Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
The HVAC&R Program is designed to prepare students for a career in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration industry. Toward this end, the comprehensive curriculum blends “leading-edge” HVAC&R theory with a large amount of practical, hands-on experiences for the purpose of developing confident, professional HVAC&R technicians/installers. In addition, this program is ideal for existing technicians/installers who need a thorough review of HVAC&R fundamentals or experienced technicians/installers who would like a refresher. This program has three areas of focus: Residential Heating & Air Conditioning, Commercial Heating & Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration. Additionally, career-laddering certificates are offered in each of these areas.
This is a career and technical education program. Some of the courses may not transfer to four-year institutions.
Sample Job Titles
Commercial Heating & AC Technician, Residential Heating & AC Technician, Commercial Refrigeration Technician, Heating & AC Estimator, HVAC&R Counter Salesperson, HVAC&R Outside Salesperson.
Available Degrees and Certificates
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditions and Refrigeration Associate in Applied Science (058A)
- Commercial Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditions and Refrigeration Certificate (058B)
- Residential Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Certificate (058C)
- Residential Installer Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Certificate (058E)