# Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) courses

Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 13 courses

Source: https://chaffey.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/19209/20264/18796/20090/18838

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027.

### HVACR 600 — Introduction to Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 48-54 Lecture, 24-27 Laboratory
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Grading: Non-Credit (Pass/No Pass)
- Credit for Prior Learning: No
- TOP Code: 094600

Provides a broad introduction to the world of the HVAC technician. The most basic operating principles of HVAC systems are presented along with a review of technician licensing and trade-governing regulations. This course sets students on potential career paths for the well-trained HVAC technician.

### HVACR 601 — HVACR Piping Practices, Brazing, and HVACR Tools

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 16-18 Lecture, 24-27 Laboratory
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section listed as HVACR-601 (/c/chaffey-college/schedule/fall-2026/hvacr.md)
- Grading: Non-Credit (Pass/No Pass)
- Credit for Prior Learning: No
- TOP Code: 094600

This course introduces students to the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning piping/brazing commonly used in the HVACR trade.

### HVACR 602 — HVAC Electrical Systems

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 48-54 Lecture, 48-54 Laboratory
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section listed as HVACR-602 (/c/chaffey-college/schedule/fall-2026/hvacr.md)
- Grading: Non-Credit (Pass/No Pass)
- Credit for Prior Learning: No
- TOP Code: 094600

This course introduces students to the electrical concepts commonly used in the HVAC trade. This curriculum aligns with NCCER HVACR Curriculum.

### HVACR 603 — Environmental Protection Agency Certification

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 32-36 Lecture
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Grading: Non-Credit (Pass/No Pass)
- Credit for Prior Learning: No
- TOP Code: 094600

This class prepares students for the EPA certification test, and contains all the information a technician will require to successfully complete the test.

### HVACR 604 — Refrigerants, Recovery, Vacuum, and Charging

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 16-18 Lecture, 48-54 Laboratory
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Grading: Non-Credit (Pass/No Pass)
- Credit for Prior Learning: No
- TOP Code: 094600

This course introduces students to refrigerants, leak detection, evacuation, recovery and charging components commonly used in the HVACR trades.

### HVACR 605 — HVAC Heat Pumps and Basic Troubleshooting

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 8-9 Lecture, 48-54 Laboratory
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section listed as HVACR-605 (/c/chaffey-college/schedule/fall-2026/hvacr.md)
- Grading: Non-Credit (Pass/No Pass)
- Credit for Prior Learning: No
- TOP Code: 094600

This course introduces students to air cooled heat pumps and basic troubleshooting.

### HVACR 606 — HVAC Air Distribution, Installation, Flues and Ducts

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 16-18 Lecture, 24-27 Laboratory
- **Advisory:** HVACR 605
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section listed as HVACR-606 (/c/chaffey-college/schedule/fall-2026/hvacr.md)
- Grading: Non-Credit (Pass/No Pass)
- Credit for Prior Learning: No
- TOP Code: 094600

This course introduces students to duct installation, air distribution, and air balance.

### HVACR 607 — HVAC Gas Heat

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 16-18 Lecture, 48-54 Laboratory
- **Advisory:** HVACR 606
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section listed as HVACR-607 (/c/chaffey-college/schedule/spring-2027/hvacr.md)
- Grading: Non-Credit (Pass/No Pass)
- Credit for Prior Learning: No
- TOP Code: 094600

This course introduces students to gas heat furnaces, and low nox gas furnaces.

### HVACR 608 — HVAC Electric Heat, Oil Heat, and Hydronic Heating

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 24-27 Lecture, 48-54 Laboratory
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Grading: Non-Credit (Pass/No Pass)
- Credit for Prior Learning: No
- TOP Code: 094600

This course introduces students to troubleshooting electric heaters, oil heating, hydronic heating and accessories.

### HVACR 609 — Advanced Commercial HVAC Systems and Solar

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 48-54 Lecture, 48-54 Laboratory
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section listed as HVACR-609 (/c/chaffey-college/schedule/spring-2027/hvacr.md)
- Grading: Non-Credit (Pass/No Pass)
- Credit for Prior Learning: No
- TOP Code: 094600

This course introduces students to commercial packaged units, specialized solar heating and cooling, and industrial refrigeration systems.

### HVACR 610 — HVAC DDC, Pneumatic, and Building Automation Controls

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 32-36 Lecture, 72-81 Laboratory
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Grading: Non-Credit (Pass/No Pass)
- Credit for Prior Learning: No
- TOP Code: 094600

This course introduces students to Building Automation Controls commonly used in HVAC systems.

### HVACR 611 — HVAC Management Topics

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 32-36 Lecture
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section listed as HVACR-611 (/c/chaffey-college/schedule/spring-2027/hvacr.md)
- Grading: Non-Credit (Pass/No Pass)
- Credit for Prior Learning: No
- TOP Code: 094600

This course provides students with the management skills required in HVAC business operations.

### HVACR 612 — Intermediate Refrigeration

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 32-36 Lecture
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section listed as HVACR-612 (/c/chaffey-college/schedule/fall-2026/hvacr.md)
- Grading: Non-Credit (Pass/No Pass)
- Credit for Prior Learning: No
- TOP Code: 094600

This class prepares students for an in-depth view into Evaporators, Condensers, Compressors, and Metering Devices.