HVAC - Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
A.S. Degree HVAC · Gavilan College · 2026-2027 Catalog
This degree is designed to prepare students to enter the Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology field. Instruction includes both theory and practical application with heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration machinery and with electrical equipment, as well as the related mathematics. Students receiving the degree will have the knowledge and skills essential for employment in a variety of careers; including AC Technicians, Heating Technicians, Refrigeration Technicians, HVAC Mechanics, and HVAC Installers.
Learning Outcome(s):
- Problem solve, troubleshoot and perform maintenance and repair on residential and commercial heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.
- Interpret and process wiring and pipe diagrams.
- Demonstrate safety, honesty, and integrity when dealing with customers and employers and when performing mechanical and electrical installations of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.