Heating and air-conditioning systems control the temperature, humidity and total air quality in all types of buildings — and, in Texas, there’s always a need for technicians who can keep it all running smoothly. Get trained in our Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology program today!
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology (HVAC) at a Glance
4 months-1 year to complete1
$1,089-$8,640 tuition2
- Cedar Valley
- Eastfield
- North Lake3
2 years to complete1
$5,940 tuition2
- Cedar Valley
- Eastfield
- North Lake3
What Can I Study?
I Want to Go to Work
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Workforce Certificates
- Air Conditioning Technician $4,752 6 months
- Basic Refrigeration Certification $4,032 4 months
- CEU Commercial HVAC Certificate $8,640 1 year
- Commercial HVAC Certification $4,032 4 months
- Residential HVAC Certification $3,888 4 months
- Rising HVACR Technician $4,032 4 months
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Credit Certificates
- Heating and Air Conditioning Occupational Skills Award $1,089 4 months
- Rising HVAC Technician Certificate $1,782 8 months
- Rising HVAC Technician Occupational Skills Award $1,089 4 months
- Technician Level I Certificate in Air Conditioning $2,475 8 months
- Technician Level II Certificate in Air Conditioning $5,049 2 years
Can I Get a Job?
Dallas College offers a variety of certificates and degrees to help you gain the skills you need to start working right away.
- These credentials are often considered Career and Technical Education (CTE).
- These credentials are established with the assistance and cooperation of representatives from local business, to meet local and regional employment needs.
- Higher level certificates and degrees will typically lead to a higher salary in the workforce.
- Workforce (CE) Certificates can often be completed faster than traditional credit certificates but typically do not offer college credit.
- Level 1, Level 2, Enhanced Skills certificates and others, offer college credit and are often stackable to help you build skills as you work towards an Associate Degree.
- Workforce credentials may give you college credit at Dallas College, but they may not transfer to other colleges or universities.
If you're unsure if this is the right path for you, you can talk to a Pathway Specialist for advice.
Pathway Specialist
- 972-669-6400
- PathwaySpecialist@DallasCollege.edu
What Can I Earn? Will There Be Plenty of Jobs?
If you know how to install and repair heating and air conditioning systems, your skills will always be in need. Check out a few of the incredible career opportunities you’ll be ready for. Your future starts here!
Home Appliance Repairers
$22/hr
Median Salary
121
Job Openings
+4%
Projected Outlook
Top Skills:
- Repairing
- Critical Thinking
- Troubleshooting
- Equipment Maintenance
- Quality Control Analysis
- Operations Monitoring
- Speaking
- Active Listening
- Complex Problem Solving
- Reading Comprehension
HVAC Mechanics and Installers
$27/hr
Median Salary
1391
Job Openings
+19%
Projected Outlook
Top Skills:
- Operations Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Troubleshooting
- Installation
- Repairing
- Reading Comprehension
- Quality Control Analysis
- Complex Problem Solving
- Active Listening
- Judgment and Decision Making
Maintenance and Repair Workers
$22/hr
Median Salary
5063
Job Openings
+14%
Projected Outlook
Top Skills:
- Repairing
- Equipment Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Critical Thinking
- Quality Control Analysis
- Monitoring
- Active Learning
- Operations Monitoring
- Operation and Control
- Complex Problem Solving
Sheet Metal Workers
$27/hr
Median Salary
395
Job Openings
+10%
Projected Outlook
Top Skills:
- Coordination
- Critical Thinking
- Monitoring
- Reading Comprehension
- Mathematics
- Time Management
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Troubleshooting
All jobs data gathered for Dallas/Fort Worth. Source: Dallas College Labor Market Intelligence and Lightcast4.
“The program was excellent, and I learned a lot. For instance, I had absolutely no knowledge of electrical systems, and now I feel pretty comfortable with them. My instructors really pushed me. It’s a program I’ve already recommended to several people.” Read Leonardo Figueroa's story.
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1Length of time is based on catalog degree plans. Prerequisites may be required, which are not included in this estimate. For most programs, full-time student status is assumed, a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester.
2Cost is based on tuition rates for program hours for Dallas County residents. The price of most required learning materials (books, software, supplies, etc.) is included with the price of tuition. Visit our Paying for College site to learn more about cost, financial aid, scholarships and more.
3Each location offers a unique combination of certificate and degree options. Not all degree and certificate offerings are available for admission/start at all campuses every semester.
4A portion of Lightcast’s data comes from O*NET Online by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Lightcast has modified all or some of this information. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.
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