Construction
NCCER Introductory Craft Skills
Build the common construction skills needed before a trade-specific Level 1 course.
Dates
September 15, 2026 - October 28, 2026
Schedule
Tuesday and Wednesday, 5:30-9:00 PM Eastern
Location
Reynolds Downtown Campus, DTC B102, Richmond · Richmond, Virginia
Cost
$1,098 listed tuition; eligible FastForward/G3 assistance is conditional; confirm supplies
Construction opportunity
About the program
Start with hand and power tools, construction drawings, communication and safe work practices. This Core course provides a foundation for further skilled-trades education; it does not include the subsequent plumbing course advertised in the section's pathway name.
NCCER Core credential opportunity, contingent on attendance and assessment
Plan your next step
Funding for this program
These are routes to investigate, not an award or eligibility decision. Your residence, circumstances and exact enrollment matter; the training location alone does not qualify you. Confirm assistance before paying.
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FastForward funding pathways
CCWA identifies this introductory craft-skills section as part of the FastForward Credential Grant Program.
Before enrolling: Have CCWA confirm an available intake, Virginia eligibility, grant funds and the WCG completion agreement before paying. The reviewed section's dates do not establish current enrollment access.
Eligibility checks and sources
- Confirm the exact FastForward course and current entry requirements with the college.
- Ask separately about FANTIC, G3 or WIOA support; each route has its own conditions.
FastForward is a training pathway, not a promise that every learner pays nothing. Do not add different aid estimates together yourself.
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Where to go
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Approximate program area
Richmond, Virginia: city-level estimate, not a classroom address.
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What participants will learn
- +Hand tools
- +Power tools
- +Construction drawings
- +Shop safety
- +Technical communication
Who this program is for
- +Confirm age and workforce registration requirements with CCWA
- +Valid ID and required class attendance before testing
- +Meet any grant eligibility requirements if requesting financial assistance