About
Florence-Darlington Technical College’s Essentials of HVAC in Florence, South Carolina, is a Certificate in Applied Science program that prepares students to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment. The curriculum covers refrigeration fundamentals, service tools and techniques, air conditioning, electricity for HVAC and refrigeration, wiring diagrams, heating systems, and automatic controls. The program is delivered through daytime and evening instruction and runs for approximately eight months. The program includes 25 credits and develops skills in reading electrical diagrams, diagnosing circuits, interpreting temperature and pressure information, and repairing air-conditioning problems.
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Florence-Darlington Technical College
Florence-Darlington Technical College is a comprehensive technical college in Florence, South Carolina. Its occupational training includes Administrative Medical Assistant, HVAC, Electrician, Welding, Certified Nursing Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy Technician Certification, Respiratory Therapist, Basic Automotive, Commercial Driver's License Class A (CDL-A), Advance Cybersecurity, and Medical Billing and Coding, among other fields. The college offers more than 60 programs leading to associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Some programs have online or hybrid options, while Corporate and Workforce Development provides continuing education and business training. Early College opportunities support high school students, and transfer pathways connect students with universities throughout South Carolina. Student-operated services include a dental clinic and cosmetology center, and the college also provides career services, academic advising, tutoring, library access, and other student support resources.