Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology

Program Description

The rapid regulation of the air conditioning, heating and refrigeration industry means high demand for qualified and certified technicians for residential and commercial applications.

The Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) program teaches students how to install, repair and perform preventative maintenance for heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. Coursework emphasizes efficient operation of equipment to ensure the lowest possible energy cost that the design allows. Students integrate the electronic controls from the equipment to the building or computer-operated environmental network. In addition, students study how to make the indoor living environment comfortable, air balancing, occupant comfort conditions, and indoor air quality testing.

This program offers extensive hands-on training. Students work with residential furnaces and air conditioning units and learn about commercial heating and cooling and building equipment, such as chillers, and refrigeration equipment, such as icemakers, walk-in freezers and many other pieces of equipment.

HVAC/R technicians should be good analytical thinkers and problem solvers.

Statewide Salary Range for Recent Graduates

$20,798 $56,156

Approximate Costs

• $122.20 per credit (resident)
• $183.30 per credit (out-of-state resident)
• *Online students are not charged out-of-state fees.

Program Outcomes

• Install residential heating, ventilation and air conditiong equipment.
• Commission (start up) and service residential heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment.
• Install commercial heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment.
• Commission (start up) and service commercial heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment.
• Install commercial refrigeration equipment.
• Commission (start up) and service commercial refrigeration equipment.

Career Opportunities

• Air Balancing Technician
• Air-Conditioning Technician
• Facility Maintenance
• Heating Technician
• Refrigeration Servicing Technician
• Service Representative

Entrance Scores

Admission Process

• Submit the college admission application.   
• Submit the $30 one-time fee.   
• Submit high school and other official college transcripts.   
• Take the college assessment test (ACCUPLACER, ACT or other). The ACCUPLACER assessment can be taken at MPTC.   
• Meet with Admissions to discuss order of courses and prerequisites (required for this program).   
• Check with Admissions if any additional steps are required.   

Please visit the Admissions page for general information.