Clean Energy and Sustainability
The college's Office of Workforce Development offers Clean Energy and Sustainability courses for those preparing for a new job, promotion or looking to update their skills.
How to Register
- Register online by selecting "Add to Cart" on the desired course(s) and select "Cart" at the bottom of the page when you are ready to process your registration.
- The “Seats Left” information is updated every half hour and when you checkout.
- Other registration options are available.
NOTE: Individuals enrolling in on-campus classes must follow the COVID-19 vaccination requirements for students and should submit the COVID-19 Vaccination Documentation Form. Exemptions to these requirements may be requested based on either religious conviction or health reasons by submitting the appropriate Health Services form.
Course Offerings
- AC & Heat Pump + Heating Prof. Combo Review for Field Exams
- AC & Heat Pump Field Exam
- AC & Heat Pump Prof Online
- AC & Heat Pump Review for Field Exam
- BA/Env Prof Combo Online
- Ba/Env Combo Review for Field Exam
- Bldg Analyst Field Exam
- Bldg Analyst Review for Field Exam
- Bldg Analyst Written Exam
- Bldg Sci Principles Written Exam
- Building Analyst Online
- Building Science Principles Online
- EPA 608 Universal Exam
- Electrical Vehicle Train-the-Trainer
- Envelope Prof Field Exam
- Envelope Professional Online
- Envelope Professional Written Exam
- Healthy Housing Principles Online
- Heating Prof Field Exam
- Heating Prof Review for Field Exam
- Heating Prof Written Exam
- Heating Professional Online
- IDL Prof Field Exam
- IDL Prof Review for Field Exam
- Infiltration & Duct Leakage Online
- PV Installation Basics
- PV- Associate NABCEP Exam
- PV-Associate Online
AC & Heat Pump + Heating Prof. Combo Review for Field Exams
Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
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ZTTN-206 500 | 9 seats left | $350 |
AC & Heat Pump Field Exam
This Workforce Development course provides introductory training and lab activities in various heating systems using gas, oil and electric.
- The fundamentals of heating systems, and the service and repair of these systems.
- The testing of these systems for efficiency and safe operation.
- Proper installation techniques.
- Basic service and diagnostic procedures/fault diagnosis on each type of furnace and boiler.
- Techniques on the proper use of meters, gauges and other diagnostic instruments.
The last day of the course will include a one-hour review and a two-hour exam.
Students are required to bring to class:
- Safety glasses with side panels
- Work gloves
Prerequisites: Minimum 9th Grade Reading, Writing, and Math Skills; Strong interest in the fundamentals of heating systems
Textbook: Approximately $160, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technology, 8th edition by Whitman & Johnson, ISBN: 9781305578296, will be available for purchase at the Viking’s Cove Bookstore.
Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
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ZTTN-104 501 | 9 seats left | $590 | Call for more information |
AC & Heat Pump Prof Online
Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
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Online, 2/24 - 5/31 | ZTTN-077 600 | 9 seats left | $1099 | |
ZTTN-077 700 | 10 seats left | $1099 | ||
ZTTN-077 500 | 29 seats left | $1099 | ||
ZTTN-077 500 | 10 seats left | $1099 |
AC & Heat Pump Review for Field Exam
Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
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ZTTN-112 500 | 10 seats left | $350 |
BA/Env Prof Combo Online
Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
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Online, 2/17 - 8/31 | ZTTN-158 600 | 7 seats left | $1250 | |
ZTTN-158 700 | 10 seats left | $1250 | ||
ZTTN-158 500 | 10 seats left | $1250 | ||
ZTTN-158 500 | 30 seats left | $1250 |
Ba/Env Combo Review for Field Exam
Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
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ZTTN-173 500 | 9 seats left | $350 |
Bldg Analyst Field Exam
Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
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ZTTN-098 500 | 6 seats left | $590 | Call for more information |
Bldg Analyst Review for Field Exam
Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
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ZTTN-106 500 | 7 seats left | $350 |
Bldg Analyst Written Exam
Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
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ZTTN-078 500 | 5 seats left | $365 | Call for more information |
Bldg Sci Principles Written Exam
Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
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ZTTN-192 1 | 10 seats left | $115 | Call for more information |
Building Analyst Online
Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
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ZTTN-053 600 | 20 seats left | $1099 | Call for more information | |
ZTTN-053 700 | 10 seats left | $1099 | ||
ZTTN-053 500 | 10 seats left | $1099 | ||
ZTTN-053 500 | 28 seats left | $1099 |
Building Science Principles Online
Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
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ZTTN-190 600 | 19 seats left | $250 | Call for more information | |
ZTTN-190 700 | 10 seats left | $250 | ||
ZTTN-190 500 | 10 seats left | $250 | ||
ZTTN-190 500 | 30 seats left | $250 |
EPA 608 Universal Exam
Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
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ZTTN-196 700 | 10 seats left | $100 |
Electrical Vehicle Train-the-Trainer
The Train-the-Trainer Seminar is a 40-hour collaborative learning opportunity for automotive and light truck teaching faculty to enhance the Electric Vehicle curriculum in their own program. Using HVCC's fleet of fully electric and hybrid-electric vehicles, your faculty members will develop lecture and laboratory-based curriculum that addresses the needs of students looking to work in the future Electric Vehicle Industry.
Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
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Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 5/22 - 5/26 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
ZTTN-189 600 | 12 seats left | $850 | Call for more information |
Envelope Prof Field Exam
Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
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ZTTN-102 500 | 8 seats left | $590 | Call for more information |
Envelope Professional Online
Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
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ZTTN-074 700 | 10 seats left | $1099 | ||
ZTTN-074 500 | 10 seats left | $1099 | ||
ZTTN-074 600 | 30 seats left | $1099 |
Envelope Professional Written Exam
Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
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ZTTN-088 500 | 8 seats left | $365 | Call for more information |
Healthy Housing Principles Online
Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
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ZTTN-198 600 | 10 seats left | $250 | ||
ZTTN-198 700 | 10 seats left | $250 | ||
ZTTN-198 500 | 10 seats left | $250 | ||
ZTTN-198 500 | 30 seats left | $250 |
Heating Prof Field Exam
Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
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ZTTN-103 500 | 10 seats left | $590 | Call for more information |
Heating Prof Review for Field Exam
Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
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ZTTN-113 500 | 10 seats left | $350 |
Heating Prof Written Exam
Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
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ZTTN-094 500 | 10 seats left | $365 | Call for more information |
Heating Professional Online
Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
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ZTTN-076 600 | 10 seats left | $1099 | ||
ZTTN-076 700 | 10 seats left | $1099 | ||
ZTTN-076 500 | 10 seats left | $1099 | ||
ZTTN-076 500 | 30 seats left | $1099 |
IDL Prof Field Exam
Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
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ZTTN-193 500 | 10 seats left | $540 | Call for more information |
IDL Prof Review for Field Exam
Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
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ZTTN-197 500 | 10 seats left | $350 |
Infiltration & Duct Leakage Online
Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
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ZTTN-191 600 | 29 seats left | $449 | Call for more information | |
ZTTN-191 700 | 10 seats left | $0 | ||
ZTTN-191 500 | 10 seats left | $449 | ||
ZTTN-191 500 | 30 seats left | $449 |
PV Installation Basics
Prepare for employment in the growing sustainable energy industry!
As an introduction to Solar Energy, students will learn to safely and effectively perform installation tasks as a trained, entry-level worker does in the field. Course topics will include:
- Basic electrical safety
- Basic measuring
- Construction safety
- Electrical grounding and bonding
- Hand-held power tools
- PV racking systems
- PV module handling and installation
- Rooftop safety
- Weather proofing
Students are required to bring to class:
- Safety glasses with side panels
- Work boots
- Work gloves
This course can be used to complete the Photovoltaic Systems Certificate.
Prerequisites: Minimum 10th grade-level reading and math skills. Students are required to provide proof of completion of OSHA 10-hour Construction Safety Training course.
Required Materials: Students need to have work gloves, safety glasses and rubber-soled shoes.
Location: Multiple
Tuition: $450
Delivery of Course:
Instructor-Led
20 Hours, 2.0 CEUs, Non-Credit
Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
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ZTTN-141 600 | 6 seats left | $450 | Call for more information |
PV- Associate NABCEP Exam
This course is open to HVCC students only. It is offered by arrangement with HVCC Staff Proctor.
ZTTN 093 500 P&P
ZTTN 093 501 LRP
ZTTN 093 502 CBT
Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
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ZTTN-093 500 | 10 seats left | $180 | Call for more information | |
ZTTN-093 501 | 5 seats left | $150 | Call for more information | |
ZTTN-093 502 | 9 seats left | $150 | Call for more information |
PV-Associate Online
The PV-Associate Photovoltaics (Solar Power) course covers the fundamentals of photovoltaic (PV) systems design and installation.
The objective of the course is to prepare students for taking the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) PV Associate Exam.
The course curriculum complies with NABCEP’s Job Task Analysis for the Associate exam.
Major topics covered include:
- Introduction to PV Systems
- General and PV System Safety
- Solar Radiation
- System Components and Configurations
- Cells, Modules and Arrays
- Inverters
- Batteries
- Charge Controllers
- Site Surveys and Preplanning
- System Sizing
- Mechanical Integration
- Electrical Integration
- Utility Interconnection
- Permitting and Inspections
- Commissioning and Maintenance
- Economic Analysis, Firefighters' Concerns
This course meets the 40 hour education requirement to sit for NABCEP’s PV Associate Exam. This course can be used to complete the Photovoltaic Systems Certificate.
Prerequisites: Minimum 10th grade-level reading and math skills; previous electrical training/experience helpful.
Textbook: Photovoltaic Systems by James Dunlop, will be available for purchase at the Viking’s Cove Bookstore.
Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
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Online, 1/9 - 6/30 | ZSPT-017 600 | 10 seats left | $775 |
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(excluding college holidays and vacations)