Verde Valley Skilled Trades Center

HVAC Certificate Programs

Build job-ready heating, ventilation, and air conditioning skills—whether you are entering the trade or advancing into high-skill service work.

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Hands-on training with the tools, equipment, and systems used in the HVAC industry.

Hands-On Career Training

Build a Career That Keeps Arizona Comfortable

Yavapai College offers HVAC pathways for both beginners entering the trade and experienced professionals ready to advance into high-skill service roles.

HVAC technicians install, maintain, and repair heating, cooling, and ventilation systems for homes and businesses. They diagnose problems, install equipment, and help systems meet safety and efficiency standards.

Beyond technical work, HVAC professionals communicate with customers, recommend energy-saving upgrades, and help support indoor comfort, air quality, and system reliability.

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Learn by Doing

Develop practical skills in a training environment designed to connect classroom concepts with the work HVAC technicians perform every day.

  • Work with industry equipment
  • Practice safe installation and service techniques
  • Build diagnostic and problem-solving confidence

Choose Your Starting Point

Two Pathways. One In-Demand Trade.

Start with HVAC fundamentals or build on your training and industry experience with advanced service technician skills.

Pathway 1 • Start Here

HVAC Installation & Maintenance Certificate

No prior experience required

This one-year, entry-level program prepares students for immediate employment through classroom instruction and hands-on lab training.

  • Heating, cooling, and ventilation fundamentals
  • Electrical basics for HVAC systems
  • Refrigeration principles
  • Safety and code compliance
  • Hands-on labs with real equipment
  • Preparation for EPA certification
  • Job-ready skills for entry-level employment
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Pathway 2 • Advance
Coming Fall 2027

HVAC Service Technician Certificate

Advanced training for working technicians

Prepare for high-skill service work focused on diagnostics, repair, maintenance, and system optimization.

  • Advanced troubleshooting and diagnostics
  • Electrical fault identification
  • Refrigerant leak detection and repair
  • Controls and system optimization
  • Preventative maintenance and energy efficiency
  • Customer communication and estimating

Admission requirements:

  • EPA Section 608 Certification; and
  • Completion of HVAC training or one year of industry experience
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The YC Advantage

Why Choose YC HVAC?

Hands-On Training

Practice with industry equipment in focused lab environments.

Experienced Instructors

Learn practical techniques from instructors who understand the trade.

Small Classes

Build skills and confidence with focused instruction and support.

Workforce Connections

Prepare with job-ready skills and strong local industry connections.

Where Your Skills Can Lead

Career Opportunities

HVAC training can support residential, commercial, installation, maintenance, refrigeration, and controls career paths.

  • HVAC Installer
  • Service Technician
  • Maintenance Technician
  • Refrigeration Technician
  • Controls Technician
  • Commercial HVAC Specialist
  • Residential HVAC Specialist

Inside the Program

Students build confidence through applied training with HVAC systems, components, tools, and service techniques.

An HVAC student practices joining copper pipe in the lab
Build installation skills with HVAC materials and tools.
An HVAC student works safely with rooftop equipment
Practice in training environments that reflect real work settings.
An HVAC student troubleshoots an electrical circuit board
Develop diagnostic and electrical troubleshooting skills.

Get Started

Start or Advance Your HVAC Career

Choose the pathway that matches your experience, then take the next step toward hands-on training and an in-demand skilled trade.

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