Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology – Hvacr Technician (Level II) (CEC)

Major code:  4506
Business, Engineering, and Information Technologies Division 
Industrial Technology Department

The catalog in force is assigned to students based on the academic year they first applied to the college, and changes only when students change their major or request the change in writing.  Refer to Policy No. 3357:15-13-28.

2026-27 Catalog
Effective Summer 2026

Some courses listed within the program may require a prerequisite or co-requisite.
Pre/Co-requisites will be listed within each course hyperlink below.
Refer to Policy No. 3357:15-13-04 and 3357:15-13-05

AIT101Basic Machines2
HVC121HVAC Principal I3
HVC122HVAC Principles II HVAC Principles II3
HVC222HVAC Design and Application3
HVC223HVAC System Operation and Troubleshooting - Heating3
HVC224HVAC System Operation and Troubleshooting - Cooling3
MST121Blueprint Reading2
MST126Pipefitting Principles and Applications3
Total Hours22

Student Advising Notes

Academic Advising

Students should make an appointment to see their advisor before registering for classes each semester. They should have prepared a completed registration form, including courses they wish to take, prior to this meeting.

Plan of Study Grid
First SemesterHours
HVC121 HVAC Principal I 3
HVC122 HVAC Principles II HVAC Principles II 3
MST121 Blueprint Reading 2
MST126 Pipefitting Principles and Applications 3
 Hours11
Second Semester
AIT101 Basic Machines 2
HVC222 HVAC Design and Application 3
HVC223 HVAC System Operation and Troubleshooting - Heating 3
HVC224 HVAC System Operation and Troubleshooting - Cooling 3
 Hours11
 Total Hours22

The classes in this certificate also apply toward the completion of a Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology (4500)

Program Learning Outcomes

This program is designed to prepare students to demonstrate the following learning outcomes:

  • Proficiency of equipment using theory, simulation and associated laboratory trainers and equipment.

  • Demonstrate the safe use of meters and instruments commonly utilized in HVAC.

  • Understand the EPA (Section 608) rules and regulations pertaining to refrigerant handling and recovery.

  • Working knowledge of drawings and schematics

  • With confidence, be able to safely troubleshoot HVAC electrical and mechanical problems.

  • Understand electrical components, controls, and diagrams.

  • Demonstrate appropriate utilization of meters, gages and measuring instruments