NCCER HVAC Skills Pathway

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NCCER HVAC Skills Pathway

Course Code: CAR-NCCERHV

If you're looking to enter the workforce in a high-demand trades path, HVAC is an excellent choice! A career in HVAC is financially rewarding and has long-term job security potential - without requiring an expensive college degree. HVAC technicians can work from anywhere and are in demand worldwide, which provides flexibility in choosing where to live and work.

The course is broken down into topics including HVAC operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting of residential and light commercial heating/cooling systems. You'll also use diagnostic tools and procedures to identify problems and establish operating efficiency in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and standards. By the end of the course, you'll be prepared to earn your National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Core, HVAC Level 1 and Level 2 certificate.

Financial assistance may be available.

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With air conditioning, heating, ventilation and refrigeration (HVACR) credential from NCCER, you will be able to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install HVACR systems. Training will be provided for both residential and some commercial applications. Course topics will include: Construction Safety Orientation Power/Hand Tools Construction Math Construction Drawings Instrumentation Basic soldering practices Residential comfort sizing Advanced Comfort Systems Basic Refrigeration and much more. Upon successful completion of NCCER-credentialed Core, HVACR1, HVACR2, graduates could qualify for positions as HVAC technicians, service technicians, installers and mechanics. This is a high demand employment opportunity and in less than 15 weeks, prepares you for a rewarding career.
Meeting times and locations:
01/13/25 - 04/17/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Volt Center Main , Room 115
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
01/13/25 - 04/17/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 2p
Volt Center Main , Room 115
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
View course details for NCCER HVAC Skills Pathway ‌‌
With air conditioning, heating, ventilation and refrigeration (HVACR) credential from NCCER, you will be able to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install HVACR systems. Training will be provided for both residential and some commercial applications. Course topics will include: Construction Safety Orientation Power/Hand Tools Construction Math Construction Drawings Instrumentation Basic soldering practices Residential comfort sizing Advanced Comfort Systems Basic Refrigeration and much more. Upon successful completion of NCCER-credentialed Core, HVACR1, HVACR2, graduates could qualify for positions as HVAC technicians, service technicians, installers and mechanics. This is a high demand employment opportunity and in less than 15 weeks, prepares you for a rewarding career.
Meeting times and locations:
08/18/25 - 11/25/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Volt Center Main , Room 115
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
08/18/25 - 11/25/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 2p
Volt Center Main , Room 115
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
View course details for NCCER HVAC Skills Pathway ‌‌

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The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification is nationally recognized and shows that the holder is highly trained, knowledgeable, and qualified to do the job anywhere in the country. The mission of NCCER is to provide a safe, sustainable, and productive workforce to industry professionals.

  • Core Curriculum: Introductory Craft Skills, 6th Edition, Revised 2021, ISBN 978-0-13-748334-1
  • HVAC Level 1, 5th Edition, Revised 2018, ISBN 978-0-13-518509-4
  • HVAC Level 2, 5th Edition, Updated 2018, ISBN 978-0-13-518512-4

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Contact Information

Volt Center
205 First Street
New Bern, NC 28562
252-633-0857

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