Residential Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Service Technician (HVAC) - Certificate

Private residence and local businesses need the services of skilled technicians trained in the installation, maintenance, and repair of air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating systems. The Residential HVAC Service Technician certificate at HGTC prepares graduates for employment as an installation specialist, service technician, service manager, or sales representative in the residential and/or light commercial heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration service industry. The essentials of the mechanical and electrical systems of contemporary air-conditioning, heating and refrigeration systems are addressed throughout the program through extensive course work and hands-on lab experience.  This program is approved by the local HVAC industry through a program advisory committee.

Admissions Information & Student Resources

Specific Admission Requirements and Program Information

• Students must start the Residential HVAC program during the Fall Semester.
• Once enrolled in the program, students must receive a minimum grade of "C" or better on all required courses.
• Students will be required to purchase the HVAC program tool kit to complete their lab assignments and prepare them for work.  The tool kit list, with purchasing options, will be provided at the beginning of the semester.
• To complete the ACR 210 Heat Pump class, which is required to graduate, a student must pass the EPA 608 Core and Type II exam. Additionally, all students are required to take the NATE HVAC Support Technician exam.
• To receive the Residential HVAC certificate, students must have a 2.0 or better combined GPA in all ACR-prefixed courses.

Student Resources

• Cost of Attendance
• Residential HVAC Certificate Program Specific Cost

For more information, contact:
Terry Smith - (843) 349-3625

Career Outlook & Employment Opportunities

Career Outlook

This certificate prepares students to troubleshoot, repair, and install many different types of residential and light commerical heating and air-conditioning systems. Graduates have the opportunity to work with contractors, supply houses, manufacturers, facility maintenance departments and state and federal agencies. 

Employment Opportunities may be found in the following fields:

For more information about careers, visit O*Net Online for an overview of South Carolina and National earnings statistics, and Career Services for more employment, career, and professional development resources.

 

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