In-person
Catonsville, Dundalk
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 10% from 2022 to 2032 in Maryland. Projected annual job openings in Maryland are 720. Additional career information may be found in Career Coach: https://ccbcmd.lightcastcc.com/
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Traditional Schedule:
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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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VOA969 Shared with credit class AIRC110 |
HVAC Safety, Tools & Methods |
42 |
Modern Refrigeration & Air Conditioning 22nd Ed. ISBN: 9798888174890 $146-$208 at CCBC bookstores |
$579 T-$174/F-$405 |
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VOA975 Shared with credit class AIRC115 |
Fundamentals of Refrigeration |
49 |
Same as VOA 969 |
$579 T-$174/F-$405 |
|
VOA985 Shared with credit class AIRC205 |
Heating Systems |
52 |
Same as VOA 969 |
$579 T-$174/F-$405 |
|
VOA970 Shared with credit class ELEI101 |
Basic HVAC Electricity |
56 |
None |
$749 T-$225/F-$524 |
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VOC953 Shared with credit class AIRC210 |
Comfort Cooling Systems |
55 |
Same as VOA 969 |
$579 T-$174/F-$405 |
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VOC044 & VOC991 (Test) |
Preparation for Refrigerant Recovery Certification & Test |
12.5 |
None |
$185 T-$56/$129 $50 T-$0/F-$50 |
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Course Series Totals: |
266.5 |
$208 |
$3,300 T-$977/F-$2,323 |
Fast Track Schedule:
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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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VOB149 |
HVAC I - Safety Tools and Refrigeration Basics |
91 |
Modern Refrigeration & Air Conditioning 22 Ed. ISBN: 979-8888174890. $138-$184 at CCBC bookstores |
$1,158 T-$348/F-$810 |
| VOB150 | HVAC II - Basics of HVAC Electricity & Heating Systems | 108 | Same as VOB149 |
$1,328 T-$399/F-$929 |
| VOB151 | HVAC III - Comfort Cooling & EPA608 | 75 | Same as VOB149 |
$814 T-$245/F-$569 |
| Course Series Totals | 266 | $138-$184 |
$3,300 T-$992/F-$2,308 |
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