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Continuing Education for Tradesmen

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. Plumbers, HVAC technicians and Electricians must take three hours of continuing education in their field. Gas fitters must take one hour. (This one hour class for Gas Fitters is intended for Journeyman and Master Gas Fitters, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Fitters, and Natural Gas Fitters.)  Each course covers new definitions, code changes, general requirements, impacts on the job, general use and special equipment included in the respective codes. 

These classes are recognized by the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation and the Virginia Board of Contractors and meet the new continuing education requirement. Certificates of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are recognized by the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation and will be issued to all licensed Virginia electrical tradesmen cardholders upon successful completion of the class.

The cost of the three-hour classes (Electric, HVAC and Plumbing) is $125 and the cost of the one-hour class (Gas Fitter including ) is $65. A workbook highlighting the changes is included in the cost of the class and will be distributed when participants arrive for class.

Scheduled Classes
 John H. Daniel Campus – Keysville

Wed, June 16, 2010 HVAC 6:00 -- 9:00 pm
Wed, June 23, 2010 Gas Fitter 6:00 -- 7:00 pm
Wed, August 4, 2010 Electrical 6:00 -- 9:00 pm
Wed, August 11, 2010 Plumbing 6:00 -- 9:00 pm
Wed, August 18, 2010 HVAC 6:00 -- 9:00 pm
Wed, August 25, 2010 Gas Fitter 6:00 -- 7:00 pm
Wed, October 6, 2010 Electrical 6:00 -- 9:00 pm
Wed, October 13, 2010 Plumbing 6:00 -- 9:00 pm
Wed, October 20, 2010 HVAC 6:00 -- 9:00 pm
Wed, October 27, 2010 Gas Fitter 6:00 -- 7:00 pm

Lake Country Advanced Knowledge Center–South Hill (118 East Danville Street, South Hill VA)

Wed. July 14, 2010 Plumbing 6:00 pm -- 9:00 pm
Sat. July 17 2010 Electrical 9:00 am -- Noon
Sat. July 24, 2010 HVAC 9:00 am -- Noon

Southern Virginia Higher Education Center - South Boston

Wed, November 3, 2010 Electrical 6:00 -- 9:00 pm
Wed, November 10, 2010 Plumbing 6:00 -- 9:00 pm
Wed. November 17, 2010 Gas Fitter 5:00 -- 6:00 pm
Wed, November 17, 2010 HVAC 6:00 -- 9:00 pm

Cumberland Community Center

Wed, December 1, 2010 Electrical 6:00 -- 9:00 pm
Wed, December 8, 2010 Plumbing 6:00 -- 9:00 pm

Clarksville Enrichment Complex - Clarksville (1567 Noblin Farm Road, Clarksville VA)

Wed. September 8, 2010 Plumbing 6:00 pm -- 9:00 pm
Sat, September 18, 2010 Electrical 9:00 am - Noon
Sat, September 25 2010 HVAC 9:00 am - Noon
Sat. November 13, 2010 Electrical 9:00 am - Noon
Wed. November 17, 2010 Plumbing 6:00 pm -- 9:00 pm
Sat. November 20, 2010 HVAC 9:00 am - Noon

 

 

Southside Virginia Education Center - Emporia

Click here for a non-credit registration form for continuing ed courses.  Mail or fax form to appropriate contact person  listed below:

Click here for information on Non-Credit Course Registration or toegister online for non-credit continuing ed courses. 

To register or for more information on classes in Keysville, Cumberland or South Boston please contact:

Dennis Smith
SVCC--Daniel Campus
200 Daniel Road
Keysville, VA  23947
Phone:  434-736-2008
Fax: 434-736-2082
Email:  dennis.smith@southside.edu

To register or for more information on classes in South Hill or Clarksville, please contact:

Natalie Coronas
SVCC--Lake Country Advanced Knowledge Center
118 East Danville Street
South Hill, VA  23970
Phone:  434-955-2252
Fax:  434-955-2254
Email:  natalie.coronas@southside.edu

To register or for more information on classes in Emporia, please contact:

Gary Cifers
SVCC--Southside Virginia Education Center
1300 Greensville County Circle
Emporia, Virginia 23847
Phone: 434-634-9358
Fax: 434-634-6539
Email: gary.cifers@southside.edu