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HVAC Level 1 (WCG)

ID : 5650   
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NCCER's Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning curriculum was designed to present both theoretical and practical skills to trainees. Students learn foundational skills technicians need to safely install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair multiple facets of residential, commercial, and industrial HVAC equipment.

Topics covered include the following:
  • Introduction to HVAC
  • Trade Mathematics
  • Basic Electricity
  • Basic Copper and Plastic Piping Practices
  • Soldering and Brazing
  • Basic Carbon Steel Piping Practices
  • Basic Electricity
  • Introduction to Cooling
  • Introduction to Heating
  • Air Distribution Systems
Length: 120 Course Hours (84 in-person hours / 36 self-paced online hours)

Prerequisite:  NCCER Core certification

Potential Certifications:  Upon successful completion of all modules in the curriculum, students will receive the National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) HVAC Level One certification. 

NEW! Students enrolled in the NCCER HVAC program can now earn the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification. With successful completion of the program and the HVAC Level One certification, the additional EPA certification provides a competitive advantage in the labor market as it equips students with the essential knowledge of laws, regulations, and standards associated with refrigerant handling, thus reducing accidents and injuries.

Tuition:  $4,095 Full Price; $1,365 WCG FastForward Price

Get College Funded! Financial aid, grants, and scholarships are available to students enrolling in workforce training programs and may pay up to 100% of tuition. Click here to learn more and apply.
 
Supplies and Fees:  Tuition includes cost of textbook, supplies, and NCCER subscription fee.
 
Occupational Objective: A shortage of qualified HVAC Technicians has created the need for trained personnel in the construction industry. Additionally, the increasing development of HVAC technology causes employers to recognize the importance of continuous education and keeping up to speed with the latest equipment and skills. Hence, technical school training often provides an advantage and a higher qualification for employment.

Class Details

28 Session(s)
Days of the Week :Multiple Days of the Week :
  Online 24/7.  
  Weekly - Mon, Wed.  

Location : Philpott Hall Location : 
  Philpott Hall.

Instructor : Jerry Byrd 

 

Notice

Please read:  I am enrolling in this class as part of the New Economy Workforce Credential Grant Program (WCG). Discount is pending availability of funds. As a condition to receiving a grant, I agree to the following terms and conditions as specified on this site: WCG Release Form.

FastForward Workforce Credential Grant (WCG) pays 2/3 of the cost of tuition: You pay 1/3 of tuition upon enrollment; the Commonwealth of Virginia pays 1/3 upon successful completion of the class; the final 1/3 is paid by the Commonwealth of Virginia when you earn the credential.

Tuition: 

$4,095.00


Registration Closes On
Saturday, March 1, 2025 @ 11:59 PM

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
3/3/2025 - 6/4/2025 Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM N/A - Online Jerry Byrd  Distance Education
3/3/2025 - 6/4/2025 Weekly - Mon, Wed 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM Martinsville, Philpott Hall  Map Jerry Byrd  Lecture

Other Class Offerings

HVAC Level 1 (WCG)
ID: 5312

10/07/24 - 01/22/25
Online 24/7

Location
Philpott Hall

Instructor
Keith Scott