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 Virginia Tradesman Education Requirement

Journeymen, Master Plumbers, Electricians, HVAC mechanics, and Gas Fitters are now required by the Virginia Board of Contractors to take a predetermined number of continuing education hours specific to their trade as part of the licensing renewal process.

Anyone obtaining or renewing a license must take continuing education in their 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.)

All classes are recognized by the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation and the Virginia Board of Contractors.

Certificates of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be issued to all Virginia tradesmen upon successful completion of the class. A workbook highlighting the changes is included in the cost of each class and will be distributed when participants arrive for class.

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Mechanical Code Review
Discusses local, state, and national building codes as they relate to the installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical systems in residential and commercial buildings. *This class will be based on the 2009 International Mechanical Code recently adopted by the State of Virginia. Prepares individuals for the Virginia Tradesman Certification in HVAC• Jim Kroll • Non Credit • Mondays, September 9 - December 12, 5:30PM-8:30 PM • Course Fee: $399• LRC 228 • [67301]

EPA Certification Review and Prep
Review course for students preparing for the technician certification for refrigerants, required by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act. Students need to enroll, pay fees, and pick up study guide at the Division of Workforce Training & Continuing Education at VHCC prior to March 16. • Jim Kroll Non Credit • Saturday, December 7, 8:00AM-3:30PM • Course Fee: $139 • MEC 107  • [67300]

Last updated: 5/30/2013 10:53:28 AM