H.V.A.C.r Residential Service

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in H.V.A.C.r Residential Service is designed to provide entry-level training in the areas of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (H.V.A.C.r) systems, electricity, electronic controls, and general repair. Students will have the opportunity to learn skills necessary to assess and solve problems quickly.

Details

Field of Interest
Applied Technology
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
H.V.A.C.r Residential Service (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5241
Total credits required
16-20
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Notes

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

What You'll Learn
  • Demonstrate Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards in daily workplace practices.
  • Demonstrate proficient use of tools and equipment in the installation and repair of system components for HVACr.
  • Perform HVACr electrical and mechanical installations, establishing relationships between theory and practical application.
  • Perform predictive and preventative maintenance according to manufacturer specifications and standards.
  • Diagnose faults in residential HVACr systems.
  • Perform installation and maintenance of HVACr systems.
  • Use technical documents to service and/or install on residential HVACr systems.
  • Demonstrate professionalism and customer service skills with diverse audiences.
  • Work within a team structure that includes multiple industries.

Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

$50,420

Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers

$35,110

* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
CON102 or
(CON102AA and
CON102AB and
CON102AC)		 Foundations of Construction Trades or (Foundations of Construction Trades: Tools, Equipment, and Workspace and Foundations of Construction Trades: Construction Calculations and Foundations of Construction Trades: Construction Drawings and Materials) 6
CON103 or
CON271		 Foundation of Construction Safety or Construction Safety 1–3
CON/HVA170 or
(CON/HVA170AA and
CON/HVA170AB and
CON/HVA170AC)		 Construction Trades: H.V.A.C.r or (Construction Trades: H.V.A.C.r for Residential Systems and Construction Trades: H.V.A.C.r Installation and Construction Trades: H.V.A.C.r Troubleshooting) 9–11
Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm11?id=189388).

At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.

Previous Catalog Years

The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.

Previous catalog years for Certificate of Completion (CCL) in H.V.A.C.r Residential Service