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Programs & Classes
Workforce Services       WINTER 2021

SOLAR TECHNICIAN
BOOT CAMP
See page 9 for details

www.pvcc.edu/workforce
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what’s inside ?
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE................................3
 FastForward.......................................................................... 3
 Virginia Ready....................................................................... 3
                                                                                                    Financial
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.....................4
    CompTIA Security + .................................................................4
                                                                                                    Assistance
    CompTIA A+ ............................................................................4
HEALTHCARE..................................................5
    Clinical Medical Assistant ...................................................... 5
    EKG Technician ........................................................................ 5

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    Medication Aide....................................................................... 6
    Nurse Aide................................................................................. 6
    Nurse Aide
       English Language Learners.............................................. 7
    Phlebotomy Technician .......................................................... 8
    Pharmacy Technician ............................................................. 8
                                                                                                    Information
TRADES............................................................9
                                                                                                    Technology
 Building Trades..................................................................... 9
  Solar Technician Associate Boot Camp ............................... 9
  Heavy Equipment Operator Level 1...................................... 9
 HVAC.....................................................................................10
  Introduction to Air Conditioning...........................................10
  Air Conditioning & Electrical Systems Troubleshooting....10

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 Electrical ..............................................................................10
  Power Equipment Electrical Systems...................................10
 Small Engine Repair..............................................................11
  4-Stroke Engine Repair Certification ...................................11
  Compact Diesel Engine Repair..............................................11
 Welding................................................................................. 12        Healthcare
  Basic Certified Welder ...........................................................12
  Certified Pipe Welding ..........................................................13
  GMAW Welding Certification................................................13
REGISTRATION ............................................. 14

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financial assistance
FASTFORWARD
WHAT IS FastForward?
FastForward is a program helping Virginians get the high-demand
jobs they want and the salaries they need. FastForward programs
are short-term training courses offered through Virginia’s
Community Colleges to help you fast-track your career.
Have you been a resident of Virginia for the past 12 months?
If yes, then you are eligible for FastForward!
HERE’S HOW IT WORKS:

1.   WHEN YOU REGISTER FOR CLASS:
     Pay only 1/3 of the class tuition when enrolling in one of the approved classes.                 Paid when
                                                                                         STUDENT’S    class is
     Need assistance with the 1/3? See if you are eligible for FANTIC, (Financial         PORTION
     Assistance for Non-credit Training resulting in Industry Credentials.) by filling                completed
     out the FANTIC eligiblity form.
                                                                                                Paid when
2.   WHEN YOU COMPLETE THE CLASS:                                                              credential is
     The Commonwealth of Virginia will pay the next third of the tuition. See                    earned
     workforce financial aid for more information.

3.   WHEN YOU EARN THE CREDENTIAL:
     The Commonwealth of Virginia pays the final 1/3 of the tuition.
Tuition includes instruction, textbooks, materials, equipment and credential exam for most classes.

     Look for this symbol throughout the catalog for FastForward qualified classes.
                                        To check eligibility and apply, fill out the FastForward/FANTIC form
                                                    or contact fastforward@pvcc.edu or 434.961.5354.

VIRGINIA READY
VA Ready provides registered VA Ready Scholars a $1,000 Credential
Achievement Award upon obtaining the final credential in selected training programs in the
following sectors: computer and cyber, healthcare and manufacturing/skilled trades.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO ENROLL IN VA READY?
VA Ready is open to motivated, Virginians whose employment has been disrupted by the pandemic (COVID-19)
and who enroll in one of the VA Ready approved credential courses within the FastForward program at one of
Virginia’s community colleges or with one of our other Education Partners.
HOW IS “EMPLOYMENT DISRUPTION” DEFINED?
Employment disruption is defined as someone having their employment circumstances change as a result of
COVID-19. Specifically, this could include being laid-off, furloughed or now without steady, full-time work. It
might include someone working more than one part-time job to make ends meet.
Applicant must sign up at VAReady.org

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information technology
    CompTIA Security +
ONLINE
       Full Tuition $1,611/FastForward Tuition: $537
This 32-hour class prepares you for the CompTIA
Security+ certification exam. CompTIA Security+
is an entry-level, international, vendor-neutral
credential designed for IT security professionals
to identify risk, participate in risk mitigation
activities, provide infrastructure, information,
operational and application security.
18458 Jan. 16-March 6            S       noon-4 p.m.

