The Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration program at SJVC prepares you for year-round job security in a high-demand field. Training focuses on theories of heating, refrigeration and air conditioning. Students study the operation, maintenance and repair of residential and commercial equipment.
Learn
Diagnostic practices
Correct hazardous waste disposal
Science of heating and cooling principles
Basic theories of electricity
Our hands-on approach to teaching allows you to develop the skills you need for an HVACR career.
Career Opportunities
A Refrigeration and Air Conditioning service technician is qualified to work in many areas including:
Residential heating/cooling (household refrigeration and appliance repair)
Commercial refrigeration heating and cooling installation (mini marts, retail stores, restaurants, hotels, office complexes, food storage and processing plants)
Industrial refrigeration (cold storage and manufacturing plants)
Transport refrigeration (truck/trailer refrigeration, railroad, ocean-going and air freight)
Locations
SJVC's Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration courses are available at the following locations: Bakersfield, Fresno, Hesperia, Modesto, Visalia & Rancho Cucamonga.
Certifications Earned
Graduates earn an associate of Science degree and mandatory EPA certification to work in the field. Graduates may also earn one or more of the following certifications depending on the campus.
Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute(AHRI)
HVAC Excellence
Industry Competency Examination (ICE)
Contact SJVC today for more information about our Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration program. To get more information on this, or any of SJVC's programs, select your location and program you are interested in from the dropdown lists above the map on the right. You can also get information by calling toll free 866-544-7898.
Consumer Information
Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Graduate Occupations
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Free Career Workshop
Join us to learn about the HVACR field, salary expectations and training requirements. Plus take a tour of our facilities and hear from current students and faculty. Call 866-544-7898 to register.
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Free Career Workshop
Join us to learn about the HVACR field, salary expectations and training requirements. Plus take a tour of our facilities and hear from current students and faculty. Call 866-544-7898 to register.
