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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.
Like the basic program, this advanced 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. 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/.
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Course Number |
Course Title |
Course Hours |
Textbook Information (approximate cost, subject to change) |
Costs T=Tuition/F=Fees |
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VOC044 Shared with credit class AIRC121 |
EPA Refrigeration Certification |
10 |
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$185 T-$56/F-$129 |
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VOA991 |
EPA Refrigerant Recovery Exam |
2.5 |
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$50 T-$0/F-$50 |
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VOA656 Shared with credit class AIRC204 |
Advanced HVAC Electricity | 58 |
$569 T-$171/F-$398 |
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VOA653 Shared with credit class AIRC215 |
Residential Load Calculations & Air Distribution | 40 |
$569 T-$171/F-$398 |
Program Sequence Electives (Student chooses any two courses from list below):
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Course Number |
Course Title |
Course Hours |
Textbook Information (approximate cost, subject to change) |
Costs T=Tuition/F=Fees |
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VOA692 Shared with credit class AIRC121 |
Residential Estimates & Sales |
39 |
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$569 T-$171/F-$398 |
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VOA859 Shared with credit class AIRC222 |
Commercial Refrigeration Systems |
50 |
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$569 T-$171/F-$398 |
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VOA801 Shared with credit class AIRC223 |
Commercial HVAC Systems | 47 |
$569 T-$171/F-$398 |
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VOA802 Shared with credit class AIRC224 |
Commercial Control Systems | 45 |
$569 T-$171/F-$398 |
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VOA631 Shared with credit class AIRC230 |
Alternative & Renewable Energy Resources | 50 |
$569 T-$171/F-$398 |
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VOA953 Shared with credit class AIRC232 |
Advanced Residential Systems | 50 |
$569 T-$171/F-$398 |
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Course Series Totals: (Core Program Sequence with two electives) |
varies |
$2,511 T-$740/F-$1,771 |
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