Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

Please select the award below to view the degree options and requirements in the college catalog.

• Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration A.A.S. Degree—72 credits
• Residential-HVAC Diploma—42 credits
• HVAC-R Generalist Certificate—18 credits
• Course Descriptions & Outlines
• Transfer Agreements

1. Obtain section 608 Universal Certification by the EPA for refrigerant transition and recovery.
2. Interpret electrical concepts, procedures, and safety practices.
3. Successfully troubleshoot and repair HVACR equipment.
4. Develop communication skills with customers, co-workers and employers.
5. Demonstrate necessary mechanical skills to install, maintain and repair HVACR equipment.
6. Demonstrate the skills necessary to become proficient in the process of metal fabrication related to HVACR.

• Minneapolis College's Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Program will train you to diagnose problems, perform repairs and conduct maintenance on residential and commercial heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) systems.
• You will learn diagnostic and repair procedures for HVACR equipment, and will be trained to fabricate sheet metal, copper, plastic and steel piping.
• Experienced instructors will prepare you to work with advanced electrical controls, heat recovery ventilators, air cleaning devices, sophisticated air measurement equipment and carbon monoxide testing instruments.
• You will receive solar energy training in Photovoltaics and Thermal Solar technologies.

While in this program, you will have an opportunity to join Sills/USA VICA (Vocational Industrial Clubs of America) a student and alumni association that promotes professional advancement for students in trade, industrial, technical and health education programs by fostering networks among students, alumni, community and local industry.

The state of Minnesota does not require a state-level license or certification for HVAC professionals. There are bond requirements for mechanical contractors in order to perform gas, heating, ventilation, cooling, air conditioning, fuel burning or refrigeration work. Minneapolis College is required to identify if our degree meets the educational requirements outside of Minnesota. More information can be found at the Licensure/Certification Disclosures webpage.

If you have further questions about licensure for HVAC, please feel free to reach out to Heidi Aldes, Dean of Enrollment Management.