful completion of program.
• State pays final third upon earning credential.
• Student must agree to pay one-third of tuition if does not successfully complete the program.

FANTIC Grant (Financial Aid for Noncredit Training leading to Industry Credentials)

• Need-based tuition assistance, available to Virginia residents, that pays student’s one-third of tuition.

G3 Grant (Get Skilled, Get a Job, Get Ahead)

• Need-based tuition assistance, available to Virginia residents, that pays student’s one-third of tuition.

Commercial Vehicle Operator Safety Training Grant (CMVOST)

• Tuition assistance for veterans, as well as spouses and children of veterains.

RSVP Grant (Road to Success in Virginia)

• Need-based tuition assistance serving TANF recipients.

SNAP 50/50 Grant

• Need-based tuition assistance serving SNAP recipients.

TARE Grant (Training, Assessment, Retention, and Employment)

• Need-based tuition assistance serving TANF or VIEW recipients.

Tobacco Commission Scholarships

• Pays half of student’s one-third of tuition.

*Tuition rates listed below are subject to change at any time.

Advanced Manufacturing

Automation and Robotics

Length: 105 Course Hours

Format: Face-to-Face

Purpose: Introduces industrial robotics and explains how they are used in automated systems.

Co-Enrollment: Students must co-enroll in Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification Program Level 1 and Festo Industry 4.0 Certification Program Level 1: Fundamentals, offering an opportunity to earn two industry-recognized credentials.

Potential Certifications: Students who successfully complete the program will earn the Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification Program (SMSCP) Level 1 certification and Festo Industry 4.0 Certification Program Level 1 certification

*Tuition: $4,200 Full Price; $1,400 FastForward Price; $0 G3 Price; Get College Funded!

Occupational Objective: Certified students will function as well-grounded machine operators in a complex system with responsibility for efficient operation of the equipment with minimal downtimes.

Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification Program Level 1

Purpose: Prepares students with the skills needed to become a Siemens Certified Mechatronic Systems Assistant.

Description: This program is a comprehensive industry skills certificate in mechatronics systems. Emphasis is placed on efficiently operating complex mechatronic systems, troubleshooting, and foreseeing problems.

Course Highlights:

• Electrical Components
• Mechanical Components and Electrical Drives
• (Electro) Pneumatic and Hydraulic Control Circuits
• Digital Fundamentals and PLCs

Festo Industry 4.0 Certification Program Level One: Fundamentals

Purpose: Introduces students to the fundamental skills related to pursuing a career in Advanced Manufacturing.

Description: Prepares students to be well-rounded machine operators/technicians with responsibility for efficient operation of the equipment. They will ensure the system is running at maximum capacity with an understanding of the role of each component and device. They can identify malfunctions and make minor repairs.

Course Highlights:

• Fundamentals of Industry 4.0
• Fundamentals of Fluid Power
• Fundamentals of Electricity
• Fundamentals of Robotics
• Fundamentals of Mechanical Systems
• Fundamentals of PLCs

Job Opportunities:

• Electromechanical Technician
• Operator Technician
• Production Technician
• Industrial Maintenance Technician

Festo Industry 4.0 Certification Program Level Two: Advanced Mechatronics

Purpose: Prepares students to be skilled technicians able to assess and analyze the system as a whole.

Description: Students build upon the skills developed in Level One. They fine tune those skills and apply them to real-world scenarios. They manage, investigate, repair, and troubleshoot Industry 4.0 systems to maximize operation and process control. They understand how individual components interact with each other to make the whole system run efficiently.

Course Highlights:

• Applied Industry 4.0
• Applied Fluid Power
• Applied Product ID Fundamentals
• Applied Robotics
• Applied Mechanical Systems
• Applied Industrial Motor Controls
• Applied PLC Technology

Prerequisite: Certification in Festo Industry 4.0 Certification Program Level 1: Industry 4.0 Fundamentals.

Potential Certification: Students who successfully complete the program will earn the NC-3 Festo Industry 4.0 Certification Program Level 2: Advanced Mechatronics Certification.

*Tuition: $4,200 Full Price; $1,400 FastForward Price; $0 G3 Price

Job Opportunities:

• Mechatronics Technician
• Automation Technician
• Applications Engineer

Health Care

Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS)

Length: 112 Course Hours

Format: Face-to-Face and Live Online

Purpose: This program prepares students with the skills needed to become a certified billing and coding specialist.

Description: Students learn to process patient data for the proper assignment of ICD-10 coding and to prepare and process health insurance claims for reimbursement.

Prerequisites: High School Diploma or GED and Basic Computer Skills

Potential Certification: Students who successfully complete the program will be eligible to take the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) CBCS exam.

*Tuition: $3,099 Full Price; $1,033 FastForward Price; $0 G3 Price; Get College Funded!

Supplies and Fees: Tuition includes cost of required exam prep package and study guide, and exam voucher.

Program Learning Outcomes: Students will demonstrate the ability to properly code for illnesses, procedures, and other common medical needs in accordance with insurance standards.

Occupational Objective: CBCS’s have an expansive range of opportunities for employment. Skills gained are essential to hospitals, physicians offices, surgery centers, nursing homes, dental offices, home healthcare agencies, mental health facilities and even insurance companies and consulting firms. 

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

Length: 150 Course Hours

Format: Hybrid (face-to-face, supplemented with online learning)

Purpose: This program prepares students with the skills needed to become a certified clinical medical assistant.

Description: Students learn to perform both administrative and patient clinical procedures in a variety of medical settings. Program includes CPR training.

Tasks performed could include:

• Interviewing patients
• Measuring and recording vital signs
• Preparing exam rooms
• Cleaning and sterilizing medical equipment
• Administering injections, topical and oral medications
• Performing venipuncture and point-of-care testing
• Assisting providers with exams and procedures

Prerequisite: High School Diploma or GED

Potential Certification: Students who successfully complete the program will earn CPR certification and will be eligible to take the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) CCMA exam.

*Tuition: $3,900 Full Price; $1,300 FastForward Price; $0 G3 Price; Get College Funded!

Supplies and Fees: Tuition includes cost of required textbook, workbook, supplies, CPR certification, exam study guide and practice tests, and exam voucher.

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Students will understand the medical assistant’s role in patient-centered care in a variety of medical settings.
• Students will demonstrate skillful delivery of patient care in a variety of medical settings.

Occupational Objective: CCMA’s work in physicians’ offices, hospitals, outpatient clinics, and other healthcare facilities. Getting certified as a medical assistant can enhance your salary, make you more competitive, and build your skill set. Many employers look for candidates with credentials because it provides tangible proof of skills and knowledge.

