In MCC's HVAC program, you will learn with the same equipment you'll use on the job while installing and maintaining the efficiency of climate control systems in residential and commercial settings.
Program highlights
- Hands on training working on furnaces, air conditioners, refrigeration units, heat pumps and boilers and develop a mindset for safety at work while learning how to troubleshoot problems.
- State-of-the-art labs with the same equipment you'll use in the industry
- Heat pump lab, including geothermal equipment
- HVAC system installation lab
- Sheet metal
- Heating and cooling systems (gas and electric)
- Ten industry experienced instructors with decades of combined experience.
- We offer a 16-week job-ready certificate that prepares you for residential work, while the advanced certificate (additional 16 weeks) includes commercial refrigeration, heat pumps and more.
- The HVAC program also prepares you to take and pass EPA 608 refrigerant certification, ESCO A/C Employment Ready exams are available .
- Our graduates are in demand by residential, commercial, refrigeration, and facilities-based employers.
Careers
You can work as an HVAC service technician, commercial refrigeration service technician, HVAC systems installer, salesperson or service manager. Our alumni have worked for Anthony Plumbing, Heating and Cooling; A.B. May; and many more area companies.
Much faster than average (9% or higher) outlook for heating, air conditioning, and
refrigeration mechanics and installers with an average annual median salary in 2024
of $60,330 in Missouri
Visit Occupational Information Network (O*NET) to view salary information, employment outlook and personal characteristics needed for this career.
Transfer made simple
Whatever your transfer destination, we'll work to make sure your credits move easily. That's why we're experts at it. We've worked out specific transfer agreements with many four-year colleges and universities.
Credits earned in this program will transfer to the University of Central Missouri toward a construction management degree. MCC credits will also transfer to Ferris State University toward a bachelor's in HVAC.
Please check with an Student Success Advisor for transfer information.