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Blue Cliff College
About Blue Cliff College
Blue Cliff College has been providing career-focused education for over 30 years. With campuses in Metairie, LA and Gulfport, MS, as well as online program options, the college offers flexible pathways for students who need to balance training with work and family obligations. Day, evening, and online class schedules are available across a wide range of programs.
The college's faculty bring real-world industry experience to the classroom, integrating hands-on training with practical knowledge to prepare students for the demands of their chosen field. Instruction is designed not just for program completion, but for career readiness from day one.
Blue Cliff College's Career Services team supports students and graduates with resume writing, interview preparation, and job search guidance - providing resources to help graduates successfully enter the workforce after completing their program.
Available Program
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HVAC Technician - Diploma
Blue Cliff College's HVAC Technician Diploma program prepares students for entry-level employment in the HVAC industry through a combination of technical coursework and hands-on laboratory training. The 900-hour program is designed to be completed in approximately 11 months and is available at the Gulfport, MS campus.
HVAC technicians are responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems that homes, businesses, schools, hospitals, and industrial facilities depend on every day.
Throughout the program, students develop the technical knowledge and practical skills needed to work across residential and commercial HVAC systems, including:
- Air conditioning and refrigeration fundamentals
- HVAC system installation and design
- Residential and commercial heating systems
- Heat pump systems
- Electrical theory and motor controls
- Commercial refrigeration
- Blueprint reading and construction mathematics
- EPA regulations and refrigerant handling
- OSHA safety practices
- Professional workplace skills
As part of the program, students prepare for and are required to successfully complete the EPA Section 608 Core, Type I, and Type II certification exams. Graduates are also eligible to sit for the North American Technician Excellence (NATE) certification examination, an industry-recognized credential that can strengthen employment opportunities.
The program concludes with a professional development course covering resume writing, interview preparation, and workplace readiness to help graduates successfully enter the workforce.
Blue Cliff College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC),
Campus Location
2251 Bernard Pkwy
Gulfport,