Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning, Certificate
The Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning Certificate program offers hands-on training in the installation, troubleshooting, and repair of HVAC systems. This program prepares you to enter a vital industry that focuses on maintaining indoor air quality and climate control in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.
What Can You Do with a HVAC Certificate?
With this certificate, you can work as an HVAC technician, installing, maintaining,
and repairing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. You will diagnose
issues, perform repairs, and ensure systems operate efficiently and safely, providing
comfort and air quality control to customers. This certification opens the door to
a stable and growing career in a vital trade supporting energy efficiency and indoor
environmental quality.
The HVAC industry is experiencing strong growth due to increased demand for energy-efficient
and sustainable climate control systems. Graduates with this certification can find
employment as HVAC technicians, service specialists, or installers in residential,
commercial, and industrial facilities. The field offers stable employment, competitive
wages, and opportunities for advancement as new technologies and green energy solutions
continue to develop.
Suggested Curriculum
This program prepares heating and cooling technicians to work on systems that control
the temperature, humidity, and air quality of enclosed environments. Students learn
to assemble, install, maintain and service climate control equipment. Typical entry-level
positions include service technicians, new installation technicians, and sales positions.
- HVAC 120 Refrigeration Principles
- HVAC 121 Air Conditioning Theory
- HVAC 122 Heating Fundamentals
- HVAC 123 Electrical Controls for HVAC
- HVAC 124 Sheet Metal Fabrication
- HVAC 125 Advanced Electrical Controls
- HVAC 127 Troubleshooting HVAC Systems
- HVAC 128 Installation of HVAC Systems
Select 8 credits from the following:
- HVAC 130 Special Topics in HVAC
- HVAC 131 EPA 608
- HVAC 298 HVAC Seminar
- HVAC 299 HVAC Internship
- WELD 115 Basic Arc Welding/Oxyfuel Welding
- BUS 101 Introduction to Business
- or courses chosen with coordinator consent
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.
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Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning Certificate
(HVAC.TCE)
This program is designed to be completed in 18 months.
This program will cost $6,944 if completed within normal time. There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.
Of the students who completed this program within normal time, the typical graduate leaves with $0 of debt.
The HVAC certificate meets licensure requirements and qualifies students to sit for the licensure exam in Illinois
Faculty Contact Information
Jeffery Kidd
Assistant Professor / Coordinator, Automotive Technology
Email: jkidd2277@prairiestate.edu
Phone: (708) 709-3614
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