Central Virginia Community College
Associate degree
Accounting | |
Accounting is the study of how businesses track their income and assets over time. The field of accounting offers stimulating and challenging work that is constantly evolving. Because accountants spend a lot of time looking under the hoods of businesses, they really learn how business works. This Associate... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Associate degree
Administration of Justice | |
The Administration of Justice curriculum is designed to provide a broad educational foundation which will prepare graduates for employment in
numerous criminal justice related occupations. For students already working in the criminal justice field, this curriculum will provide preparation for advancement... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Associate degree
Administrative Support Technology | |
The Associate in Applied Science degree curriculum majoring in Administrative Support Technology is designed to prepare persons for full-time employment immediately upon completion of the community college program. Persons who are seeking their first employment in an office position and those who are... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Associate degree
Building Trades | |
The purpose of this curriculum is to better prepare individuals for the rapidly changing environment of industry and manufacturing. Very broad state guidelines for the course of studies have allowed local industry's requirements and future needs to be better incorporated into the curriculum. The Technical... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Associate degree
Business Administration | |
With the rapid development of business and industry in Virginia, there is a great demand for qualified personnel in business administration to help provide leadership for economic growth. The Business Administration curriculum is designed for persons who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Associate degree
Communication Design | |
The Associate in Applied Science Degree curriculum in Communication Design is intended to provide the basic skills necessary to begin a career in visual communication. Whether the student intends to continue his or her education or intends to seek an entry level position in an applied art field, the... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Associate degree
Computer Network Specialist | |
The purpose of this curriculum is to better prepare individuals for the rapidly changing environment of industry and manufacturing. Very broad state guidelines for the course of studies have allowed local industry's requirements and future needs to be better incorporated into the curriculum. The Technical... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Associate degree
Dental Hygiene | |
The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Dental Hygiene is designed to prepare students as primary preventive oral health care professionals licensed to practice dental hygiene. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be eligible to take the national, regional, and state board examinations... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Associate degree
Early College | |
The Early College Program is designed for high school juniors and seniors that have exhibited a dedication to academics above and beyond the average student. These individuals are driven to excellence and welcome the challenge of tackling a college curriculum while completing their secondary education... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Associate degree
Education | |
The emphasis on quality education in Virginia has created a demand for educational specialists to help provide leadership for schools. The Associate in Arts and Sciences program in Education is designed for persons who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Associate degree
Electrical Technology | |
The purpose of this curriculum is to better prepare individuals for the rapidly changing environment of industry and manufacturing. Very broad state guidelines for the course of studies have allowed local industry's requirements and future needs to be better incorporated into the curriculum. The Technical... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Associate degree
Electronics Technician | |
The purpose of Electronics Technician curriculum is to better prepare individuals for the rapidly changing environment of industry and manufacturing. Very broad state guidelines for the course of studies have allowed local industry's requirements and future needs to be better incorporated into the curriculum.... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Associate degree
Emergency Medical Services —Paramedic | |
The purpose of this curriculum is to produce competent entry-level Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedics (EMT-P) who can service the community with advanced life support care via the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) infrastructure. Upon completion of the program, students will be eligible for National... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Associate degree
Engineering Technology
Architectural/Civil | |
The purpose of the Associate in Applied Science degree program in Engineering Technology is to prepare students for full-time employment as engineering specialists immediately upon completion of the program. Students successfully graduating from this program may find employment as architectural designers/drafters,... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Associate degree
Engineering Technology
Mechanical/Industrial | |
The purpose of the Associate in Applied Science degree program in Engineering Technology is to prepare students for fulltime employment as
engineering specialists immediately upon completion of the program. Students successfully graduating from this program may find employment as
machine design drafters,... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Associate degree
General Studies | |
The General Studies curriculum is designed to meet the needs of students ready for higher education, but have not settled on specific career paths. It is an opportunity to meet the general education requirements of the first two years of most baccalaureate programs in four-year colleges and universities.
