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TRADES, CONSTRUCTION & SAFETY 17
NEW OSHA 510 - OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
This course covers OSHA Standards, policies, and procedures in the construction industry. Topics include scope and application of the OSHA Construction Standards, construction safety and health principles, and special emphasis on those areas in construction which are most hazardous. Upon course completion students will have the ability to define construction terms found in the OSHA Construction Standards, identify hazards which occur in the construction industry, locate and determine appropriate OSHA Construction Standards, policies, and procedures, and describe the use of the OSHA Construction Standards and regulations to supplement an ongoing safety and health program.
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Tuition: $845 Tue-Fri, 8:00 am- 4:00 pm | May 10- May 13, 2022
MANUFACTURING
FF MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN I
Build on your Manufacturing Specialist (MS) knowledge by adding quality and lean manufacturing concepts, SPC (statistical process control) basic concepts, and business acumen.
Tuition: $816 | FastForward: $272 Mon-Fri, 8:00 am- 5:00 pm | Feb 28- Mar 4, 2022
FF MANUFACTURING SPECIALIST
Learn the skills you need to succeed in today’s high-tech manufacturing companies and earn an in-demand industry recognized certification to prove you have those skills! Area manufacturers are looking to fill jobs that offer competitive wages, benefits, and opportunities for advancement. Topics include: measurement, algebra for manufacturing, math for quality, spatial reasoning, mechanics, fluid power, thermodynamics, electricity, chemistry, and manufacturing processes and control. Developed by the Manufacturing Skills Institute with certification awarded by the Virginia Manufacturers’ Association.
Tuition: $1632 | FastForward: $544 Instructor: Jim Leech Mon-Fri, 8:00 am- 5:00 pm | Feb 14- Feb 25, 2022
ELECTRONICS
This course gives a practical hands-on introduction to electronics and soldering. You will construct and test simple circuits. You will learn to use a digital multimeter to make simple measurements. You will learn how a power supply works and build circuits using logic gates. At the conclusion of the course you will construct a simple solder kit that you will keep.
Tuition: $159 | Instructor: Mark Fitzgerald Thu, 4:30- 6:30 pm | Mar 17- Apr 7, 2022
PERSONAL
ENRICHMENT
ART
DRAWING: AN INTRODUCTION
The place to start! Introducing beginners to the basics of drawing, this course begins with essential incremental steps that provide students the basics of drawing from observation with regular practice. Starting in pencil and then charcoal, each student will leave with finished pieces at the end of 6 weeks. Basic painting and mediums will also be introduced, to enlighten students of next options. See required supply list.
Tuition: $119 | Instructor: John Hancock Wed, 6:00- 8:00 pm | Feb 16- Mar 23, 2022
SKETCHING WITH INK & WATERCOLOR
Develop your ability to combine Watercolor and Ink for sketching. You will explore various types of pens and brushes. Working with traditional black and brown inks and a classic defined palette of watercolors, you will focus on techniques for combining line, texture and color, while developing design strategies that balance visual richness with simplicity. Lots of demos, handouts, and feedback. A supply list ($25 minimum) is suggested.)
Tuition: $149 | Instructor: John Hancock Wed, 3:00- 5:00 pm | Feb 16- Mar 23, 2022
NEW TELL YOUR STORY/FIND YOUR VOICE: USING MEMORY TO ENTER THE NARRATIVE ARC
We write to tell our story and to communicate an idea or a narrative arc and framework. Our relationship to language starts with pictures, objects and symbols. How do we amplify these pivotal connections in our work—through all the elements of style: tone, voice, image, point of view, rhythm, cadence. How do objects in our interior/exterior world trigger memory and set the creative process in motion? Yes, the pen has magic, and you will learn tips to craft, hone, and shape your prose or the poem. Discussions will be amplified by other writers’ work. The workshop format will engage participants in discussion of peer work, in a friendly atmosphere aiming towards revision and publication. Bring a favorite journal and pen, with your imagination!
Tuition: $135 | Instructor: Cynthia Atkins Tue, 4:00- 5:30 pm | Mar 15- Apr 19, 2022
REGISTRATION IS EASY!
Online at brcc.augusoft.net or call (540) 453- 2215.
MUSIC
BEGINNING UKULELE : PART I
For the absolute beginner, learn to strum, chord, and pick your Ukulele in this group class. In four weeks you’ll be able to play and sing along with your favorite tunes. Need a Uke? BRCC will loan you one during sessions and for practice at home; request when registering. Soprano and Concert Ukes only; class uses standard GCEA tuning. Limited enrollment- register early- and bring a friend! These classes are the MOST fun.
Tuition: $99 | Instructor: Richard Adams Thu, 6:30- 8:00 pm | Feb 03- Feb 24, 2022
BEGINNING MANDOLIN: GET THE RHYTHM
Pick and grin your way through this fun beginner’s course, covering a variety of music genres, including bluegrass. Taught by Jeff Hensley, you’ll learn chord positions, basic music theory, simple techniques with right and left hands- and how to play basic tunes and songs. Limited enrollment; register early!
Tuition: $125 | Instructor: Jeff Hensley Wed, 6:30- 8:00 pm | Feb 16- Mar 23, 2022
UKULELE NEXT LEVEL: PART II
Join the ukulele craze! With Uke basics, this course takes you to the next level, where you will learn songs to play at jamming sessions, at your family events, with friends and with little musical experience! Class uses standard GCEA tuning; preferable to have enrolled in a basic Ukulele course prior to this one.
Tuition: $109 | Instructor: Richard Adams Thu, 6:00- 7:00 pm | Mar 10- Mar 31, 2022
BEGINNING GUITAR FOR ADULTS
Have you owned a guitar for some time, and need a push to make progress? Though all beginners are welcome, this course is specifically geared towards those who know a few chords and want to play songs! Richard Adams brings an extensive musical background to you, the musical enthusiast. A functioning, recently tuned guitar and a clip on tuner (available at any local music store) is needed for the course. Acoustic guitars only please; using GCEA tuning for these classes. Your preferred musical genre will be a component of your study plan. Regular take home handouts included. Class size limited; enroll early.
Tuition: $185 | Instructor: Richard Adams Mon, 4:00- 6:00 pm | Mar 14- Apr 18, 2022
POTTERY
BEGINNING POTTERY CREATIONS: YOUR STYLE
Beginning and intermediate students keep enrolling for more of this wheel-throwing class. Visualize the many creative pieces you can make, while connecting with friends and refreshing your pottery skills. Trimming, surface decoration, glazing, kiln firing/loading/operation are all covered; handbuilding introduced. Find your personal style, experiment and build on your prior pottery skills; course created for both new and seasoned potters. Fee provides tools, supplies, 25 lbs of clay; bring a towel; masks required.
Tuition: $225 | Instructor: Liz Beavers Tue, 5:00- 7:15 pm | Jan 18- Mar 08, 2022 Thu, 10:00 am- 12:15 pm | Jan 20- Mar 10, 2022 Tue, 5:00- 7:15 pm | Mar 15- May 03, 2022 Thu, 10:00 am- 12:15 pm | Mar 17- May 05, 2022
