HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)
(Diploma in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technician available at the Houma Campus only)

The Diploma in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technician Program prepares people to work in entry-level positions with the temperature, humidity, and the total air quality in residential, commercial, industrial, and other buildings that are controlled by heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. The HVAC Technician’s duties and work environment are varied and involve installing, maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing such systems. Topics of study include mathematics, blueprint reading, basic fundamentals of electricity, electrical systems, air conditioning/refrigeration, professionalism, and EPA Certification. There is an externship component included where the students apply their knowledge in contemporary, practical working environments. Upon completion of the HVAC Technician Program, graduates will be prepared to take the EPA Clean Air Act, Section 608, Type I Certification Exam. Licenses, certifications, and work experience offer HVAC technicians the chance to prove their skills and to advance their careers and earnings.

The usual completion time for the 900 clock hour program is nine (9) months for the day, and twelve (12) months for the evening. Upon successful completion of the program and all other graduation requirements, a diploma in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technician will be awarded.

How can I find out more about this career?
For more information about a career in HVAC, please visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s O*NET website. The Standard Occupational Code (SOC) for the career 49-9021.01 and the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code for this program is 47.0201.

What is the total cost of the Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Technician diploma program?
The current tuition for a student completing the Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Technician diploma program in normal time is $13,410.  The additional cost for books, supplies, and graduation fees is $1,550 for a total cost of $14,960.

What percentage of graduates completes the program in the normal time frame as published in the catalog?
The total graduation rates, by campus, as reported to the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, can be found here:

Louisiana
Alexandria, LA
Houma, LA
Lafayette, LA
Metairie, LA
Shreveport, LA

Mississippi
Gulfport, MS

Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

What percentage of graduates found employment related to their field of study?
BCC reports job placement rates to its accrediting agency, the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) every year. The most recent annual reports, by campus, can be viewed here:

Louisiana
Alexandria, LA
Houma, LA
Lafayette, LA
Metairie, LA
Shreveport, LA

Mississippi
Gulfport, MS

Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

How much student loan debt does a typical graduate have to repay after graduation?
There were fewer than 10 graduates in this program between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011. For privacy reasons, the U.S. Department of Education requests that schools not report on-time completion rates or median loan debt levels for programs with fewer than 10 graduates.

Please see textbook information below:

Textbook Information
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)