This certificate is designed to prepare students with the necessary knowledge and skills to obtain entry-level employment in the field of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration, installing, maintaining, and repairing such systems. 

The HVAC Service Technician program prepares students for entry-level employment in heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC).  The course design provides students with project-based experiences in residential and commercial heating systems.  Technical instruction emphasis is placed on the generation and modification of electricity for HVAC systems, wiring principles, and procedures approved by the National Electrical Code (NEC) operational techniques for ventilation and refrigeration systems, and troubleshooting techniques for refrigeration systems.  At the completion of the program, students will be prepared to take the EPA Universal 608 test to become a Certified Refrigerant Handler.