Residential Air Conditioning Technician

Career Certificate
Cost
$4,952*

Be the chill champion

Test, troubleshoot and fix home AC systems

Let’s be clear—it’s the heat and the humidity. Be the one who makes August bearable. In this program, you learn:

  • how different air conditioning equipment types operate
  • to read electrical wiring diagrams and schematics
  • safety procedures
  • how to work with refrigerants safely
  • proper use of refrigeration gauges and electrical test equipment

What can you do with a Residential Air Conditioning Technician Certificate?

This certificate prepares you to go to work as an HVAC/R trainee.

See what students love about the HVAC/R engineering technology program at CLC. Picture yourself here:

Highlights

  • Earn EPA 608 Certification

    Take a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-approved certification test to earn Section 608 Technician Certification.
  • Metallica Scholarships

  • Stackable Credentials

    Earn and learn as you go with stackable credentials.
  • WIOA Program

  • Career Certificate

    Earn a career certificate in 1 year or less to refine your skills into an in-demand career.
  • Program Length: 1 Year

    Full-time students finish in 1 year.

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Recommended Pathway

This pathway serves as a guide for students to complete the degree or certificate assuming full-time enrollment (registered in 12 or more credit hours per semester) with Semester 1 typically representing a Fall term. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their College and Career Navigator (CCN) to identify coursework that will meet degree requirements based on individual academic goals. For a more inclusive list of course options, see the college catalog.

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  • Credit for prior learning available
  • Dual credit options available
  • Global citizenship
  • Online/Virtual options available
  • Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights
    HET 110 4
    HET 111 4
    HET 190 2
    • Course Code HET 110
      Course Title
      Credits 4
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code HET 111
      Course Title
      Credits 4
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code HET 190
      Course Title
      Credits 2
      Course Highlights
  • Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights
    HET 150 4
    • Course Code HET 150
      Course Title
      Credits 4
      Course Highlights

Total Credit Hours

14

*Cost is estimated based on recommended pathway credit hours. This includes in-district tuition and other fees, such as books and materials before financial aid is applied, as well as grants, loans or scholarships. There are many opportunities for financial assistance at CLC. Learn more about Cost of Attendance.




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HVAC/R Engineering Technology at CLC

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This certificate is just one possible way to study HVAC/R Engineering Technology. Get the bigger picture—degrees, credentials and extra options.

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