Basic HVAC and Energy Technology Certificate, Credit Certificate
This program is designed to prepare students for a career in the heating, ventilating, air conditioning (HVAC) and energy industry. The curriculum blends "leading edge" HVAC and energy theory with a large amount of practical, "hands on" experiences for the purpose of developing confident, professional HVAC and energy technicians/installers. All classes completed for this certificate serve as building blocks for higher level certificates and the degree in HVAC and Energy Technology at CCBC.
Program objectives
Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be able to:
- demonstrate the safe and proper use of HVAC tools and materials;
- interpret HVAC electrical schematics and circuitry;
- describe the refrigeration cycle and recognize interactions between its components; and
- recognize proper installation and servicing methods for air conditioning and heating systems.