Students in the HVAC/R program are prepared to earn the following certifications:
- First Aid/CPR
- EPA Section 608 (refrigerant handling)*
- 410a Refrigerant Handling*
- Green Awareness Certification
- Employment Ready Certifications
*Required to be employable
An accredited certificate program, Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology, is a one-year program designed to provide the student with basic skills essential for entry into the HVAC/R field.
The Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree is designed for the student who wishes to seek employment immediately after completing the two-year program. AAS degrees require a general education component consisting of college-level coursework, including all relevant prerequisites.
Financial Assistance may be available to those who qualify. Please contact us to learn about options.
Laura Norris
Director of Enrollment Management
lnorris@mineralarea.edu
573-518-2308
Jason Church
HVAC/R Instructor
jchurch@MineralArea.edu
This program is partially funded through a Workforce Training Initiative which combines a Community Block Development Grant (CDBG) and Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) Tax Credits from the State of Missouri. MAC received $738k in funding for this initiative and invested $75k to help bring high-demand training programs to our region.