Commercial HVACRCertificate of Achievement

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Community of interest
Industrial Technologies & Agriculture
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Certificate of Achievement
Program code
37940.00CA
Department
HVACR
CIP code
15.0501: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician.
TOP code
0946.00 - Environmental Control Technology*
The Certificate of Achievement in Commercial HVACR program will serve our community by providing diverse experiential learning opportunities in a progressive curriculum, using modern technology, industry cooperation, and alumni support to prepare students for a productive future in the HVACR Industry. This program is designed for students to earn small industry recognized certificates, NATE certifications, a certificate of achievement, and an A.S. degree in HVACR. The curriculum is designed to produce students with internships and hands-on experiences with industry-aligned skills to install, commission, operate, and maintain residential, commercial, and industrial Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) systems. For skilled individuals employment opportunities are virtually unlimited. HVACR jobs are open in both residential and commercial industries throughout California as well as the nation and the world. There is also increased pressure throughout the skilled labor sectors due to the retirement of baby boomers. As of 2015, the industry was an $81.1 billion market, It's expected to grow by 5.5% each year through 2020. Refrigeration is expected to be a major player in this growth. In addition, we are now in a period of booming construction with people increasingly requiring facilities where they can work, live, and play comfortably in diverse climates.
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Community of interest
ITAG Industrial Technologies & Agriculture
Award
Certificate of Achievement
Program code
37940.00CA
Department
HVACR
CIP code
15.0501: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician.
TOP code
0946.00 - Environmental Control Technology*
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Commercial HVACR
Certificate of Achievement

A career-aligned credential built around a specific field of study or area of emphasis. Faster to complete than a degree, and the coursework typically stacks into a related AS or AA later if you choose to continue.

See the 2025-26 Catalog for official program details

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Term 1

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16 units

Term 1 Prerequisites: HVAC 21, HVAC 22, HVAC 23

HVAC 31
Advanced HVACR Components
4 units

This course is designed to provide pre-employment training in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) systems for industrial trades. Emphasis will be placed on developing safety skills, identifying fasteners, understanding of common control devices, troubleshooting oil-fired heating systems and various system accessories. These areas of instruction will be applied in several hands on performance lab exercises. This course is part of the National Center For Construction Education and Research (NCCER) core curriculum qualification.

Prerequisite: HVAC 21, HVAC 22, HVAC 23

Corequisite: HVAC 32, HVAC 33

HVAC 32
Advanced HVACR Service
5 units

This course is designed to provide pre-employment training in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) systems for industrial trades. Emphasis will be placed on developing safety skills, troubleshooting skills on electrical, refrigerant, heat pumps, airflow diagnostics, commercial refrigeration systems, and customer relations. These areas of instruction will be applied in several hands on performance lab exercises. This course is part of the National Center For Construction Education and Research (NCCER) core curriculum qualification.

Prerequisite: HVAC 21, HVAC 22, HVAC 23

Corequisite: HVAC 31, HVAC 33

HVAC 33
Internship with Local Trade Company
7 units

This course is designed to teach students skills by simulations and field internship experiences required to meet industry standards in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) systems and North American Technician Excellence (NATE) certification. Emphasis will be placed on developing safety skills, troubleshooting skills, application of electrical diagnostics and customer relation practices. These areas of instruction will be applied in several hands on performance lecture and lab exercises. This course is part of the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) core curriculum qualification.

Prerequisite: HVAC 21, HVAC 22, HVAC 23

Corequisite: HVAC 31, HVAC 32

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17 units
HVAC 41
Advanced HVACR Systems
4 units

This course is designed to provide pre-employment training in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) systems for industrial trades. Emphasis will be placed on developing safety skills, water related concepts, indoor air quality, energy management systems, air balancing, and proper startup and shutdown procedures. These areas of instruction will be applied in several hands on performance lab exercises. This course is part of the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) core curriculum qualification.

Prerequisite: HVAC 31, HVAC 32, HVAC 33

Corequisite: HVAC 42, HVAC 43

HVAC 42
Advanced HVACR Design
5 units

This course is designed to provide pre-employment training in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) systems for industrial trades. Emphasis will be placed on developing safety skills, reading construction drawings, system design, commercial refrigeration, alternative HVAC systems, and leadership skills for supervisors. These areas of instruction will be applied in several hands on performance lab exercises. This course is part of the National Center For Construction Education and Research (NCCER) core curriculum qualification.

Prerequisite: HVAC 31, HVAC 32, HVAC 33

Corequisite: HVAC 41, HVAC 43

HVAC 43
Advanced Internship with Local Trade Company
8 units

This course is designed to further develop and polish the skills required to succeed in the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) systems industry. The student will develop personal and general safety skills, enhance the communication skills required to begin diagnosis of equipment and system operations, perform system maintenance, and ultimately complete repairs ranging from a simple adjustment, to a compressor replacement. Experiences in this course are intended to prepare students to pass the North American Technician Excellence (NATE) certification and the Environmental Protection Agencies Refrigerant Certification Examination. Successful completion of both exams is required to pursue a career in the HVAC field. This is part of the National Center For Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning curriculum qualification.

Prerequisite: HVAC 31, HVAC 32, HVAC 33

Corequisite: HVAC 41, HVAC 42

Career Connections

2-Year Degree Paths

Entry points students may pursue after associate-level study, technical preparation, or licensure pathways.

Example roles: 1

  • Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

4-Year Degree Paths

Roles that more often open up after transfer and a bachelor's degree.

Example roles: 1

  • Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other

Graduate School Paths

Advanced roles commonly associated with graduate, professional, or post-baccalaureate study.

No locally mapped occupations in the current dataset are grouped into the graduate-school pathway for this program.

Local Job Market

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and InstallersSOC 49-90211 nearby opening

Search keyword used: HVAC technician · Search window: last 30 days, 25-mile radius · Avg listed salary: $67,600/yr

Top employers in sample

  • Reynolds Electric, Plumbing, Heating and Air 1

Where the postings are

  • Oregon, Butte County 1

Sample current postings

  1. Residential HVAC Service TechnicianReynolds Electric, Plumbing, Heating and Air · Oregon, Butte County · 2 weeks ago

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Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All OtherSOC 17-30293 nearby openings

Search keyword used: field service technician · Search window: last 30 days, 25-mile radius · Avg listed salary: $125,000/yr

Top employers in sample

  • ICM Solutions 2
  • Zimmer Biomet 1

Where the postings are

  • Thermalito, Butte County 2
  • Oregon, Butte County 1

Sample current postings

  1. Robotics Clinical Sales ManagerZimmer Biomet · Oregon, Butte County · 13 days ago
  2. Service Analyst - Crushing EquipmentICM Solutions · Thermalito, Butte County · 2 weeks ago
  3. Field Service TechnicianICM Solutions · Thermalito, Butte County · 4 weeks ago

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Posting counts come from Adzuna's index of US job boards, covering the last 30 days within 25 miles of ZIP 95965. Coverage and salary visibility vary by employer. Empty searches expand the radius and posting window before the section gives up.

Source Notes

Course sequencing is generated from the Acadia Program Mapper cache. Career groupings use local CIP-to-SOC mappings and BLS occupation data when available. Confirm education plans with Counseling and Advising.

Live wage data was not available from the BLS helper for the mapped occupations, so some pay fields may be blank.

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