Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVACR) Fundamentals
Santa Rosa Junior College's Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR) Fundamentals program prepares students for exciting and in-demand jobs in the residential HVACR industry.
In this program, students learn how residential HVACR systems and their components operate; the fundamentals of airflow, refrigeration, ventilation, combustion, and thermodynamics; and the tools and equipment used for installation, maintenance, and repair work. Students also learn about jobsite safety, codes and regulations, career opportunities, and industry certification requirements for residential HVACR technicians.
SRJC's HVACR Fundamentals program offers online and hybrid (online and inperson) course options and uses cutting-edge digital simulation materials to provide high-quality training wherever students have internet access and a digital device, such as a phone or laptop.
All digital training materials are available free of charge to HVAC 101 and HVAC 102 students joining the program in Fall 2026!
New Students
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If you have experience in the HVACR industry and would like to petition to enroll directly into HVAC102, there is a process for that! Please follow the steps listed here.
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Associate of Science Degree
Fundamentals Certificate
The HVACR Fundamentals Certificate and Associate of Science Degree prepare students for exciting, in-demand jobs in the residential Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR) industry.
- HVACR 101 - Introduction to HVACR
- HVACR 102 - Residential HVACR System Requirements
- HVACR 103 - Residential Heating, Airflow, and Ventilation
- HVACR 104 - Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Systems
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Identify and explain the function of residential HVACR systems and components.
- Identify and explain the proper use of diagnostic tools used by residential HVACR technicians.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot operational faults used in residential HVACR systems.
- Explain the career pathways and business opportunities for residential HVACR technicians.