Air Conditioning and Heating Service and Installation
Certificate of Achievement Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Air Conditioning and Heating Service and Installation certificate is a first level program of study that will prepare students with entry level skills to begin a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) career. The skills gained in the program will give individuals the advantage in a crowd of candidates applying for entry-level jobs Completion of this first certificate will enable students to be employed as a maintenance technician and work toward becoming a journeyman, while also continuing their studies to earn the next level major certificate and advance in their career and earning potential.
Program Outcome
Program Learning Outcomes
- Prepare students for entry-level employment as an Air Conditioning, and Heating Technician and for industry certifications.
Requirements
Review Certificate Requirements.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| HVAC A100 | Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Principles | 3 |
| HVAC A101 | Basic Electrical for HVAC-R | 3 |
| HVAC A103 | Air Conditioning Service | 3 |
| HVAC A104 | Air Balance | 3 |
| HVAC A105 | Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Controls | 3 |
| Total Units | 15 | |
Program Sequence
Program Sequence
These sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing.
Year 1
| Semester 1 | Units |
|---|---|
| HVAC A100 | Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Principles |
| HVAC A101 | Basic Electrical for HVAC-R |
| Units |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| HVAC A105 |
| HVAC A103 |
| HVAC A104 |