Program Description

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Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology (HART) ( 36 semester credit hours )

This one-year certificate program is open to male or female applicants and it is designed to provide the individual with job-entry knowledge and skills in the practical application of refrigeration and air conditioning.   Students will study the methods of maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing equipment and systems.  They will study gas brazing, soldering, as well as mechanical and electronic systems related to the present-day heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration service industry.

Employment opportunities include entry-level employment in the residential or light commercial heating and air-conditioning service industry, or pursuit of ones' own service business. 

The program consists of 12 calendar months, offered in Wharton.  Inquires concerning admission and registration should be directed to the Heating, Air Conditioning Refrigeration Technology Department hart@wcjc.edu or by calling (979) 532-6302 or 1-800-561-WCJC.