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.

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

• 2021-2022 Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning AAS Degree Academic Plan for Day
• 2021-2022 Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning AAS Degree Academic Plan for Evening
• 2021-2022 Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning One-Year Installer Certificate Academic Plan
• 2021-2022 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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