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Business, Engineering & Industrial Technology (BEIT)

G3 assistance can help those who qualify pay for school. Learn more at https://sw.edu/g3 

Program NameCredentialProgram CodeCIP
Occupational Therapy AssistantAAS126-0151.0803
Emerg Medical Serv TechnoAAS146-0151.0904
NursingAAS156-0151.3801
RadiographyAAS172-0151.0911
Culinary ArtsAAS242-0112.05
Information Systems TechAAS299-0111.0101
Criminal JusticeAAS45643.0103
Mental HealthAAS480-0151.1599
GerontologyAAS480-0351.1599
Substance AbuseAAS480-0451.1599
Early Childhood DevelopAAS636-0319.0709
Environmental Management & Recreational EcologyAAS711-0115.0901
Advanced ManufacturingAAS718-0315.0612
Electrical/ElectronicsAAS941-0215.0303
EducationAS62513.0101
EngineeringAS83114.0101
ScienceAS88030.0101
Science Pre-MedicalAS880-0130.0101
WeldingDiploma707-0148.0508
Practical NursingCERT157-0151.3901
Health Science TechCERT190-0651.0999
Substance Abuse CounselorCERT403-0151.1501
Law EnforcementCERT463-0143.0103
Human Service CertificateCERT469-0151.1599
Early Childhood EducationCERT634-0119.0709
Heat/Vent & Air ConditionCERT903-0147.0201
Emergency Medical Tech PlusCSC221-146-0251.0904
Advanced EMTCSC221-146-0351.1599
Intermediate to ParamedicCSC221-146-0551.0904
PhlebotomyCSC221-151-0251.1004
Medical CodingCSC221-152-0251.0707
ParaoptometricCSC221-160-0551.1801
Computerized TomographyCSC221-172-0251.0911
Advanced Studies in ScienceCSC221-190-0151.0999
Health Care TechnicianCSC221-190-0651.0999
Pharmacy TechnicianCSC221-190-0851.0999
Introduction to Food ServiceCSC221-242-0152.0901
Electronic Medical Rec SpecCSC221-285-7451.0799
Software DevelopmentCSC221-299-0111.0101
Information Technology & Business FundamentalsCSC221-299-1611.0101
Crime Scene TechnologyCSC221-400-4951.1599
Early Childhood EducationCSC221-636-0419.0709
Early Childhood Infant/ToddlerCSC221-636-0519.0709
Renewable Energy and Energy EfficiencyCSC221-706-4051.1599
CAM and CADD FundamentalsCSC221-729-0215.1302
Network AdministrationCSC221-732-0115.0303
Cybersecurity and Network FundamentalsCSC221-732-0815.0303
CybersecurityCSC221-732-1515.0303
MechatronicsCSC221-736-0115.0613
Pre-EngineeringCSC221-831-0114.0101
Precision MachiningCSC221-883-1015.0699
Advanced Precision MachiningCSC221-883-1415.0699
Heating, Ventilation and Air CCSC221-903-1047.0201
Automotive Diagnostics and RepairCSC221-909-0147.0604
Hybrid & Electric Vehicle TechCSC221-909-4647.0604
Advanced Automotive TechnologyCSC221-909-7047.0604
ElectricalCSC221-941-0215.0303
Ma nufa cturing FabricationCSC221-952-0148.0599
CNC and Machine OperationsCSC221-952-0448.0599
Industrial MaintenanceCSC221-990-0015.0699
Welding FundamentalsCSC221-995-0048.0508
WeldingCSC221-995-0148.0508
Advanced Welding and FabricationCSC221-995-0248.0508
Welding/DipIomaDiploma707-0148.0508
Certified Nurse AideFASTFORWARDN/AN/A
Pharmacy TechnicianFASTFORWARDN/AN/A
Phlebotomy TechnicianFASTFORWARDN/AN/A
Registered Nurse (Return to Training, Non-credit)FASTFORWARDN/AN/A
CompTlA A+FASTFORWARDN/AN/A
CompTIA IT FundamentalsFASTFORWARDN/AN/A
CompTIA Network+FASTFORWARDN/AN/A
CompTlA SecuritY+FASTFORWARDN/AN/A
Carpentry – Level 1FASTFORWARDN/AN/A
Carpentry – Level 2FASTFORWARDN/AN/A
Contractor’s LicenseFASTFORWARDN/AN/A
Core-Introductory Craft SkillsFASTFORWARDN/AN/A
Masonry – Level 1FASTFORWARDN/AN/A
Masonry – Level 2FASTFORWARDN/AN/A
Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW)FASTFORWARDN/AN/A
Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)FASTFORWARDN/AN/A
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)FASTFORWARDN/AN/A
Manufacturing Specialist (MS)FASTFORWARDN/AN/A
Manufacturing Technician 1 (MT1)FASTFORWARDN/AN/A
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)FASTFORWARDN/AN/A
Six Sigma Green BeltFASTFORWARDN/AN/A
Heavy Equipment Operations – Level 1FASTFORWARDN/AN/A
Heavy Equipment Operations – Level 2FASTFORWARDN/AN/A
Work Zone FlaggerFASTFORWARDN/AN/A
ASE Entry-Level Medium/Heavy Truck — BrakesFASTFORWARDN/AN/A
ASE Entry-Level Medium/Heavy Truck — Diesel EnginesFASTFORWARDN/AN/A
ASE Entry-Level Medium/Heavy Truck — Electric/EIectronic SystemsFASTFORWARDN/AN/A
ASE Entry-Level Medium/Heavy Truck — Inspection Maintenance and Minor ReFASTFORWARDN/AN/A
ASE Entry-Level Medium/Heavy Truck — Suspension/SteeringFASTFORWARDN/AN/A
Plumbing – Level 1FASTFORWARDN/AN/A
Plumbing – Level 2FASTFORWARDN/AN/A
Plumbing – Level 3FASTFORWARDN/AN/A
Plumbing – Level 4FASTFORWARDN/AN/A
Medication AideFASTFORWARDN/AN/A
Solar Installation TechnicianFASTFORWARDN/AN/A
Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT)FASTFORWARDN/AN/A

The Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) grant is set to revolutionize our region’s job market and create lasting prosperity for our community.

Learn more about WORC

PROGRAMS SUPPORTED BY THE WORC GRANT


Opportunity provided through the U.S. Department of Labor Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC-4): SWVA Ready Workforce: The Academy for Advanced Manufacturing and the Trades.  FAIN: MI-38994-22-60-A-51, $1,378,568.00. A Grant Initiative for the Appalachian and Delta Regions FOA-ETA-22-13

U.S. Department of Labor Veterans Priority
The U.S. Department of Labor WORC 4 – Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities Grant was awarded to provide training opportunities to eligible residents and workers. As a condition of receiving the funds, priority of service will be given to qualified veterans and spouses of certain veterans for employment, training, and placement services in any job training program directly funded, in whole or in part, by ETA. In accordance with the implementation of the Veterans Priority Provisions of the Jobs for Veterans Act (Public Law 107-288), qualified veterans will receive priority referral to services over non-veterans. Regulations implementing this priority of service can be found at https://ecfr.io/Title-20/pt20.4.1010

Welding

test welder

At SWCC’s AWS ATF (American Welding Society Accredited Test Facility), an AWS Certified Welding Inspector is available to certify in a variety of weld processes. Your welding credentials received at SWCC’s AWS ATF are nationally recognized.

SWCC offers low-cost testing & student-discounted rates along with a free skills evaluation.

Machining

School of Natural Resources

The School of Natural Resources will serve as the gateway for careers, training, and recreational opportunities related to tourism, recreation, ecology, forestry, and fish and wildlife management. The initiative will engage students, faculty, staff, members of the community, natural resource-related organizations, and employers in related curricula, activities, and events.

Environmental Management and Recreational Ecology AAS

The concern for environmental protection and awareness is a rapidly increasing field in the United States and abroad. Training in environmental management is in demand due to the rising population and associated environmental impacts. The Associate of Science in Environmental Management & Recreational Ecology is a balanced blend of forestry, ecology, fish and wildlife management, adventure tourism, outdoor recreation, and business. Learn by doing, programs and classes are structured to optimize experiential learning opportunities. Program courses have a built-in field-based work component including hands-on activities, research-based projects, adventure-based excursions, service-learning projects, and field trips. Flexible scheduling, Course instruction consists of face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses.

