Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) & Energy Technology

Semester Sequence

This is a suggested full-time schedule for a student who has completed any developmental coursework and has no transfer credits. Refer to the College catalog for specific requirements in selecting General Education courses.

General Education Requirements and Electives - 19 Credits

Program Requirements and Electives - 41 Credits

Total Number of Credits Required for Degree: 60*

*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed college coursework at other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101  in the first semester at CCBC. This is a 1-credit class, and it does not count towards the number of credits required for a degree or certificate. Students are required to provide an official transcript(s) to document successful completion of college coursework at another institution(s) for this requirement to be waived.

Program Description

This program is designed to prepare students for a career in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and related energy technologies industry. The curriculum blends “leading edge” theory with a large amount of practical, “hands on” experiences for the purpose of developing confident, professional technicians/installers. All classes completed for a certificate serve as building blocks for higher level certificates and/or a degree at CCBC.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this degree, students will be able to:

1. apply for and acquire an entry-level position in the HVAC field;
2. exhibit the highest level of confidence servicing and installing HVAC systems;
3. excel within a company after several years, and rise to a supervisor/management level;
4. achieve a broad knowledge of all applications of HVAC, both practical and scientific; and
5. develop both a safe and moral approach to the HVAC field.