Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning

Jefferson College's Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Technology training program prepares students for careers in the rapidly growing and increasingly technical field of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC).

Students graduating with the certificate or Associate of Applied Science degree gain employment as HVAC installers, maintenance mechanics, or sheet metal workers.

The Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Technology program is accredited by HVAC Excellence, validating that the program meets or exceeds industry standards.

Spire Launches Cooperative Education Program with Jefferson College

Spire and Jefferson College have teamed up to help prepare students for careers in the natural gas industry. Jefferson College students can apply for the Spire Cooperative Education Program at Jefferson College – a two-year educational, hands-on experience that prepares participants to become highly skilled technicians in the natural gas field, while they complete a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) associate’s degree.

To qualify for the program, students must have a 2.5 GPA and complete an interview process with Spire.

“The Spire Cooperative Education Program is an exciting initiative that will provide quality learning experiences to prepare future generations for jobs that are in demand,” said Dr. Dena McCaffrey, President of Jefferson College. “We value this innovative partnership with Spire and look forward to the positive impact it will make to enhance Missouri’s skilled workforce."

For more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact William "Bill" Kaune at 636-481-3408 or by email at wkaune@jeffco.edu. 

Institutional Course Guides:

The following links are for the Institutional Course Guides, which detail expected learning outcomes, outlines of topics, and methods of instruction and evaluation.

HRA101   Electricity for HVAC
HRA105   Principles of Refrigeration
HRA125   Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanical Systems
HRA135   Introduction to International Mechanical Code
HRA145   Piping Design, Sizing, and Installation for Heating, Refrigeration, and A/C
HRA150   Customer Relations and Record Keeping
HRA155   Duct, Envelope Testing and Leakage Detection
HRA160   Sheet Metal Design, Sizing, and Installation for Heating, Refrigeration and A/C
HRA205   Residential Gas Heating Systems
HRA210   Electric and Hydronic Heat
HRA216   Residential Air Conditioning Systems
HRA230   Advanced Electricity for HVAC
HRA240   Heat Pumps and Mini-Splits
HRA249   Commercial Refrigeration Systems
HRA290   North American Technician Excellence Certification

Degree and Certificate Plan

• Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Technology Degree and Certificate Plan
• Previous Degree Plans

Academic Plans

• 2023-2024 Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning AAS Degree Academic Plan for Day
• 2023-2024 Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning AAS Degree Academic Plan for Evening
• 2023-2024 Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning One-Year Installer Certificate Academic Plan
• 2023-2024 Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Two-Year Technician Certificate Academic Plan

Career Information

Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Technology Career Information

Contact the Employment Services Office for assistance with:

• Developing a resume or cover letter
• Completing on-line employment applications
• Job interviewing techniques
• Job search strategies
• Network development
• Providing job leads

Required Supplies

The following supplies are required for the Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Technology program

Toolkit purchased through the Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Technology Department.
Estimated Total Cost - $475

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