Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVACR) Fundamentals

Santa Rosa Junior College's Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) Fundamentals program will launch in Fall 2025, and will prepare students for exciting and in-demand jobs in the residential HVACR industry.

In this program, students will 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, career opportunities, codes and regulations, and industry certification requirements for residential HVACR technicians.

Uniquely, SRJC's HVACR Fundamentals program is offered entirely online, and makes use of cutting-edge digital and virtual-reality materials to offer high-quality training wherever students have access to the internet and a digital device like a phone or laptop.

All digital training materials will be made available for free to students joining the program in Fall 2025!

This program is great for students new to the HVACR industry and for students who already have some industry experience.

New Students

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Certificate of Completion

The HVACR Fundamentals Associate of Science Degree prepares students for exciting and 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.