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Become an HVAC Professional

Provides instruction for entry-level HVAC positions and apprenticeships. Successful completion of this non-credit program can result in eligible academic credit conversion.

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Course Sequence
- HVC130 Fundamentals of HVACR
- HVC131 Controls for HVACR
- HVC133 Installation and Troubleshooting
- HVC132 Fossil Fuels & Hydronic Heating


For foundational training needs only, see HVAC Foundations - Workforce Training Certificate (2-Course Series)

Duration & Format
- Program Duration: Twelve months
- Timing: Day, Evening classes
- Classroom Format: In-person participation required

Requirements
Prerequisite: ENGL 70 or an appropriate placement test score.

Accepted placement scores (Accuplacer Next Gen):
- Reading: 237 or higher
- Reading: 229 and Writing: At least 237
- ESL Reading: At least 102
- ESL Overall: At least 276

To satisfy the English prerequisite, students must meet one of the following:
1. Score above the prerequisite course on the placement test
2. Provide proof of completing college-level English
3. Meet one or more of the listed exemptions

Tuition & Fees*
- Tuition & Class Fees (approximate): up to $2,450
- Registration Fees
- Textbooks Costs
- Financial Assistance Options
- Exam Fees: Included in program costs

Credentials & Certifications
- FCC Completion Award (per course) or CEWD Workforce Training Certificate
- EPA CFC Certification

Receive Credit for Prior Learning Experience*
- N/A for this program

Career Pathways
Learn more about HVAC career growth opportunities .

Contact Us
*Contact the Construction & Applied Technologies Institute (CATI) at CATI@frederick.edu for details.

Please Note: Residency fees apply ($5 per course for residents outside Frederick County and $10 per course for non-Maryland students). Learn more >>

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HVC132

Tuition $331.00

Fees: $204.00

Weekly - Wed, Mon 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM (3/18/2026-5/13/2026)

Instructor : Matthew Spinks 

Please read: Prerequisite: BLDT111 or HVC131. This ...More

Class ID: 29674

Section Number: 1

Location: COLIST LAB Location : 
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Room :  COLIST LAB

Closed

HVC131

Tuition $331.00

Fees: $204.00

Weekly - Thu, Tue 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (3/19/2026-5/14/2026)

Instructor : Brian DeCesare 

Please read: Prerequisite: BLDT110 or HVC130. This ...More

Class ID: 30193

Section Number: 2

Location: COLIST LAB Location : 
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Room :  COLIST LAB

Closed

HVC131

Tuition $331.00

Fees: $204.00

Weekly - Thu, Tue 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM (3/19/2026-5/14/2026)

Instructor : Brian DeCesare 

Please read: Prerequisite: BLDT110 or HVC130. This ...More

Class ID: 29673

Section Number: 1

Location: COLIST LAB Location : 
  COLIST LAB.

Room :  COLIST LAB

Closed

HVC133

Tuition $331.00

Fees: $204.00

Weekly - Mon, Wed 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM (8/24/2026-10/14/2026)

Instructor : Matthew Spinks 

Please read: This course will meet in person at the ...More

Class ID: 30771

Section Number: 1

Location: COLIST LAB Location : 
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Room :  COLIST LAB

Email Ceinfo@frederick.edu for steps to register

HVC130

Tuition $441.00

Fees: $259.00

Weekly - Tue, Thu 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (8/25/2026-10/15/2026)

Instructor : Brian DeCesare 

Please read: This course will meet in person at the ...More

Class ID: 30768

Section Number: 2

Location: COLIST LAB Location : 
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Room :  COLIST LAB

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HVC130

Tuition $441.00

Fees: $259.00

Weekly - Tue, Thu 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (8/25/2026-10/15/2026)

Instructor : Pace,Nick C 

Please read: To enroll in the course students are asked ...More

Class ID: 30767

Section Number: 1

Location: COLIST LAB Location : 
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Room :  COLIST LAB

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HVC132

Tuition $331.00

Fees: $204.00

Weekly - Mon, Wed 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM (10/19/2026-12/9/2026)

Instructor : Matthew Spinks 

Please read: This course will meet in person at the ...More

Class ID: 30777

Section Number: 1

Location: COLIST LAB Location : 
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Room :  COLIST LAB

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HVC131

Tuition $331.00

Fees: $204.00

Weekly - Tue, Thu 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM (10/20/2026-12/10/2026)

Instructor : Brian DeCesare 

Please read: This course will meet in person at the ...More

Class ID: 30775

Section Number: 1

Location: COLIST LAB Location : 
  COLIST LAB.

Room :  COLIST LAB

Email Ceinfo@frederick.edu for steps to register

HVC131

Tuition $331.00

Fees: $204.00

Weekly - Tue, Thu 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM (10/20/2026-12/10/2026)

Instructor : Brian DeCesare 

Please read: This course will meet in person at the ...More

Class ID: 30776

Section Number: 2

Location: COLIST LAB Location : 
  COLIST LAB.

Room :  COLIST LAB

Email Ceinfo@frederick.edu for steps to register
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