• Certificate – Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration – Level One (Entry Level)
  
• Certificate – Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration – Level One (Advanced Level)
  
• Certificate – Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration – Level Two (Advanced Level Technology)
  
• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) – Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

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• Demonstrate knowledge of basic principles of electricity, electrical current, circuitry, and air conditioning devices
• Define refrigerant recovery, recycle, and reclaim terms
• Install and troubleshoot complex electrical control devices

Complete the Galveston College Admissions Application and submit to the Office of Admissions. For more information on the admissions process and other admission requirements visit Admissions.

Students will have an opportunity to learn various HVAC/R processes that will provide the basic preparation for entry-level jobs in the field of air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating with the initial focus placed on troubleshooting and service. In addition, they will learn the fundamentals of HVAC/R through hands-on training in (1) Theory of temperature control, (2) Electronics, (3) Design and construction of HVAC equipment, (4) Installation, (5) Maintenance, and (6) Repair. As students advance through the program, related topics of indoor air quality, load calculation, system design, and industry code standards will also be covered. Students are also given the opportunity to take the EPA certification test within the program. When job searching, this certification will allow the student to be more marketable in the HVAC/R field.

Graduates should be qualified to pass entry-level certification tests as required by business and industry.  In doing so, they will be prepared to enter a very high demand occupation with excellent earning potential.  According to the U.S. Department of Labor-Bureau of Labor Statistics, HVAC careers are expected to rise at an average rate of 9% per year for the next 10 years and HVAC career prospects for technicians with HVAC technician training are expected to be excellent, especially for those who have received training from an accredited institution.

Students will be introduced to several HVAC/R businesses that need entry level technicians. We will pair up employers with students in the HVAC/R program. There is also a need for estimators, on call services, inside and outside sales, building automation, and product distribution.

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