HVAC Technician: CS

HVAC Technician: CS

Certificate of Specialization | 7 credit hours minimum

Area of Interest: Advanced Manufacturing, Industrial Occupations, and Transportation

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Program Description:

HVAC Technician, Certificate of Specialization equips students with the knowledge and expertise needed to excel in the field of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.  This program offers comprehensive, hands-on training, preparing students for a rewarding career in this vital field. Students are prepared to pass the EPA Section 608 Certification.

Locations. This program is offered in its entirety at Florissant Valley.

Financial Aid. This Certificate of Specialization is not eligible for financial aid.

Cost of Attendance.  For more information on cost of attendance visit MoSCORES

Program Career and Salary Information.  Pursuant to Missouri HB 1606 (2018), information regarding the number of credit hours, program length, employment rate, wage data, and graduates employed in careers related to their program of study at St. Louis Community College can be found at the following URL: https://scorecard.mo.gov/scorecard/. Search using School / Program “St. Louis Community College” and choose the degree or credential type of interest. 

The following limitations to the data apply: Information provided is based on the most recent cohorts available. Typically, most recent cohorts for wage and completion data are six years prior to the current academic year. Time to complete a program of study varies depending on the number of credit hours students earn per semester.

Interested in this program? Start the enrollment process by visiting the Apply to STLCC page.   

At the completion of the program, students are expected to:

  1. explain the safety regulations for HVAC.
  2. apply principles of basic electricity for HVAC systems.
  3. evaluate a residential HVAC system.
  4. troubleshoot a basic residential HVAC system.
  5. maintain and repair HVAC equipment.
Program Requirements
GE 140Industrial Occupations Fundamentals3
GE 141OSHA 101
ME 110HVAC Operator I3
Total Credit Hours7

Part-Time Academic Plan

PLEASE NOTE:  If you originally enrolled at STLCC prior to Spring 2025, you may need to view an archived catalog for your correct program requirements.  Please speak with an advisor or the program coordinator for more information.

New PlanGrids
First Year
Fall Credit Hours Prerequisites Milestones/Notes
GE 140 Industrial Occupations Fundamentals3Reading Proficiency
GE 141 OSHA 101Reading Proficiency
ME 110 HVAC Operator I3Reading ProficiencyExploratory Course, Gateway Course, Critical Course
Credit Hours7
Total Credit Hours7

Critical Courses: Critical courses are most important to a student's declared major and most strongly predict later success in the major.  A critical course requires a minimal grade to progress to higher-level courses.

Exploratory Courses: Exploratory courses are first-semester courses that introduce the program and career field.

Gateway Courses: Gateway courses are courses in many career pathways that must be completed before progression in higher-level courses. These may be the same as critical and/or exploratory courses.

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**Students completing a course that has been assigned a MOTR number may transfer that course to any public institution in Missouri. Those who complete CORE 42 requirements will have that verification on their transcript.

*** It is your responsibility to verify that the courses listed above will transfer to the four-year institution of your choice.  Maximize your transfer credits/classes by meeting with an academic advisor.