Victor Drayton
Division Chair, Industrial Technology
vdrayton@nctc.edu
(940) 668-7731 ext. 4401
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technology (HVAC) is considered a high-demand occupation throughout Texas. HVAC technicians install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair heating and air conditioning units. Technicians may work for a general contractor, in building maintenance, for companies that build the HVAC units, equipment manufacturing, suppliers, and sales.
Beginning HVAC students can earn an EPA 608 Certification, which enables them to handle, recover and dispose of refrigerants.
North Central Texas College is recognized as an HVAC training site with the Texas Department of License and Regulation (TDLR).
Beginning HVAC technicians can expect to earn between $15 and $18 per hour, with steady increases. Advanced Technicians with 4+ years of experience can obtain a contractor’s license that leads to small business ownership and significantly greater earnings.
Level I Workforce Certificate
Upon completion of the Level I Workforce Certificate, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate appropriate communication skills needed for the industry.
- Demonstrate the application of and the ability to use common hand tools required in the Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning trade.
- Demonstrate knowledge of basic HVAC systems.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of HVAC electrical systems
- Prepared to complete the EPA 608 exam.
- Demonstrate basic skills for the installation, setup, and startup of a system.
- Basic understanding of Heat Pump operation and theory.
This certificate can be completed with a combination of online, hybrid, and face-to-face classes. The program is designed to be completed in one year and is comprised of the following course of study.
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