HVAC/R - Certificate of Completion
Doña Ana Community College 2026-2027 Catalog
(44-45 credits)
The following curriculum is designed for students who choose the certificate option in HVAC/R. The certificate program requires approximately a year and a half to complete.
NOTE: Students must receive a final grade of C- or better in all required HVAC courses/Technical Requirements and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.
Students must complete all University certificate requirements to total at least 44 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Related Requirements | ||
| OETS 103 | Technical Career Skills | 4 |
| or ENGL 1110G | Composition I | |
| Choose one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Basic Mathematics for Technicians | 4 | |
| Mathematics for Technicians | 3 | |
| Intermediate Algebra | 3 | |
| College Algebra | 3 | |
| Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus ((or higher 3 or 4 credit MATH course)) | 4 | |
| Technical Requirements | ||
| HVAC 1111 | EPA Clean Air Act: Section 608 1 | 1 |
| HVAC 1105 | Introduction to Fundamentals of Refrigeration | 4 |
| HVAC 1110 | Introduction to Fundamentals of Electricity | 4 |
| HVAC 1125 | Electrical and Mechanical Controls I | 4 |
| HVAC 2098 | Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Field Experience | 1 |
| HVAC 1410 | Commercial Refrigeration Systems | 4 |
| HVAC 1243 | Residential Air Conditioning Systems | 4 |
| HVAC 1245 | Gas Heating Furnaces | 4 |
| HVAC 2210 | Commercial Air Conditioning and Heating Systems | 4 |
| HVAC 1250 | Heat Pump Systems | 4 |
| HVAC 2990 | Practicum | 3 |
| Total Credits | 44-45 | |
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A fee of $55 is required for study guide and testing; must pass Type 1 and Type 2 tests.
(44-45 credits)
A Suggested Plan of Study
The contents of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. This is only a suggested plan of study for students, and is not intended as a contract. Individual student academic plans may vary. Please contact your academic advisor to create a plan that works for you. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.
NOTE: Students must earn a final grade of C- or better in all required HVAC courses/Technical Requirements and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.
Students must complete all University certificate requirements to total at least 44 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| HVAC 1111 | EPA Clean Air Act: Section 608 | 1 |
| HVAC 1105 | Introduction to Fundamentals of Refrigeration | 4 |
| HVAC 1110 | Introduction to Fundamentals of Electricity | 4 |
| Choose one from the following: | 3-4 | |
| Basic Mathematics for Technicians | ||
| Mathematics for Technicians | ||
| Intermediate Algebra | ||
| College Algebra | ||
| Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus ((or higher 3 or 4 credit MATH course)) | ||
| Credits | 12-13 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| HVAC 2098 | Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Field Experience | 1 |
| HVAC 1243 | Residential Air Conditioning Systems | 4 |
| HVAC 2210 | Commercial Air Conditioning and Heating Systems | 4 |
| HVAC 1250 | Heat Pump Systems | 4 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| HVAC 1125 | Electrical and Mechanical Controls I | 4 |
| HVAC 1410 | Commercial Refrigeration Systems | 4 |
| HVAC 1245 | Gas Heating Furnaces | 4 |
| ENGL 1110G or OETS 103 | Composition I or Technical Career Skills | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| HVAC 2990 | Practicum | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 44-45 | |
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While OETS 103 Technical Career Skills meets program requirements, it does not meet the NM General Education Area I: Communications - English Composition Level 1 requirements.