HVAC Residential Installation and Service Technician (Night)
The 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 are also available.
Details
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses within the program.
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Demonstrate Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards in daily workplace practices.
- 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.
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 Maricopa County-based annual median 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 and Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers
$46,441 Show expanded career information for Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers
Helpers for Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
$35,851 Show expanded career information for Helpers for Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CST103 | Foundations of Construction Safety | 12 | ||
| CST104 | Hand and Power Tools, Equipment, and Workspace | 20 | ||
| CST105 | Construction Calculations | 20 | ||
| CST107 | Construction Drawings Introduction | 12 | ||
| ELR131 | Electrical Systems | 81 | ||
| 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 |
Students must earn a grade of ‘P’ or ‘C’ or better (depending on the course grading scale) for all courses required within the program.
Weekly hour requirements vary by program. Students should meet with a navigator to discuss these requirements further. Actual completion times may vary. A separate $15 Registration Fee will be charged per academic year.
View MCCCD’s curriculum website for the Certificate of Competency in HVAC Residential Installation and Service Technician (Night) (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm12?id=178997).
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
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.