Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician is a two-to-four-year certificate program at Foothill College, a public institution in Los Altos Hills, CA. Under CIP code 15.0501, the program is part of the engineering technologies field and provides in-depth training in HVAC-R systems design, installation, maintenance, and energy efficiency practices.

Foothill College also offers a shorter one-to-two-year certificate in HVAC/R at the same institution, along with related programs in Plumbing Technology, Electrician, Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking, and Recording Arts Technology/Technician. Students in this longer-format HVAC-R program can expect advanced technical coursework covering refrigeration cycles, heating systems, ventilation design, and applicable codes, preparing them for roles as HVAC technicians or engineers in residential and commercial settings.