HVAC
The Blinn College District Facilities HVAC Program offers a variety of awards designed to prepare students for entry-level HVAC positions, including college credit degree plans that place students on the pathway to higher-wage positions in the industry.
At Blinn, students can earn their NCCER Construction Core and HVAC Level 1-4 credentials as well as Blinn’s Occupational Skills Award and Level 1 and 2 certificates and Associate of Applied Science Degree in HVAC.
In addition to the four credit awards listed below, Blinn also offers a non-credit Principles of the HVAC Industry program comprised of three non-credit classes: CNBT 1010: Basic Construction Safety, HART 1038: Air Conditioning I, and HART 1005: Air Conditioning II. Students who enroll in non-credit classes can start the process by completing the Non-Credit Application.
Students study at the Agriculture and Workforce Education Complex located at the RELLIS Campus in Bryan. This 38,000-square-foot facility opened in June 2020 and is a collaborative partnership between the Texas A&M University System; the Texas A&M University Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications; and the Blinn College District. The complex includes a trades lab where students experience the hands-on application of skills discussed in the classroom.
HVAC students are eligible to apply for Duddlesten Foundation scholarships while funds remain available.
Degree and Certificate Plans
Students in the program receive training in the fundamentals of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; safety; residential and commercial applications; heat pumps; and Environmental Protection Agency recovery certification. All Blinn HVAC courses follow the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) curriculum, a nationally recognized curriculum developed with the cooperation of more than 125 construction CEOs, trade association officials, and academic leaders.
Associate of Applied Science in HVAC
Certificate Level-1 in HVAC
Certificate Level-2 in HVAC
Occupational Skills Award in HVAC
Meet Landry Smith
A career in HVAC was always in Landry Smith’s blood.
“My dad had an HVAC company,” he said. “I’ve always been involved in it since I was young and I plan to do it until I’m old. I love to work with my hands and get stuff done. An office job was never going to be for me. I like to be out there and see new things every day.”
Though the Alto native was familiar with the field, Smith knew pursuing a formal degree would jumpstart his career and put him ahead of the game. After visiting with Blinn faculty and seeing the facilities at Texas A&M-RELLIS, he knew an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in HVAC would set him up for success.
Program FAQ
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, HVAC professionals earn a median salary of $48,630 per year and employment demand is expected to grow 5% between 2021 and 2031.