Build a Career in HVAC/R

Knowledgeable HVAC/R technicians are in demand as homes and businesses upgrade to more efficient heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems. RVCC’s Environmental Control Technology program provides the technical knowledge and hands-on experience needed to enter this growing field.

Certificate Program

1-Year Certificate

Residential Systems ONLY. Prepare for an entry-level technician position. All classes college credit worthy.

Degree Program

2-Year Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Residential AND Commercial training.  Prepare for any level HVAC/R position.  If you choose to pursue further education in this field, all credits in this program are fully transferable towards a B.S. in Applied HVAC Engineering at the Pennsylvania College of Technology.

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Certificate

Environmental Control Technology, Certificate

Engineering/Technology

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AAS Degree

Environmental Control Technology, Associate of Applied Science

Engineering/Technology

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Associate Degree Program

The AAS degree builds upon the certificate curriculum and places greater emphasis on commercial HVAC/R systems and advanced technical knowledge.

Graduates are prepared for careers such as:

  • HVAC/R Technician
  • HVAC Installer
  • Service Technician
  • Building Systems Specialist
  • HVAC Designer
  • Sales Engineer
  • Maintenance Supervisor
  • HVAC Contractor
  • Facilities Technician
  • Commercial Systems Specialist

The program combines theory, design principles, controls, troubleshooting, and practical application to provide a comprehensive understanding of modern HVAC/R systems.

Certificate Program

The HVAC/R certificate program prepares students for careers installing, maintaining, and servicing residential heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems.

Students learn to:

  • Work with industry-standard tools and diagnostic equipment
  • Read wiring diagrams, schematics, and mechanical drawings
  • Understand residential HVAC/R operating sequences
  • Troubleshoot equipment and system performance issues
  • Apply thermodynamic principles to real-world systems
  • Install and maintain heating and cooling equipment
  • Develop practical skills through hands-on laboratory training

Graduates are prepared for entry-level employment with HVAC contractors, service companies, facilities departments, and refrigeration businesses.