From textbook units to air conditioning units.
Build the skills and confidence necessary for a career in heating and air conditioning.
Moraine Valley offers a unique comprehensive, stackable program that allows students to enter the workforce fast. The Heating and Air Conditioning Certificate Program provides students with the skill set to start working while advancing their education.
Students can complete a series of certificates in heating and air conditioning that, when combined with additional electives, will result in an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in stationary engineering. Most certificates can be completed in as little as two semesters. Learn the basics or advance to more technical specialties that will increase your marketability with future employers.
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Turn passion into a career in heating and air conditioning
Demand for air conditioning technicians is likely to grow as the need for engineers to design and build new equipment in various fields increases.
Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics and installers 鈥� often called HVACR technicians 鈥� work on heating, ventilation, cooling and refrigeration systems that control the temperature and air quality in buildings.
Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics and installers typically do the following:
- Install, clean and maintain HVACR systems
- Install electrical components and wiring
- Inspect and test HVACR systems and components
- Discuss system malfunctions with customers
- Repair or replace worn or defective parts
- Recommend maintenance to improve system performance
- Keep records of work performed
The certificates offered are stackable and can result in an A.A.S. in Stationary Engineering.
The Basic Air Conditioning Technician Certificate at Moraine Valley is designed to be completed in about one year.
This program prepares students for a career as a heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanic, installer or service representative. The program will cost $9,220, if completed within normal time. There may be additional costs for living expenses.
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This program qualifies for up to $8,000 in tuition assistance.
Potential careers in Heating and Air Conditioning
Moraine Valley鈥檚 Heating and Air Conditioning Certificate Program prepares you for careers working with heating, ventilation, cooling and refrigeration systems. Offering the latest in heating and air conditioning technology, students can expect to directly transition classroom knowledge to on-the-job experiences.
Explore credentials within this program
These degrees and certificates are part of the same program and allow you to explore specialized areas, with some designed for graduates looking to advance their skills.
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Faculty with real-world experience.
Your instructors don鈥檛 just teach the material; they鈥檝e worked in the field. With years of experience operating on heating and air conditioning units, they bring real examples and practical knowledge into every class. You鈥檒l learn what to expect and how to prepare for your first role in the field.
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| Program | Type of Credential | Curriculum Code | Department or Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 1453 | Mechanical Technologies |
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