    CompTIA A+
HYBRID
     Full Tuition $2,502/FastForward Tuition: $834
This 60-hour class will prepare you for the
CompTIA A+ certification exam. CompTIA A+ is
a globally recognized, vendor-neutral exam
designated for IT professionals. This class covers
network connectivity issues, mobile device
hardware, networking and troubleshooting
hardware, and PC hardware and peripherals.
You will learn iOS, Android, Apple OS X and
Linux, security, the fundamentals of cloud
computing and operational procedures, and
installing and configuring operating systems
including Windows. This course includes the
exam voucher.
19792 Feb. 15-April 24           M, W       6-9 p.m.
      		                         S 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

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healthcare
    Clinical Medical Assistant                                 EKG Technician
 Hybrid/Evening Class                                       Hybrid/Evening Class
     Full Tuition $3,267/FastForward Tuition: $1,089             Full Tuition $1,800/FastForward Tuition: $600
 This program is intended for students who                  This comprehensive 60-hour EKG Technician
 want to prepare for an exciting, challenging               Certification Program prepares students to
 and rewarding career in health care. This                  function as EKG Technicians and to take the
 program will train students to assist physicians           NHA – Electrocardiograph (ECT) Technician
 by performing functions related to the clinical            exam. This course will include important
 responsibilities of a medical office. Instruction          practice and background information on
 includes preparing patients for examination                anatomy and physiology of the heart, medical
 and treatment, routine laboratory procedures,              disease processes, medical terminology,
 diagnostic testing, technical aspects of                   medical ethics, legal aspects of patient contact,
 phlebotomy and the cardiac life cycle.                     electrocardiography and stress testing.
 Students will review important topics including            Additionally, students will practice with EKG
 phlebotomy, pharmacology, the proper use                   equipment and perform hands on labs including
 and administration of medications, taking and              introduction to the function and proper use of
 documenting vital signs, cardiology including              the EKG machine, the normal anatomy of the
 proper lead placements, a professional                     chest wall for proper lead placement, 12-lead
 workplace behavior, ethics and the legal                   placement and other clinical practices.
 aspects of health care. This program includes
                                                            Prerequisites: Must be 18 years of age with High
 165 hours of classroom lecture and hands-on
                                                            School Diploma or GED, and have an active,
 labs and a clinical externship opportunity at
                                                            unrestricted Virginia CNA license.
 a local health care provider. To be eligible for
 the clinical rotation, students must successfully          18535 Jan. 4-Feb. 24		 Days & Times Vary
 complete the 165-hour program, submit to a
 thorough background check, drug screening,
 have a physical exam, provide proof of current
 immunizations and meet other requirements.
 Note: Upon successful completion of this
 program, students would be eligible to sit for
 the National Health career Association (NHA)
 Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
 national examination.
 Prerequisites: Must have a high school diploma
 or GED. Minimum age is 18.
 18551 March 1-May 10		 Days & Times Vary

All health care students are required to attend an online
    Pre-Enrollment Information Session
               before registering for class.

    To register for the information session fill out the
         Healthcare Career Information Form at
         www.pvcc.edu/workforce-healthcare

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healthcare

    Medication Aide                                       Nurse Aide-Day Class
Hybrid/Day Class                                             Full Tuition $2,337/FastForward Tuition: $779
                                                       This is a hybrid class. Skills, clinicals and exam
       Full Tuition $1,101/FastForward Tuition: $367   will be face-to-face.
Successful completion of PVCC’s Medication             This 165-hour, state-approved, noncredit class
Aide Training program meets the requirements           prepares you to take the Virginia Board of
of the Virginia Board of Nursing for a student to      Nursing exam to become a certified nurse aide
be eligible to sit for the state exam to become        (CNA) where you will work under the supervision
a Registered Medication Aide (RMA). This               of a licensed practical nurse, registered nurse,
program will cover topics such as legal and            or physician as an entry-level nurse aide in a
ethical issues; preparing for safe administration      variety of inpatient and outpatient care settings
of medication; introduction to pharmacology;           such as long-term care facilities, physician
administration of prepared instillations and           offices, clinics and home settings. The program
treatments (oral medications, eye, ear, nose,          includes BLS-CPR training. CNAs play a vital
etc.); documentation, storage and disposal             role in the healthcare team and are in critical
of medications; special issues in medication           shortage in our community. The class costs
administration and insulin administration.             include books, uniform, required compliance
Students will be required to have 100%                 testing and state exam testing fee.
attendance in both class and clinical, provide         18536 Jan. 26-March 26 		 Days & Times Vary
a copy of their active, unrestricted Virginia CNA
certificate, and submit a background check,
drug screen and PPD (negative TB testing) prior
                                                          Nurse Aide
to start of class.                                     Evening Class
Prerequisite: Active, unrestricted nurse aide                Full Tuition $2,337/FastForward Tuition: $779
certification issued from the Virginia Board           This is a hybrid class. Skills, clinicals and exam
of Nursing is required prior to registration.          will be face-to-face.
Minimum age is 18 and must not have any                This 165-hour, state-approved, noncredit class
convictions since becoming a CNA.                      prepares you to take the Virginia Board of
18549 Jan. 11-Feb. 22		 Days & Times Vary              Nursing exam to become a certified nurse aide
                                                       (CNA) where you will work under the supervision
                                                       of a licensed practical nurse, registered nurse,
                                                       or physician as an entry-level nurse aide in a
                                                       variety of inpatient and outpatient care settings
                                                       such as long-term care facilities, physician
                                                       offices, clinics and home settings. The program
                                                       includes BLS-CPR training. CNAs play a vital
                                                       role in the healthcare team and are in critical
                                                       shortage in our community. The class costs
                                                       include books, uniform, required compliance
                                                       testing and state exam testing fee.
                                                       18537 Jan. 25-April 9		 Days & Times Vary

