2019-2020 Catalog Vol. 80 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2019-2020 Catalog Vol. 80 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Principles of HVAC Technician


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Provides a broad introduction to the world of the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) technician. The trainee will learn basic operational principles of HVAC systems are presented along with a review of
technician licensing and trade-governing regulations. The final portion of the module describes potential career paths for a well-trained helper as well as a career path for the HVAC technician.

The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) is a non-profit foundation developed with the support of more than 125 construction CEOs and academic leaders to provide nationally recognized training, assessment, and certification standards for the construction trades. The NCCER Core Certification is a prerequisite to all other NCCER construction trade training certifications. The curriculum provides each trainee the basic skills needed to continue his or her education in a chosen craft area.

Total Tuition: $1,950.00 (Scholarships may be available to qualified individuals. Please contact the Technical & Community Programs division for additional information)

The NCCER HVAC Technician Program at Blinn College is conducted at the RELLIS Campus, 3100 Hwy 47, Bldg 8236, Bryan, Texas 77807. The program consists of 200 hours of training leading to a Certificate of Completion from Blinn, an OSHA 10 credential, and the National Center for Construction Education (NCCER) Core credential. 

The HVAC Technician program is designed for a student with no prior experience in the construction industry. For complete details, class schedule, or enrollment information, please visit www.blinn.edu/workforce.

Program Requirements


  • HART 1038   Air Conditioning I Contact Hours: 120
  • CNBT 1010   Basic Construction Safety Contact Hours: 72

Total: 240 Contact Hours


Verify non-credit course offerings with the Technical & Community Programs division.

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