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Central Virginia Community College
Associate degree
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning | |
The purpose of this curriculum is to better prepare individuals for the rapidly changing environment of industry and manufacturing. Very broad state guidelines for the course of studies have allowed local industry's requirements and future needs to be better incorporated into the curriculum. The Technical... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Associate degree
Industrial Maintenance I | |
The purpose of this curriculum is to better prepare individuals for the rapidly changing environment of industry and manufacturing. Very broad state guidelines for the course of studies have allowed local industry's requirements and future needs to be better incorporated into the curriculum. The Technical... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Associate degree
Information Systems Technology
Application Software | |
The purpose of the Associate in Applied Science degree program in Information Systems Technology is to prepare students for full-time
employment with business, industry, and government organizations as applications software specialists. The Application Software specialization includes spreadsheet, database,... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Associate degree
Information Systems Technology
Programming | |
The purpose of the Associate in Applied Science degree program in Information Systems Technology is to prepare students for full-time employment with business, industry, and government organizations as entry level programmers. The Programming specialization includes multiple language requirements to... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Associate degree
Information Systems Technology
Web Developer | |
The purpose of the Associate in Applied Science degree program in Information Systems Technology is to prepare students for full-time employment with business, industry, and government organizations to build and maintain websites and business interface through the internet. The Web Developer specialization... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Associate degree
Liberal Arts | |
The Associate in Arts and Sciences degree in Liberal Arts is designed for persons who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate program. The curriculum consists of courses in the humanities, including a foreign language, natural sciences, and social sciences usually... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Associate degree
Machine Technology | |
The purpose of this curriculum is to better prepare individuals for the rapidly changing environment of industry and manufacturing. Very broad state guidelines for the course of studies have allowed local industry's requirements and future needs to be better incorporated into the curriculum. The Technical... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Associate degree
Management | |
The Associate in Applied Science degree curriculum with a Major in Management is designed for persons who are seeking fulltime employment in
management immediately upon completion of the community college curriculum. Both persons who are seeking their first employment in
management positions and those... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Associate degree
Marketing
E-Commerce | |
The Associate in Applied Science degree curriculum with a Major in Marketing is designed primarily for persons who are seeking fulltime
employment in merchandising and marketing occupations immediately upon completion of the community college curriculum. Both persons who are seeking their first employment... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Associate degree
Marketing
Management | |
The Associate in Applied Science degree curriculum with a Major in Marketing is designed primarily for persons who are seeking full-time
employment in merchandising and marketing occupations immediately upon completion of the community college curriculum. Both persons who are seeking their first employment... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Associate degree
Medical Laboratory Technology | |
The Medical Laboratory Technology curriculum is designed to prepare selected students for employment, upon graduation and certification, as
Medical Laboratory Technicians. Positions for Medical Laboratory Technicians are available in laboratories for hospitals,physicians' office laboratories, health... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Associate degree
Nuclear Support Technology | |
The purpose of this curriculum is to better prepare individuals for the rapidly changing environment of industry and manufacturing. Very broad state guidelines for the course of studies have allowed local industry's requirements and future needs to be better incorporated into the curriculum. The Technical... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Associate degree
Radiologic Technology | |
The curriculum is designed to prepare selected students as radiographers upon completion of the community college program and upon registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Employment opportunities for radiographers are available in hospitals, education, industry, agencies, and... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Associate degree
Respiratory Therapy Technology | |
The purpose of this curriculum is to prepare selected students for employment as Respiratory Care Practitioners and for registry by the National Board for Respiratory Care. Employment opportunities are available in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, physician offices, home care, and sales. Admission... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Associate degree
Science | |
With the emphasis on scientific discoveries and technological developments in today's society, there is a demand for scientists and scientifically-oriented persons in business, government, industry, or the professions. This degree program is designed for persons who are interested in a scientific program... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Associate degree
Welding | |
The purpose of this curriculum is to better prepare individuals for the rapidly changing environment of industry and manufacturing. Very broad state guidelines for the course of studies have allowed local industry's requirements and future needs to be better incorporated into the curriculum. The Technical... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Certificates/First-Professional Certificate
Machine Tool | |
Modern manufacturing techniques have created a great demand for highly skilled operators of the machines and tools used in the making of many complex parts required by industry. It is the purpose of this curriculum to develop machinists and machinist trainees who are able to skillfully convert the engineer's... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Accounting | |
Accounting is the study of how businesses track their income and assets over time. The field of accounting offers stimulating and challenging work that is constantly evolving. Because accountants spend a lot of time looking under the hoods of businesses, they really learn how business works.
