Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning: HVAC

at Nunez Community College

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About

Nunez Community College is a student-centered institution that delivers relevant and innovative curriculum integrating the arts, sciences, and humanities leading to academic credentials and workforce opportunities. Nunez serves a vital role in the community by engaging with partners to support student success and personal growth.

The Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) program provides students with the theory, hands-on learning, and work experience they need to excel in a number of HVAC fields.

With the Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Certificate, students have the opportunity to become HVAC Technicians who install, maintain, and repair air conditioning, heating, and ventilation systems, and they can also take on sales, marketing, or supervisory positions. Students who complete the program will master a variety of skills and be prepared for entry-level service technician positions.

You can earn a Certificate of Technical Studies in this program.

Takes

4 Months

Costs

$10.5k

Leads to

$47.7k careers

Example Career

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

Architecture & Construction

Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, HVAC, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.

Architecture & Construction

Showing wage data for: New Orleans

Entry

Median

High

Salary

Hourly Wage

$29,810

$47,710

$77,770

$14.33

$22.94

$37.39

Conventional

Realistic

Investigative

Is this a career path I'll enjoy?

HVAC technicians install, service, or repair heating and air conditioning systems in residences or commercial establishments. Their median hourly wages in Louisiana are $21/hr. This occupation is expected to grow much faster than average and new job opportunities are very likely in the future.

What skills and credentials will I gain?

Certificate of Technical Studies: Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning: HVAC at Nunez Community College

Admissions

High school diploma or equivalency

High school diploma or equivalency. Nunez Community College is an open-enrollment institution. This means that regardless of your ACT or COMPASS scores, you are eligible to begin enrolling in classes on our campus.

In order to begin the application process, you will need to complete an online application form via Nunez's website. There's more information available here: https://www.nunez.edu/admissions

We accept applications year-round. A new student will need to confirm their classes with the registrar's office before a new semester begins. For more information, contact our Admissions Office. Here are your next steps for connecting with Nunez! Click "Get Started" to go to their admissions page. Apply right away through their portal, if you feel ready. Chat with a counselor to make the process as easy as possible. (We recommend this - community colleges are complicated). If you get stuck, you can always reach out to us at WhereWeGo for help by emailing support@wherewego.org .

Contact

Who do I contact?

Call: 504-278-6467

Website

Nunez Community College

3710 Paris Rd
Chalmette, LA 70043