Commercial Air Conditioning Certificate

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 2
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/17/2024
Next Re-Certification Date: 7/29/2026

Program Description

The Commercial Air Conditioning Certificate prepares entry-level heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) technicians to work on various commercial air conditioning systems. You'll develop a basic understanding of commercial split-system air conditioning units, air source heat pumps, geothermal heat pumps, rooftop air conditioning systems, direct digital controls, low-pressure chillers, and humidity control. Training includes electrical troubleshooting, the servicing and cleaning of commercial air conditioning systems, the use of brazing and soldering torches, HVAC manifold gauge sets, refrigerant recovery equipment, vacuum pumps, multimeters, and diagnostic test equipment.

Established in 2024

CIP: 47-0201 Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician.

Training Program Type

Vocational

Provider Information

McHenry County College

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Program Contact Info

8900 U.S. Highway 14
Crystal Lake, IL 60012
(815) 479-7842

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Quality Assurance

  • North Central Association
  • Illinois Community College Board

Education Information

Community College Certificate of Completion

32 Weeks ( 416.00 Hours / 26.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$3,159.00
Fees$1,066.00
Total Cost$4,225.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
  • Institutional Scholarships

Application Procedure

For general information, please call a New Student Enrollment Coach in the Admissions Office at 815-479-7732. Once approved for training, please contact Kristen Mueller at 815-479-7842 or wioatraining@mchenry.edu

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes
  • Online/E-Learning Instruction

Performance Data

Program: Commercial Air Conditioning Certificate

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 2
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/17/2024
Next Re-Certification Date: 7/29/2026

Program Description

The Commercial Air Conditioning Certificate prepares entry-level heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) technicians to work on various commercial air conditioning systems. You'll develop a basic understanding of commercial split-system air conditioning units, air source heat pumps, geothermal heat pumps, rooftop air conditioning systems, direct digital controls, low-pressure chillers, and humidity control. Training includes electrical troubleshooting, the servicing and cleaning of commercial air conditioning systems, the use of brazing and soldering torches, HVAC manifold gauge sets, refrigerant recovery equipment, vacuum pumps, multimeters, and diagnostic test equipment.

Established in 2024

CIP: 47-0201 Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician.

Provider Information

McHenry County College

View WIOA-approved programs

Program Contact Info

8900 U.S. Highway 14
Crystal Lake, IL 60012
(815) 479-7842

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Quality Assurance

  • North Central Association
  • Illinois Community College Board

Education Information

Community College Certificate of Completion

32 Weeks ( 416.00 Hours / 26.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$3,159.00
Fees$1,066.00
Total Cost$4,225.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
  • Institutional Scholarships

Application Procedure

For general information, please call a New Student Enrollment Coach in the Admissions Office at 815-479-7732. Once approved for training, please contact Kristen Mueller at 815-479-7842 or wioatraining@mchenry.edu

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes
  • Online/E-Learning Instruction