Overview
The Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Technician Certificate prepares students for starting or advancing their career as a heating and air conditioning expert.
Students who complete the program successfully are prepared to earn the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification for A-7 (Heating and Air Conditioning).
Related Programs
Automotive Service Management (ASM)Automotive Service Technician Certificate (ASTC)Automotive Engine Repair Technician Certificate (AERTC)Automotive Powertrain Technician Certificate (APTC)Automotive Undercar Technician Certificate (AUTC)Contacts
Program Chair
Advisor
Business Division Course Advising
Career Outlook
Graduates Are Prepared To
- Enter the automotive work force as a technician
- Take ASE certification exams
Representative Job Titles For Graduates
- Heating and Air Conditioning Technician
- Automotive Service Technician
Graduate Employment Outlook
Opportunities for qualified job seekers should be very good. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a national average of about 73,300 openings per year through 2031 for automotive service technicians and mechanics.
$41,240 - $56,040 annual salary
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
Contacts
Program Chair
Advisor
Business Division Course Advising
Curriculum
Effective 2024-2025 academic year
Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Technician Certificate (AHATC)
| Semester 1 | Lec | Lab | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO 100 | Introduction to Automotive Technology | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| AUTO 161 | Electrical/Electronic Systems 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Semester 2 | ||||
| AUTO 162 | Electrical/Electronic Systems 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| AUTO 170 | Heating and Air Conditioning | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 8 | 12 | 12 | |