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

Length: 150 Course Hours

Format: Face-to-Face

Purpose: This program prepares students for entry level practice in the health care field in the area of patient care in a variety of health service facilities.

Description: Students learn basic nurse aide care skills with emphasis on the physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients. Covers procedures, communication, and interpersonal relations; observation, charting, and reporting; safety and infection control; anatomy and physiology; personal care, nutrition, and patient feeding; death and dying. Program includes CPR training and a 48-hour clinical that provides guided nurse aide experiences for practicing skills in the clinical setting.

Potential Certification: Students who successfully complete the CPR class will receive American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification. Students who successfully complete the program will be eligible to take the Virginia State Board of Nursing’s National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) exam.

*Tuition: $3,495 Full Price; $1,165 FastForward Price; $0 G3 Price; Get College Funded!

Supplies and Fees: Tuition includes cost of required textbook, workbook, supplies, fees, CPR certification, and exam voucher.

Clinical Agency Requirements: Students will be required to undergo mandatory drug screening and criminal background check. A negative drug screen and criminal background check are required to be eligible for clinical learning experiences. Students may also be required to complete a medical physical examination and/or wear a face mask or face shield while on site, as mandated by the clinical agency. *If not willing or able to meet these guidelines, P&HCC would have no way to meet the educational needs of the student for completion of the program.

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate skillful delivery of patient care at the nurse aide level of preparation.
• Perform a comprehensive practical skill assessment with accuracy.

Occupational Objective: CNA’s are eligible for employment in hospitals, skilled/residential nursing facilities, home care, physician offices, or other health related facilities.

Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)

Length: 127 Course Hours

Format: Hybrid (face-to-face, supplemented with online learning)

Purpose: Prepares students to serve a vital role in the healthcare industry as a certified phlebotomy technician.

Description: Students are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to collect blood specimens for laboratory analysis. Program includes a 36-hour internship, providing guided phlebotomy experiences where students can apply learned principles and techniques.

Prerequisite: High School Diploma or GED

Potential Certification: Students who successfully complete the program will be eligible to take the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) CPT exam.

*Tuition: $3,000 Full Price; $1,000 FastForward Price; $0 G3 Price; Get College Funded!

Supplies and Fees: Tuition includes cost of required textbook, supplies, CPR certification, exam study guide and prep package, and exam voucher. Nursing scrubs, shoes, and clinical requirements are the responsibility of the student (may be grant funded, if eligible).

Clinical Agency Requirements: A negative TB skin test and proof of vaccinations, to include T-Dap (within 10 years), MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), TB (tuberculosis) & Hepatitis B series, are required to be eligible to participate in the clinical learning experience. If the student is not willing or able to meet these guidelines, P&HCC would have no way to meet their educational needs for completion of the program.

Program Learning Outcomes: Students will demonstrate familiarity with all aspects related to blood collection and demonstrate the skills to perform venipuncture competently and safely.

Occupational Objective: CPT’s work in hospitals, clinics, doctors’ offices, nursing homes, private home care, medical labs, blood donation centers, research institutes, and insurance companies.

Skilled Trades

P&HCC offers the following skilled trades programs, as a National Center for Construction Education & Research accredited college. NCCER is nationally recognized by the construction industry as the standard for training, assessment, certification, and career development for construction and trade professionals. The NCCER curriculum is modular, with an end-of-module exam for each section. Students who successfully complete all modules receive a certificate and a wallet card.

NCCER Core-Introductory Craft Skills

Length: 75 Course Hours

Format: Hybrid (face-to-face, supplemented with online learning)

Purpose: This course serves as the foundational prerequisite for all other NCCER craft programs.

Description: : This course introduces students to basic safety and essential construction and manufacturing knowledge and skills, the foundation for all other NCCER craft programs.

Its modules cover topics such as:

• Basic Construction Site Safety
• Introduction to Construction Math
• Introduction to Hand Tools
• Introduction to Power Tools
• Introduction to Construction Drawings
• Introduction to Basic Rigging
• Basic Communication Skills
• Basic Employability Skills
• Introduction to Material Handling

Prerequisites: None

Potential Certification: Students who successfully complete all modules in the curriculum will receive the NCCER Core: Introduction to Basic Construction Skills certification.

*Tuition: $2,100 Full Price; $700 FastForward Price; $0 G3 Price; Get College Funded!

Supplies and Fees: Tuition includes cost of required textbook, supplies, and NCCER subscription fee.

Program Learning Outcomes (students will demonstrate the ability to):

• Identify and follow safe work practices and procedures as well as how to properly inspect and use safety equipment.
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, as well as how to convert decimals, fractions, and percentages.
• Identify and take care of basic hand tools.
• Safely use and properly maintain a variety of power tools.
• Interpret construction drawings, recognize classifications of drawings, and use drawing dimensions.
• Perform basic inspection techniques, hitch configurations, and load-handling safety practices, as well as use American National Standards Institute hand signals.
• Interpret information in written and verbal form and communicate effectively using written and verbal skills, as well as using electronic communication devices.
• Effectively use critical thinking, computer, and relationship skills in the construction industry.
• Properly handle materials and move them around the job site, as well as choose the appropriate materials-handling equipment, recognize hazards, and follow materials-handling safety procedures.

Occupational Objective: Employment opportunities include entry-level positions on construction project sites.

NCCER Carpentry Level 1: Carpentry Foundations

Length: 163 Course Hours

Format: Hybrid (face-to-face, supplemented with online learning)

Purpose: This rigorous curriculum prepares students for a career as skilled carpenters.

Description: This four-level program provides a comprehensive foundation in carpentry skills, covering various aspects of the craft. Level 1 focuses on basic carpentry skills, including orientation to the trade, building materials, hand and power tools, and introduction to construction drawings and specifications.

Its modules cover topics such as:

• Orientation to the Trade
• Building Materials. Fasteners, and Adhesives
• Hand and Power Tools
• Introduction to Construction Drawings, Specifications, and Layout
• Floor and Wall Systems
• Ceiling Joist and Roof Framing
• Introduction to Building Envelope Systems
• Basic Stair Layout

Prerequisite: NCCER Core certification

Potential Certification: Students who successfully complete all modules in the curriculum will receive the NCCER Carpentry Level 1 certification.

*Tuition: $2,349 Full Price; $783 FastForward Price; $0 G3 Price; Get College Funded!

Supplies and Fees: Tuition includes cost of required textbook, supplies, and NCCER subscription fee.

Program Learning Outcomes (students will demonstrate the ability to):

• Understand the carpentry profession and the role of a carpenter in construction.
• Interpret construction plans, details, and schedules.
• Assemble various carpentry systems such as doors, windows, floors, walls, roofs, ceilings, and stair systems.
• Estimate materials required to frame floors, ceilings, roofs, and walls.
• Install doors, windows, locksets, and create basic stair layouts.

Occupational Objective: Carpenters make up the largest building trades occupation in industry and those with all-around skills are in high demand. Carpenters are involved in many types of construction activities. Carpenters construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures made from wood and other materials.

NCCER Carpentry Level 2: Core Carpentry & Structural Systems

Length: 210 Course Hours

Format: Hybrid (face-to-face, supplemented with online learning)

Purpose: This rigorous curriculum prepares students for a career as skilled carpenters.

Description: This four-level program provides a comprehensive foundation in carpentry skills, covering various aspects of the craft. Level 2 expands on Level 1 with more advanced topics such as commercial drawings, roofing applications, thermal and moisture protection and exterior finishing.

Its modules cover topics such as:

• Commercial Drawings
• Cold-Formed Steel Framing
• Exterior Finishing
• Thermal and Moisture Protection
• Roofing Applications
• Doors and Door Hardware
• Drywall Installation
• Drywall Finishing
• Suspended Ceilings
• Window, Door, Floor, and Ceiling Trim
• Cabinet Installation

Prerequisite: NCCER Core and Carpentry Level 1 certifications

Potential Certification: Students who successfully complete all modules in the curriculum will receive the NCCER Carpentry Level 2 certification.

*Tuition: $3,450 Full Price; $1,150 FastForward Price; $0 G3 Price; Get College Funded!

Supplies and Fees: Tuition includes cost of required textbook, supplies, and NCCER subscription fee.

Program Learning Outcomes (students will demonstrate the ability to):

• Read and interpret various types of construction drawings.
• Perform construction math and geometry calculations.
• Identify and select appropriate sustainable building materials and methods of construction.
• Perform building site and foundation material takeoffs and apply appropriate building codes and performance guidelines.
• Identify, select, and install truss members, trim, and systems.
• Install exterior claddings, hardware and trim, windows and doors, flashing, roofing products, decking materials, and stair components.

Occupational Objective: Carpenters make up the largest building trades occupation in industry and those with all-around skills are in high demand. Carpenters are involved in many types of construction activities. Carpenters construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures made from wood and other materials.

NCCER Carpentry Level 3: Advanced Framing, Finish & Concrete/Form Carpentry Foundations

Length: 160 Course Hours

Format: Hybrid (face-to-face, supplemented with online learning)

Purpose: This rigorous curriculum prepares students for a career as skilled carpenters.

Description: This four-level program provides a comprehensive foundation in carpentry skills, covering various aspects of the craft. Level 3 covers more complex carpentry tasks, including properties of concrete, rigging practices, and vertical framework.

Its modules cover topics such as:

• Properties of Concrete
• Rigging Equipment
• Rigging Practices
• Trenching and Excavating
• Reinforcing Concrete
• Foundations and Slabs-On-Grade
• Vertical Formwork
• Horizontal Formwork
• Handling and Placing Concrete
• Tilt-Up Wall Systems

Prerequisite: NCCER Core and Carpentry Levels 1 and 2 certifications

Potential Certification: Students who successfully complete all modules in the curriculum will receive the NCCER Carpentry Level 3 certification.

*Tuition: $3,450 Full Price; $1,150 FastForward Price; $0 G3 Price; Get College Funded!

Supplies and Fees: Tuition includes cost of required textbook, supplies, and NCCER subscription fee.

Program Learning Outcomes (students will demonstrate the ability to):

• Handle, place, and reinforce concrete.
• Build various structures such as trenches, excavations, foundations, slabs-on-grade, vertical frameworks, horizontal frameworks, and tilt-up wall systems.

Occupational Objective: Carpenters make up the largest building trades occupation in industry and those with all-around skills are in high demand. Carpenters are involved in many types of construction activities. Carpenters construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures made from wood and other materials.

NCCER Carpentry Level 4: Form Carpentry & Advanced Commercial/Industrial Skills

Length: 163 Course Hours

Format: Hybrid (face-to-face, supplemented with online learning)

Purpose: This rigorous curriculum prepares students for a career as skilled carpenters.

Description: This four-level program provides a comprehensive foundation in carpentry skills, covering various aspects of the craft. Level 4 delivers the most advanced carpentry skills, including differential leveling, angular and distance measurement, and advanced roof, wall, and stair systems.

Its modules cover topics such as:

• Site Layout One: Differential Leveling
• Site Layout Two: Angular and Distance Measurement
• Advanced Roof Systems
• Advanced Wall Systems
• Advanced Stair Systems
• Introduction to Construction Equipment
• Introduction to Oxyfuel Cutting and Arc Welding
• Site Preparation
• Fundamentals of Crew Leadership

Prerequisite: NCCER Core and Carpentry Levels 1, 2 and 3 certifications

Potential Certification: Students who successfully complete all modules in the curriculum will receive the NCCER Carpentry Level 4 certification.

*Tuition: $3,450 Full Price; $1,150 FastForward Price; $0 G3 Price; Get College Funded!

Supplies and Fees: Tuition includes cost of required textbook, supplies, and NCCER subscription fee.

Program Learning Outcomes (students will demonstrate the ability to):

• Understand the planning process that precedes the start of work on a construction site.
• Lay out buildings on a site using proper techniques.
• Construct advanced roof, wall, and stair systems.
• Operate construction equipment safely and effectively.
• Use oxyfuel cutting and arc welding techniques.
• Develop communication and problem-solving skills for crew leadership.

Occupational Objective: Carpenters make up the largest building trades occupation in industry and those with all-around skills are in high demand. Carpenters are involved in many types of construction activities. Carpenters construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures made from wood and other materials.

NCCER Electrical Level 1: Foundational Electrical Skills

Length: 113 Course Hours

Format: Hybrid (face-to-face, supplemented with online learning)

Purpose: This comprehensive curriculum prepares students for a career as skilled professionals in the electrical field.

Description: This four-level program provides a comprehensive foundation in electrical skills, covering various aspects of the craft. It places emphasis on safe work practices, while covering applied electrical theory and residential, commercial, and industrial electrical knowledge and skills. Coverage of National Electrical Code® is integrated throughout. Level 1 introduces students to the electrical craft, covering safety practices, electrical theory, basic electrical construction drawings, and residential wiring fundamentals.

