HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING/REFRIGERATION

GRADUATION-CAP Certificate

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) Technology at Santa Fe College is a certificate program that prepares students for entry-level positions in the HVAC/R industry.

HVAC/R systems control the temperature, humidity and the total air quality in residential, commercial, industrial and other buildings. The systems consist of many mechanical, electrical and electronic components, including motors, compressors, pumps, fans, ducts, pipes, thermostats and switches. Technicians must be able to perform maintenance as well as diagnose and correct problems throughout the entire system. HVAC/R technicians work in homes, supermarkets, hospitals, office buildings and factories - anywhere there is climate control equipment.

To meet the demand for skilled technicians, SF’s instructors prepare students to take the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification exam. Successful completion of the exam allows them to legally handle refrigerants. Many graduates of this program go on to become licensed contractors and open their own businesses.

TIME TO COMPLETION: Three semesters | AVERAGE SALARY: $48,630*