About
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) courses prepare students for installation, repair, and maintenance of these systems. Heating technology is offered in the fall and air conditioning in the spring. Learn the fundamentals of heating including gas, and electric heating systems as well as air conditioning equipment and components, including condensers, evaporators, compressors, metering devices, refrigerants, and electrical and mechanical circuits. Students will work with equipment, following safety standards and protocols, to develop skills required for entry-level employment as a technician in the HVAC industry.
Organization
Durham Technical Community College - Main Campus
Durham Technical Community College
Durham Technical Community College, headquartered in Durham, NC, is a higher education institution specializing in technical and career education. With over 60 years of experience, it offers affordable, high-quality education and individualized student support services, providing pathways for both university transfer and immediate career entry. The college operates multiple locations serving Durham and Orange counties and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Highlights:
- Serves as a springboard to bachelor's degrees through extensive articulation agreements with many four-year institutions
- Offers affordable, high-quality technical and career education
- Strong community focus, including adult literacy programs
- Phlebotomy program is accredited by the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians
- Phlebotomy program is delivered in a hybrid format, combining online lectures and in-person labs
- Phlebotomy program emphasizes ethics, legalities, and practical skills essential for the profession