Automotive Heating & Air Conditioning Certificate

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Next Re-Certification Date: 6/10/2027

Program Description

This Certificate exposes students to principles and theory of the heating air conditioning system and provides opportunities for students to demonstrate the detailed operation of such systems. Emphasis is placed on diagnosis, servicing, and replacement of refrigeration and components of both systems. This certificate is for students seeking entry-level careers in automotive technology or for individuals seeking to learn additional automotive systems to advance their skills and career. This certificate can be completed in one semester.

Established in 1996

CIP: 15-0803 Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician.

Training Program Type

Vocational

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

1600 East Golf Road
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 635-1741

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

ICCB Approved

Quality Assurance

  • Industry Standard: ICCB

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification

16 Weeks ( 200.00 Hours / 12.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$1,635.00
Books$1,114.00
Fees$450.00
Total Cost$3,199.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants

Application Procedure

For information regarding this program or any of Oakton's WIA certified programs, visit www.oakton.edu/acad/wia/. Click on the program title and you will find a list of the courses required, program prerequisites and a detailed itemization of costs.Use the costs listed on Oakton's WIA Certified Program website as they are the most current and detailed, plus Oakton's website provides information regarding out-of-district tuition. Please note, the costs listed on Oakton's WIA Certified Program website may or may not match the costs listed on the Illinois Statewide List of WIA Certified Training Providers website.If you are interested in enrolling or would like further information, follow the directions outlined in Next Steps at www.oakton.edu/acad/wia/creditnext.htm.Begin by meeting with an Oakton counselor. Telephone inquiries will be asked to schedule an in-person appointment with a counselor. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.

Entry Requirements:

  • Math - placement test
  • Reading - placement test
  • Writing - placement test
  • Other - Prerequisites for programs admissions varies

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs
  • Weekend Classes
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes

Performance Data

Program: Automotive Heating & Air Conditioning Certificate

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Next Re-Certification Date: 6/10/2027

Program Description

This Certificate exposes students to principles and theory of the heating air conditioning system and provides opportunities for students to demonstrate the detailed operation of such systems. Emphasis is placed on diagnosis, servicing, and replacement of refrigeration and components of both systems. This certificate is for students seeking entry-level careers in automotive technology or for individuals seeking to learn additional automotive systems to advance their skills and career. This certificate can be completed in one semester.

Established in 1996

CIP: 15-0803 Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician.

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

1600 East Golf Road
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 635-1741

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

ICCB Approved

Quality Assurance

  • Industry Standard: ICCB

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification

16 Weeks ( 200.00 Hours / 12.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$1,635.00
Books$1,114.00
Fees$450.00
Total Cost$3,199.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants

Application Procedure

For information regarding this program or any of Oakton's WIA certified programs, visit www.oakton.edu/acad/wia/. Click on the program title and you will find a list of the courses required, program prerequisites and a detailed itemization of costs.Use the costs listed on Oakton's WIA Certified Program website as they are the most current and detailed, plus Oakton's website provides information regarding out-of-district tuition. Please note, the costs listed on Oakton's WIA Certified Program website may or may not match the costs listed on the Illinois Statewide List of WIA Certified Training Providers website.If you are interested in enrolling or would like further information, follow the directions outlined in Next Steps at www.oakton.edu/acad/wia/creditnext.htm.Begin by meeting with an Oakton counselor. Telephone inquiries will be asked to schedule an in-person appointment with a counselor. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.

Entry Requirements:

  • Math - placement test
  • Reading - placement test
  • Writing - placement test
  • Other - Prerequisites for programs admissions varies

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs
  • Weekend Classes
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes