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 – Heavy Equipment Operator Level 1
06/03/2025 - 07/17/2025
$1150 Fast Forward Price for VA Residents. The NCCER Introductory Craft Skills course is a required prerequisite for this course. 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.
Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician
06/24/2025 - 08/28/2025
$900 Fast Forward Price for VA Residents. 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.
Fiber Optics Installer
07/17/2025 - 08/26/2025
Fast Forward price for VA residents $1550, or even $0, for many eligible students. Students do not need to be currently working for a trades employer to start this program. 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. This includes classroom theory and lecture, which allows students to gain knowledge of fiber technology and network components. The students will experience hands-on skills training to learn and apply proper cable preparation, termination, splicing, and testing skills. Textbook is included with the course.
NCCER: Introductory Craft Skills – Leads to Electrical 1 (Evening Class)
08/19/2025 - 09/17/2025
$366 Fast Forward Price for VA Residents. 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 Electrical (Afternoon schedule)
08/19/2025 - 09/17/2025
$366 Fast Forward Price for VA Residents. 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 HVAC 1 (Day Class)
08/25/2025 - 10/13/2025
$366 Fast Forward Price for VA Residents. 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 HVAC 1 (Evening Class)
09/02/2025 - 10/01/2025
$366 Fast Forward Price for VA Residents. 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.
National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) - HVAC Level 2
09/02/2025 - 12/09/2025
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.
NCCER: Introductory Craft Skills – Leads to Plumbing 1 (Bilingual instructor, Spanish/English)
09/09/2025 - 10/23/2025
$366 Fast Forward Price for VA Residents. 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. $366 Fast Forward Price for VA Residents
NCCER – Electrical Level 1 (Daytime class, Intro class is a required prerequisite)
09/18/2025 - 12/11/2025
$833 Fast Forward Price for VA Residents. The NCCER Introductory Craft Skills course is a required prerequisite for this course. The 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 – Electrical Level 1 (Evening class)
09/18/2025 - 11/20/2025
$833 Fast Forward Price for VA Residents. The NCCER Introductory Craft Skills course is a required prerequisite for this course. The 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 (Evening class)
10/02/2025 - 12/09/2025
$833 Fast Forward Price for VA Residents. 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 – HVAC Level 1 (Daytime class, Intro class is a required prerequisite)
10/15/2025 - 01/28/2026
$833 Fast Forward Price for VA Residents. 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 (Bilingual instructor, Spanish/English)
10/28/2025 - 02/10/2026
$833 Fast Forward Price for VA Residents. 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.