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The PHCC Academy of San Diego currently offers trade certification programs for the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Industry, including Journeyman Plumbing Apprenticeship and HVAC Service Tech Certificate. We also provide regular UPC Update classes and other industry-specific courses throughout the year.
Earn Your Journeyman Card thru Advanced UPC Instruction*
Thorough review of the IAPMO Uniform Plumbing Code Book prepares experienced plumbers to take and pass the PHCC Journey-level Certification Exam (JLC).*
* Must have at least 4 years of plumbing experience working with a licensed plumbing contractor to take JLC Exam. Apply for JLC Exam separately through PHCC of California (fee not included). Taking course does not guarantee passing grade. Score 70% or greater overall to earn Journeyman credential. Visit www.caphcc.org or call 916.925.7390 to view exam requirements. PHCC Academy of San Diego, Inc. is federally-accredited by Department of Labor Bureau of Apprenticeship Training. Date of exam may change.
The PHCC Academy of San Diego’s Journeyman Plumbing Apprenticeship Program is federally accredited by the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship. Students are federally-registered apprentices. This four-year program required 156 hours of classroom instruction per year plus required students achieve 2000 hours of On-the-Job training per year. By the end of the fourth year, students will have clocked at least 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and more than 600 hours of classroom and hands-on learning. Students must be employed by an active licensed plumbing (C-36) contractor for the duration of the program.
As the Year 4 Final Exam, students are given the opportunity to take and pass the California PHCC Journey-Level Certification Exam, to ultimately earn their well-deserved PHCC Journeyman Card.
2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR ENROLLMENT
Open Enrollment Begins – July 15, 2020
Entrance Exams – In-Person and by appointment, August 2020 | $50 fee (waived for PHCC member companies)
Classes Begin August 31, 2020
Open Enrollment Closes – September 15, 2020
September 2019-June 2020
All classes begin promptly at 5:30pm
*Some classes may require pre-scheduled Saturday curricular activities. Students will be notified of these Saturday classes at least 30 days in advance.
Tuition can be paid in full for a 10% discount, in (2) semester installments for a 5% discount, or in monthly installments. **
Plumbing Apprenticeship Tuition Per Student / Per Year
Following required books must be obtained and brought to each class session. Books can be purchased through any source, ensuring book title and edition match descriptions below:
Sponsor Information
The PHCC Academy of San Diego’s Entry-Level HVAC Service Tech Certificate Program is a seven-month program designed for students with no, or minimal years of experience in the industry. Program fosters a solid foundation and understanding of the latest tools, equipment and technologies. Students become proficient and confident to perform residential and light commercial maintenances and basic troubleshooting. Program provides superior in-depth, hands-on training with a variety of equipment used in today’s complex heating and air conditioning systems and includes OSHA-10 Certification. At the conclusion of this program, students are prepared to take and earn the EPA 608 Exam.
Topics covered include: What is HVAC?; HVAC safety; system controls; tools of the trade; gas furnaces/air handlers; air conditioning; heat pumps; low and high voltage; brazing; troubleshooting scenarios; customer service; and more.
Enrollment and Application Information
2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR ENROLLMENT
Open Enrollment Begins – July 15, 2020
Entrance Exams – In-Person and by appointment, August-September 2020 | $50 fee (waived for PHCC member companies)
Classes Begin Monday October 5, 2020
Class is held Mondays 5:30pm-8:30pm + one additional online 2-hour class per week
*Some classes may require pre-scheduled Saturday curricular activities. Students will be notified of these Saturday classes at least 30 days in advance.
Tuition can be paid in full for a 10% discount, in (2) semester installments for a 5% discount, or in monthly installments.**
HVAC Service Tech Certificate Program Tuition Per Student / Per Year
Following required books must be obtained and brought to each class session. Books can be purchased through any source, ensuring book title and edition match descriptions below:
**Payment Terms
Initial tuition payment is due no later than the first night of class via cash, check or credit card:
Students are suspended for non-payment of tuition dues after 30 days, no exceptions. Additional terms and conditions apply per the PHCC Academy of San Diego Training Program Registration Form.
HVAC 2020-2021 Training Program Flyer
HVAC 2020-2021 Training Program Enrollment Form
The PHCC of San Diego is a collaboration between the PHCC Association of San Diego, Inc. and PHCC Academy of San Diego, Inc., both nonprofit organizations working to advance the Plumbing Heating Cooling Industry in San Diego County. We follow the PHCC National mission and are dedicated to the advancement and education of the plumbing and HVACR industry for the health, safety and comfort of society, and the protection of the environment.
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