Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration - Residential, Certificate

Build the hands-on skills to keep homes comfortable year-round.

This program prepares students for entry-level jobs in HVAC contracting companies, HVAC servicing companies, hospitals, schools and other public institutions, and apprenticeships in large manufacturing plants and supply houses. In these commercial, residential, or institutional settings students combine their diagnostic and repair skills with customer relations skills to service heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment. This program also helps prepare students for the third class refrigeration licensure examination.

Articulation Agreements

This program transfers seamlessly to:

• Eastern Michigan University, several BS degrees

See WCC's Articulation Agreements for more details.

Next Steps

Apply See Program & Courses in Catalog Request Information

What do Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers do?

• Discuss heating or cooling system malfunctions with users to isolate problems or to verify that repairs corrected malfunctions.
• Test electrical circuits or components for continuity, using electrical test equipment.
• Repair or replace defective equipment, components, or wiring.

What skills do Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers have?

• Operations Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Troubleshooting: Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

Contact

• Heating, Ventilation and A/C Department Page
• 734-973-3628
• [email protected]

Questions about applying?

Schedule an Appointment with the Recruitment and Outreach team

How much does it cost?

WCC is consistently rated one of the most affordable colleges in the country. Check out the Tuition Rates and see how WCC compares to peer institutions.