The MassBay HVAC-R Certificate Program is a comprehensive 600 hour, 39 week workforce training program designed to prepare students for entry level employment in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration. The program combines foundational theory with extensive hands on laboratory instruction so students develop both an understanding of system operation and the practical skills required to install, service, measure, diagnose, and troubleshoot HVAC-R equipment.

Students progress through electrical theory and application, refrigeration principles and service practices, refrigerant management, EPA Section 608 preparation, heat pumps, ductless systems, residential air conditioning, gas heating, hydronic and steam systems, airflow diagnostics, controls, combustion, NEC code application, and A2L refrigerants. The program also introduces current industry diagnostic platforms and procedures including digital probes, JobLink, MeasureQuick, modern evacuation and charging methods, static pressure testing, and combustion efficiency testing.

The curriculum is intentionally paced to provide time for students to understand core concepts, apply them in the lab, develop tool proficiency, and demonstrate competency and safety before moving into more advanced topics. Students who successfully complete the program are expected to be fully equipped with the foundational knowledge, practical skill set, safety preparation, and industry credentials needed to enter the HVAC-R workforce in an entry level technician or apprentice role.

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Program length: 39 weeks

Total contact hours: 600 hours

Industry Credentials and Certifications:

• OSHA 10
• Massachusetts Hot Work Certification
• EPA Section 608 certification preparation and examination, with Universal certification required for the Massachusetts Refrigeration Technician licensing pathway
• A2L refrigerant safety certification

For more information about the program please contact:

Lina Borda, Program Specialist ELL to Green Energies HVAC

MassBay Community College

lborda@massbay.edu

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Basic Life Support Provider (BLS):  This course is for healthcare professionals who need to know how to perform CPR, as well as other lifesaving skills, in a wide variety of in-hospital and out-of-hospital settings.

This course is intended for both initial and renewal BLS training. This course covers the following topics:

• High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants;
• The AHA Chain of Survival;
• Use of an AED;
• Effective ventilations using a barrier device;
• Importance of teams in multi-rescuer resuscitation and performance as an effective team member during multi-rescuer CPR;
• Relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants.

In this Instructor-led course, students participate in simulated clinical scenarios and learning stations. Students must successfully complete BLS skills practice and skills testing as well as a written exam in order to receive a completion ecard.

ELL Advanced: This course is intended for students who have completed the Intermediate course or have a high intermediate to advanced level of English. The course will focus on building skills in reading, writing, grammar and advanced vocabulary for everyday life or academic study. The classes will offer practice through a variety of activities, including class discussions, oral presentations, small group work and individual assignments.

ELL Intermediate: This course is designed for students who have completed the Beginner course or who have a basic foundation in English. The course will focus on building and improving English grammar, vocabulary, and writing skills for communicating in everyday situations. The reading activities focus on comprehension and critical thinking skills. Activities include class discussions, group work and individual assignments.

ELL Beginner: This course is intended for students with limited English language skills. The focus will be to build a practical English vocabulary and understanding of basic grammar structures to communicate in everyday life. Class activities will give students practice in conversational English as well as reading and writing.

Note: New students will have placement test on the first day to place into Advanced class, or Intermediate class, or Beginner class

For more information, please reach out to us at cpwd@massbay.edu

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Eligible SNAP E&T participants may qualify for free tuition. Click here for more information

Disclaimer: While we strive to provide accurate and current information, course schedules published on our website are subject to change. Students are advised to check regularly for updates.

·         Classes will run when minimum enrollment is met. Classes may be canceled due to low enrollment or instructor availability.

·         For refund requests, please contact the program director in charge:

Roxana Marrero Director of Community Education and Workforce rmarrero@massbay.edu

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

ELL Advanced: This course is intended for students who have completed the Intermediate course or have a high intermediate to advanced level of English. The course will focus on building skills in reading, writing, grammar and advanced vocabulary for everyday life or academic study. The classes will offer practice through a variety of activities, including class discussions, oral presentations, small group work and individual assignments.

