Core Craft Skills covers basic knowledge and requirements needed in the construction and industrial trades. This is a hybrid class with live, in-person instruction and self-paced online coursework with modules in Safety, Construction Math, Hand and Power Tools, Construction Drawings, Rigging, Materials Handling, and Communication/Employability Skills. This introductory course provides the basic skills needed to continue on for certification in any NCCER craft.
About NCCER: The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) provides instructional pathways for craft/trade education and certification, awarding nationally recognized credentials for students who learn, master, and demonstrate a level of proficiency in their craft, trade, or profession. Through standardized curricula and assessments in construction and maintenance, NCCER provides nationally recognized industry credentials in more than seventy craft areas. These credentials are recorded in
NCCER’s Registry System where organizations and employers can track and verify the qualifications of craft professionals and prospective employees.
BRCC currently has scholarship funding to defray the cost of many workforce courses - such as Core Craft Skills. Most Virginia residents receive a 2/3 discount on tuition and, for many unemployed individuals or individuals in low paying jobs, courses are free or nearly free. Email (info@brcc.edu) or call (540-453-0264) to talk with an advisor who can help get you into a short term training course at BRCC today!
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