HVACR Students

Air Conditioning

Certificate Continuing Ed Technical Degree

Find a cool career in the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) industry! San Jacinto’s HVACR program is designed to teach you the necessary skills required to become a state-licensed independent business owner, contractor, or employee.

Program at a Glance

Career Opportunities

As a program graduate, you can pursue employment as:

  • Residential/commercial technicians
  • Industrial or maintenance technicians
  • Independent business owners or contractors
  • Refrigeration technicians

Earning Potential

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanic and Installer: $54,806

For more salary information, check out Texas Wages.

Locations

North Campus
South Campus

DEGREES & CERTIFICATES

HVAC / Refrigeration, Continuing Education Courses

Continuing Ed
Whether you're feeling like it's getting hot in here or ice ice baby, we have an extremely cool program that's hot with interest. Learn beginner and advanced residential and light commercial Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) knowledge and skills with San Jac's HVAC / Refrigeration Continuing Education program. Courses will help students gain abilities in electrical and mechanical controls and systems, refrigeration, installation, and customer service.
Length Varies
The Continuing Education Division at San Jac offers you a variety of noncredit courses for workforce training and lifelong learning.
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HVAC, Air Conditioning Technology, AAS

Technical Degree
The Associate of Applied Science degree prepares you for an entry-level career.Complete your training in the new Center for Industrial Technology. Training includes the installation, repair, and maintenance of commercial and industrial air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating equipment.
Length 2 Years
If you're studying full-time, you can complete the 60 credits for this program in four terms.
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HVAC, AIR CONDITIONING TECHNOLOGY, Certificate of Technology

Certificate
The Certificate of Technology prepares you for the degree program, an entry-level career, or advancement in your current career. This program builds on the Air Conditioning Technology Occupational Certificate to provide you with more advanced residential and light commercial Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) knowledge and skills. This includes abilities in electrical and mechanical controls and systems, refrigeration, installation, and customer service.
Length 1 Year
If you're studying full-time, you can complete the 36 credits for this certificate in three terms, including a summer term.
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HVAC, AIR CONDITIONING TECHNOLOGY, Occupational Certificate

Certificate
The Occupational Certificate prepares you for the AAS degree or Certificate of Technology program or to advance in your current career.Gain the foundational knowledge, skills, and abilities to move quickly into the air conditioning and refrigeration field.
Length 3 Months
If you're studying full-time, you can complete the 16 credits for this certificate in one term.
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CAREER TRACKS

After San Jacinto College

Use your knowledge and skills to become a state-licensed independent business owner or find employment with the many companies looking for qualified technicians.

Air Conditioning Students

You’re in Demand!

Air Conditioning Technology is one of the fastest growing fields in the Gulf Coast area—probably because the greater Houston Gulf Coast area is considered to be the most air-conditioned region in the world. As a graduate of the Air Conditioning Technology program, you will enter a high-demand career with excellent earning potential. Here’s what industry advisors have to say about the field:
10
year backlog for meeting demand
15%
projected increase in HVACR employment through 2026
48,000
new jobs in HVACR through 2026
Air Conditioning and Heating Students

Curriculum Information

Our curriculum provides the basic preparation for entry-level jobs in the fields of residential and commercial air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating with initial focus on installation, troubleshooting, and service. 

As students advance through the program, they will learn related topics of indoor air quality, load calculation, system design, and industry code standards.

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More Reasons to Work In HVACR

  1. Job Security

    These jobs can’t be automated or outsourced, so people and businesses will always rely on HVACR technicians. 

  2. Always Room to Grow

    A HVACR career path typically begins at the technician level, but ambitious employees can progress to supervisor and leadership levels, and ultimately own their own business. 

  3. Get to Work Quick

    In as little as one semester, you can be registered and certified with the Texas Department of License and Registrations.

Contact Us

Have questions? Reach out via phone or email and we’ll help make sure you’re choosing the right program for you.
Mary Lindsay
DC, Consumer/Busi Tech Svcs
Email
mary.lindsay@sjcd.edu
Phone
(281) 998-6150x3587
Durrell Dickens
Dept Chair, Industrial Tech
Email
Durrell.Dickens@sjcd.edu
Phone
(281) 998-6150x7346