CE&WD Spring 2026 Course Brochure — Cecil College - Other - Page 10
HVAC/R APPRENTICESHIP
NEW! SKILLED TRADES DEGREE
The Skilled Trades, Associate of Applied
Science (AAS) degree program offers
students the opportunity to gain specialized
skills and knowledge in Transportation
and Construction. This comprehensive
program is designed to prepare students
for a successful career in skilled trades,
equipping them with the practical skills and
theoretical knowledge necessary to excel
in their chosen concentration. Students can
choose from two significant concentrations,
Transportation or Construction, with
multiple sub-concentration options within
each category.
Questions? Email skills4u@cecil.edu or
call 443-907-1399
Cecil College and Heating and Air Conditioning Contractors of Maryland offer a Maryland
state-approved four-year HVAC/R Apprenticeship program. Upon successful completion of
this four-year program, students will be able to
earn their HVAC/R journey-person license from
the Maryland Department of Labor without
taking the exam.
HVAC/R Apprenticeship – Year One
The first year of the HVAC/R Apprenticeship
program combines both classroom instruction
and on-the-job training.
HVAC/R Apprenticeship – Year Two
Year Two topics include: fundamentals of
brazing and soldering, electric motors, wiring
and testing, HVAC controls, advanced refrigeration and pipe fitting, and communication skills.
Note: Student must have already taken Year
One of the program or tested out of Year One if
they have prior experience or education in the
HVAC/R field.
PROGRAM BEGINS IN SEPTEMBER
Applications for the 2026-2027 school year
open on May 1, 2026.
Complete an application through the
Heating and Air Conditioning
Contractors of Maryland at haccmd.org.
Classes are held at Cecil County School
of Technology.
COMING SOON!
Certified Manufacturing Associate
Are you ready to enter the dynamic world
of manufacturing? This comprehensive
program provides you with the foundational
knowledge and skills needed to excel
and earn the nationally recognized
Certified Manufacturing Associate (CMfgA)
certification.
Students must also provide the following:
• Copy of the applicant’s Maryland State
HVAC/R license
• Doctor’s letter showing the applicant
is physically able to work in the HVAC/R
industry
• Copy of applicant’s high school diploma or
transcript of last grade completed
• Copy of applicant’s Driver’s License
• Written recommendation letters from three
(3) acquaintances
• State Apprentice Agreement
For more information about the apprenticeship
program, please contact skills4u@cecil.edu
or 443-907-1399.
For more information,
email skills4u@cecil.edu.
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HEAVY EQUIPMENT
OPERATIONS
Learn to operate the machinery that builds
our world! This heavy equipment operator
program will teach you the skills you need
for a valuable career in construction, including basic math, reading blueprints, and
communicating with your team.
Program starts in Fall 2026
Classes are held at
Harford Community College.
For more information, please contact
skills4u@cecil.edu.
