Program Description
HVAC/Refrigeration Technicians install and/or repair heating, central air conditioning, or refrigeration systems, including oil and gas furnaces and boilers. Students typically begin a career as an entry-level HVAC Helper/Apprentice. Only certified technicians are permitted to perform refrigerant recovery in order to comply with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards and requirements.
This program features both HVAC theory and practice. Students will perform hands-on training throughout the program and work with various types of HVAC equipment in a laboratory setting. 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. Criminal background checks and random drug testing are required for employment.
Students in this program should be detail-oriented and have the ability to follow safe work practices. In addition to dependability and integrity, mathematical and mechanical aptitudes are desirable for this field. HVAC technicians should have the ability to stand or crouch for long periods of time, and have the capacity to lift 35 pounds regularly.
HVAC/Refrigeration Technicians can find employment opportunities in both commercial and residential settings. Property maintenance companies, HVAC repair contractors, utility providers, and industries that use refrigeration or climate control are all potential employers. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, overall employment of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers is projected to grow 11% from 2020 to 2030 in Maryland. Projected annual job openings in Maryland are 970. Additional career information may be found in Career Coach: https://ccbcmd.lightcastcc.com/.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this Continuing Education Workforce Certificate, students will be able to:
1. prepare to pass the EPA 608 (refrigerant) Universal Certification exam;
2. perform basic installation and repair tasks associated with heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems; and
3. demonstrate effective skills to work as an entry level HVACR technician.
CCBC Pathway
Technology and Engineering Pathway - Pathways are designed to help you meet your academic and career goals by aligning related courses and programs. Pathway students participate in a variety of activities that help explore career opportunities in their field of study. You can meet with a CCBC advisor who help align — or realign — your educational plan with the Pathway that best supports you and your goals.
Program Credential
Successful Completion:
CCBC Credential:
Students will receive a Continuing Education Workforce Certificate and will have access to a Continuing Education academic record (transcript).
External Credential:
Students who pass the EPA test will receive EPA 608 Universal 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
We offer financial aid by packaging public and private funding options to those who qualify, in select Continuing Education courses and programs. Additional opportunities for financial support include partial payment options through Nelnet Business Solutions and tuition waivers for those who qualify. Resources outside of CCBC may also be available through employer/sponsor paid tuition, the Department of Rehabilitation Services (DORS), and your local office of workforce development.
Program Length
Approximately 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 Continuing Education Workforce Certificate program 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.
Prior Learning Assessment
This program has potential options for waving select courses based on previous coursework or articulated coursework from an approved curriculum or demonstrated portfolio and/or prior occupational learning. A maximum of 175.5 program hours may be earned from prior learning.
Program Course Sequence
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Course
Number
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Course Title |
Course
Hours
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Textbook Information
(approximate cost, subject to change)
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Costs
T=Tuition/F=Fees
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VOA969
Shared with
credit class
AIRC 110
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HVAC Safety, Tools & Methods
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42
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Modern Refrigeration & Air Conditioning 21st Ed. ISBN: 9781635638776 $114-$184 at CCBC bookstores
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$569
T-$171/F-$398
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VOA 975
Shared with
credit class
AIRC 115
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Fundamentals of Refrigeration
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49
|
Same as VOA 969
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$569
T-$171/F-$398
|
|
VOA 985
Shared with
credit class
AIRC 205
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Heating Systems
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52
|
Same as VOA 969
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$569
T-$171/F-$398
|
|
VOA 970
Shared with
credit class
ELEI 101
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Basic HVAC Electricity
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56
|
None
|
$729
T-$219/F-$510
|
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VOC 953
Shared with
credit class
AIRC 210
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Comfort Cooling Systems
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55
|
Same as VOA 969
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$569
T-$171/F-$398
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VOC 044
&
VOC 991 (Test)
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Refrigerant Recovery Certification & Test
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12.5
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None
|
$185
T-$56/$129
$50
T-$0/F-$50
|
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Course Series Totals:
|
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266.5
|
$184
|
$3240
T-$959/F-$2281
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Additional Information
Additional Offerings:
In addition to the Basic HVAC Certificate, students can pursue an Advanced program and/or Building Automation Systems Program. These certificates are offered as non-credit or credit courses.
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 | Dundalk| STAT 110
Administrative Assistant: TBA
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