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

The Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician program at Merced College is a one-to-two-year certificate program at this public institution in Merced, California. The program prepares students for careers in HVAC system design support, installation, and maintenance, covering refrigeration principles, electrical systems, and energy efficiency standards.

Falling under CIP code 15.0501 in the environmental control technologies field, this program is part of a technical curriculum at Merced College that includes several related certificates. Other programs at the school include Electrician at both the one-to-two-year and two-to-four-year levels, Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, and Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. Students can expect technical instruction in HVAC system operation applicable to residential and commercial settings.