Its modules cover topics such as:

• Occupational Overview: The Electrical Industry
• Safety for Electricians
• Introduction to Electrical Circuits
• Electrical Theory
• Introduction to the National Electrical Code
• Outlet, Device, Pull, and Junction Boxes
• Hand Bending
• Wireways, Raceways, and Fittings
• Conductors and Cables
• Basic Electrical Construction Documents
• Residential Wiring
• Electrical Test Equipment

Prerequisite: NCCER Core certification

Potential Certification: Students who successfully complete all modules in the curriculum will receive the NCCER Electrical Level 1 certification.

*Tuition: $2,850 Full Price; $950 FastForward Price; $0 G3 Price; Get College Funded!

Supplies and Fees: Tuition includes cost of required textbook, supplies, and NCCER subscription fee.

Program Learning Outcomes (students will demonstrate the ability to):

• Explain the role of electricians and industry expectations, demonstrating an understanding of the electrical trade.
• Apply essential electrical safety practices, including safe work habits and hazard avoidance.
• Identify and analyze basic electrical circuits, demonstrating knowledge of electrical theory and DC circuit fundamentals.
• Use the National Electrical Code (NEC) at a basic level, including navigating the codebook for common requirements.
• Select and install device, pull, and junction boxes using proper methods and NEC guidelines.
• Perform basic hand conduit bending operations using manual tools.
• Identify and install raceways, fittings, conductors, and cables for residential and basic commercial applications.
• Interpret basic electrical construction drawings to guide installation tasks.
• Install components of residential electrical services according to safety and code requirements.
• Use electrical test equipment to safely verify circuit conditions and basic troubleshooting steps.

Occupational Objective: Electricians install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in structures. This includes wiring, outlets, switches, and lighting fixtures. They must interpret blueprints and adhere to local, state and national electrical codes to ensure installations are safe and compliant. Students at this certification level are prepared for entry-level support positions in the electrical field, such as electrical helper, electrician trainee, or residential wiring assistant.

NCCER Electrical Level 2: Intermediate Electrical Concepts

Length: 145 Course Hours

Format: Hybrid (face-to-face, supplemented with online learning)

Purpose: This comprehensive curriculum prepares students for a career as skilled professionals in the electrical field.

Description: This four-level program provides a comprehensive foundation in electrical skills, covering various aspects of the craft. It places emphasis on safe work practices, while covering applied electrical theory and residential, commercial, and industrial electrical knowledge and skills. Coverage of National Electrical Code® is integrated throughout. Level 2 builds upon Level 1 concepts and focuses on alternating current, motor theory, electric lighting, and circuit breakers. 

Its modules cover topics such as:

• Alternating Current
• Motors: Theory and Application
• Electric Lighting
• Conduit Bending
• Pull and Junction Boxes
• Conductor Installations
• Cable Tray
• Conductor Terminations and Splices
• Grounding and Bonding
• Circuit Breakers and Fuses
• Control Systems and Fundamental Concepts

Prerequisite: NCCER Core certification and Electrical Level 1 certifications

Potential Certification: Students who successfully complete all modules in the curriculum will receive the NCCER Electrical Level 2 certification.

*Tuition: $3,450 Full Price; $1,150 FastForward Price; $0 G3 Price; Get College Funded!

Supplies and Fees: Tuition includes cost of required textbook, supplies, and NCCER subscription fee.

Program Learning Outcomes (students will demonstrate the ability to):

• Explain and apply alternating current (AC) principles, including AC measurements and characteristics.
• Describe and install electric motors, understanding their theory, components, and operation.
• Install and troubleshoot lighting systems for residential and commercial applications.
• Perform intermediate conduit bending operations, following layout requirements.
• Install conductors, cable trays, and conductor terminations using proper techniques and code compliance.
• Apply grounding and bonding principles in accordance with the NEC.
• Select and install appropriate overcurrent protection devices, including fuses and circuit breakers.
• Understand and apply basic control system concepts, including interpreting basic control diagrams.
• Demonstrate safe and correct installation practices across intermediate-level electrical tasks.

Occupational Objective: Electricians install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in structures. This includes wiring, outlets, switches, and lighting fixtures. They must interpret blueprints and adhere to local, state and national electrical codes to ensure installations are safe and compliant. Students at this certification level are capable of performing a larger portion of the work on residential and light commercial job sites under supervision. These include roles like electrician apprentice, electrical installer, as well as motor and lighting systems installer.

NCCER Electrical Level 3: Advanced Electrical Applications

Length: 175 Course Hours

Format: Hybrid (face-to-face, supplemented with online learning)

Purpose: This comprehensive curriculum prepares students for a career as skilled professionals in the electrical field.

Description: This four-level program provides a comprehensive foundation in electrical skills, covering various aspects of the craft. It places emphasis on safe work practices, while covering applied electrical theory and residential, commercial, and industrial electrical knowledge and skills. Coverage of National Electrical Code® is integrated throughout. Level 3 continues the foundational training from levels 1-2 and covers load calculations, conductor selection, and practical applications in lighting and commercial electrical services. 

Its modules cover topics such as:

• Load Calculations - Branch and Feeder Circuits
• Conductor Selection and Calculations
• Practical Applications of Lighting
• Hazardous Locations
• Overcurrent Protection
• Distribution Equipment
• Transformers
• Commercial Electrical Services
• Motor Calculations
• Voice, Data, and Video
• Motor Controls

Prerequisite: NCCER Core certification and Electrical Level 2 certifications

Potential Certification: Students who successfully complete all modules in the curriculum will receive the NCCER Electrical Level 3 certification.

*Tuition: $3,450 Full Price; $1,150 FastForward Price; $0 G3 Price; Get College Funded!

Supplies and Fees: Tuition includes cost of required textbook, supplies, and NCCER subscription fee.

Program Learning Outcomes (students will demonstrate the ability to):

• Perform load calculations for branch and feeder circuits using NEC methods.
• Select conductors correctly using calculation methods, temperature ratings, and code tables.
• Apply lighting concepts to real-world installation scenarios, including commercial environments.
• Identify hazardous locations and apply installation requirements specific to those environments.
• Select and apply appropriate overcurrent protection strategies for various system types.
• Install and maintain distribution equipment such as panelboards and switchgear.
• Explain transformer operation and apply principles to installation and troubleshooting.
• Install and troubleshoot commercial electrical services, including service equipment and metering.
• Install and analyze motor control systems, including advanced control circuits.
• Work with VDV (voice/data/video) systems, understanding pathways and termination basics.

