Introduction to Construction (WCG)


ID : 33246    Section Number : 69WG

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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Begin your career in the skilled trades with a strong foundation! This entry-level course is the required prerequisite for skilled trades specialty courses, including Electrical, HVAC, and Heavy Equipment Operator. Topics in this course include basic safety, construction math, introduction to hand and power tools, construction drawings, basic rigging, material handling, communication skills, and employability skills. Upon successful completion of this course, students are eligible to sit for the CORE credential exam offered by the National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER). 

This is a FastForward Program: FastForward programs are short-term training courses for industry credentials in high-demand jobs. Funding may be available to offset the tuition cost for individuals who meet eligibility requirements. Funding is limited and therefore distributed on a first-come, first-come basis.

WCG Grant: Eligible Virginia residents may pay only one-third (1/3) of the full tuition cost. To qualify, you must meet the Virginia domicile requirements. Virginia "domicile" means you have lived in Virginia and intended to stay here indefinitely for at least one year before the date of application.

G3/FANTIC Initiatives: The G3 and FANTIC programs makes it possible for Virginians with low or modest income to pursue jobs in high-demand fields. Funding covers an additional 1/3 of the course tuition.

Program Pricing:
  • Regular/Full Price: $1098
  • FastForward Price: $366
  • FastForward plus G3 Price: $0
Next Step:
To apply for financial assistance, follow this link to the FastForward Funding Application. Read the instructions, click Add to Cart and answer the questionnaires. After you complete the checkout process, you will receive an email with a secure document upload link and list of required documents to verify your application. Email sbayker@pvcc.edu with questions.
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Class Details

10 Session(s)
Weekly - Tue, Thu

Location
PVCC Main Bldg.

Instructor
Samantha Payne 

CEUs : 4

Tuition:  $1,098.00


Registration Closes On
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 @ 12:00 AM

Schedule Information

Skip dates: (No class on 11/26/2026)

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
11/10/2026 - 12/15/2026 Weekly - Tue, Thu 05:30 PM - 09:30 PM Charlottesvle, PVCC Main Bldg.  Map, Room: M831 Samantha Payne 

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