HVAC Schools in Charlotte, NC with Program Overviews

The Charlotte, NC, area has 8 schools that offer heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) programs. Learn about the programs, admission info and program requirements for 3 of these schools to make an informed education decision.

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Comparison of Schools in Charlotte, NC, with Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Programs

Many HVAC programs are available in the Charlotte, NC, area. Central Piedmont Community College is the closest option to downtown Charlotte. Students enrolled at this school have the opportunity to participate in an extracurricular HVAC club. Gaston College has inexpensive tuition and a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 students for every faculty member. Students enrolling in any of York Technical College's HVAC programs can buy required tools through partnered tool suppliers at a discounted rate.

	Central Piedmont Community College	Gaston College	York Technical College
HVAC Programs Offered	Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology Certificate, Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology Diploma, Associate of Applied Science in Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology	Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology - Cooling or Heating Certificate, Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology - Heat Pump Certificate Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology Diploma	HVAC Installer Certificate, HVAC Systems Technician Certificate, HVAC Systems Design Certificate, Diploma of Applied Science in Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Mechanics
Related Programs Offered	Construction Management Certificate, Associate of Applied Science in Construction Management	Electrical/Electronics Technology or Photovoltaic Certificate, Electrical/Electronics Technology Diploma	Residential/Commercial Carpentry, Plumbing or Wiring Certificate
School Type	2-year, public	2-year, public	2-year, public
Total Enrollment (2011)	19,840*	6,464*	5,621*
Campus Setting	Large city	Rural; fringe	Small city
Tuition and Fees (2011-2012)	$2,450 in-state; $8,594 out-of-state*	$2,400 in-state; $8,544 out-of-state*	$3,628 in-district; $3,976 in-state; $8,176 out-of-state*
% of First-Year Students Receiving Any Form of Aid (2010-2011)	58%*	61%*	95%*
Acceptance Rate (2011)	N/A - Open admission	N/A - Open admission	N/A - Open admission
Retention Rate (2011)	57% for full-time students; 57% for part-time students*	67% for full-time students; 38% for part-time students*	55% for full-time students; 39% for part-time students*
Graduation Rate (2011)	11% (23% transfer-out rate)*	22%*	13% (14% transfer-out rate)*
Noteworthy	Cooperative education opportunities; HVAC club	Cooperative education opportunities	School partnership with tool suppliers for discounted tools
Driving Distance from Downtown (Driving Time)	1.6 mi. (8 min.)	23.6 mi. (27 min.)	24.8 mi. (31 min.)

Source: *NCES College Navigator

Programs at Central Piedmont Community College

Along with in-class training, most HVAC programs at this school offer the option to fulfill elective course requirements through cooperative work experiences. Some courses may require students to have their own basic tools.

Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology Certificate

There are 8 certificate specialty areas available through this school. Specialty areas include commercial system design and maintenance, air conditioning service, all-weather systems service, energy, heating service, refrigeration service and HVAC contracting. An air conditioning, heating and refrigeration control specialty area is also available. These programs provide students with an overview of the HVAC industry and the skills needed for their particular area. Graduates of these certificate programs may be ready for immediate employment in light commercial or residential jobs. Students need to earn 16-17 credit hours for certificate completion.

Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology Diploma

Students in this 47-credit program learn the theories behind HVAC technology and the skills needed to work in the industry. Classes cover relevant instruments and tools, heating and cooling, electricity, heat pumps and safety. This program helps qualify students for the installation, repair, service and maintenance of HVAC systems in light commercial and residential settings.

Associate of Applied Science in Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology

This 2-year program includes all courses found in the diploma program. Additional courses include comfort systems design, building codes, blueprint reading and hydronic heating; students are also required to complete more general education classes. Students graduating from this program can help clients select an appropriate HVAC system for their residence or business. They're also prepared for professional HVAC service and maintenance careers.

Programs at Gaston College

Credit hours earned in this school's certificate programs can transfer to the HVAC diploma program. HVAC students also participate in laboratory course components that provide hands-on training.

Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology - Cooling Certificate

Students need to complete 17 credit hours to earn the cooling certificate. Courses include refrigeration basics, refrigerant certification, comfort cooling, electricity basics and HVAC servicing.

Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology - Heat Pump Certificate

Students need to earn 16 credit hours for this program. It covers topics like electricity and refrigeration basics, heat pump technology, refrigerant certification and HVAC controls.

Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology - Heating Certificate

This program consists of 4 courses resulting in 14 credit hours. Students take classes in HVAC servicing and controls, heating technology and electricity basics.

Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology Diploma

In addition to the courses found in Gaston College's certificate programs, students in the 40-credit diploma program learn about residential building codes, HVAC duct systems, blueprint reading, industrial safety, residential system design and all-weather systems. Students can also participate in cooperative education for professional work experience.

Programs at York Technical College

Students enrolling in York Technical College's HVAC programs need to purchase their own tools. Some HVAC courses provide hands-on skill development through laboratory course components.

HVAC Installer Certificate

A total of 11 credit hours is needed in order to finish this program. Required courses include codes and ordinances, electricity basics, service and tool techniques, construction print reading and sheet metal basics.

HVAC Service Technician Certificate

This 15-credit hour program requires students to pass 4 courses. These courses cover heating and refrigeration fundamentals, air conditioning basics and heat pumps.

HVAC Systems Design Certificate

This program provides courses in computer environments, advanced air conditioning techniques and residential load calculations. Students need to complete 3 courses to fulfill the 9-credit-hour requirement.

Diploma of Applied Science in Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Mechanics

York Technical College's diploma program includes many of the topics found in the school's HVAC certificate programs, in addition to general education classes. This program requires students to complete 45 credit hours.

Other School Options

Students can find additional training 39.6 miles away at Stanly Community College, 40.2 miles away at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, 42.1 miles away at Mitchell Community College, 43.4 miles away at Cleveland Community College and 44.5 miles away at South Piedmont Community College.

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Iowa State University
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New England Institute of Technology
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Texas Tech University
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University of Cincinnati
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