Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technology Certificate

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Academic Program Code: 924

Students in this one-year program learn the theory and become proficient in the skills necessary to assume jobs as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning/refrigeration mechanics.

All credits earned in this certificate program may be applied toward the Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technology.

Program Courses

HVA 110 - Basic Refrigeration Credit Hours: 3
HVA 111 - Refrigeration Applications Credit Hours: 3
HVA 121 - Metallic and Non-Metallic Joining Credit Hours: 3
HVA 128 - Heating and Cooling Controls Credit Hours: 3
HVA 135 - Heating Theory Credit Hours: 3
HVA 136 - Air Conditioning Theory Credit Hours: 3
HVA 174 - HVAC Blueprint Reading and Design Credit Hours: 3
HVA 221 - Duct Construction and Design Credit Hours: 3
HVA 230 - HVACR Electronic Controls Credit Hours: 3
HVA 246 - Mechanical Codes Credit Hours: 2
HVA 275 - Commercial Refrigeration Credit Hours: 3
HVA 276 - Advanced Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Credit Hours: 3
Select one (1) of the following courses.
HVA 242 - Direct Digital Control Basics Credit Hours: 3
HVA 250 - Basic Boiler Operation Credit Hours: 3
HVA 260 - Geothermal HVAC Systems Credit Hours: 3

Total Credit Hours

In What Order Should I Take Classes?

Please select courses from the Priority I list. Select courses based on the number of credits you are taking in the semester, for example, if you are a part time student you do not have to take all of the courses listed. If you are unable to schedule Priority I courses, move to and select from the list of Priority II, Priority III, and Priority IV courses.

Priority I	Priority II
HVA 110 - Basic Refrigeration HVA 121 - Metallic and Non-Metallic Joining HVA 128 - Heating and Cooling Controls HVA 135 - Heating Theory HVA 111 - Refrigeration Applications	HVA 136 - Air Conditioning Theory HVA 221 - Duct Construction and Design HVA 230 - HVACR Electronic Controls HVA 275 - Commercial Refrigeration HVA 276 - Advanced Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating
Priority III
HVA 174 - HVAC Blueprint Reading and Design HVA 246 - Mechanical Codes HVA 250 - Basic Boiler Operation

NOTE: This priority schedule assumes the student is prepared to take the courses listed. If prerequisites are required, additional semesters may be required to complete this degree.

Meet with an Academic Program Advisor and consult my Academic Progress for specific degree requirements.

What’s Next?

This Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC) Technology Certificate Program is a first step in your HVAC career.

Did you know that these courses fit into a more advanced GRCC program that allows you keep increasing your skills in this area?

Check the next related program to find out where you can go next!

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technology, A.A.A.S.