Short-term Workforce Development Training

HVAC-Electrical (Evening Class)

The HVAC-Electrical program focuses on electrical fundamentals to aid in the troubleshooting electrical systems on HVAC/R equipment. Upon the course’s conclusion, students are prepared to sit for the Employment Ready: HVAC Electrical Certification through ESCO Group.

Course IDStart DateEnd DateTimeLocationCourse Fees
AHR-3131M January 25May 3Mondays and Wednesday, 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.South Campus$226.00

Eligible students in  Person, Caswell, Rockingham, Guilford, Alamance, Orange, Durham, and Granville counties can receive a maximum of $750 Pacer Promise scholarship.


HVAC-Heating (Evening Class)

The HVAC-Heating program focuses on basic fundamentals of the HVAC industry, emphasizing material for the Employment Ready: Gas Heat and Employment Ready: Basic Refrigeration and Charging Procedure certifications through ESCO Group.

Course IDStart DateEnd DateTimeLocationCourse Fees
AHR-3131L May 10September 1Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.South Campus$226.00

Eligible students in  Person, Caswell, Rockingham, Guilford, Alamance, Orange, Durham, and Granville counties can receive a maximum of $750 Pacer Promise scholarship.

HVAC-Heating (Day Class)

The HVAC-Heating program focuses on basic fundamentals of the HVAC industry, emphasizing material for the Employment Ready: Gas Heat and Employment Ready: Basic Refrigeration and Charging Procedure certifications through ESCO Group.

Course IDStart DateEnd DateTimeLocationCourse Fees
 AHR-3131KNovember 20March 12Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.South CampusTBD

Eligible students in  Person, Caswell, Rockingham, Guilford, Alamance, Orange, Durham, and Granville counties can receive a maximum of $750 Pacer Promise scholarship.


HVAC-A/C (Day Class)
Prerequisite: Either HVAC Electrical or Heating

The HVAC-Air Conditioning program focuses on the basic fundamentals of the HVAC industry with a particular focus on the certification exam. You will learn about:
• Common tools and equipment used by HVAC technicians
• Refrigeration
• HVAC electrical
• Residential air conditioning systems
• HVAC system design, sizing and layout
• Generally accepted installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting methods

In addition, you will prepare for the EPA certification exams by studying topics such as, small appliances, high-pressure systems and low-pressure systems. Upon completion, you should be able to demonstrate knowledge of refrigerants, be prepared for the EPA certification examinations, and obtain your refrigerant license.

Course IDStart DateEnd DateTimeLocationCourse Fees
AHR-3131KMarch 16August 6Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.South CampusTBD

Eligible students in  Person, Caswell, Rockingham, Guilford, Alamance, Orange, Durham, and Granville counties can receive a maximum of $750 Pacer Promise scholarship.