Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating Service Technician

Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating Service Technician Technical Diploma

Program Code: 31-401-1

For more information: wctc.edu/heating-cooling

Heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems are critical in residential, commercial and industrial settings, and this field is one of the fastest-growing skilled trades. In this program, learn to safely install, maintain and service HVAC equipment. 

The minimum required course grades and program grade point average (GPA) for students under this catalog are:

Core Courses = C
General Studies Courses = C-
Program GPA = 2.0

Program Outcomes

1.  Install HVAC/R components.
2.  Service HVAC/R systems.
3.  Troubleshoot HVAC/R systems.
4.  Select equipment to install for an R/ACHST system.
5.  Interpret R/ACHST drawings.

Critical Life Skills

To help our students prepare for success in a workplace and society that is increasingly global, multicultural and collaborative, we provide curricular and co-curricular opportunities to develop critical life skills. WCTC is committed to teaching all students the following skills:

• Communication: Demonstrate appropriate communication.
• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Demonstrate critical thinking skills to analyze situations and solve problems.
• Relationships: Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
• Self-management: Demonstrate responsible and respectful behavior.

Listed below are the required courses for the program. To view the recommended sequence for taking courses click on the plan of study tab(s) above.  Work with your Academic Advisor to design a program plan!

Click Here to see when each course will be offered (term and time of day).