Current Courses
See some of our current Skilled Trades courses below. To receive financial aid, please get in touch with us directly to register for your course or program through CCWA.
IECC Apprenticeship level 1
10/21/2024 - 04/01/2025
Join our Fall cohort of the new, fully accredited electrical apprenticeship program in the Greater Richmond region. The Community College Workforce Alliance (CCWA) and Independent Electrical Contractors Chesapeake (IECC) will offer this unique career opportunity as a combination of classroom and on-the-job training over a course of four years. Coursework and hands-on instruction will be conducted in newly-renovated labs at the Downtown Campus of Reynolds Community College. This accredited apprenticeship leads to a Journeyworkers License, and many graduates go on to become project managers, foremen, estimators and business owners. Throughout the duration of the program, you will: • Receive industry-leading, hands-on learning in conjunction with traditional classwork • Work full-time and attend classes two nights per week • Receive nationally recognized credentials as a Journeyworker Electrician upon satisfactory completion of the program!
Fiber optic installer
01/14/2025 - 02/20/2025
This instructor-led course provides a fundamental understanding of fiber optics and the practical hands-on skills training required to install and maintain fiber optic networks. Perfect for those new to fiber or those looking to enhance their current skill set. Fiber Optic Installers are responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing fiber optic cables and related equipment. Fiber optic installers typically work in various industries such as telecommunications, internet service providers, cable television companies, and data centers. This program will cover basics of fiber and transmission theory, various cables and connectors, splicing, installation, and more. No experience necessary. Upon completion of the course, participants will earn a series of 3 Light Brigade supported credentials. All materials and exam included.
NCCER: Introductory Craft Skills – Leads to Electrical 1 (Evening course)
02/04/2025 - 03/05/2025
This course leads to and is a prerequisite for electrical 1. The NCCER CORE training course is a prerequisite to all other NCCER Level 1 craft curriculum in construction and industrial occupations such as carpentry, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, welding, drywall, and construction craft laborer.
Introductory Craft Skills (Leads to HVAC) Evening class
02/18/2025 - 03/19/2025
The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) is the credentialing body for the NCCER CORE Curriculum certification. The NCCER CORE training course is a prerequisite to all other NCCER Level 1 craft curriculum in construction and industrial occupations such as carpentry, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, welding, drywall, and construction craft laborer. The NCCER standardized curricula introduces basic skills for obtaining and retaining industrial employment, including an introduction to hand tools, power tools, construction drawings, basic communication skills, basic safety, and basic employability skills. This certification-training course provides the foundational skills needed to continue entry-level education in any skilled-craft.
NCCER HVAC level 2
02/18/2025 - 05/21/2025
This class serves as the second level of training in the HVAC craft. The course has live in classroom/lab training. Students learn the following content: Commercial Airside Systems; Chimneys, Vents, and Flues; Introduction to Hydronic Systems; Air Quality Equipment; Leak Detection, Evacuation, Recovery, and Charging; Alternating Current; Basic Electronics; Introduction to Circuit Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting Gas Heating; Troubleshooting Cooling; Heat Pumps; Basic Installation and Maintenance Practices; Sheet Metal Duct Systems. Students are required to purchase the current HVAC Code book for class.
NCCER Introductory Craft Skills, leads to HVAC 1 (Daytime class)
02/18/2025 - 03/19/2025
This course leads to and is a prerequisite for HVAC 1. The NCCER CORE training course is a prerequisite to all other NCCER Level 1 craft curriculum in construction and industrial occupations such as carpentry, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, welding, drywall, and construction craft laborer.
Introductory Craft Skills - Leads to Electrical 1 (Daytime Class)
02/25/2025 - 04/03/2025
This course leads to and is a prerequisite for electrical 1. The NCCER CORE training course is a prerequisite to all other NCCER Level 1 craft curriculum in construction and industrial occupations such as carpentry, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, welding, drywall, and construction craft laborer.
NCCER: Introductory Craft Skills – Leads to Heavy Equipment Operator (HYBRID)
03/04/2025 - 04/08/2025
This course leads to and is a prerequisite for Heavy Equipment operator 1. The NCCER CORE training course is a prerequisite to all other NCCER Level 1 craft curriculum in construction and industrial occupations such as carpentry, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, welding, drywall, and construction craft laborer. The NCCER Introductory Craft Skills course is a required prerequisite for this course
NCCER: Introductory Craft Skills - Leads to Apartment Maintenance
03/04/2025 - 04/10/2025
The NCCER standardized curricula introduces basic skills for obtaining and retaining industrial employment, including an introduction to hand tools, power tools, construction drawings, basic communication skills, basic safety, and basic employability skills. This course is the required prerequisite for CAMT, Apartment maintenance..
NCCER - Electrical Level 1 (evening class)
03/06/2025 - 05/07/2025
he NCCER Electrical level 1 certification course is part of the required training for many companies’ apprenticeship programs. This course is intended for students interested in entering the Electrician industry and it can help you get a foot-in-the-door to a helper or apprentice position. Instruction will cover topics such as Orientation to the Electrical Trade, Electrical Safety, Electrical Circuits, Electrical Theory, National Electrical Code, Device Boxes, Raceways, Fittings, Conduit, Conductors and Cables, Fasteners and Anchors, Basic Electrical Construction Drawings, Residential Electrical Services, and Electrical Test Equipment.
NCCER HVAC level 1 (Daytime class)
03/20/2025 - 05/20/2025
The NCCER HVAC level 1 certification course is part of the required training for many companies’ apprenticeship programs. This course is intended for students interested in entering the HVAC industry and it can help you get a foot-in-the-door to a helper or apprentice position. The NCCER Introductory Craft Skills course is a required prerequisite for this course
NCCER – Heavy Equipment Operator Level 1
04/01/2025 - 05/14/2025
The Heavy Equipment Operator program was developed to meet the growing employment demands for equipment operators. This class serves as the first level of training in the Heavy Equipment Operator program.
NCCER: Introductory Craft Skills - Leads to Plumbing 1 (Spanish or English bilingual instructor and materials)
04/01/2025 - 05/15/2025
This course leads to and is a prerequisite for Plumbing 1. The NCCER CORE training course is a prerequisite to all other NCCER Level 1 craft curriculum in construction and industrial occupations such as carpentry, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, welding, drywall, and construction craft laborer. Instructor is Bilingual and there may be both Spanish speaking students and English speaking students in class.
NCCER – Electrical Level 1 (Daytime class)
04/08/2025 - 06/12/2025
The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) is the credentialing body for the NCCER Electrical level 1 certification. The NCCER Electrical leveThe National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) is the credentialing body for the NCCER Electrical level 1 certification. The NCCER Electrical level 1 certification course is part of the required training for many companies’ apprenticeship programs. The NCCER Introductory Craft Skills course is a required prerequisite for this course
Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician
04/15/2025 - 05/29/2025
The Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician program prepares students for entry-level employment in maintenance in the rental housing industry. It covers interior and exterior maintenance, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and appliance repair – and includes lectures and hands-on labs. NCCER Introductory Craft Skills - Leads to apartment maintenance is a required prerequisite for this course.
NCCER – Plumbing Level 1 (Bilingual instructor, Spanish/English)
05/20/2025 - 08/17/2025
The NCCER Plumbing level 1 certification course is part of the required training for many companies’ apprenticeship programs. This course is intended for students interested in entering the Plumbing industry and it can help you get a foot-in-the-door to a helper or apprentice position. The NCCER Introductory Craft Skills course is a required prerequisite for this course. There may be Spanish and English speaking students in the class.