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healthcare

   Nurse Aide
   English Language Learners
      Full Tuition $2,337/FastForward Tuition: $779
This is a hybrid class. Skills, clinicals and exam
will be face-to-face.
This 150-hour, state-approved, noncredit class
prepares you to take the Virginia Board of
Nursing exam to become a certified nurse aide
(CNA) where you will work under the supervision
of a licensed practical nurse, registered nurse,
or physician as an entry-level nurse aide in a
variety of inpatient and outpatient care settings
such as long-term care facilities, physician
offices, clinics and home settings. The program
includes basic life skills (BLS) -CPR training.
CNAs play a vital role in the healthcare team
and are in critical shortage in our community.
The class costs include books, uniform, required
compliance testing and state exam testing fee.
18579 Jan. 19-May 10		 Days & Times Vary

     DIRECT PATIENT CARE
     CAREER PATHWAY

                                 Nursing $$$

    Clinical Medical Assistant    $$
         Nurse Aide
                      $
        START

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healthcare

    Phlebotomy Technician                                Pharmacy Technician
      Full Tuition $2,334/FastForward Tuition: $778       Full Tuition $1,920/FastForward Tuition: $640
This is a hybrid class. Skills, clinicals and exam    New ONLINE ANYTIME
will be face-to-face.
                                                      January 11, 2021 through May 10, 2021
Phlebotomy Technician program with a clinical
externship.                                           This fully online, at your own pace, Pharmacy
This 65-hour program prepares professionals           Technician course will prepare you for the
to collect blood specimens from clients for the       Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
purpose of laboratory analysis. Students will         exam. Students must register by January 10,
become familiar with all aspects related to           2021 and can complete the training at their own
blood collection and develop comprehensive            pace through the end of class on May 10, 2021.
skills to perform venipunctures completely            This comprehensive 50-hour program will
and safely. Classroom and lab work includes           prepare students to work as a pharmacy
terminology, anatomy and physiology; blood            technician in a retail or other pharmacy
collection procedures; specimen hands-on              setting and to take the Pharmacy Technician
practice; and training in skills and techniques to    Certification Board’s PTCB exam. Course content
perform puncture methods.                             includes: pharmacy medical terminology, the
Prerequsites: High School Diploma or GED and          history of pharmacy, the pharmacy practice in
active, unrestricted Nurse Aide Certification         multiple environments, pharmacy calculations
issued from the Virginia Board of Nursing is          and measurements, reading and interpreting
required prior to registration. Minimum age           prescriptions and defining drugs by generic
is 18 and must not have any convictions since         and brand names. Through classroom lecture
becomong a CNA.                                       and hands on labs, students will review dosage
                                                      calculations, drug classifications, the “top 200
18550 Feb. 15-March 29		 Days & Times Vary            drugs,” I.V. flow rates, sterile compounding, dose
                                                      conversions, aseptic technique, the handling
                                                      of sterile products, total parental nutrition
                                                      (TPN), dispensing of prescriptions, inventory
                                                      control and billing and reimbursement. Note:
                                                      In addition to classroom lecture and labs, this
                                                      program includes a clinical externship through
                                                      a local pharmacy. To be eligible for a clinical
                                                      externship, students must successfully complete
                                                      the 50 hour program, submit to a thorough
                                                      background check, drug screening and meet
                                                      other requirements. Students who complete
                                                      this program will also have the opportunity to
                                                      pursue the Pharmacy Technician Certification
                                                      Board’s (PTCB) Exam.
                                                      Prerequisite: Minimum age is 18, must be a high
                                                      school graduate or GED holder.
                                                      19785 Jan. 11-May 10		           Online/Anytime

