Education and Training Program Summary

Education and Training Programs

Not all training programs are offered at all locations or at all times throughout the year. Delivery of training and credentialing methods varies by program and includes classroom instruction, online instruction and a combination of these. For more information regarding specific programs, contact the SVEP program lead at each learning organization.

Dabney S. Lancaster Community College (DSLCC)

• Wind Turbine Service Technology Certificate (45 credits)
• Wind Energy Turbine Technician Career Studies Certificate (29 credits)
• Manufacturing Registered Apprenticeship Instruction (NCCER Green Worker Credential)
• Construction Registered Apprenticeship Instruction (NCCER Green Worker Credential)

For program details contact:

Earl Dodrill, Coordinator of Continuing Education and Workforce Services
[email protected] • 540-863-2902

Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC)

Workforce Solutions Programs (non-credit)

• Introduction to Green Building Practices
• Green build – Your Role in the Green Environment – NCCER Green Worker Certification
• Chloro-Flouro-Carbon (CFC) Prep and Certification Exam – ACCA Certification – in accordance with EPA Clean Air Act
• Air Sealer Installer – BPI Certification
• Energy Auditor – BPI Certification
• Introduction to Photovoltaic Technology – NABCEP Certification
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Associate (Exam prep/Customized classes available)
• Industrial Maintenance Technician Boot Camp (with green components/can be customized for dislocated workers)
• HVAC Boot Camp (with green components/can be customized for dislocated workers)

Credit Programs

• Sustainability and Green Building Career Studies Certificate (16 - 18 credits)

For program details:

If unemployed ...
Contact your local Workforce One-Stop Center   located in either Winchester,   540-722-3415 or Luray,   540-743-4320 or contact the SVEP Participant Employment Specialist located at LFCC, 540-705-5392. All unemployed workers may be eligible to apply for financial assistance through the Workforce One-Stop Centers.

If employed ...
If you are employed in the industry and seeking to expand your skills or if you are currently serving an apprenticeship, contact LFCC Workforce Solutions.  

Becky McKee, Coordinator of Business and Industry Training
[email protected] • 540-868-7119

Bill Lewis, Assistant Professor, Sustainability and Green Building Career Studies Certificate
[email protected] • 540-868-7215

Blue Ridge Community College (BRCC)

Workforce Services and Continuing Education Programs (non-credit)

• Weatherization – Weatherization Certified Installer
• Building Analyst – Building Science for Energy Auditors (Knowledge Based Learning)
• Building Analyst – Diagnostic Approaches for Energy Auditors (Field Based Learning)
• Green Technology – Building Green to Protect Your Bottom Line
• Green Technology – Certified Environmental Technician
• Green Technology – Understanding Your home: Going Green and Saving Green

Credit Courses

• Career Studies Certificate in Weatherization: Energy Auditor
• Career Studies Certificate in Weatherization: Installer

For program details contact:

David Wiggins, Workforce Services Program Manager
[email protected] • 540-453-2215

Virginia Manufacturers Association (VMA)

• Industrial Energy Auditor Program – Certified Industrial Energy Auditor (CIEA)

For program details contact:

Alice Scott, Director of Marketing and Member Services
804-643-7489 ext. 10 • [email protected]

James Madison University (JMU)

• Green Advanced Manufacturing Program – Certificate in Advanced Manufacturing

For program details contact:

Sarah MacDonald, Associate Director of Outreach & Engagement
[email protected] • 540-568-2795

Massanutten Technical Center (MTC), Valley Vocational Technical Center (VVTC), Jackson River Technical Center (JRTC)

• Manufacturing Registered Apprenticeship Instruction (NCCER Green Worker Credential)
• Construction Registered Apprenticeship Instruction (NCCER Green Worker Credential)

For program details contact:

Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI):
Todd Cook, Apprenticeship Representative,
[email protected]

Massanutten Technical Center (MTC):
Sandy M. Rinker, Assistant Director of Continuing Education,
[email protected]

Valley Vocational Technical Center (VVTC):
Scott Gochenour, Director of Adult Education/Apprenticeship,
[email protected]

Jackson River Technical Center (JRTC):
Glenn Spangler, Director,
[email protected]

Dabney S Lancaster Community College (DSLCC):
Gary Keener, Vice President Continuing Education and Workforce Services
[email protected]

Green Skill Development Areas of Interest

• Solar & Photovoltaic: This area of study provides an overview of Photovoltaic (PV) systems, sunshine basics, how PV works, components of a PV system, setup configuration, sizing, wiring and controls, relevant sections of NEC, zoning laws and building codes pertaining to PV systems, parameters of concern to utilities in grid connected systems, practical experiments and demonstrations of different aspects of PV, PV maintenance and trouble shooting, and actual hands-on experience in a PV lab. Instruction prepares participants for NABCEP PV Installer Certification and Certification from the Center for Basic and Applied Science in Photovoltaic Application.

• Wind Turbine Technician: Programs in this area prepare students for jobs in the renewable energy industry. Training is provided in skill sets needed for preventative maintenance and repair activities associated with turbines. The focus is on preparation to work with large, utility-scale models, but instruction is also applicable to small and medium-sized turbines. Instruction includes principles of wind energy, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), wind safety, turbine materials and electro-mechanical equipment, power delivery systems, troubleshooting and repair.

• Industrial Energy Efficiency: Students in this area are trained to recognize energy saving opportunities within an industrial organization that will lead to reductions in energy consumption, GHG emissions and cost of operations. Training involves a pre-program assessment and online courses. Training prepares the participant for credentialing as a Certified Industrial Energy Auditor (CIEA). Targeted market includes maintenance personnel, facility management, and boiler or incinerator operators at industrial facilities, large healthcare campuses and universities.

• Advanced Green Manufacturing: A five-course online undergraduate certificate program in Engineering/Manufacturing designed to develop the skills necessary to understand and shape contemporary manufacturing operations. Program can be completed in as little as 12 months.

• CFC (Chlorofluorocarbons) Certification: This training program is an approved EPA course on R-12 recovery and recycling, and includes a written exam. CFC certification is required to work on all A/C systems. Certification materials address the topics of ozone depletion, Clean Air Act and Montreal Protocol, EPA section 608 regulations, substitute refrigerants and oils, recovery techniques, dehydration evacuation, safety, and shipping.

• Green Construction: These programs are designed to teach individuals in the building, remodeling or trade industry the principles they must know to make buildings perform more efficiently. The course is designed to help students prepare for Building Performance Institute (BPI) and Green Advantage certifications.

• Sustainability & Green Building: This program builds a strong basic technical understanding of sustainability and green technology concepts, establishes a common sense financial analysis as related to green technologies and sustainability, and develops a skill set for conducting energy and sustainability audits. This is a program with college credit, which begins with a Career Studies Certificate (CSC), leading to an AAS degree in General Engineering Technology.

• Commercial & Residential Assessment: Class instruction includes how to evaluate the energy performance and comfort of a house through comprehensive, whole house diagnostic procedures. Training prepares participants for certification as a Home Energy Rater and Diagnostic Home Energy Professional.