Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVAC/R)

Do you like fixing things and working with tools and gauges? Do you want an in-demand career where you can work with your hands? If so, our Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree and certificates in HVAC/R (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration) might be for you.

Why Study Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVAC/R) at Front Range Community College?

FRCC has the only nationally accredited HVAC/R program in Colorado or Wyoming. Our faculty bring extensive real-world experience with the latest equipment.

We offer an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree and four certificates: 

  • Residential Air Conditioning and Heating
  • Light Commercial Air Conditioning and Heating
  • Commercial Refrigeration
  • HVAC/R Fundamentals

We'll prepare you to enter the workforce and get a well-paying job in this thriving industry.

Degree Details

AAS in HVAC/R

Program Locations: Larimer

Total Credits: 60 credits (4 semesters)

Our AAS in HVAC/R degree prepares you to enter the workforce. You'll explore all aspects of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems as well as troubleshooting.

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Certificate Options

Residential Air Conditioning & Heating

Program Location: Larimer

Total Credits: 35 credits (3 semesters)

Explore all phases of residential air conditioning and heating systems and troubleshooting. This certificate provides training in the design, diagnosis, service and repair of residential HVAC systems and hot-water heating systems.

 

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Light Commercial Air Conditioning & Heating

Program Location: Larimer

Total Credits: 37 credits (3 semesters)

You'll learn all phases of light commercial air conditioning and heating systems and troubleshooting. The certificate provides training in the design, diagnosis, service and repair of residential and light commercial HVAC systems, including commercial building controls.

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Commercial Refrigeration

Program Location: Larimer

Total Credits: 28 credits (2 semesters)

FRCC's commercial refrigeration certificate provides training in the diagnosis, service and repair of commercial ice makers, walk-in coolers and freezers and self-contained refrigeration units.

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HVAC/R Fundamentals

Program Location: Larimer

Total Credits: 15 credits (1 semester)

Learn the basic skills in HVAC/R, including brazing/soldering, copper tubing fabrication, EPA certification and basic electrical skills.

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Transfer Options

Ferris State University

FRCC has a transfer agreement with Ferris State University in Michigan for admission into its Bachelor of Science degree in HVAC/R Engineering Technology and Energy Management. Graduates become applications engineers, project engineers, estimators and design engineers.

Careers & Outcomes

Your degree or certificate program will help you land a job in this in-demand field.

Accreditation

FRCC’s HVAC/R program is nationally accredited by PAHRA, the Partnership for Air Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration Accreditation, which is the only accreditation supported by major industry associations.

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