Keep homes and businesses comfortable while building a high-demand career.
This program is a capstone to the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
- Commercial Trade Advanced Certificate. It provides a rigorous heating, ventilation,
air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) background with solid preparation for entry-
level management positions or transfer to four-year programs offering bachelor degrees
in HVACR, technology management, and other technically oriented fields. This program
also provides opportunities to obtain advanced certifications which are recognized
throughout the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning industry.
Next Steps
Apply See Program & Courses in Catalog Request Information
Career Outlook in Michigan
| Career Title |
Median Salary |
Annual Openings |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers |
$58,366 |
1,525 |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers |
$53,045 |
154 |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers |
$38,860 |
258 |
What do Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers do?
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Test electrical circuits or components for continuity, using electrical test equipment.
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Comply with all applicable standards, policies, or procedures, such as safety procedures or the maintenance of a clean work area.
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Study blueprints, design specifications, or manufacturers' recommendations to ascertain the configuration of heating or cooling equipment components and to ensure the proper installation of components.
What skills do Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers have?
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Operations Monitoring:
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
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Critical Thinking:
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
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Troubleshooting:
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Did You Know?
Programs for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers can lead to other interesting professions, including: