Automotive Heating/Air Conditioning Specialist, Certificate
The Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Specialist Certificate offers focused training in diagnosing and repairing automotive heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. This program equips you with the skills needed to service climate control systems in a variety of vehicles, making you a valuable technician in the automotive industry.
Our Automotive Technology program is certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation. Certification was awarded in automatic transmission and transaxles, brakes, electrical/electronic systems, engine performance, engine repair, heating and air conditioning, manual drivetrain and axles, and suspension.
What Can You Do with an Automotive Heating/Air Conditioning Specialist Certificate?
With this certificate, you can work as an automotive HVAC technician, diagnosing and
repairing heating and air conditioning systems, replacing components, and ensuring
vehicle comfort and climate control performance. You will play a crucial role in maintaining
vehicle safety and comfort, helping customers enjoy reliable climate control in all
weather conditions.
As vehicle comfort and emissions regulations become more advanced, the demand for
skilled automotive HVAC technicians continues to grow. Graduates with this certification
can find employment in auto repair shops, dealerships, and fleet maintenance facilities.
The field offers stable employment, competitive wages, and opportunities for specialization
as automotive climate control systems evolve with new vehicle technology.
Suggested Curriculum
This short-term program prepares technicians to install and repair air-conditioners
as well as service components such as compressors and condensers.
- AUTO 101 Basic Automobile Service and Systems
- AUTO 107 Automotive Electricity/Electronics I
- AUTO 207 Automotive Heating/Air Conditioning
Each college and university has its own major requirements and transfer policies. Consult the schools you are considering and a PSC advisor to discuss courses and their transferability.
Faculty Contact Information
Jeffery Kidd
Assistant Professor / Coordinator, Automotive Technology
Email: jkidd2277@prairiestate.edu
Phone: (708) 709-3614
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