HVAC

Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, and Heating Technology – AAS or Certificate in Refrigeration

EMCC  

Bangor

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Prerequisites AAS Degree:

High School level Algebra I required. Algebra II, Geometry and Physics or Chemistry with Lab desired.

Certificate: High school level Algebra I required

  • Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, and Heating Technology provides students with opportunities to become proficient in the installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial refrigeration, air conditioning, and heating equipment. Special emphasis is placed on troubleshooting and problem solving. Graduates of this program find employment in a variety of commercial and industrial settings, with refrigeration, air conditioning, and heating contractors, and in sales positions. These licenses or certifications are available to graduates of the program: Limited Electrician in Refrigeration License, EPA Refrigeration Certification, Oil Burner Journeyman License, Propane/Natural Gas License. Graduates will be certified in the following:

EPA Refrigerant Certification “Universal Technician” category
CETP gas certification that leads to a State of Maine Gas Technician License
Graduates will meet full educational requirements and partial field experience requirements for State of Maine licensing as journeyman oil burner technician. Graduates will meet partial educational and field experience requirements for State of Maine licensing as limited refrigeration electrician.

Program Requirements

Rick Gomm
rgomm@emcc.edu

HVAC–NTI  

Career Diploma

Bangor

HVAC/R Training Program Overview: Courses start every 10 weeks; 30 week program; 66 credits

HVAC/R Program Description – HVAC/R Technician training starts every 10 weeks.

Because the HVAC training program mixes classroom and lab instruction, you’ll get the best experience. And you’ll build the skills you need to succeed in the HVAC/R industry.

During the course, you’ll learn how to install, maintain, and service different HVAC/R systems. And you’ll earn several national certifications.

Finally, as a graduate, you’ll be awarded a Career Diploma.

During training, you’ll get hands-on with working HVAC/R units.

Hands-on HVAC/R Technician Training

Firstly, HVAC/R is a hands-on job. So, you’ll be trained by industry pros in fully-equipped shops. Above all, you’ll learn by doing at NTI.

HVAC/R program students get full training in:

  • Safety standards;
  • Home and business systems;
  • Installation;
  • Maintenance;
  • Repair;
  • Electrical wiring.

Program start dates

Heating Technology

WCCC

Calais

Certificate- 36 credit hours

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Program Requirements

Approximate Tool Cost: $600.00 – $800.00 – see tool list needed to start

Purpose: The Heating Technology program prepares the student with the skills and knowledge used for careers in the heating industry. Students learn how to assemble, maintain, and repair heating systems according to the code specifications of the National Fire Protection Association. The safe and efficient use of tools and materials is stressed as students work in a shop and at a one-week co-op with different types of heating systems. Instruction in the related skills of blueprint reading, mathematics, soldering, and electrical applications is included.

Career Opportunities: Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the State of Maine journeyman oil burner license examination and are qualified for employment with heating contractors, fuel oil companies, in maintenance positions, or as sales personnel. Additional experience may provide graduates with opportunities as managers, supervisors, or operators of their own business.

Program Educational Outcomes: Upon completion of the Heating Technology program, the graduate is prepared to:

  • Operate and maintain tools and test equipment.
  • Analyze and troubleshoot equipment.
  • Identify and adhere to propane industry standards, safety codes, and regulations.
  • Service and repair heating equipment.
  • Assemble, maintain, and repair heating systems according to code specifications of the National Fire Protection Association.
  • Safely and efficiently use tools and materials required for operation of heating systems.
  • Understand and apply knowledge of blueprint reading, mathematics, soldering, and electrical applications related to heating systems.
  • Demonstrate eligibility to take the State of Maine journeyman oil burner license examination.
  • Qualified for employment with heating contractors, fuel oil companies, in maintenance positions, or as sales personnel.

Heating & Plumbing Contact

Todd Cushing
Heating/Plumbing Technology Instructor
207.454.1072 or tcushing@wccc.me.edu