The Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning (HVAC) & Refrigeration Certificate are designed to prepare students for employment in the Maintenance *& Operations industry. Career opportunities for students completing this program of study include but are not limited to Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers. By fulfilling the program requirements, students will have the necessary knowledge and skills for a career in residential, commercial, and industrial service and repair of air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems. Electrical controls, piping installation, compressor installation, and repair are just some of the skills that would be mastered during this program. A Certificate of Achievement in Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning (HVAC) & Refrigeration may be earned by completing 42 units of Required Courses and 6 units of Major Electives listed under the Associate degree in Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning (HVAC) & Refrigeration with a "C" or better in each course.