HVACR Technology-One-Year (CERT)

Major code:  4501
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

Technical
HVC121HVAC Principal I3
HVC122HVAC Principles II HVAC Principles II3
HVC125Sheet Metal Layout & Fabrication4
HVC223HVAC System Operation and Troubleshooting - Heating3
HVC224HVAC System Operation and Troubleshooting - Cooling3
HVC227HVAC Field InstallationTechniques and Procedures4
HVC234HVAC Electrical Systems and Applications3
Non-technical
SSC101Student Success Seminar1
AIT101Basic Machines2
MST126Pipefitting Principles and Applications3
Non-tech Electives
Select a minimum of 2 hours of the following:2-3
CET121
Building Materials And Construction Methods
ENV231
OSHA 30 HOUR GENERAL INDUSTRY
MST121
Blueprint Reading
Total Hours31-32

Students completing this degree may be eligible to also receive a Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology – HVACR Technician (Level I) (4505).

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

Full-time 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.

Course Sequence

The semester-by-semester listing below provides the normal scheduling option for students seeking a one-year certificate.

Plan of Study Grid
First SemesterHours
SSC101 Student Success Seminar 1
AIT101 Basic Machines 2
HVC121 HVAC Principal I 3
HVC122 HVAC Principles II HVAC Principles II 3
MST126 Pipefitting Principles and Applications 3
Non-Technical Elective 2-3
 Hours14-15
Second Semester
HVC125 Sheet Metal Layout & Fabrication 4
HVC223 HVAC System Operation and Troubleshooting - Heating 3
HVC224 HVAC System Operation and Troubleshooting - Cooling 3
HVC227 HVAC Field InstallationTechniques and Procedures 4
HVC234 HVAC Electrical Systems and Applications 3
 Hours17
 Total Hours31-32

Non-Technical Electives

CET121Building Materials And Construction Methods3
ENV231OSHA 30 HOUR GENERAL INDUSTRY2
MST121Blueprint Reading2

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.

  • Have acquired a working understanding of psychometrics.

  • 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.