The ACCA Apprenticeship Program was established in 1996 to train technicians to work in the HVACR industry. Well-trained, reliable technicians are in constant demand in the industry.
The program is a four-year curriculum that gives credit for on-the-job and classroom training. Classes are held two evenings a week, from September through April at Harford Community College in Bel Air, , at Anne Arundel Community College in Arnold and at Carroll Community College in Westminster.
A registered apprentice is registered with the State of Maryland’s Apprenticeship and Training Council. The council sets the rules for the program and will issue an apprenticeship completion certification upon successful completion of the program. This certificate enables students to apply for and be granted a State HVACR journeyman license without taking the exam.
Although you do not have to be employed by an HVACR contractor to start the program, applicants will need to find a job in the industry by the start of your second year in the program.
The following topics are covered in each year:
| Year 1: |
# of Hours |
| Introduction to Trade, Tools& Safety |
20 |
| Basic Heating Cycle |
20 |
| Basic Math |
20 |
| Refrigeration Cycles & Basic Refrigeration |
40 |
| Basic Electricity I |
20 |
| Basic Electricity II |
20 |
| Trade Math |
20 |
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| Year 2: |
# of Hours |
| Fundamentals of Brazing & Soldering |
20 |
| AC/DC Circuits, Electric Motors & Starters |
20 |
| Wiring & Testing |
20 |
| HVAC Controls - Start Up & Testing |
40 |
| Advanced Refrigeration & Pipe Fitting |
40 |
| Communication Skills |
20 |
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| Year 3: |
# of Hours |
| Trouble Shooting - Gas, Oil, Electric Heating & Cooling |
40 |
| Blue Print Reading |
20 |
| Air Distribution Systems – Balancing & Measuring |
20 |
| Heat Pumps & Heat Pump Trouble Shooting |
40 |
| Refrigeration Installation & Service – Commercial |
20 |
| Chilled Water Systems - Cooling Towers & Pumps |
20 |
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| Year 4: |
# of Hours |
| Boilers & Hydronics |
40 |
| Wiring Diagrams |
40 |
| Heat Loss/Gain Calculations |
20 |
| Introduction to NEC/HVACR |
20 |
| Introduction to Electronics/HVACR |
20 |
| Introduction to BOCA Mechanical Code/HVACR |
20 |
Applications for the 2010/2011 school year are now being accepted. The deadline to apply is August 27, 2010. Click here for an APPLICATION FORM - 10-11.
For more information, contact the Chapter office by phone at (410) 431-8889 or e-mail at accamd@msn.com. |