Accountants... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
American Sign Language | |
The career studies certificate program is a response to the non-traditional short-term program educational needs of many adults in the College's service area and is designed on a series of specialized program options. These options represent a wide variety of adult career and academic interest course... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Business Management | |
The career studies certificate program is a response to the non-traditional, short-term program, educational needs of many adults in the College's service area and is designed on a series of specialized program options. These options represent a wide variety of adult career and academic interest course... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Call Center Operations | |
The career studies certificate program is a response to the nontraditional,short-term program, educational needs of many adults in the College's service area and is designed on a series of specialized program options. These options represent a wide variety of adult career and academic interest course... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Child Care | |
The Child Care certificate program is designed to prepare individuals for employment in a variety of situations where the care of children is the primary objective. Practitioners already employed in a child care capacity will find this program appropriate for upgrading and broadening their paraprofessional... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Child Development | |
The career studies certificate program is a response to the nontraditional,short-term program,educational needs of many adults in the College's service area and is designed on a series of specialized program options. These options represent a wide variety of adult career and academic interest course... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Computer Aided Drafting | |
The career studies certificate program is a response to the non-traditional, short-term program, educational needs of many adults in the College's service area and is designed on a series of specialized program options. These options represent a wide variety of adult career and academic interest course... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Cosmetology Theory | |
The career studies certificate program is a response to the nontraditional, short-term program, educational needs of many adults in the College's service area and is designed on a series of specialized program options. These options represent a wide variety of adult career and academic interest course... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Customer Service | |
The career studies certificate program is a response to the non-traditional, short-term program, educational needs of many adults in the College's service area and is designed on a series of specialized program options. These options represent a wide variety of adult career and academic interest course... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic | |
The Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Career Studies Certificate program is designed for persons who wish to become emergency medical technicians. An internship will be` required at a local hospital or rescue squad. Classes will be offered in the evening to accommodate those individuals who are employed... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate | |
The Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate Career Studies Certificate program is designed to produce competent entry-level EMT intermediates who can service the community with advanced life support care via the EMS infrastructure. Upon completion of the program, students will be eligible for National... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Entrepreneurship in Small Business | |
The Entrepreneurship in Small Business Career Studies Certificate program is designed for persons who wish to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to organize and manage a small business. This program may be completed in two semesters.
