Dec 06, 2025  
Workforce Development & Community Education 
    
Workforce Development & Community Education

Certification Programs in Construction

Location(s): SUNY Westchester Mount Vernon


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Step into the world of construction excellence, where each certification is a solid foundation for a rewarding career. Our comprehensive programs cover a spectrum of construction trades, providing hands-on training and industry-recognized credentials. SUNY Westchester is an authorized training provider for the National Construction Center for Education and Research (NCCER), and our faculty is trained by NCCER. In addition, they are working professionals in the field. www.NCCER.org.

HVAC pre-apprenticeship begins with the NCCER course this Fall 2025 and HVAC training Spring 2026. See below for details.

Contact Information

For more information, email Kristine.Bunyea@sunywcc.edu or registration, call 914-606-6830.

For SUNY Workforce Grant Scholarship information, email Andre.McKenzie@sunywcc.edu. Please fill out this form to find out if you’re eligible for our scholarships: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/ugQfxXUuGL

Program Details


HVAC Pre-Apprenticeship 

SUNY Westchester is an authorized training provider for the National Construction Center for Education and Research (NCCER), and our faculty is trained by NCCER. In addition, they are working professionals in the field. www.NCCER.org
The program consists of three modules:

  • MODULE 1: NCCER Core + OSHA 30 + Computers + Your Role in the Green Environment (FALL 2025 -see schedule options below)
  • MODULE 2: HVAC Level 1 (SPRING 2026)
  • MODULE 3: HVAC Level 2  + EPA 680 Certification (SPRING / SUMMER 2026)

A High School diploma or equivalent is required to register for Module 1. The course is delivered in English.
Participants of the program must take and successfully complete Module 1 prior to being accepted into Modules 2 and 3.

MODULE 1, OPTION 1: DAYTIME IN VALHALLA

Foundations in Construction: NCCER Core with Essential Computer Skills, OSHA 30 and Your Role in the Green Environment, IN-PERSON at SUNY Westchester Valhalla.
22 T/Th, Sept. 11 - Dec, 2 (skip 11/27), Tues. & Thurs., 9:30 am - 4:30pm (1-hr lunch), Gateway Center, Room 219, $2,157 + registration fee. #72332
CE-TECH 2047 The HVAC Level 1 (MODULE 2) program will follow for those accepted into the course. This will be scheduled for SPRING 2026, evenings and Saturdays.

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MODULE 1, OPTION 2: EVENING & SATURDAYS IN MOUNT VERNON

Must register for all three (if you have OSHA 30 card, you do not need to register for #2):

  1. Foundations in Construction: NCCER Core with Essential Computer Skills, IN-PERSON at SUNY Westchester Mount Vernon.
    19 T/Th/Sat., Sept. 30 - Nov. 11, Tues. & Thurs., 6:00 - 9:30 pm in Room L31, Sat. 8:30 am - 3:30 pm (30-min lunch) in Room L35, $1,372 + registration fee. #72283
    CE-TECH 2045  
  2. OSHA 30, IN-PERSON at SUNY Westchester Mount Vernon.
    7 T/Th/Sat., Nov. 18 - Dec. 6 (skip 11/27 & 11/29), Tues. & Thurs., 6:00 - 9:30 pm in room L31, Sat. 8:30 am - 4:00 pm (30-min lunch) in room L35, $500. #72284
    CE-CERTS 2027MV  
  3. Your Role in the Green Environment, IN-PERSON at SUNY Westchester Mount Vernon.
    3 T/Th/Sat., Dec. 9 - 13, Tues. & Thurs., 6:00 - 9:30 pm in Room L31, Sat. 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (30-min lunch) in Room L35, $285. #72285
    CE-TECH 2051MV The HVAC Level 1 (MODULE 2) program will follow for those accepted into the course. This will be scheduled for SPRING 2026, evenings and Saturdays.

 

Fall Course Offerings


Foundations in Construction: NCCER Core with Essential Computer Skills, IN-PERSON at SUNY Westchester Mount Vernon
19 T/Th/Sat., Sept. 30-Nov. 11, Tues. & Thurs., 6:00-9:30 pm in Room L31, Sat. 8:30 am-3:30 pm (30-min lunch) in Room L35, $1,372. #72283
CE-TECH 2045  
Your Role in the Green Environment, IN-PERSON at SUNY Westchester Mount Vernon
3 T/Th/Sat., Dec. 9-13, Tues. & Thurs., 6:00-9:30 pm in Room L31, Sat. 8:30 am-4:30 pm (30-min lunch) in Room L35, $285. #72285
CE-TECH 2051MV  
OSHA 30, IN-PERSON at SUNY Westchester Mount Vernon
7 T/Th/Sat., Nov. 18-Dec. 6 (skip 11/27 & 11/29), Tues. & Thurs., 6:00-9:30 pm in room L31, Sat. 8:30 am-4:00 pm (30-min lunch) in room L35, $500. #72284
CE-CERTS 2027MV  


 

Spring Course Offerings


Foundations in Construction: NCCER Core. IN-PERSON at SUNY Westchester Mt. Vernon.
18 T/Th/Sat., Apr. 14 -May 23, T/Th, 6:00-9:30 pm in Room L31, Sat., 8:30 am-3:30 pm (30-min lunch) in Room L35, $1,372. #37382. #47309CE-TECH 2053MV   

OSHA 30, IN-PERSON at SUNY Westchester Mount Vernon
7 T/Th/Sat., June 2-16, T/Th, 6:00-9:30 pm in Room L31, Sat., 8:30 am-4:00 pm (30-min lunch) in Room L35, $500. #6001CE-CERTS 2027MV  

Your Role in the Green Environment, IN-PERSON at SUNY Westchester Mount Vernon
3 T/Th/Sat., June 23-27, T/Th, 6:00-9:30 pm in Room L31, Sat., 8:30 am-4:30 pm (30-min lunch) in Room L35, $285. #6002CE-TECH 2051MV   

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