Heating & Air Conditioning
The HVAC program is part of the Constructions Trades Courses, taught using a nationally recognized certification program entitled "Wheels of Learning," which encompasses twenty-six disciplines. A student who has completed any "module" in the discipline offered will be tested to determine competancy-based program, allowing students to work at their on pace as suits their needs and/or abilities. Currently five disciplines are offered to include:
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As a Trade ContractorAir Conditioning/Refrigeration/Heating Technicians install, maintain, and repair air-conditioning, refrigeration, and heating systems. Heating equipment technicians follow blueprints or other guidelines to install oil, gas, electric, and multiple-fuel heating systems. They also install fuel and water supply lines, air ducts, and vents, pumps, and other parts. Heating equipment technicians connect electrical wiring and controls and check the unit for proper operation. After the furnace has been installed, technicians perform routine maintenance and repair work in order to keep the system working well. Air-conditioning and refrigeration technicians install and service air conditioning systems and a variety of refrigeration equipment. They follow blueprints, design guidelines, and manufactures' instructions to install motors, compressors, condensers, evaporators, piping and other parts. Technicians connect this equipment to duct work, refrigerant lines, and electrical power source. After making the connections, technicians charge the system with refrigerant, check for proper operation, and program the control systems. |
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Estimated Salary
National |
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North Carolina |
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Per Year |
Per Hour |
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Per Year |
Per Hour |
Starting Salary |
$23,000 |
$11.00 |
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$21,500 |
$10.50 |
Average Salary |
$36,000 |
$17.25 |
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$34,500 |
$16.75 |
Salary w/ experience |
$53,000 |
$25.50 |
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$51,500 |
$24.75 |
Economic Research Institute (Survey of Salaries in 2004) |
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Career Pathway
HVAC I
HVAC II
HVAC III
HVAC IV
Costs
Registration Fees
- $175 Level I
- $175 Level II
- $175 Level III
- $175 Level IV
$700 Total
Admission Requirements
No additional requirements for this course. Students under 18 years of age must complete a minor permission form.
For Additional Information
Contact Corporate and Continuing Education Department Monday - Thursday 8 am - 8 pm and Friday, 8 am - 5 pm at (828) 726-2242 or contact Jeff Holman, Director of Vocational and Technical Programs, at (828) 726-2382 email at jholman@cccti.edu.
