Residential Cooling & Heating Technician | Career Certificate Program

Program Overview

As a skilled heating and cooling technician, you'll provide year-round comfort and reliable service to clients in your community. Palm Beach State College's Residential Heating and Air Conditioning Specialist Career Certificate Program (CCP) gives you the hands-on training and technical foundation to maintain modern HVAC systems.

Through a blend of theory, practical labs and assessments, you'll master core concepts of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems. You'll explore various aspects of the trade, such as basic operations, safety, installation and troubleshooting. This career-driven program prepares you for entry-level employment, where your skills serve homes in need and maximize everyday comfort.

This program is supported by the PBSC4C Grant Program from the U.S. Department of Labor Strengthening Community Colleges (SCC) Round 4 grant services, enhancing academic and professional success through skills training, industry partnerships and career success coaches.

Program Details

Admission requirements: None. To receive financial aid, a high school diploma or GED may be required.
Location: On-site at Lake Worth and Palm Beach Gardens campuses
Clock hours: 750
Program Length: 27-week daytime program or 42-week evening program
Start Terms: Fall, Spring and Summer
Cost: $2,995 for Florida Residents, plus additional fees and course materials. View tuition details.
Financial aid and scholarships: Available to qualified students. Learn more about financial aid options.

This program is part of the Industry, Manufacturing, Construction and Transportation (IMCT) Pathway. Learn More

Career Outlook

Heating and cooling technicians are essential to keeping communities running efficiently in South Florida's climate. As energy systems become more advanced, employers seek skilled professionals who can maintain HVAC systems. Upon completing this program, you'll garner the marketable skills to become a residential cooling and heating technician or marine HVAC technician.

As you gain experience, you can grow into more specialized roles, such as home appliance repairers, energy auditors and sheet metal workers. Homes and communities always rely on heating and cooling expertise, making this field a stable and rewarding career choice.

Stackable Credentials

After completing the Residential Heating and Air Conditioning Specialist CCP, you can:

Enhance your resume with desirable credentials that make you stand out to employers.
Pursue an apprenticeship to fulfill the State Journeyman Licensure requirement.

Why Choose PBSC?

High Standards: Learn practices established by HVAC excellence.
Affordable Tuition: PBSC offers some of the lowest tuition rates in Florida, making career-focused technical education accessible to all.
Career-Ready Mindset: Learn from expert faculty and graduate with the skills employers need in today's workforce.
Supportive Community: Access industry networking and daily interaction with faculty dedicated to your success.

How to Apply

Step 1: Attend a mandatory program information session.
Step 2: After you attend an information session, you may apply to the program by selecting Program Code 5250 for the Residential Heating and Air Conditioning Specialist CCP when you fill out PBSC's application on the Admissions webpage.
Step 3: Meet with a Trade and Industry advisor.
Step 4: Take the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) exam if not exempt from TABE testing.

Take the Next Steps

Palm Beach State College's Residential Heating and Air Conditioning Specialist certificate is your affordable, flexible and direct route to a rewarding career in a vital field. Gain the technical, ethical and problem-solving skills employers want. Start your journey today!

Residential Heating and Air Conditioning Specialist

Career Certificate Program (Program Code: 5250)

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