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Program Description
Technicians from this program are prepared for careers in residential and commercial air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating equipment installation and maintenance. These programs offer hands-on training as well as classroom instruction, fully preparing the student for any HVAC career.
The Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration program at Midlands Technical College is designed to train entry-level technicians. Hands-on experience is combined with theory to provide students with well-balanced preparation for careers that encompass the planning, installation, operation, and maintenance of a wide variety of residential and light commercial air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating equipment.
Day classes begin in the fall and spring semesters. Night classes begin in the fall semester only. Only the certificate or diploma courses are offered at night.
Learning experiences for students in the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technology program are held in classrooms and workspace in Granby Hall on the Airport Campus.
Students are required to purchase hand tools and personal safety equipment at an approximate cost of $1,050.
Location: Columbia, SC
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Expected Time to Completion: Certificate and diploma (three semesters each); AAS (five semesters)
Estimated Tuition: Certificate ($6,580); diploma ($8,460); AAS ($13,348)
Central Carolina Technical College
Program Description
Graduates of the Basic Air Conditioning and Heating Certificate program may enroll in the Advanced Air Conditioning and Heating Certificate to further develop their skills. The advanced program includes both theory and practical work in commercial refrigeration and air conditioning principles, calculations, the study of electrical components and programmable controls.
Students must successfully complete the Basic Air Conditioning and Heating Certificate or have departmental approval prior to being admitted into the Advanced Air Conditioning and Heating Certificate.
This program is available during the day.
The Advanced Air Conditioning and Heating Certificate is accredited by HVAC/Excellence.
This program is aligned with the following career cluster: Architecture and Construction.
Location: Sumter, SC
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC); HVAC Excellence
Expected Time to Completion: 12 months or less
Estimated Tuition: In-state ($194 to $227 per credit); out-of-state ($331 per credit)
Program Description
Greenville Technical College’s HVAC/R program is well respected in the industry and is one of only two programs in the state accredited by HVAC Excellence, giving graduates the knowledge and skills to get hired and earn promotions.
You can have a new career in less than a year with our HVAC/R options, and since many of our students work while they’re completing their education, all classes are available days or evenings.
Location: Greenville, SC
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC); HVAC Excellence
Expected Time to Completion: HVAC-R technician certificate (three semesters); basic electricity refrigeration certificate (one semester)
Estimated Tuition: In-county ($324 per credit); out-of-county ($349 per credit); out-of-state ($534 per credit)
Program Description
HVAC Associate Degree:
Students will complete a primary specialty in HVAC and minor in a secondary specialty specific to their educational and career goals. Students gain experience repairing HVAC systems, designing heating and AC systems, servicing air conditioning systems, using test equipment and reading blueprints.
Students will be able to:
Demonstrate professional behavior and customer-related business skills as related to the HVAC industry.
Compose and format business documents (e.g., customer tickets, summaries, job reports).
Evacuate, charge and recover refrigerant from Air Conditioning and Refrigeration systems.
Calculate residential heat loss and heat gain.
Demonstrate the ability to speak publicly, listen actively, and respond effectively.
HVAC Certificate:
Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration students learn skills to repair, install and maintain domestic, commercial and industrial HVAC equipment and controls. Students gain experience repairing HVAC systems, designing heating and AC systems, servicing air conditioning systems, using test equipment and reading blueprints.
Students will be able to:
Demonstrate professional behavior and customer-related business skills as related to the HVAC industry.
Compose and format business documents (e.g., customer tickets, summaries, job reports).
Evacuate, charge and recover refrigerant from Air Conditioning and Refrigeration systems.
Calculate residential heat loss and heat gain.
Location: Spartanburg, SC
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Expected Time to Completion: Certificate (42 weeks); AAS (74 weeks)
Estimated Tuition: Spartanburg and Cherokee county residents ($204 per credit); Union county residents ($233 per credit); out-of-county residents ($252 per credit); out-of-state residents ($415 per credit)
Program Description
In Piedmont Technical College's Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Technology (HVAC) program, you’ll learn to diagnose and repair malfunctions; size, fabricate and install air duct systems; and estimate cooling and heating loads for selection of the most efficient systems for a given building. Practical training in a well-equipped shop and outside installation of service projects will give you the on-the-job experience you’ll need to get started in the HVAC industry after graduation.
Location: Greenwood, SC
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Expected Time to Completion: AAS (two to three years); certificate (varies)
Estimated Tuition: Greenwood, McCormick, Newberry & Saluda counties ($193.75 per credit); Abbeville, Edgefield & Laurens counties ($216.25 per credit); out of region ($227.50 per credit); out-of-state ($283.25 per credit)
Florence-Darlington Technical College
Program Description
The Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) program offers students the necessary skills for installing, servicing, maintaining, and repairing heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. The state-of-the-art labs are equipped with a diverse offering of different HVAC and refrigeration equipment to help the students achieve success. The HVAC program offers day and evening classes to provide students with different options to help fit their schedules. The program is reviewed by an HVAC advisory committee in the Pee Dee region.
Location: Florence, SC
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Expected Time to Completion: AAS (two years); certificate (one to two years)
Estimated Tuition: In-county ($185 per credit); out-of-county ($196 per credit); out-of-state ($274 per credit)
Program Description
The Associate in Applied Science with a Major in General Technology with Emphasis in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning degree provides students with the skills necessary for the installation, repair and calibration of air conditioning, refrigeration and heating systems. Admission to the Associate in Applied Science with a Major in General Technology Emphasis in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning program is open to all students who have met the appropriate prerequisites or have acceptable placement scores. Students must successfully meet all applicable course prerequisites before enrolling in program courses.
The Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Certificate provides students with those additional skills necessary for the installation, repair and calibration of air conditioning, refrigeration and heating systems. Admission to the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Certificate is restricted to those students who have an associate degree or higher education in a related technical discipline. The Certificate supplements previous education by providing the student with the opportunity to develop the skills necessary as a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning technician.
Location: Graniteville, SC
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Expected Time to Completion: AAS (two years); certificate (one to two years)
Estimated Tuition: Aiken County residents ($189 per credit); non-Aiken County residents ($204 per credit); Richmond and Columbia County residents ($189 per credit); out-of-state ($267 per credit)