Occupational Objective: Electricians install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in structures. This includes wiring, outlets, switches, and lighting fixtures. They must interpret blueprints and adhere to local, state and national electrical codes to ensure installations are safe and compliant. Students at this certification level can work in sophisticated commercial and industrial environments under licensed supervision. These includes positions like commercial electrician trainee, entry-level transformer and distribution equipment installer, motor controls technician assistant, and entry-level voice/data/video (VDV) system installer.

NCCER Electrical Level 4: Specialized & Leadership-Level Training

Length: 170 Course Hours

Format: Hybrid (face-to-face, supplemented with online learning)

Purpose: This comprehensive curriculum prepares students for a career as skilled professionals in the electrical field.

Description: This four-level program provides a comprehensive foundation in electrical skills, covering various aspects of the craft. It places emphasis on safe work practices, while covering applied electrical theory and residential, commercial, and industrial electrical knowledge and skills. Coverage of National Electrical Code® is integrated throughout. Level 4 continues with advanced topics such as fire alarm systems, specialty transformers, and HVAC controls. 

Its modules cover topics such as:

• Load Calculations - Feeders & Services
• Health Care Facilities
• Standby and Emergency Systems
• Basic Electronic Theory
• Fire Alarm Systems
• Specialty Transformers
• Advanced Controls
• HVAC Controls
• Heat Tracing and Freeze Protection
• Motor Operation and Maintenance
• Medium-Voltage Terminations/Splices
• Special Locations
• Introduction to Leadership

Prerequisite: NCCER Core certification and Electrical Level 3 certifications

Potential Certification: Students who successfully complete all modules in the curriculum will receive the NCCER Electrical Level 4 certification.

*Tuition: $3,450 Full Price; $1,150 FastForward Price; $0 G3 Price; Get College Funded!

Supplies and Fees: Tuition includes cost of required textbook, supplies, and NCCER subscription fee.

Program Learning Outcomes (students will demonstrate the ability to):

• Perform complex load calculations for feeders and service entrances.
• Apply NEC requirements for health care facilities, including essential electrical systems.
• Install and maintain standby and emergency power systems, including generators and transfer equipment.
• Explain basic electronic theory relevant to modern electrical systems.
• Install fire alarm systems, understanding wiring, signaling, and code requirements.
• Install specialty transformers and advanced control systems.
• Work with HVAC control systems, including thermostatic and low-voltage control circuits.
• Install heat tracing and freeze protection systems in specialized settings.
• Perform medium-voltage terminations and splices safely and effectively.
• Apply NEC requirements for special locations, such as hazardous or restricted-use areas.
• Demonstrate crew leadership fundamentals, including planning, task coordination, and communication.

Occupational Objective: Electricians install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in structures. This includes wiring, outlets, switches, and lighting fixtures. They must interpret blueprints and adhere to local, state and national electrical codes to ensure installations are safe and compliant. At the completion of this level, students are broadly prepared for journeyman-track electrical roles and specialty technician pathways. These include positions like advanced apprentice electrician, fire alarm and emergency systems technician assistant, HVAC controls technician assistant, medium-voltage technician trainee, and crew leader trainee.

NCCER Heavy Equipment Operator Level 1

Length: 104 Course Hours

Format: Hybrid (face-to-face, supplemented with online learning)

Purpose: This rigorous curriculum prepares students for a career as skilled heavy equipment operators. 

Description: 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 Safety
• Equipment Inspection and Readiness
• Introduction to Earthmoving
• Introduction to GPS/GNNS
• Utility Tractors
• Skid Steers

Prerequisite: NCCER Core certification

Potential Certification: Students who successfully complete all modules in the curriculum will receive the NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations Level 1 certification.

*Tuition: $4,500 Full Price; $1,500 FastForward Price; $0 G3 Price; Get College Funded!

Supplies and Fees: Tuition includes cost of required textbook, supplies, and NCCER subscription fee.

Program Learning Outcomes (students will demonstrate the ability to):

• Understand and describe career opportunities associated with heavy equipment operations.
• Explain work zone requirements and hazard communications; identify and describe safety practices associated with heavy equipment operations; and identify safety practices associated with trenches and excavations.
• Identify and describe heavy equipment used in construction and mining; describe vehicle drive systems used in heavy equipment; and explain hydraulic systems and their components.
• Describe prestart procedures for heavy equipment; and describe the procedures for starting, operating, and shutting down heavy equipment.
• Describe the different types of utility tractors and their equipment; and describe the procedures for starting, operating, and shutting down a utility tractor.
• Describe earth moving operations, the equipment and methods used in excavating, and the different methods used in stabilizing soils.
• Explain how to plan and lay out a site for grading; describe the equipment and methods used in making measurements and establishing finish grades.
• Identify and describe how operators can safely drive a forklift and explain the distinguishing features of SDCB (Sit-Down Counter-Balanced) forklifts.

Occupational Objective: Heavy Equipment Operations supports multiple unique training pathways and credentials for Utility Tractors, Forklift, Loader, Dozer, Motor Graders, and more.

NCCER HVACR Level 1: HVACR Foundations

Length: 125 Course Hours

Format: Hybrid (face-to-face, supplemented with online learning)

Purpose: Prepares students for a career as skilled heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration technicians and installers.

Description: This four-level NCCER curriculum covers the concepts technicians need to safely install, maintain, and troubleshoot HVACR systems. Level 1 introduces basic HVAC theories and industry practices, covering topics like heating, cooling, and air distribution systems.

Its modules cover topics such as:

• Introduction to HVACR
• Trade Mathematics
• Basic Electricity
• Introduction to Heating
• Introduction to Cooling
• Air Distribution Systems
• Basic Copper and Plastic Piping Practices
• Soldering and Brazing
• Basic Carbon Steel Piping Practices

Prerequisite: NCCER Core certification

Potential Certification: Students who successfully complete all modules in the curriculum will receive the NCCER HVACR Level 1 certification and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification.

*Tuition: $4,095 Full Price; $1,365 WCG FastForward Price; $0 G3 Price; Get College Funded!

Supplies and Fees: Tuition includes cost of required textbook, supplies, and NCCER subscription fee.

Program Learning Outcomes: Students will demonstrate the ability to safely install, maintain, and troubleshoot HVACR systems.

