VALLEY TECHNICAL CENTERCareer & Technical Education

• Trade & Industrial Programs

• Agricultural Education• Business & Information

Technology• Family & Consumer

Sciences• Health & Medical

Services

Automotive Body Repair

• 2 years

• Repair, rebuild and refinish auto bodies.

• No prerequisites

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