HVAC/R - Certificate of Completion
Doña Ana Community College
2025-2026 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 (44 of credits listed for degree). 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 41 credits (41 of credits listed for degree). 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.