Licensing and Certifications
The community colleges work in conjunction with the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulations to develop and implement courses for contractors. These courses are offered by several community colleges across the state. Currently, VWCC iis offering:
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TRAINING
This training program is designed to give participants a thorough classroom experience with hands-on practices of the methods required to test and inspect reduced pressure zone and other backflow prevention devices. Classes will be offered quarterly at the Greenfield Technical Education Center.
Backflow Prevention Device Training Brochure
BASIC CONTRACTOR BUSINESS LICENSING CLASS
This 8 hour course is designed to provide a
basic look at the statutes and regulations
that govern contractor licensing in Virginia,
including a review of the different types of
licenses available and the qualifications for
each, Standards of Practice, Prohibited
Acts and How to Avoid Violations of the
Regulations. This course has been approved
by the Virginia Department of Professional
and Occupational Regulation (DPOR)
Board for Contractors.
- The eight hours of classroom training meets DPOR training requirement for individuals seeking to obtain a contractor’s license in Virginia.
- Classes meet on Saturdays from 8 am-5 pm.
- Cost of the course is $185.00 per person.
- Textbooks are included in the cost of the course and will be available to all registered students on the morning of the course.
Basic Contractor Business Licensing Brochure
Basic Contractor Business Licensing Course Objectives
INDEPENDENT MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER OPERATOR CLASS
- Dates:
March 4-5, 2008, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
August 5-6, 2008, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Location - Roanoke Higher Education Center
Contact: Anne Koon, 540-767-6120
- Beginning January 1, 2006, the dealer-operator of any new independent motor vehicle dealership is required to successfully complete a course of study before they will be allowed to take the independent dealer-operator qualification test at any DMV Customer Service Center.
- The Virginia Community College System and the Virginia Independent Automobile Dealers Association (VIADA) have teamed up to present a two-day course at one of the many community college campuses throughout the state.
- Before attending the Dealer-operator class, please read this information
For more details about the licensing process for motor vehicle dealer-operators, view the Motor Vehicle Dealer Board site
TRADESMEN'S CEUs for LICENSING RECERTIFICATION
Journeymen, Master Plumbers, Electricians, HVAC mechanics, and Gas Fitters are now required by the Virginia Board of Contractors to take a pre-determined number of continuing education hours specific to their trade as part of the licensing process. Anyone obtaining or renewing a license must take continuing education in his/her respective profession. The following classes are now being offered monthly at the Greenfield Technical Education Center:
- Electricians
- Plumbers
- HVAC Technicians
- Gas Fitters
Trades Continuing Education Brochure
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA - CAREER READINESS CERTIFICATE
The Virginia governor's office launched the Career Readiness Certificate (CRC) initiative in 2004. Business and industry leaders called upon the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) and other key stakeholders to implement the statewide employability certificate that connects the goal of all Virginia stakeholders to advance the state's workforce development interest and facilitate a quality of life and economic development movement.
Career Readiness Certificates (CRCs) are graded at three levels - Gold, Silver and Bronze - depending on WorkKeys exam scores. Upon the CRCs first anniversary in October 2005, the Commonwealth of Virginia had awarded over 7,000 CRCs. For many of those recipients, the CRC award represents the first such certification of "academic" achievement.
The CRC provides a workplace skills certification that businesses can directly connect to productivity, quality, business processes, and profitability. The CRC in Virginia is supported by the Virginia Workforce Council, Chamber of Commerce, AFL-CIO and the Virginia Manufacturers Association. It is a useful economic development tool in cities and counties where skill-levels of incumbent, dislocated workers are inadequate, and thus, discourage business development.
The CRC process not only encourages self-motivation, but also drives skill improvement through training software directly related to WorkKeys workplace skills. The result is that employers get applicants who have taken initiative to improve their potential worth to the company. It is truly a win-win process. It is designed to raise community workforce competencies by identifying and improving the weakest and often the least visible tier.