Occupational Objective: HVACR technicians are skilled professionals responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing residential, commercial, and industrial heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems. Career paths may include HVAC technician, HVAC installer, HVAC engineer, HVAC energy auditor, and HVAC building automation specialist.

NCCER HVACR Level 2: Intermediate HVACR Systems

Length: 163 Course Hours

Format: Hybrid (face-to-face, supplemented with online learning)

Purpose: Prepares students for a career as skilled heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration technicians and installers.

Description: This four-level NCCER curriculum covers the concepts technicians need to safely install, maintain, and troubleshoot HVACR systems. Level 2 expands on Level 1 with more advanced HVAC principles, including compressors, refrigerants, and maintenance techniques.

Its modules cover topics such as:

• Customer Relations
• Basic Maintenance
• Fasteners and Hardware
• Alternating Current
• Compressors
• Metering Devices
• Refrigerants and Oils
• Leak Detection, Evacuation, Recovery, and Charging
• Heat Pumps
• Indoor Air Quality
• Air Quality Equipment
• Chimneys, Vents, and Flues

Prerequisites: NCCER Core certification and HVACR Level 1 certifications

Potential Certification: Students who successfully complete all modules in the curriculum will receive the NCCER HVACR Level 2 certification.

*Tuition: $4,095 Full Price; $1,365 WCG FastForward Price; $0 G3 Price; Get College Funded!

Supplies and Fees: Tuition includes cost of required textbook, supplies, and NCCER subscription fee.

Program Learning Outcomes: Students will demonstrate the ability to safely install, maintain, and troubleshoot HVAC systems.

Occupational Objective: HVACR technicians are skilled professionals responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing residential, commercial, and industrial heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems. Career paths may include HVAC technician, HVAC installer, HVAC engineer, HVAC energy auditor, and HVAC building automation specialist.

NCCER HVACR Level 3: Troubleshooting & Commercial Systems

Length: 175 Course Hours

Format: Hybrid (face-to-face, supplemented with online learning)

Purpose: Prepares students for a career as skilled heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration technicians and installers.

Description: This four-level NCCER curriculum covers the concepts technicians need to safely install, maintain, and troubleshoot HVACR systems. Level 3 builds on previous knowledge and emphasizes troubleshooting a variety of HVACR issues, covering a range of topics including inspection and installation of refrigeration, hydronic, and duct systems.

Its modules cover topics such as:

• Control Circuit Troubleshooting
• Motor Testing and Troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting Cooling
• Troubleshooting Heat Pumps
• Troubleshooting Gas Heating
• Troubleshooting Oil Heating
• Troubleshooting Accessories
• Sheet Metal Duct Systems
• Introduction to Hydronic Systems
• Steam Systems
• Fiberglass and Fabric Duct Systems
• Retail Refrigeration Systems
• Zoning, Ductless, and Variable Refrigerant Flow Systems

Prerequisites: NCCER’s Core and HVACR Levels 1 and 2 certifications

Potential Certification: Students who successfully complete all modules in the curriculum will earn the NCCER HVACR Level 3 certification.

*Tuition: $4,095 Full Price; $1,365 FastForward Price; $0 G3 Price; Get College Funded!

Supplies and Fees: Tuition includes cost of required textbook, supplies, and NCCER subscription fee.

Program Learning Outcomes: Students will demonstrate the ability to safely install, maintain, and troubleshoot HVAC systems.

Occupational Objective: HVACR technicians are skilled professionals responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing residential, commercial, and industrial heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems. Career paths may include HVAC technician, HVAC installer, HVAC engineer, HVAC energy auditor, and HVAC building automation specialist.

NCCER HVACR Level 4: Advanced HVACR & System Design

Length: 170 Course Hours

Format: Hybrid (face-to-face, supplemented with online learning)

Purpose: Prepares students for a career as skilled heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration technicians and installers.

Description: This four-level NCCER curriculum covers the concepts technicians need to safely install, maintain, and troubleshoot HVACR systems. Level 4 delivers the most advanced skills, including commercial and industrial refrigeration systems, hydronics, and energy conservation systems.

Its modules cover topics such as:

• Water Treatment
• Energy Conservation Equipment
• Building Management Systems
• System Air Balancing and Psychometrics
• System Startup and Shutdown
• Construction Drawings and Specifications
• Comfort System Design and Planning
• Commercial/Industrial Refrigeration Systems
• Alternative and Specialized Heating and Cooling Systems
• Commercial Hydronic Systems
• Commercial Airside Systems
• Commercial Airside Systems
• Introduction to Leadership

Prerequisites: NCCER’s Core and HVACR Levels 1, 2, and 3 certifications

Potential Certification: Students who successfully complete all modules in the curriculum will earn the NCCER HVACR Level 4 certification.

*Tuition: $4,095 Full Price; $1,365 FastForward Price; $0 G3 Price; Get College Funded!

Supplies and Fees: Tuition includes cost of required textbook, supplies, and NCCER subscription fee.

Program Learning Outcomes: Students will demonstrate the ability to safely install, maintain, and troubleshoot HVAC systems.

Occupational Objective: HVACR technicians are skilled professionals responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing residential, commercial, and industrial heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems. Career paths may include HVAC technician, HVAC installer, HVAC engineer, HVAC energy auditor, and HVAC building automation specialist.

NCCER Plumbing Level 1: Plumbing Foundations

Length: 145 Course Hours

Format: Hybrid (face-to-face, supplemented with online learning)

Purpose: Prepares students for a career as skilled plumbers.

Description: This four-level NCCER curriculum covers the concepts technicians need to safely install, test, maintain, and repair various plumbing systems for residential, commercial, and public buildings. Level 1 covers basic concepts, math for the trades, and plumbing safety basics.

Its modules cover topics such as:

• 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
• Introduction to Water Distribution Systems

Prerequisite: NCCER Core certification

Potential Certification: Students who successfully complete all modules in the curriculum will receive the NCCER Plumbing Level 1 certification.

*Tuition: $4,725 Full Price; $1,575 FastForward Price; $0 G3 Price; Get College Funded!

Supplies and Fees: Tuition includes cost of required textbook, supplies, and NCCER subscription fee.

Program Learning Outcomes: Students will demonstrate the ability to safely install, test, maintain, and troubleshoot various types of pipe systems.

Occupational Objective: Plumbing is one of the most essential and recession-resistant careers in skilled trades. Plumbers have a wide range of career opportunities, from traditional plumbing roles to specialized fields. Career paths may include plumber’s helper, apprentice plumber, plumber technician, residential plumber, commercial plumber, industrial plumber, master plumber, plumbing contractor, plumbing inspector, and estimator/project manager.

