Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology

There are many opportunities in the HVAC/R industry that South Plains College can help you develop the necessary skills. There is the residential refrigeration and residential air conditioning field or the commercial refrigeration and commercial air conditioning field. The Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration program is a service related program designed for the individual that would like to have a career that is in demand nation wide. HVAC/R is a financially rewarding career with starting wages that varies from $12.00 per hour for the basic installer to $35.00 and more for the experienced Technician. 

The Heating Air Conditioning Refrigeration dept. offers three programs.
1. A two semester - Residential Air Conditioning Installation Certificate. (TSI exempt)
2. A two semester - Commercial Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Certificate. (TSI exempt)
3. A two year Associate of Applied Science degree.

Upon completing the course, the student will be well versed in the refrigeration and electrical aspects of the trade.  The course is a hands on, lab based course, that provides the student with the skills needed to be a successful technician. In addition the student must pass an industry approved competency test (capstone) at the end of the course to graduate.

Residential Air Conditioning Installation Certificate graduates will acquire basic knowledge of residential systems and installation skills. Also students will be EPA 608 universally certified in refrigerant usage and will be ARI certified in I.C.E. Residential Gas Furnaces.

Commercial Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Certificate graduates will acquire basic knowledge of the skills in maintaining, servicing, and
troubleshooting - commercial heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.  This includes equipment such as heat pumps, chillers, ice machines and refrigerated display cases. There will be an emphasis placed on electronic/computer controls that are currently used in the industry. The student will receive NATE certification in residential Air Conditioning Installation and/or Service upon completion of capestone requirements.

Many of our former students that have completed our program are currently employed as technicians with commercial and residential companies in Lubbock and the surrounding areas. 

HART also offers continuing education units that meet the TDLR requirements and the NATE requirements.

These programs are only offered at the Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Department, Levelland Campus

For more information you can contact the instructors listed below.