{
  "college": "golden-west-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Automotive Technology",
  "id": "automotive-technology--hvac-specialist-coa",
  "name": "Automotive HVAC Specialist",
  "award": "Certificate of Achievement",
  "department": "automotive-technology",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.cccd.edu/golden-west/pathways/career-education/automotive-technology/hvac-specialist-coa/",
  "blocks": [
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "This program prepares students for careers as automotive service technicians. The curriculum aligns with the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification areas A6 automotive electrical and A7 automotive heating and air conditioning. This prepares students for employment in advanced levels diagnostics. Upon completion of this program, students will have developed the skills required to diagnose and repair automotive HVAC related systems.\n\n#### Program Learning Outcomes\n\n1.  Diagnose HVAC related system concerns using industry accepted diagnostic tools and equipment.\n2.  Assess HVAC performance concerns using precision measuring tools and comparing finding to published manufacturer's specifications.\n3.  Perform a HVAC system repair procedure utilizing published Service Information (SI) procedures.\n\n#### Potential careers students may enter upon completion are as follows:\n\n-   Automotive service and repair\n-   Fleet service\n-   Public transportation and maintenance\n-   Marine repair\n-   Automotive aftermarket industry"
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### REQUIREMENTS\n\nReview Graduation Requirements and Program Maps."
    },
    {
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      "rows": [
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Required Courses"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AUTO G120",
          "title": "Electrical/Electronic Systems: Introductory",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AUTO G121",
          "title": "Electrical/Electronic Systems: Advanced",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AUTO G160",
          "title": "Heating and Air Conditioning",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AUTO G181",
          "title": "Automotive Express Service",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total Units",
          "units": "18"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}