From Smart Systems to Sustainable Comfort
Master the mechanics of modern climate control technology.
Heat up your career with Owens’ Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC) Certificate. Every home, business and industrial facility needs heating, cooling and ventilation systems—plus skilled technicians to install, maintain and repair them.
This dynamic career combines hands-on problem solving with technical expertise, perfect for people who like working with their hands and thinking on their feet. You’ll work with cutting-edge systems like smart thermostats, energy-efficient units and geothermal heat pumps.
Building maintenance employees, contractors, technicians and apprentices—earn this certificate to expand your knowledge and unlock new opportunities.
Small Classes. Expert Guidance.
Our instructors are experts who take pride in your success. Combined with our small class sizes, you’ll get one-on-one mentorship and precise technical feedback tailored to your goals.
Award Type
Certificate
Department
Department of Skilled Trades
Required Credit Hours
31-32
An Inside Look
86%
Job placement rate within 2 years after graduation—highly recruited trade
31-32
Credit hours
14:1
Student-instructor ratio for personalized mentorship and support
Skilled Hands. Smart Systems.
Become an HVAC/R expert through intensive hands-on training—from electrical fundamentals to advanced system design. You’ll diagnose complex mechanical and electrical issues and master cutting-edge technologies like geothermal heat pumps, building prints and sheet metal fabrication.
Choose your specialization: chiller operations, commercial refrigeration, control systems or building energy management. Graduate ready to tackle everything from residential service calls to large-scale commercial installations, with the technical expertise and workplace skills that lead to career advancement.
Get to work immediately or continue your education—your certificate credits transfer seamlessly into Owens’ Building Maintenance Major, AAS program.
State-of-the-Art Training
The Dana Center for Advanced Manufacturing is a sprawling 59,000-square-foot facility with natural lighting and glass walls—perfect for technical and immersive training.
Career Outcomes
Graduate with skills to install, maintain and troubleshoot residential and commercial systems. You’ll work across varied environments—homes, offices, hospitals, schools, factories and high-tech facilities like data centers.
Join a service company, work on a large facility’s maintenance team or launch your own business. From residential repairs to commercial installations and energy-efficient upgrades, the opportunities are plentiful.
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In Their Words
“My teachers are awesome,” said Ammons, a 2006 Anthony Wayne High School and Penta Career Center graduate who now lives in Holland. “They’ve been in the job fields. Everything I learn applies to what you need to know for your job.”
Ruth Ammons, STEM grad, ’20
Getting Started at Owens
Begin your high-quality education at an affordable price today!
Enrollment is easy—just fill out an online admissions application to get started. We’ll ask you to submit your transcripts for course placement and college credit.
Upon acceptance, schedule a meeting with your admissions advisor to register for classes. Next, attend an on-campus orientation and meet with your student financial services advisor to discuss ways to pay for college.