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

Orange Coast College, a public institution in Costa Mesa, CA, offers a Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician certificate at the two- to four-year credential level. The program covers HVAC-R systems installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, refrigerant handling, and energy efficiency practices in line with industry standards.

This program falls within the mechanical engineering technologies field (CIP 15.0501) and is offered alongside a shorter HVAC-R certificate at Orange Coast College, as well as programs in Photographic and Film/Video Technology, Animation and Interactive Technology, and Building Construction Technology. Graduates are prepared for careers as HVAC-R technicians in residential, commercial, and industrial settings, and for EPA certification requirements related to refrigerant handling.