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

The Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician certificate program at Oakland Community College is a two-to-four-year credential offered by this public institution in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Under CIP code 15.0501, the program falls within the HVAC and mechanical systems field and prepares students for careers installing, maintaining, and repairing heating, cooling, and refrigeration equipment in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.

Oakland Community College also offers related programs including Surgical Technology/Technologist, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Robotics Technology/Technician, and a shorter HVAC certificate. Students in this two-to-four-year HVAC Engineering Technology program can expect coursework in thermodynamics, refrigerants, electrical systems, system design, and EPA regulations, along with hands-on laboratory training that develops the technical skills required for EPA 608 certification and employment as HVAC service technicians.