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Heating, Ventilation, and Cooling (HVAC) Technology Certificate

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This program is eligible for the Kansas Promise Scholarship. See if you qualify.

Work on actual equipment and learn how to service, repair, and design gas furnaces, central air conditioners, heat pumps and rooftop systems.

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Learn engineering principles, safety, and preventative maintenance

Attention to detail and problem-solving skills help you learn in HVAC courses. Learn how to clean, adjust, diagnose, and repair systems including performing warranty services. Through hands-on learning in state-of-the-art labs, certificate courses teach you:

  • Electrical, heating, and plumbing fundamentals
  • Electrical systems
  • HVAC installation and start-up procedures
  • Industrial safety and OSHA regulations
  • Refrigerant management and cooling systems
  • Customer service skills

Upon completion of the one-year certificate program, you will be prepared to take a certification exam.

Explore JCCC's catalog to learn about our HVAC Technology Certificate and individual courses

[Catalog] HVAC Technology Certificate [Catalog] HVAC courses

Work with industry experts on real equipment

Learn from the best in the business – highly qualified, professional HVAC instructors with vast knowledge about the industry. Grow your skills in the lab, using real HVAC equipment to troubleshoot and practice service, repair, and maintenance.

Flexible course schedules allow time for you to upgrade or increase your skills and get certified even if you are working full-time. HVAC Department approval is required to enroll in daytime classes.

JCCC’s HVAC program is nationally accredited by PAHRA. Add this to your resume and have an advantage with future employers.

Join the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES) as a student member for less than half of the annual membership cost. Benefits of membership, including access to resources, training, and reference materials.

Add one more year at JCCC and receive your Heating, Ventilation, and Cooling Technology, AAS.

Certified HVAC technicians are in high demand

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the HVAC industry is in high demand, growing more than 8% annually. Search the employment projections and salary information at the Power BI Post Graduate Report.

HVAC Department approval is required to enroll in daytime classes only See how to apply

Need an academic boost as you complete your HVAC Certificate?

JCCC offers small class sizes and one-on-one attention from your professors. Free tutoring and helpful resources can be found in the Academic Resource Center.

Contact info

Mike Steinmetz, Chair
Phone: 913-469-8500, ext. 2880
Location: CTE 209
Email: msteinm2@jccc.edu

Philip J., HVAC student
"HVAC Associate Professor Howard Hendren introduced me to the Lennox representatives, who handed me a business card. I followed up and after I completed my certificate, I was hired by Lennox as an entry-level commercial technician. Because of JCCC, I was able to prove to my employer I knew the basics, which is what they were looking for."