Trane Center Of Excellence

Trane Center of Excellence

Collaboration between Kenedy ISD, Trane, Coastal Bend College, and the National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) – One of only 10 to be built in Texas!
- Coastal Bend College provides the curriculum and course instructors
- Trane provides engineering and design of the labs
- NC3 provides training for the instructors and the national certifications
Coastal Bend College, along with Kenedy ISD, will apply for a grant through the Jobs & Education for Texas (JET) program.
Bond covers the cost of renovating the old middle school building to meet the requirements of the lab spaces, as well as the cost of the equipment.
Specialized labs and classrooms that will house Coastal Bend College’s programs for:
- Residential Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVACR)
- Commercial Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVACR)
- Building Automation Systems (BAS)
Students from Kenedy ISD, other area school districts, and surrounding communities will be able to pursue:
- Nationally-recognized NC3 certifications
- Dual credit courses
- Associate’s degree in HVAC
- Continuing education

Residential/Commercial HVAC Outlook

Because HVACR systems have become increasingly complex, employers generally prefer applicants with postsecondary education or those who have completed an apprenticeship.
Quick facts:
- 2016 Median Pay: $45,910 per year
  $22.07 per hour
- No. of Jobs: 292,000 (2014)
- Job Outlook: 14% (Much faster than average)
- Employment Change: +39,600 (2014-2024)
  Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor –
  Occupational Employment Statistics Survey

Building Automation System Installation

Average building automation salaries can vary greatly due to company, location, industry, experience, and benefits.
Average Salary by BAS Job:
- Mechanical Engineer: $59,938 per year
- Project Engineer: $61,969 per year
- Control/Automation Technician: $62,334 per year
- Controls Engineer: $62,400 per year
- Automation Engineer: $63,423 per year
- Control Systems Engineer: $69,127 per year
- Software Engineer: $69,873 per year
  Source: www.payscale.com