ELL Intermediate: This course is designed for students who have completed the Beginner course or who have a basic foundation in English. The course will focus on building and improving English grammar, vocabulary, and writing skills for communicating in everyday situations. The reading activities focus on comprehension and critical thinking skills. Activities include class discussions, group work and individual assignments.

ELL Beginner: This course is intended for students with limited English language skills. The focus will be to build a practical English vocabulary and understanding of basic grammar structures to communicate in everyday life. Class activities will give students practice in conversational English as well as reading and writing.

Note: New students will have placement test on the first day to place into Advanced class, or Intermediate class, or Beginner class

For more information, please reach out to us at cpwd@massbay.edu

SNAP E&T 

Eligible SNAP E&T participants may qualify for free tuition. Click here for more information

Disclaimer: While we strive to provide accurate and current information, course schedules published on our website are subject to change. Students are advised to check regularly for updates.

·         Classes will run when minimum enrollment is met. Classes may be canceled due to low enrollment or instructor availability.

·         For refund requests, please contact the program director in charge:

Roxana Marrero Director of Community Education and Workforce rmarrero@massbay.edu

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

ELL Advanced: This course is intended for students who have completed the Intermediate course or have a high intermediate to advanced level of English. The course will focus on building skills in reading, writing, grammar and advanced vocabulary for everyday life or academic study. The classes will offer practice through a variety of activities, including class discussions, oral presentations, small group work and individual assignments.

ELL Intermediate: This course is designed for students who have completed the Beginner course or who have a basic foundation in English. The course will focus on building and improving English grammar, vocabulary, and writing skills for communicating in everyday situations. The reading activities focus on comprehension and critical thinking skills. Activities include class discussions, group work and individual assignments.

ELL Beginner: This course is intended for students with limited English language skills. The focus will be to build a practical English vocabulary and understanding of basic grammar structures to communicate in everyday life. Class activities will give students practice in conversational English as well as reading and writing.

Note: New students will have placement test on the first day to place into Advanced class, or Intermediate class, or Beginner class

For more information, please reach out to us at cpwd@massbay.edu

SNAP E&T 

Eligible SNAP E&T participants may qualify for free tuition. Click here for more information

Disclaimer: While we strive to provide accurate and current information, course schedules published on our website are subject to change. Students are advised to check regularly for updates.

·         Classes will run when minimum enrollment is met. Classes may be canceled due to low enrollment or instructor availability.

·         For refund requests, please contact the program director in charge:

Roxana Marrero Director of Community Education and Workforce rmarrero@massbay.edu

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

ELL Advanced: This course is intended for students who have completed the Intermediate course or have a high intermediate to advanced level of English. The course will focus on building skills in reading, writing, grammar and advanced vocabulary for everyday life or academic study. The classes will offer practice through a variety of activities, including class discussions, oral presentations, small group work and individual assignments.

ELL Intermediate: This course is designed for students who have completed the Beginner course or who have a basic foundation in English. The course will focus on building and improving English grammar, vocabulary, and writing skills for communicating in everyday situations. The reading activities focus on comprehension and critical thinking skills. Activities include class discussions, group work and individual assignments.

ELL Beginner: This course is intended for students with limited English language skills. The focus will be to build a practical English vocabulary and understanding of basic grammar structures to communicate in everyday life. Class activities will give students practice in conversational English as well as reading and writing.

Note: New students will have placement test on the first day to place into Advanced class, or Intermediate class, or Beginner class

For more information, please reach out to us at cpwd@massbay.edu

SNAP E&T 

Eligible SNAP E&T participants may qualify for free tuition. Click here for more information

Disclaimer: While we strive to provide accurate and current information, course schedules published on our website are subject to change. Students are advised to check regularly for updates.

·         Classes will run when minimum enrollment is met. Classes may be canceled due to low enrollment or instructor availability.

·         For refund requests, please contact the program director in charge:

Roxana Marrero Director of Community Education and Workforce rmarrero@massbay.edu

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.