NCCER Plumbing Level 2: Intermediate Plumbing Systems & Installation

Length: 175 Course Hours

Format: Hybrid (face-to-face, supplemented with online learning)

Purpose: Prepares students for a career as skilled plumbers.

Description: This four-level NCCER curriculum covers the concepts technicians need to safely install, test, maintain, and repair various plumbing systems for residential, commercial, and public buildings. Level 2 explores the next level of plumbing math, commercial drawings, and tools and systems, as well as a variety of complex installation processes.

Its modules cover topics such as:

• Plumbing Math Two
• Structural Penetrations, Insulation, and Firestopping
• 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 Heaters
• Basic Electricity
• Fuel Gas and Fuel Oil Systems

Prerequisites: NCCER Core and Plumbing Level 1 certifications

Potential Certification: Students who successfully complete all modules in the curriculum will receive the NCCER Plumbing Level 2 certification.

*Tuition: $4,875 Full Price; $1,625 FastForward Price; $0 G3 Price; Get College Funded!

Supplies and Fees: Tuition includes cost of required textbook, supplies, and NCCER subscription fee.

Program Learning Outcomes: Students will demonstrate the ability to safely install, test, maintain, and troubleshoot various types of pipe systems.

Occupational Objective: Plumbing is one of the most essential and recession-resistant careers in skilled trades. Plumbers have a wide range of career opportunities, from traditional plumbing roles to specialized fields. Career paths may include plumber’s helper, apprentice plumber, plumber technician, residential plumber, commercial plumber, industrial plumber, master plumber, plumbing contractor, plumbing inspector, and estimator/project manager.

NCCER Plumbing Level 3: Advanced Piping, Venting & Specialized Systems

Length: 158 Course Hours

Format: Hybrid (face-to-face, supplemented with online learning)

Purpose: Prepares students for a career as skilled plumbers.

Description: This four-level NCCER curriculum covers the concepts technicians need to safely install, test, maintain, and repair various plumbing systems for residential, commercial, and public buildings. Level 3 builds on skills from the first two levels, focusing on applied math, the water supply system, venting, pumps, service plumbing and more.

Its modules cover topics such as:

• Applied Math
• Service Plumbing
• Sizing and Protecting the Water Supply System
• Potable Water Supply Treatment
• Types of Ventilation
• Sizing DWV and Storm Systems
• Sewage Pumps and Sump Pumps
• Corrosive-Resistant Waste Piping
• Compressed Air

Prerequisites: NCCER Core and Plumbing Levels 1 and 2 certifications

Potential Certification: Students who successfully complete all modules in the curriculum will receive the NCCER Plumbing Level 3 certification.

*Tuition: $4,875 Full Price; $1,625 FastForward Price; $0 G3 Price; Get College Funded!

Supplies and Fees: Tuition includes cost of required textbook, supplies, and NCCER subscription fee.

Program Learning Outcomes: Students will demonstrate the ability to safely install, test, maintain, and troubleshoot various types of pipe systems.

Occupational Objective: Plumbing is one of the most essential and recession-resistant careers in skilled trades. Plumbers have a wide range of career opportunities, from traditional plumbing roles to specialized fields. Career paths may include plumber’s helper, apprentice plumber, plumber technician, residential plumber, commercial plumber, industrial plumber, master plumber, plumbing contractor, plumbing inspector, and estimator/project manager.

NCCER Plumbing Level 4: Advanced Systems, Codes & Leadership

Length: 148 Course Hours

Format: Hybrid (face-to-face, supplemented with online learning)

Purpose: Prepares students for a career as skilled plumbers.

Description: This four-level NCCER curriculum covers the concepts technicians need to safely install, test, maintain, and repair various plumbing systems for residential, commercial, and public buildings. Level 4 introduces concepts and practices that are essential for competitive, successful plumbing businesses, like basic business accounting and project estimating, as well as techniques for cost control and task organization.

Its modules cover topics such as:

• Business Principles for Plumbers
• Introduction to Leadership
• Water Pressure Booster and Recirculation Systems
• Indirect and Special Waste
• Hydronic and Solar Heating Systems
• Codes
• Private Water Supply Well Systems
• Private Waste Disposal Systems
• Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs
• Plumbing for Mobile Homes and Travel Trailer Parks
• Introduction to Medical Gas and Vacuum Systems

Prerequisites: NCCER Core and Plumbing Levels 1, 2, and 3 certifications

Potential Certification: Students who successfully complete all modules in the curriculum will receive the NCCER Plumbing Level 4 certification.

*Tuition: $4,875 Full Price; $1,625 FastForward Price; $0 G3 Price; Get College Funded!

Supplies and Fees: Tuition includes cost of required textbook, supplies, and NCCER subscription fee.

Program Learning Outcomes: Students will demonstrate the ability to safely install, test, maintain, and troubleshoot various types of pipe systems.

Occupational Objective: Plumbing is one of the most essential and recession-resistant careers in skilled trades. Plumbers have a wide range of career opportunities, from traditional plumbing roles to specialized fields. Career paths may include plumber’s helper, apprentice plumber, plumber technician, residential plumber, commercial plumber, industrial plumber, master plumber, plumbing contractor, plumbing inspector, and estimator/project manager.

NCCER Power Line Worker Level 1

Power Industry Fundamentals

Length: 80 Course Hours

Purpose: This program sets the stage for students entering into the electrical energy production field and serves as a prerequisite to the Power Line Worker program.

Description: This program consists of NCCER’s Core-Introductory Craft Skills and an introduction to the power industry. Students learn about the many ways in which electricity can be produced, from burning fossil fuels such as coal and natural gas, to harnessing nuclear energy, and using renewable energy sources such as wind geothermal, and solar energy.

Its modules cover topics such as:

• Introduction to the Power Industry
• Fossil-Fuel Power Plants
• Nuclear Power
• Renewable Energy
• Environmental Controls
• Electrical Transmission and Distribution
• Careers in the Power Industry
• Safety Regulations
• Safety Practices
• Power Industry Economics
• The Future of the Power Industry
• Standardized Training by NCCER

Prerequisite: None

Potential Certification: Students who successfully complete all modules in the curriculum will receive NCCER’s Core-Introductory Craft Skills and Power Industry Fundamentals. Students who successfully complete the program will also have the opportunity to earn certifications in AHA’s Heartsaver First Aid, OSHA 10 Construction, VDOT’s Work Zone Flagger.

