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Academic year: 2025-2026

HVAC Basics - Certificate

Program Code: 616015

The HVAC/R Basics certificate will enhance basic understanding and skills of incumbent workers employed in the HVAC/R industry who were hired with little background education or knowledge of the field. The certificate will provide foundation knowledge and training in the basics of electricity, control circuits, and heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. With additional coursework graduates of this certificate can ladder into the two-year HVAC/R technical diploma or AAS degree programs.

Delivery

  • Evening
  • Part-time

Explore Locations

This program is offered at:
  • Green Bay

Program Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition: $1,660, Books: $358, Supplies: $0

Total Approximate Costs
$2,018
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Estimates based on in-state residency. Please visit the following URL to learn more about tuition and fees for this program. https://www.nwtc.edu/admissions-and-aid/paying-for-college/tuition-and-fees?ProgramCode=616015

Curriculum

Students following the study plan below will complete the HVAC/R Basics certificate in the number of semesters shown.

First Semester

8 Week 1
8 Week 2
Semester Total 5

Second Semester

8 Week 1
8 Week 2
Semester Total 4
Total Credits 9

Course Descriptions

HVAC Technology
10601100

An introduction to using HVAC industry standard mobile apps, file management, cloud storage, and integration between applications. (Prerequisite: Accepted into the HVAC/R program, Technical Diploma or Basics Certificate)

Course Typically Offered: Fall
HVAC Electricity 1
10601211

an introduction to basic electricity and the proper use of a digital multi-meter as it applies to typical HVAC switching circuits. (Prerequisite: Accepted into the HVAC Technology Program, Technical Diploma, or Basics Certificate)

Course Typically Offered: Fall
HVAC Refrigeration/AC 2-EPA
10601232

Industry standard refrigeration service practices and EPA certification. (Prerequisite: 10-601-211 HVAC Electricity 1)

Course Typically Offered: Spring
HVAC Electricity 2
10601212

Lockout-tagout procedures and electrical safety, introduction and troubleshooting of basic HVAC electromechanical components. (Prerequisite: 10-601-211 HVAC Electricity 1)

Course Typically Offered: Spring
HVAC Heating 2
10601222

Gas furnace combustion principles and component functionality. (Prerequisite: 10-601-212 HVAC Electricity 2)

Course Typically Offered: Spring
Source: https://nwtc.edu/academics-and-training/hvac-basics