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VALLEY TECHNICAL CENTERCareer & Technical Education
• Trade & Industrial Programs
• Agricultural Education• Business & Information
Technology• Family & Consumer
Sciences• Health & Medical
Services
Precision Machining• 2 year program• Shaping metal using
hand tool, machines and computers.
• Mathematical and mechanical aptitude required.
• Good local job opportunities
Auto Servicing• 2 years• Learn to diagnose
and repair mechanical, electrical, electronic and hydraulic systems.
• Mechanical aptitude required.
• NATEF certification available
Carpentry• 2 years• Students build a
house, learning construction methods, blueprint reading, carpentry and cabinet making skills.
• Math skills helpful.
Computer Systems Technology
• 1 year program• Learn hardware,
system configuration, operating systems, troubleshooting and networking.
• A+ and other certifications available
Cosmetology• 2 years• Basic styling
techniques and cuts, nails, facials, manicures, pedicures, color and more.
• Virginia Board certification available
Criminal Justice• 2 years• Hands-on experience
with police work• Theory and
technology related to criminology
• Seamless transition to Blue Ridge Community College.
Culinary Arts• 2 years• Meal planning &
preparation, commercial baking, safety, sanitation, dining room service.
• ProStart certification available.
Diesel Equipment Technology• 2 years.• Inspect & maintain
engines, electrical circuitry, operating controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, wheels & brakes. Also welding & brazing.
Electricity
• 2 years• Lay out, assemble and
install electrical devices and circuits related to residential wiring.
• Learn electrical codes.• Students wire the house
built by Carpentry class.
Electronics• 1 year.• Basic electronic
theory, use of components, digital electronics, robotics and solid state devices.
• Dual enrollment with Blue Ridge Community College.
Emergency Medical Technician
• 1 year• Students become
skilled in dealing with medical and trauma emergencies.
• On the job training and patient care experience.
• Virginia EMT certification available
Nurse Aide• 1 year.• Rigorous program• 1st semester learning
work and responsibilities of nurse aides, psychiatric aides, ward secretaries and food service staff
• 2nd semester is working in a health care facility.
• C.N.A. certification available
Horticulture Science & Greenhouse Plant Production &
Management• 2 years• Plant identification &
propagation, growing potted & seasonal plants, floral design, growing & selling bedding plants. Also tool and equipment maintenance.
• Dual enrollment with BRCC possible
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
• 2 years.• Diagnose & repair
residential & light commercial HVAC equipment including heat pumps, air conditioning and oil & gas furnaces.
• CFC certification included
Dental Assistant• 1 year.• Learn techniques
involved in two-handed dentistry, taking dental x-rays, patient dental care education and teamwork.
Masonry• 2 years• Preparation to go to
work as an apprentice brick mason. Learn tools, machines, equipment, and techniques.
• Program certified by the Associate General Contractors of America, (AGCA).
Practical Nursing• 9 months classroom
and 8 months clinical.• Seniors and post
grads only. Clinical phase is full-time.
• NLN pretest required @$50.00
• Preparation for Licensed Practical Nursing certification.
Office Administration• 1year.• Enhance word
processing and communication skills needed by administrative support professionals.
• MOS & IC3 certifications available
Information Technology Fundamentals
• 1 Semester (Fall or Spring).
• IT basics, Internet fundamentals, network systems, maintenance, troubleshooting, Web page design and more.
• M.O.S. & IC3 certifications available
Legal Systems Administration
• 1 Semester (Spring)• Legal terminology &
procedures, preparing legal documents, and functioning effectively in a law office.
Medical Systems Administration
• 1 Semester (Fall)• Use of medical
terminology and procedures, developing medical documents and functioning effectively in a medical office environment.
Welding• 2 year program• Set up and operation
of machine tools, welding and cutting machine, sheet metal fabrication and pattern making.
• Welds certified individually.
Virginia Teachers For Tomorrow• 1 semester• An introduction to
teaching and the teaching profession
• Opportunities to satisfy beginning teacher assessment requirements
• Possible dual enrollment credit with BRCC
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Additional InformationAll students attending Augusta County Schools may
participate in educational programs, including but not limited to health and physical education, music and career & technical education. Educational programs and services will be designed to meet the varying needs of all students and will not discriminate against any individual for reasons of race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability or gender. The following individuals have been designated to handle inquired regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Title IX Coordinator Section 504 CoordinatorDwight McAllister George Earhart6 John Lewis Rd 6 John Lewis RdFishersville, VA 22939 Fishersville, VA 22939540-245-5107 540-245-5108
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