HVACR Students

Air Conditioning

Certificate Continuing Ed Technical Degree

Check out a great career in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR)! San Jacinto’s HVACR program will teach you the skills you need to become a licensed worker, start your own business, or work for a company.

Program at a Glance

Career Opportunities

As a program graduate, you can pursue employment as:

  • Residential/commercial technicians
  • Industrial or maintenance technicians
  • Independent business owners or contractors
  • Refrigeration technicians

Earning Potential

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanic and Installer: $54,209

For more salary information, check out Texas Wages.

Locations

North Campus
South Campus

DEGREES & CERTIFICATES

HVAC / Refrigeration, Continuing Education Courses

Continuing Ed
Whether you're feeling like it's getting hot in here or ice ice baby, we have an extremely cool program that's hot with interest. Learn beginner and advanced residential and light commercial Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) knowledge and skills with San Jac's HVAC / Refrigeration Continuing Education program. Courses will help students gain abilities in electrical and mechanical controls and systems, refrigeration, installation, and customer service.
Length Varies
The Continuing Education Division at San Jac offers you a variety of noncredit courses for workforce training and lifelong learning.
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HVAC, Air Conditioning Technology, AAS

Technical Degree
The Associate of Applied Science degree prepares you for an entry-level career.Complete your training in the new Center for Industrial Technology. Training includes the installation, repair, and maintenance of commercial and industrial air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating equipment.
Length 2 Years
If you're studying full-time, you can complete the 60 credits for this program in four terms.
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HVAC, AIR CONDITIONING TECHNOLOGY, Certificate of Technology

Certificate
The Certificate of Technology prepares you for the degree program, an entry-level career, or advancement in your current career. This program builds on the Air Conditioning Technology Occupational Certificate to provide you with more advanced residential and light commercial Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) knowledge and skills. This includes abilities in electrical and mechanical controls and systems, refrigeration, installation, and customer service.
Length 1 Year
If you're studying full-time, you can complete the 36 credits for this certificate in three terms, including a summer term.
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HVAC, AIR CONDITIONING TECHNOLOGY, Occupational Certificate

Certificate
The Occupational Certificate prepares you for the AAS degree or Certificate of Technology program or to advance in your current career.Gain the foundational knowledge, skills, and abilities to move quickly into the air conditioning and refrigeration field.
Length 3 Months
If you're studying full-time, you can complete the 16 credits for this certificate in one term.
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CAREER TRACKS

After San Jacinto College

Use your skills to become a licensed business owner or find a job with one of the many companies looking for qualified technicians.

Air Conditioning Students

You’re in Demand!

Air Conditioning Technology is one of the fastest-growing fields in the Gulf Coast area, mainly because the Houston area has more air conditioning than almost anywhere else in the world. As a graduate of the Air Conditioning Technology program, you'll start a career that's in high demand with great earning potential. Here’s what industry experts have to say about the field.

10
year backlog for meeting demand
15%
projected increase in HVACR employment through 2026
48,000
new jobs in HVACR through 2026
Air Conditioning and Heating Students

Curriculum Information

Our program gives you the basic skills needed for entry-level jobs in residential and commercial air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating. You will start by learning installation, troubleshooting, and service. As you move through the program, you'll also learn about indoor air quality, system design, load calculation, and industry standards.

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More Reasons to Work In HVACR

  1. Job Security

    These jobs can’t be automated or outsourced, so people and businesses will always rely on HVACR technicians.

  2. Always Room to Grow

    A career in HVACR usually starts as a technician, but with hard work, you can move up to a supervisor or leadership role, and even own your own business.

  3. Get to Work Quick

    In as little as one semester, you can be registered and certified with the Texas Department of License and Registrations.

Contact Us

Have questions? Reach out via phone or email and we’ll help make sure you’re choosing the right program for you.
Mary Lindsay
DC, Consumer/Busi Tech Svcs
Email
mary.lindsay@sjcd.edu
Phone
(281) 998-6150x3587
Durrell Dickens
DC, Consumer Svcs/Legal Prof
Email
Durrell.Dickens@sjcd.edu
Phone
(281) 998-6150x7346