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2025-2026 College Catalog

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (903) Certificate

Purpose: The Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Certificate is designed to provide training for air conditioning and refrigeration installation and service technicians. With the rapid growth of residential and commercial air conditioning and the developments taking place in the industry, there is a growing demand for trained service technicians.

Special Notes: This program satisfies the classroom requirement for the Journeyman licensing classroom contact hours.

 

Possible Career Opportunities

In order to review a listing of possible career opportunities available upon completion of this program, please visit the VA Wizard at https://www.vawizard.org/vccs/Main.action.

Fall I

Semester Total Credits 16

Spring I

Semester Total Credits 17

Total Minimum Credits 33

1Students interested in EPA-CFC certification (federal licensure for handling refrigerants) should take this course prior to the EPA-CFC testing.

Program Information (STEM)

For additional information about this program visit the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics webpage, stop by room 321 Hastings Hall, phone 757-825-2898, or email stemoffice@vpcc.edu.

Students may take courses in the summer session where available. Please consult with an academic advisor to review course scheduling options. Students are encouraged to speak with a financial aid advisor to determine funding eligibility.