Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
13 courses · Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
HVACR 600 Introduction to Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
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- 48-54 Lecture, 24-27 Laboratory
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
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- 16-18 Lecture, 24-27 Laboratory
This course introduces students to the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning piping/brazing commonly used in the HVACR trade.
HVACR 602 HVAC Electrical Systems
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- 48-54 Lecture, 48-54 Laboratory
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
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- 32-36 Lecture
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
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- 16-18 Lecture, 48-54 Laboratory
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
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- 8-9 Lecture, 48-54 Laboratory
This course introduces students to air cooled heat pumps and basic troubleshooting.
HVACR 606 HVAC Air Distribution, Installation, Flues and Ducts
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- 16-18 Lecture, 24-27 Laboratory
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- HVACR 605
This course introduces students to duct installation, air distribution, and air balance.
HVACR 607 HVAC Gas Heat
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- 16-18 Lecture, 48-54 Laboratory
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- HVACR 606
This course introduces students to gas heat furnaces, and low nox gas furnaces.
HVACR 608 HVAC Electric Heat, Oil Heat, and Hydronic Heating
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- 24-27 Lecture, 48-54 Laboratory
This course introduces students to troubleshooting electric heaters, oil heating, hydronic heating and accessories.
HVACR 609 Advanced Commercial HVAC Systems and Solar
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- 48-54 Lecture, 48-54 Laboratory
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
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- 32-36 Lecture, 72-81 Laboratory
This course introduces students to Building Automation Controls commonly used in HVAC systems.
HVACR 611 HVAC Management Topics
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- 32-36 Lecture
This course provides students with the management skills required in HVAC business operations.
HVACR 612 Intermediate Refrigeration
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- 32-36 Lecture
This class prepares students for an in-depth view into Evaporators, Condensers, Compressors, and Metering Devices.