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 need for qualified heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) technicians is never going away. Collin College can teach you what it takes to work in the residential HVAC industry installing and servicing gas and electric furnaces and heat pump systems.

You will learn how to work safely and responsibly within Environmental Protection Agency guidelines and standards that apply to the HVAC industry, and identify and use HVAC equipment, components and tools, while understanding their functions within the industry. You will also learn common mechanical, electrical and electronic components such as compressors, switches, thermostats, motors and fans. You will even be able to practice all of the techniques you learn with heat pumps, heating units, a/c units, refrigeration units and more with hands-on instruction in Collin College facilities.

If your program requires a criminal background check, your placement in a required clinical site, cooperative, practicum, internship, and/or licensure/certification opportunity may be impacted. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your program director and check with your licensing/certifying entity, if any, to determine your status.

Students planning to transfer to a college or university should check with the Collin College academic advisors. Also check the degree requirement of the intended transfer college prior to beginning this program to verify course degree applicability.

As the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) trade is growing, and College of Western Idaho's (CWI) HVAC Apprenticeship program is your key to starting a rewarding career in a field increasingly in need of trained and licensed technicians, installers, and trouble shooters.

This four-year program will take your skills from the basics to being prepared to take the journeyman test to become a licensed HVAC technician. HVAC Apprenticeship classes are available in a hyflex format offering in-person and virtual class options with 576 hours of classroom training and 8,000 hours of on-the job experience.

Learn from industry experts in the classroom in concert with employment in the HVAC field for on-the-job training while earning a living. Courses will teach refrigeration as applied to air conditioning theory,  electrical theory, motors and basic electrical controls, International Fuel Gas and Mechanical Code, installation methods, and much more.

Prepare yourself to work in the following areas of the HVAC industry:

Residential

Commercial

Industrial

The Certificate Program in HVAC provides a structured approach to learning the in-depth technical principles and applications you need to design new HVAC systems and retrofit existing systems to meet energy-conservation and comfort standards. The curriculum is overseen by an advisory board of industry and education leaders and approved by the University of California, Berkeley, College of Environmental Design, ensuring your education is relevant and up to date. Courses are taught by working professionals with many years of practical experience.

HVACR Technicians maximize the performance of HVACR equipment – heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration. As a graduate from our online HVAC School training program, you will know the procedures and techniques for installing, testing, repairing, and maintaining HVACR systems. Whether you live in a big city, small town or rural area, now is the time to train to start making money in one of the largest, oldest and most secure industries in the nation. New construction of commercial and residential buildings, along with the rising number of complex energy efficient, climate-control systems will increase the need for qualified heating, air conditioning and refrigeration installers and mechanics.

This course will give students thorough and practical knowledge of repairing, installing, servicing, and maintaining a range of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.

Alongside repair and maintenance methods, you will also receive instruction on HVAC diagnostic techniques and the correct use of testing equipment.

In this hands-on HVAC and green technology job training program, you’ll get the skills you need for a job installing or servicing air conditioning, ventilation, or heating units. Learn safety, hand tools, basic electricity, equipment, and plumbing related to HVAC maintenance and repair. In addition to working with tools and HVAC equipment, you’ll learn the fundamental concepts of refrigeration, ductwork, silver brazing and soldering. Once you graduate, we will help you find a job in the HVAC field using green technology.

The HVAC certification program at Center for Employment Training (CET) in Colton, CA, offers comprehensive and hands-on training to prepare aspiring technicians for a successful career in the HVACR industry. Students receive instruction from experienced professionals in both technical knowledge and skill development, gaining familiarity with various heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Upon completion of the program, graduates possess the required expertise and practical experience necessary to obtain their HVAC certification, paving the way for their future in the field.