*Tuition: $3600 Full Price; $1,200 FastForward Price; $0 G3 Price; Get College Funded!

Supplies and Fees: Tuition includes cost of required textbook, supplies, and NCCER subscription fee.

Program Learning Outcomes: Students will demonstrate knowledge of the many ways in which electricity can be produced, the economics involved in energy production, and the environmental impacts of distributing electrical power.

Power Line Worker

Length: 320 Course Hours

Purpose: This program prepares students with the skills needed to become a power lineman.

Description: Students learn the fundamental aspects of power line worker to include safety, electrical theory, climbing techniques, aerial framing and rigging, and operating utility service equipment.

Its modules cover topics such as:

• Power Line Worker Safety
• Introduction to Electrical Circuits
• Introduction to Electrical Theory
• Climbing Wooden Poles
• Climbing Structures Other Than Wood
• Tools of the Trade
• Aerial Framing
• Utility Service Equipment
• Rigging
• Setting and Pulling Poles
• Trenching, Excavating, and Boring Equipment
• Introduction to Electrical Test Equipment

Prerequisite: Power Industry Fundamentals certification

Potential Certification: Students who successfully complete the program will earn the NCCER Power Line Worker 1 certification.

*Tuition: $4,500 Full Price; $1,500 FastForward Price; $0 G3 Price; Get College Funded!

Supplies and Fees: Tuition includes cost of textbook, supplies, and NCCER subscription fee.

Program Learning Outcomes: Students will demonstrate proficiency in all areas covered in class, including safety procedures, knots, rigging, proper use of tools and equipment, installation of meter boxes, framing and setting poles, pole top rescue, installation of transformers, reclosers, and sectionalizing devices, ascending and descending wooden and steel structures, pole inspection, installing and removing wiring, and wiring transformers.

Occupational Objective: This one-level Power Line Worker curriculum is the foundational level for three different training pathways: Power Line Worker: Distribution, Power Line Worker: Substation, and Power Line Worker: Transmission.

Power Line CDL Class A Endorsement

Purpose: Many of the vehicles that utility companies use while repairing power lines require a commercial driver’s license to operate.

Description: See Commercial Driver’s License: Class A Truck Driver Training.

NCCER Project Management

Length: 117 Course Hours

Format: Hybrid (face-to-face, supplemented with online learning)

Purpose: Prepares students for a career as skilled construction project managers.

Description: This program equips project managers with essential knowledge and skills to plan, coordinate, budget, and supervise construction projects from start to finish, introducing key topics like construction documents, cost control, quality assurance, and leadership skills.

Its modules cover topics such as:

• Introduction to Project Management
• Safety
• Interpersonal Skills
• Issues and Resolutions
• Construction Documents
• Construction Planning
• Estimating and Cost Control
• Scheduling
• Resource Control
• Quality Control
• Assurance and Continuous Improvement.

Prerequisites: NCCER’s Core certification

Potential Certification: Students who successfully complete all modules in the curriculum will receive the NCCER Project Management certification.

*Tuition: $3,900 Full Price; $1,300 FastForward Price; $0 G3 Price; Get College Funded!

Supplies and Fees: Tuition includes cost of required textbook, supplies, and NCCER subscription fee.

Program Learning Outcomes: 

• Understand the role and responsibilities of project management, including technical and management skills.
• Knowledge of construction documents, cost control, document control, and quality control.
• Development of modern leadership skills such as interpersonal skills, issues and resolutions, and continuous improvement.
• Application of safety and interpersonal skills in project management.
• Conducting construction planning, estimating, cost control, scheduling, resource control, quality control, and continuous improvement.

Occupational Objective: Project managers can work in a variety of roles related to different stages of construction. They may help plan the initial designs, set project budgets and deadlines, or supervise a construction team. They work to create new roads, bridges, residential buildings, and commercial buildings.

Transportation

Commercial Driver’s License: Class A Truck Driver Training

Length: 160 Course Hours

Format: Face-to-Face

Purpose: Prepares students for a rewarding career as tractor-trailer drivers who transport goods from one location to another.

Description: Students learn how to inspect and operate tractor trailers and to assume driver responsibilities on the road and at pickup/delivery points. This program prepares students to take the Virginia CDL Class A Endorsement examination. This program is offered in partnership with Ancora Education, who will be your training provider.

Emphasis is placed on the following:

• vehicle inspections
• defensive driving
• range maneuvers
• motor carrier safety regulations
• trip planning
• cargo handling
• size/weight laws
• general maintenance procedures
• accident prevention

Curriculum Requirements:

• Valid Virginia Driver’s License.
• Valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate by passing a DOT physical.
• Class A Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP).
• DOT drug screen with negative results.
• Driving record from DMV for the last 5 years.

Potential Certification: Students who successfully complete the program will be eligible to take the Virginia CDL Class A Endorsement exam.

*Tuition: $6,000 Full Price; $2,000 FastForward Price; $0 FANTIC Price; Get College Funded!

Program Learning Outcomes: Students will demonstrate proper, safe operation of tractor trailers.

Occupational Objective: Truck driving is a large industry with great opportunity. As a truck driver, you can choose from a variety of specialties within the occupation. You might work as a local pick-up or delivery driver, and follow the same routes to and from distributing centers and businesses in one regional area. You could work as a long-haul or heavy truck driver and carry goods and products across city and state lines.

Commercial Driver’s License: Class B Truck Driver Training

Length: 120 Course Hours

Format: Face-to-Face

Purpose: Prepares students for operating commercial motor vehicles, such as large passenger buses, segmented buses, box trucks, and dump trucks with small trailers.

Description: This program prepares students to take the Virginia CDL Class B Endorsement examination. A Class B commercial driver license is required to operate a single vehicle with a GVWR of more than 26,000 lbs. while towing another vehicle weighing up to 10,000 lbs. This program is offered in partnership with Ancora Education, who will be your training provider.

Curriculum Requirements:

• Valid Virginia Driver’s License.
• Valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate by passing a DOT physical.
• Class B Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP).
• DOT drug screen with negative results.
• Driving record from DMV for the last 5 years.

Potential Certification: Students who successfully complete the program will be eligible to take the Virginia CDL Class B Endorsement exam.

*Tuition: $4,500 Full Price; $2,250 FastForward Price; $0 FANTIC Price; Get College Funded!

Supplies and Fees: Tuition includes cost of DOT physical and drug screen. Class B commercial learner’s permit is the responsibility of the student.

Occupational Objective: Common job opportunities include delivery drivers, city bus drivers, school bus drivers, and construction vehicle operators.