The Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) Program provides occupational training to prepare students for jobs in the HVAC/R industry, including the green economy sector (energy auditing). The program also provides valuable skill enhancement training to existing HVAC/R technicians who desire to expand and update their knowledge and skills to advance in the industry. Students in the program learn the theoretical, technical, and problem-solving skills essential for employment and advancement in the HVAC/R industry.

Students completing the program can seek employment as HVAC/R technicians, sales and consulting specialists, equipment and system installers, operations and maintenance technicians, building engineers, controls technicians, and energy auditing specialists. As a CTE program with an industry advisory council that meets annually and communicates regularly, we have developed an educational partnership with the area HVAC/R industry and we are meeting a defined need to provide qualified HVAC/R technicians and energy auditors to HVAC/R businesses that service corporations and homes in Ventura County and beyond. 

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) testing is available to all students at a discounted rate.

To complete the Certificate of Achievement, students must also meet requirements in scholarship and residency. Refer to Earn a Certificate of Achievement section in this catalog for specific information.

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to: 

• Troubleshoot and perform basic mechanical and electrical service and repairs on air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC) systems.
• Locate and identify applicable codes, licensing requirements and best practices as they relate to the installation of various types of HVAC/R equipment.
• Read, draft and comprehend various construction drawings and electrical schematics used in the HVAC industry.