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.
NCCER Introductory Craft Skills, leads to Apartment Maintenance
07/09/2024 - 08/07/2024
This class leads to, and is required 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.
NCCER: Introductory Craft Skills - Leads to Apartment Maintenance
07/09/2024 - 08/07/2024
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.
Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician
08/08/2024 - 09/18/2024
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. On completion, students will have met one of the requirements for the Certificate for Apartment Maintenance Technicians (CAMT) and will be eligible to take the CAMT Exam. NCCER CORE/Introductory Craft Skills is a required Prerequisite for this course.
Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician
08/08/2024 - 09/18/2024
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 Electrical
08/20/2024 - 09/18/2024
This course leads to and is a prerequisite for NCCER 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 HVAC
09/10/2024 - 10/09/2024
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.
NCCER: Introductory Craft Skills - Leads to Plumbing 1
09/10/2024 - 10/09/2024
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.
NCCER – Electrical Level 1
09/19/2024 - 11/12/2024
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
NCCER: Introductory Craft Skills – Leads to Heavy Equipment Operator (HYBRID)
09/24/2024 - 10/17/2024
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
IECC Apprenticeship level 1
10/01/2024 - 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!
NCCER – HVAC Level 1
10/10/2024 - 12/19/2024
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 – Plumbing Level 1
10/10/2024 - 12/19/2024
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
NCCER – Heavy Equipment Operator Level 1 (HYBRID)
10/22/2024 - 12/11/2024
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.