Program Overview

hvac

HVAC/R Service Technician Certificate

Engineering, Math and Physical Sciences Division, Room T302, (847) 543-2044

https://www.clcillinois.edu/programs/het
Degree: Certificate
Plan 24RI

The HVAC/R Service Technician Certificate program prepares students for specialization and employment as both residential and commercial HVAC/R equipment technicians. Courses provide exposure to HVAC/R industry and emphasize hands-on service and installation techniques, including soldering, brazing and other methods of joining piping, safety, mechanical and electrical troubleshooting. Students learn to work with refrigerants, use gauges, and electrical test equipment.

Note: Students are required to complete the HVAC/R Installation Technician certificate (24RY) before beginning this certificate.

Tools will be provided for students to perform lab work.

CoURSE	Title	Hours
First Semester		14 Credits
course ^	*College Success Seminar*	*[2]*
course	HVACR Electricity II	4
course	HVAC/R Load Calculation	4
course	NATE Certification Preparation	2
course	Air Movement and Ventilation	4
Second Semester		15 Credits
CoURSE	Title	Hours
course	Air Conditioning Split-Systems	4
course	A/C II Commercial HVAC Appliances	4
HET 293	HVAC Codes	3
course	Heating II Hydronic Heating Systems	4
Total Hours for Certificate		29

^ The credit for CLC 120, College Success Seminar, is an institutional requirement for graduation. It is not part of the program requirements but must be completed with a D or better.

For more information on recommended courses or program specific advising, contact the Engineering, Math and Physical Sciences division at (847) 543-2044.