# HVAC/R Systems Design and Control (Certificate of Achievement)

San Diego City College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Air Conditioning, Heating, and Solar Energy

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### Summary

The Certificate of Achievement in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) Systems Design and Control provides students with the knowledge and skills needed for cooling load estimation, unit selection, sizing heating equipment, and controls for HVAC/R equipment.This pathway includes preparation for a Class C trade portion of the California License and various industry-recognized certifications pertaining to the HVAC/R industry.

**Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the HVAC/R Systems Design and Control Program will be able to:**

1.  Demonstrate HVAC/R industry readiness through certification training.
2.  Gain essential skills necessary to perform as a mechanical system installer.
3.  Gain essential skills necessary to perform as an HVAC/R Technician.

### Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR:** | | 34 |
| AIRE 60 | Construction Safety and Health | 2 |
| AIRE 100 | Basic Refrigeration & AC Theory | 4 |
| AIRE 103 | Basic Refrigeration & AC Lab | 2 |
| AIRE 122 | Construction Drawings and Estimating | 3 |
| AIRE 123 | Construction Drawings and Estimating Lab | 1 |
| AIRE 124 | Power & Control Systems Theory | 3 |
| AIRE 125 | Power & Control Systems Lab | 2 |
| AIRE 126 | Fluid Flow Dynamics | 3 |
| AIRE 127 | Fluid Flow Dynamics Lab | 2 |
| AIRE 140 | HVAC System Design | 4 |
| AIRE 141 | HVAC System Design Lab | 2 |
| AIRE 144 | Direct Digital Controls Theory | 4 |
| AIRE 145 | Direct Digital Controls Lab | 2 |