Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR)
Certificates:
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Level 1 Certificate in HVAC and Refrigeration – Commercial [𝗫 TSI]
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Level 1 Certificate in HVAC – Residential [𝗫 TSI]
Career Information:
Employment Opportunities:
- HVAC Technician
- Air Conditioning Engineers
- Fabricators
- HVAC Installers
Texas Annual Wages*
- Entry-level range: $37,300 or less
- Average: $54,050
*Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers, National Center for O*Net Development. Retrieved October 2025 from onetonline.org.
The heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) program prepares students for a career in technical service of residential or light commercial and industrial environmental systems. Students study the mechanical and electrical/electronic systems involved in contemporary environmental controls. In the HVAC program, students learn to maintain, diagnose, and correct problems throughout all parts of the system.
The HVACR program prepares graduates for entry-level employment and leads to target jobs in deep east Texas.
Why AC for HVACR?
Affordable Education
Save on tuition costs while receiving quality education and personalized support from Success Coaches.
Career Advancement
Equip yourself with the skills and knowledge to excel in your current role or pivot to new career opportunities.
Personalized Attention
Benefit from smaller class sizes and direct access to experienced faculty, ensuring more personalized guidance and support throughout your studies.
Recommended Academic Plans (RAPs)
The RAPs (or course sequences) show the suggested order of courses each semester to help you complete your program on time. Your plan may vary based on advising or placement.
View in College Catalog (official program listings) (accessible)
Prerequisites
- Prerequisites to enter the program as a Level 1 certificate major include a high school diploma or GED. Entrance testing is not required.
- Students who do not have a high school diploma or GED may co-enroll as Level 1 certificate students and GED students through Adult Education and Literacy at Angelina College (936-633-4525).
- Students who have a high school diploma or GED may also enter the program as associate degree (AAS) students. TSI entrance scores are required.
Questions?
Contact the Business and Technology Success Coach at tw@angelina.edu. Or, contact Stephen Hammonds, lead instructor, at shammonds@angelina.edu.
If you would like to meet with an instructor (optional), contact Kelli Kirkpatrick at kkirkpatrick@angelina.edu or 936- 633-5447.