Entrepreneurship in Small Business ”Career Studies Certificate... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
General Clerical | |
The General Clerical program is designed to prepare qualified clerical workers for full-time positions. Proficiency in high school English and mathematics is required. The General Clerical program qualifies graduates for full-time employment after one academic year of study. The courses in this certificate... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning | |
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) is offered primarily in the evening and may be completed in a two-year period. The curriculum offers a series of HVAC courses which prepare individuals with entry level skills. Students interested in the HVAC program are strongly advised to consult with... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Horticulture | |
The Career Studies Certificate program in Horticulture is designed to prepare students for entry level positions in nurseries, garden centers, landscape operations, or upgrade knowledge or skills for those already employed in one of these careers. Graduates find jobs in greenhouse businesses, golf course... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Human Resource Management | |
The streamlining of many routine functions in HR has created a growing need for highly trained professional managers with skills to plan for, hire, manage, retain, and develop tomorrow's workforce. Human Resource Management professionals must understand and be involved in the strategic planning processes,... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Human Services | |
The Human Services Certificate program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to help persons in facilities for
those who have social dysfunctions and need to have their physical, social, and psychological needs better met. CVCC graduates may also furnish adult care.... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Industrial Electricity | |
With the rapid growth of the electronics and manufacturing industries in Virginia and the steady demand for qualified electricians in the local area, there is a need for trained personnel. This certificate program is designed to meet the needs of persons employed in an electrical trade and wish to improve... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Industrial Training-Mechanical Maintenance | |
The purpose of the Industrial Training-Mechanical Maintenance Career Studies Certificate is for CVCC to have a structure in place which is flexible enough to meet training needs of industry in the region as well as provide a path to higher education goals for students. Industry would be allowed to ’tailor“... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Industrial Training-Precision Instrumentation | |
The purpose of the Industrial Training-Precision Instrumentation Career Studies Certificate is for CVCC to have a structure in place which is flexible enough to meet training needs of industry in the region as well as provide a path to higher education goals for students. Industry would be allowed to... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Industrial Training-Technician I, II, and III | |
The purpose of the Industrial Training Technician I, II, and III career studies certificates is for CVCC to have a structure in place which is flexible enough to meet training needs of industry in the region as well as provide a path to higher education goals for students. Industry would be allowed to... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Information Processing | |
The Information Processing program is designed to provide present and potential students with the fundamentals of current software packages used in business. In addition to the admission requirements established by the College, entry into the program requires a keyboarding skill of 25 words per minute.... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Legal Assistant | |
The Legal Assistance Certificate program is designed to prepare individuals for the performance of independent legal work under the
supervision of an attorney. The program provides preparation of preservice and/or inservice personnel for positions such as legal assistant/paralegal. Students are required... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Machine Shop | |
The purpose of this curriculum is to develop the skills of students to use many of the complex tools and devices found in modern machine shops. The certificate curriculum in Machine Shop is designed to prepare persons for fulltime employment as machinist trainees. In addition to meeting the admission... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Medical Coding | |
The Medical Coding program is designed for persons who desire a career in health care coding. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be eligible to seek employment in hospitals, doctors' offices, nursing facilities, or other health care organizations. Training is provided in International... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Medical Transcription | |
The Medical Transcription program is designed for persons who wish to acquire the training appropriate for employment as medical transcriptionists by providing them with the knowledge of anatomy, medical terminology, word processing, medical transcription, and grammar usage. Training is provided using... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Microcomputer Office Automation | |
The purpose of the Microcomputer Office Automation program is to prepare students for employment with business, industry, and government organizations. Students will learn a variety of software used in the workplace. The software will include word processing, spreadsheet, and database. The Microcomputer... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Nursing Preparation | |
The Nursing Preparation Career Studies Certificate program is designed to accommodate those persons desiring to enter the Lynchburg General Hospital School of Nursing (Registered Nursing) program.
BIO 141-142 - Human Anatomy and Physiology
HLT 138 - Principles of Nutrition
PSY 200 - Principles of... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Optician Theory | |
The Career Studies Certificate program in Optician Theory is designed primarily to prepare selected students in dispensing optician theory to satisfy apprenticeship-related instructional requirements. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be eligible to take the Virginia State Board... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Pharmacy Technology | |
The program in Pharmacy Technology is designed to prepare students for work as pharmacy technicians. Upon successful completion of the program students must complete the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board exam or other exam approved by the Virginia Board of Pharmacy. Employment opportunities for... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Photography | |
The Career Studies Certificate program in Photography is intended to provide a broad foundation for individuals interested in a career in photography as well as an opportunity for those individuals interested in photography as an avocation to broaden their horizons. The intent of this program is to balance... |
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Central Virginia Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Plumbing | |
A Career Studies Certificate program in Plumbing is offered in the evenings and is intended to provide entry level skills for the beginner, as well as continuing education opportunities for the practitioner.
BLD 140 - Principles of Plumbing Trade I
BLD 141 - Principles of Plumbing Trade II
BLD 142... |
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