Southwest Adventure Team (SWAT)

The Southwest Adventure Team (SWAT) is a school-sponsored, student-led group dedicated to having fun in the great outdoors. If you want to hike, canoe, kayak, backpack, mountain bike, snowboard, or just spend time in the great outdoors – this is the club for you! We practice, “safety first” and “leave nothing but footprints” values and we also include a few tips on outdoor survival skills, map reading, using GPS units, and first aid. Consider joining SWAT for fun and adventure. Potential trips can include:

  • Hikes to the Channels
  • Hikes around Hidden Valley Lake
  • Kayaking Hidden Valley Lake
  • Rock Wall and Rock Climbing
  • Mountain Biking
  • Hikes along the Appalachian Trail
  • Spelunking.

Southwest Adventure Team (SWAT), Michael Brown, Advisor.
Contact: 276-964-7703 or email ATOR@sw.edu.
SWAT Meets Weekly in DA-237. Open to students, faculty & staff.

MATE ROV Robotics Team

Each year, the MATE ROV competition challenges students to build an ROV to tackle tasks based on the real world. From simulating missions to explore Jupiter’s moon Europa to diving on hydrothermal vents and determining the identification of an unknown shipwreck, the MATE ROV competition allows students from college and university students down to elementary students to build an ROV with a specific goal in mind.

Students are asked to think of themselves as entrepreneurs, forming a company to build and operate an ROV to fulfill the needs of the marine science and technology community. Not only must the ROV complete the assigned underwater tasks, but students must give an oral presentation to industry professionals, create written technical documentation about their ROV, and fashion a marketing display showcasing their vehicle.

Southwest Virginia Community College will be competing in the PIONEER class. The PIONEER class is for first-time technical and community colleges, as well as first-time four-year universities. PIONEER class teams must create a complex vehicle and have a deep understanding of electronics, electricity, waterproofing canisters, and other technology. SOURCE: https://materovcompetition.org/competitionclasshome

Robotics Team Championships

  • 2022 Placed 2nd Overall in the Pioneer Class at the World Championships held in Long Beach, CA 2023
  • Placed 3rd Overall in the Pioneer Class at the World Championships held in Longmont, CO.

The team meets at 12:05 PM on Tuesday and Thursday, in Davis Hall Room 207. All students are welcome to become a part of the team.

For more information, contact a team advisor:
Joe Godsey, 276-964-7276, Christopher.Godsey@sw.edu
Brian Hale, 276-964-7550, Brian.Hale@sw.edu
Charles Bundy, 276-964-7735, Charles.Bundy@sw.edu

Become part of the Team to compete in the 2024 World Championships being held in Kingsport, TN!

SkillsUSA

SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. SkillsUSA empowers its members to become world-class workers, leaders, and responsible American citizens. We improve the quality of our nation’s future skilled workforce through the development of SkillsUSA Framework skills that include personal, workplace, and technical skills grounded in academics. Our vision is to produce the most highly skilled workforce in the world, providing every member the opportunity for career success. Source: https://www.skillsusa.org/about/

2023 Teams Consisted of Automotive Technology and Precision Machining Program Students.

For more information, contact: Steven Olinger, 276-964-7269, steven.olinger@sw.edu


BEIT Division Contacts

BEIT Division Dean

James E. Dye, Jr.
276-964-7278

Division Assistant

Angela Miller
Davis Hall Room 226
angela.miller@sw.edu
276-964-7277
Fax 276-964-7285

Faculty

  • Loretta Beavers, Business Management
  • Anthony Blevins, Automotive Technology
  • Michael Brown, Outdoor Recreation & Information Systems Technology
  • Charles Bundy, Computer Science, Cybersecurity,  Computer Aided Drafting & Design
  • Crystal Dye, Information Systems Technology, Cybersecurity
  • Margaret Dye, Accounting, Business Administration (Division Chair)
  • Christopher “Joe” Godsey, Electrical and Mechatronics
  • Brian Hale, Engineering
  • Allen Martin, Welding
  • Nick Nelson, HVAC and Electrical
  • Steven Olinger, Machining (Chair for Trades)
  • Janet Rowell, Information Systems Technology
  • Jessee Cole, Welding
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