HVAC Residential Installation and Service Technician
The Certificate of Certificate of Competency (CCT) in HVAC Residential Installation and Service Technician is designed to provide entry-level training in the areas of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC) systems, electricity, electronic controls and general repair. Students will have the opportunity to learn skills necessary to assess and solve problems quickly. A Certificate of Completion in Commercial Air Conditioning/Refrigeration/Facilities and an AAS in Air Conditioning/Refrigeration/Facilities is also available.
Details
Field of Interest
Applied Technology
Academic Plan Code
1108
Total Clock Hours Required
660
Catalog Year
2026 - 2027
What You'll Learn
- Demonstrate Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- Demonstrate proficient use of tools and equipment in the installation and repair of system components for HVAC.
- Perform HVAC electrical and mechanical installations, establishing relationships between multiple sources of information and theoretical knowledge.
- Perform predictive and preventative maintenance according to manufacturer specifications and standards.
- Diagnose system faults in residential HVAC equipment.
- Apply logical reasoning to perform installation and maintenance of HVAC systems.
- Interpret technical documents to perform a task on residential and light commercial HVAC equipment.
- Demonstrate appropriate oral, written and visual communication with varied audiences in the HVAC/R environment.
- Work within a cross-disciplinary team structure, identifying industry roles.
- Demonstrate work quality in a timely manner.
Career Statistics
Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
$50,420
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
$35,110
* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by block. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with a navigator to discuss their academic and career goals.
- The course sequence is laid out by block and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- This is a cohort program in which students progress through their course of study together in the required course sequence.
Courses Sequence
Block 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Clock Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELR131 | Electrical Systems | 140 | ||
| HVC101 | HVAC for Residential Systems I | 130 |
Block 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Clock Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HVC102 | HVAC for Residential Systems II | 130 | ||
| HVC120 | HVAC Installation | 130 | ||
| HVC130 | HVAC Troubleshooting | 130 |
Official Curriculum Documentation
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Catalog page: https://gatewaycc.catalog.maricopa.edu/programs/1108-GWC03
Disclaimer
All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.
Previous Catalog Years
The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.