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trades
BUILDING TRADES
  Solar Technician Associate Boot
Camp
     Full Tuition $1,425/FastForward Tuition: $475
This course will introduce you to photovoltaic
(PV) design, installation, and maintenance of
PV systems. The classroom theory and hands-
on training will cover the following learning
objectives: PV markets and applications,
safety basics, electricity basics, solar energy
fundamentals, PV module fundamentals,
system components, PV system sizing principles,
PV system electrical design, PV system
mechanical design and performance analysis,
maintenance and troubleshooting. At the end
of the course, students will be eligible to sit for
the North American Board of Certified Energy
Practitioners (NABCEP) Photovoltaic Associate
(PVA) Exam. The PVA credential is intended for
people who are currently working in, or seeking
employment in, the renewable energy industry.
19787 Feb. 15-19    M-F		           8 a.m.-5 p.m.

                                                         Heavy Equipment Operator Level 1
                                                           Full Tuition: $2,748/FastForward Tuition: $916
                                                      Become a heavy equipment operator and earn
                                                      an NCCER industry-recognized credential! The
                                                      Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) program
                                                      meets the growing demands for equipment
                                                      operators. Virtual reality simulators are used for
                                                      training.
                                                      19889 Jan.16-Feb. 21        S, Su   8 a.m.-5 p.m.
                                                      19890 March 6-April 18      S, Su   8 a.m.-5 p.m.

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trades

HVAC                                                  ELECTRICAL
     Introduction to Air Conditioning                    Power Equipment Electrical Systems
     Full Tuition: $1,275/FastForward Tuition:$425
Learn the basics of air conditioning systems,               Full Tuition $600/FastForward Tuition: $200
including tools, fasteners, tubing, copper,           Learn about electricity and how it’s generated in
soldering/brazing, thermodynamic principles,          the small engine and outdoor power equipment
the relationship of temperature and pressure,         products in use today. Tuition includes the cost
system components, refrigerants, service              of the EETC electrical certification exam and a
procedures (recovery/recycling, evacuation,           study guide.
leak detection, charging), metering devices,          18557 March 2-April 6      T            6-9 p.m.
basic troubleshooting, controls, and
compressors. After completing the course
students will have the opportunity to test for the
EPA Section 608 for HVACR.
18490 Jan. 20–March 4         W, Th      6-9 p.m.
20071 Jan. 18–March 2         M, T        2-5 p.m.

   Air Conditioning & Electrical Systems
Troubleshooting
             Full Tuition: $1,275/FastForward: $425
This course teaches beginner and intermediate
troubleshooting techniques for an air
conditioner’s air delivery, refrigerant, and
electrical systems. Interpreting system
superheat, subcooling, and electrical
diagrams are covered. Students will sit for
the HVAC Excellence System Diagnostics and
Troubleshooting certification exam as part of
the course.
18491 March 10-April 29 W, Th            6-9 p.m.
20073 March 8-April 27        M, T        2-5 p.m.

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small engine repair

SMALL ENGINE REPAIR
   4-Stroke Engine Repair Certification

       Full Tuition: $525/FastForward Tuition:$175
This class will prepare you to take the EETC
4-stroke certification exam.
18448 Jan. 25-Feb. 17       M, W         6-9 p.m.

   2-Stroke Engine Repair Certification

       Full Tuition: $465/FastForward Tuition: $155
Learn the theory and how the components
work together. Learn 2-stroke engine design,
application and how to service and maintain
these engines. Examine cutaways, parts and
disassemble an engine to see how it works.
Learn very basic ways to troubleshoot your
engine when it is not working properly. This class
prepares you to take the EETC 2-stroke Engine
Certification exam.
18449 Feb. 22-March 10      M, W         6-9 p.m.

   Compact Diesel Engine Repair
      Full Tuition: $999/FastForward Tuition: $333
This class is designed to give an inexperienced
person an understanding of the fundamentals
of a diesel engine. The class will cover theory
of diesel engines, the construction of diesel
engines, display differences between a diesel
and a gasoline engine. It will expose the student
to some of the service requirements and repair
techniques. This class will prepare the student
for the Equipment and Engine Training Council’s
diesel certification test and will expose them
to information needed to consider taking the
Automative Service Excellence Certification test.
18450 March 15-April 21     M, W         6-9 p.m.

