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The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology curriculum provides the basic knowledge to develop skills necessary to work with residential and light commercial systems. Topics include mechanical refrigeration, heating and cooling theory, electricity, controls, and safety. The AAS degree pathway covers Building Automation Systems, BAS Networking, and Building Automation Controls. AAS degree graduates should be able to demonstrate an understanding of system selection and balance, and advanced systems.

The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology curriculum provides the basic knowledge to develop skills necessary to work with residential and light commercial systems. Topics include mechanical refrigeration, heating and cooling theory, electricity, controls, and safety. The diploma program covers air conditioning, furnaces, heat pumps, tools, and instruments. Diploma graduates should be able to assist in the start-up, preventive maintenance, service, repair, and/or installation of residential and light commercial systems.

The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology - HVAC/R Automation Controls Certificate is an advanced certificate in building automation systems and controls. Students will learn about programming different types of controllers used in automation systems, and how to wire systems point to point.

The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology Certificate is an entry-level certificate that prepares students for basic HVACR skills. The courses in this certificate are core courses and prerequisite to the advanced courses. Students will learn basic Electricity, Refrigeration and Comfort Systems.

The Electrical Lineworker Academy prepares students with the knowledge, skills, and certificates that public and private utility companies, electrical utility contractors, telecommunication companies and cellular tower companies across the country require for entry-level jobs. Electrical line workers install, repair, and maintain electrical power distribution and transmission systems. Electrical line work is a rewarding career for highly skilled employees who enjoy being outdoors, traveling, and working in a team environment where safety is the number one priority. The Electrical Lineworker Academy is a 10-week highly structured and intensive training program designed to prepare students with the skills and credentials that employers want. Students will treat the 10-week Academy like a full-time job and are expected to be ready for training every day at 7:30 a.m. Each week consists of 40 hours of training, Monday - Friday – 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This Academy is offered four times a year. There are two fall classes; the first starts in July and the second in October. The spring class begins in January, and the summer class begins in April. Items required prior to being registered into the basic and advanced classes: Must be 18 years of age before the first day of class Attend and successfully complete orientation No felonies within the last 7 years Valid driver’s license Proof of a high school diploma or high school equivalency Weigh less than 275 lbs (for equipment safety purposes) Acquire and provide a copy of a current DOT physical from a physician Have a CDL Class “A” permit 4 weeks before class starts   Certificates and credentials earned during the Academy: T&D PowerSkills Powerline Worker Pole & Bucket Rescue Certificate CDL Class "A"  License Exam NC Workzone Flagger Certificate First Aid/CPR/AED Load Securement/Excavator Training Certificate NCWorks Registered Pre-Apprenticeship (400 hrs)

This curriculum is designed to provide training for persons interested in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems found in residential, commercial, and industrial facilities.Coursework, most of which is hands-on, will include such topics as AC/DC theory, basic wiring practices, programmable logic controllers, industrial motor controls, applications of the National Electric Code, and other subjects as local needs require.Graduates should qualify for a variety of jobs in the electrical field as an on-the-job trainee or apprentice in the layout, installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

The Electrical Systems Technology certificate offers a direct path to basic courses in theory, residential wiring, motor controls, and programmable logic controls. All certificate courses are creditable toward the diploma or associate degree that the College is approved to offer.

This curriculum is designed to provide training for persons interested in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems found in residential, commercial, and industrial facilities.Coursework, most of which is hands-on, will include such topics as AC/DC theory, basic wiring practices, programmable logic controllers, industrial motor controls, applications of the National Electric Code, and other subjects as local needs require.Graduates should qualify for a variety of jobs in the electrical field as an on-the-job trainee or apprentice assisting in the layout, installation, and maintenance of electrical systems.

This certificate prepares the Facility Maintenance Technician to properly maintain electrical and mechanical systems found in different types of facilities. The student will learn basic wiring, plumbing, and air conditioning. Courses in this certificate can be applied to the Facility Maintenance Technology diploma.

The Plumbing certificate program offers a "faster track" for preparing to learn residential plumbing skills by focusing on residential venting, drains, water systems and fixture installation. Code requirements are included as a part of this study. This certificate will prepare a student for residential rough-in and finish work.

A program that prepares individuals to work in the field of plumbing by applying technical knowledge and skills to layout, assemble, install, and maintain piping fixtures and systems for natural gas, LP gas, hot water, drainage, sprinkling, and plumbing processing systems in residential and commercial environments. Includes instruction in source determination, water service and distribution, waste removal, pressure adjustment, basic physics, technical mathematics, print reading, pipe installation, pumps, soldering, plumbing inspection, and applicable codes and standards.