Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
Mayfield’s Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVAC/R) program provides hands-on training, using labs that simulate on-the-job HVAC/R working environments, and classroom education to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and real-world experience needed to begin an entry-level career as an HVAC/R technician.
Program features include:
- Prepares students for important EPA Certifications.*
- Graduates receive a commercial grade toolkit with what you need for the trade.
- Emphasis on hands-on training using real HVAC/R equipment.
*Core classes prepare students for the industry-relevant certification tests that graduates must take and pass. The cost of one exam attempt per program approved certification is included in your tuition and fees.
Graduates of the HVAC/R program will enter the workforce equipped with the technical skills and hands-on experience that employers are looking for when hiring entry-level HVAC/R technicians.
HVAC/R training includes:- Installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting HVAC/R systems
- Electricity and electrical components
- Fundamental refrigeration theory and application
- Residential and commercial air conditioning & refrigeration systems
- Duct design, blueprint reading, and load calculation
- Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting
In California, employment in the HVAC/R industry is expected to grow 14% from 2020-2030.* Our HVAC/R technician program is designed to give students the hands-on training and professional certifications required to succeed in the HVAC/R industry.
This program prepares students for potential roles, such as:- HVAC/R Technician
- Residential & Commercial Service Technician
- HVAC/R Equipment & System Installer
- Facilities Maintenance Technician
- HVAC/R Sales and Support
- And more!
* National Center for O*NET Development. California Employment Trends: 49-9021.00 - Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers. O*NET OnLine. Retrieved April 19, 2023, from https://www.onetonline.org/link/localtrends/49-9021.00?st=CA