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WELDING
All welding classes are taught by Steve Brownell at the VA School of Metal, 102-A Industrial
Drive, Troy, VA 22974.
These classes are offered at the VA School of Metal 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays &
Thursdays or Saturdays & Sundays on alternate weekends, based on space availability.
CALL 434.961.5354 TO REGISTER

     Basic Certified Welder
   Full Tuition: $3,744/FastForward Tuition: $1,248
Certification training consists of 112 hours, and      Week 1 & 2    1G position (On flat plate)
includes classroom lecture, practice and final         Week 3 & 4    2G position (Horizontal)
test. Upon successful completion of the course         Week 5 & 6    3G position (Vertical up)
and passing the test, student will be A.W.S.
D1.1 certified for structural welding. Primary         Week 7        4G position (Overhead)
emphasis will be on stick welding, properly           19794 Jan. 5-Feb. 3 T, W, Th 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
known as Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW).           19924 Jan. 9-April 4   S, Su       8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Classes must be taken in order. Classes held at
the VA School of Metal, 102-A Industrial Drive,       19795 Feb. 9-March 10 T, W, Th
Troy, VA 22974.                                             			               8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

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welding

   Certified Pipe Welding                                GMAW Welding Certification
   Full Tuition: $3,744/FastForward Tuition: $1,248   Full Tuition: $3,903/FastForward Tuition: $1,301
Certification training consists of 112 hours and      Certification training consists of 80 hours.
includes classroom lecture, practice and final
                                                       Week 1        1G position (On flat plate)
test.
Upon successful completion of the course and           Week 2        2G position (Horizontal)
passing the test, student will be A.W.S. QC7-93        Week 3        3G position (Vertical up)
certified for pipe welding. Primary emphasis           Week 4        4G position (Overhead)
will be on stick welding, properly known as
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW). Classes             Week 5        4G & 3G position
must be taken in order. Topics include the basics     19797 Jan. 5-26     T, W, Th 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m
of pipe welding using 6010 and 7018 electrodes,       19798 Feb. 2-23     T, W, Th 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
welding full penetration groove welds in the
2G (vertical), 5G (horizontal fixed) and 6G           20043 Jan. 6-April 4 S, Su		        8 a.m.-4 p.m.
(inclined) positions, and prepping and fitting
techniques. Testing will take place in the 6G
(inclined) position.
Prerequisite: Two to three years experience
in stick welding and have a 3G (vertical up)
certification and or able to pass a 3G (vertical
up) certification before taking the course.
 Week 1        1-G rolled flat position
 Week 2        2-G horizontal in a fixed
               position 45 degrees
 Week 3 & 4    2-G horizontal & 5-G vertical in
               a fixed position 45 degrees
 Week 5 & 6    5-G a & 6-G in a fixed position
               45 degrees
 Week 6 & 7    6-G pipe in a fixed position 45
               degrees
19804 Jan. 23-April 18      S, Su   8 a.m.-4 p.m.

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registration
online registration:
           1. Go to www.pvcc.edu/workforce.                            4. Create profile.
           2. Browse our classes.                                      5. Proceed to checkout.
           3. Select classes and add to cart.                          6. Enter payment information.
You will receive a confirmation email and reminders before class.

method of payment:
     • Check, Money Order, Credit Card - Visa/MC/Amex.
       Call 434.961.5354 to make credit card payment.
     • Bill employer (attach purchase order or authorization to bill.)

There is a $35 service charge for handling returned checks or
dishonored credit card or debit card payments
($50 service charge if your account is in past-due collection status).

Call 434.961.5354 to make payment. OR MAIL TO:
Piedmont Virginia Community College
ATTN: Workforce Services • 501 College Dr. • Charlottesville, VA 22902

  refund policy:
  Participants must withdraw from a class at least five business days before that class is scheduled to begin to receive a full
  refund. No refunds will be provided after this time. Refund requests must be made in writing by mail, fax 434.961.5270 or
  email workforce@pvcc.edu. Include your name, student ID number, course title and reason for refund. Please note: If a
  student is registered by a WFS staff member or pays by check, your Social Security number will be necessary in order to
  provide a refund check from the State of Virginia. Refund checks from the State of Virginia take 3–5 weeks to process.

  nondiscrimination statement
  Piedmont Virginia Community College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment
  opportunities, programs, services, and activities. PVCC does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, family
  medical history or genetic information, military service, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion,
  sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, or any other non-merit base factor. The College also
  prohibits sexual harassment including sexual violence or misconduct. The following person has been designated to
  handle inquiries regarding any of these policies: Human Resources Manager, 501 College Dr., Main Building, Room M810,
  Charlottesville, VA 22902; 434.961.6567.

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