Program Description
HVAC/Refrigeration Technicians install and/or repair heating, central air conditioning, or refrigeration systems, including oil and gas furnaces and boilers. Only certified technicians are permitted to perform refrigerant recovery in order to comply with U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards and requirements.
Program Outcomes
Successful Completion:
CCBC Credential:
Students will receive a Continuing Education Workforce Training Certificate and will have access to a Continuing Education academic record (transcript).
External Credential:
Students who pass the EPA test will receive certification from the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Certifying Organization:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA class only)
www.epa.gov
Financial Aid and Payment Options
Continuing Education Opportunity Grant
Partial Payment Option (through Nelnet Business Solutions)
Tuition Waiver for those eligible
Baltimore County College Promise
Workforce Development Sequence Scholarship
Employer/Sponsor Paid Tuition
Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)
Local Office of Workforce Development
Program Length
9 months
Courses are offered at CCBC Catonsville and Dundalk.
Program Requirements
High School Diploma or GED. Minimum age of 18.
Application Process
To apply, go to www.ccbcmd.edu/apply and complete the CCBC Non-Credit Workforce Training Certificate application. An email will then be sent with program information and any additional requirements necessary to apply for the program.
Open Entry – No screening or documentation required.
Program Course Sequence
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Course Hours |
Textbook Information
(approximate cost, subject to change)
|
Costs
T=Tuition/F=Fees
|
|
VOA 969
Shared with credit class AIRC 110
|
HVAC Safety, Tools & Methods
|
42
|
Fundamentals of HVACR, 3rd edition with access code, by Stanfield & Skaves; $220 at CCBC bookstores
|
$529
T-$159/F-$370
|
|
VOA 975
Shared with credit class AIRC 115
|
Fundamentals of Refrigeration
|
49
|
Fundamentals of HVACR, 3rd edition with access code, by Stanfield & Skaves; $220 at CCBC bookstores
|
$529
T-$159/F-$370
|
|
VOA 985
Shared with credit class AIRC 205
|
Heating Systems
|
52
|
Fundamentals of HVACR, 3rd edition with access code, by Stanfield & Skaves; $215 at CCBC bookstores
|
$529
T-$159/F-$370
|
|
VOA 970
Shared with credit class ELEI 101
|
Basic HVAC Electricity
|
56
|
None
|
$689
T-$207/F-$482
|
|
VOC 953
Shared with credit class AIRC 210
|
Comfort Cooling Systems
|
55
|
Fundamentals of HVACR, 3rd edition with access code, by Stanfield & Skaves; $220 at CCBC bookstores
|
$529
T-$159/F-$370
|
|
VOC 044
&
VOC 991 (Test)
|
Refrigerant Recovery Certification & Test
|
12.5
|
No materials needed.
|
$185
T-$56/$129
$50
T-$0/F-$50
|
|
Course Series Totals:
|
266.5
|
$220
|
$3040
T-$899/F-$2141
|
|
|
Additional Information
Additional Offerings:
In addition to the Basic HVAC Certificate, students can pursue an Advanced Certificate and/or Alternative Energy Certificate. These certificates are offered as non-credit or credit courses.
Career Opportunities:
Entry Level HVAC Helper/Apprentice. Students can continue their education and obtain additional certificates and/or pursue an Associate of Applied Science degree in Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Energy Technology. Some companies prefer or require a degree for more senior positions. Criminal background checks and random drug testing are required for employment.
Skills for Success:
Detail-oriented, dependability, self-control, ability to follow safety rules, ability to follow directions, cooperation, integrity, persistence, manual dexterity, mechanical aptitude, mathematical aptitude, ability to stand for long periods of time and ability to lift 35 pounds.
Career Coach
Research your career interests, explore live job postings, take a career assessment, discover which companies in the Baltimore region are hiring, and more. View a brief tutorial video on how to use Career Coach at: https://youtu.be/C7KpznbPYfA . Explore career and training opportunities at: https://ccbcmd.emsicc.com/.
Program Contact Information
Program Coordinator: Dave Frey | dfrey@ccbcmd.edu | 443-840-2793 | Randallstown | Room 190
Administrative Assistant: Ollie Wright | owright@ccbcmd.edu | 443-840-4476 | Catonsville | BESS 100
