Heating, Cooling & Climate Control

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Heating, Cooling & Climate Control is a course designed to prepare students for entry-level employment as a technician in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration industry. Students successfully completing the program will be given the EPA 608 Refrigerant Certificate exam. This certification meets the Federal EPA requirements and is required for employment as a technician in the HVACR field.

PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR

Mr. Hanway has more than 28 years of experience in the HVAC/R industry. He received an Associates of Applied Science Degree in Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration from Southeast Community College, Milford, NE. He has worked in several roles throughout his career from HVAC Maintenance Mechanic, Residential HVAC Installation & Service, to Facilities Manager of Maintenance. Mr. Hanway received the Northland Chamber of Commerce Excellence in Education Award in 2023. He also received his DESE Continuous Career Education Certificate in 2015.

Contact Mr. Hanway
Phone: 816-858-5505 x1707
Email:[email protected]

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Hourly Wage*

Average Salary*

Parts Salesperson

$17.21

$35,800

General Maintenance

$21.62

$44,980

Home Appliance Repairer

$22.12

$46,000

HVAC/R Mechanic/Installer

$23.38

$48,630

Sheet Metal Worker

$26.61

$55,350

Plumber

$28.89

$60,090

Pipefitter

$28.89

$60,090

Electrician

$28.96

$60,240

Commercial Service Technician

$30.78

$64,030

Cost Estimator

$34.23

$71,200

Regional Sales Manager

$62.79

$130,600

AREAS OF STUDY

Safety
Use of Lab Equipment
Basic Mechanical Refrigeration
Residential & Commercial Heating
Electrical & Commercial Refrigeration Diagnostics
Troubleshooting
Real World Skills/Environment

MCC COLLEGE CREDIT

HVAC 109: Electricity for HVAC/R Technicians - 4CH
HVAC 111: Principles of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditions - 3CH
HVAC 120: Fundamentals of Refrigeration - 4CH

MWSU COLLEGE CREDIT

12 hours of articulated credit towards an Engineering Technology field is available through Missouri Western State University after students complete 2 years at NCC and enroll at MWSU.

INDUSTRY RECOGNIZED CREDENTIALS/OTHER CERTIFICATIONS

Students may earn Gas H.E.A.T. Job Ready Certification, OSHA 10, Section 608 EPA, and Refrigerant Certification.

CAREER TREE

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Northland Career Center

Northland Career Center and the Platte County R-3 School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is free from discrimination and harassment in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services, activities and facilities. In accordance with law, the district strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against employees, students or others on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs, activities, or in employment. As required by law, the district provides equal access to district facilities and related benefits and services and will not discriminate against any group officially affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America, the Girl Scouts of the United States of America, or any other youth groups designated in applicable federal law. Northland Career Center and the Platte County R-3 School District is an equal opportunity employer. Inquiries or concerns regarding the application of this notice may be referred to our district’s Compliance Officer. Any person who is unable to resolve a problem or grievance arising under Title VI, Title IX, the Age Discrimination Act, Section 504, or Title II of the ADA, may contact the Office for Civil Rights, One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, Suite 320 Kansas City, MO 64106, phone number (816) 268-0550.

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