Refrigeration
Career Studies Certificate
This Refrigeration CSC program provides a basic understanding of HVAC systems. You will learn about HVAC safety, system components, operation, tools, piping, brazing, evacuation, refrigerant recovery and charging. You will build and operate a basic HVAC system. In basic electricity training, you will learn how to use a multi-meter to check compressor motor windings. This stackable Level 1 program can be applied to the Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating AAS degree and is a prerequisite for Level 2, Commercial Refrigeration CSC.
Program Length 1/2 year (1 semester)
Career Opportunities Provides entry level skills for a rewarding HVACR career in maintenance, installation, repair and sales.
Is this pathway for you? Yes, if you enjoy a varied work environment and working with your hands.
G3 Eligible This program is G3 eligible. G3 Scholarships cover tuition and fees for Virginia residents of modest income who are pursuing high demand careers.
Tuition & Fees At only $162.11 per credit hour, you’ll save $10K to $22K, in tuition costs alone, by starting at VHCC! Out-of-state students living within a 30-mile radius qualify for in-state tuition.
With an AAS in HVACR from VHCC, plus 15 years of practical field experience in multiple industries to provide a wealth of knowledge, Bruce brings extensive practical and real-world experience to the classroom. He is involved in RSES, where he served as a local chapter officer, and is EPA proctor for refrigerant certification exams.
Bruce Olivo Program Coordinator OTC 221
Why start at Virginia Highlands?
For more than 50 years, VHCC has been committed to making our region a better place to live, work, and learn!
Beautiful 100 acre campus in Abingdon
SAT & ACT Not Required for Admission
The SAT and ACT are merely numerical indicators of college readiness and are therefore not required. We’ve found that if you’re committed to your own success, regardless of your scores, then we’ll be able to help you cross the finish line!
Career Services & Job Opportunities!
Our instructors and career coaches are recognized by regional industry leaders and enjoy tremendous success connecting our students with employment opportunities upon degree completion
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Virginia Highlands Community College was recently voted the #1 College in the Region through the Best of Bristol Awards program – from a group of two and four year colleges and universities in southwest Virginia and northeast Tennessee.