Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) Program

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The Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) program at South Central College equips you with the skills necessary to enter the residential or commercial HVAC/R industry.

The program includes electrical theory, heating and cooling concepts, refrigeration cycle theory, equipment operation, component specification, whole system operation, system calculations, and diagnostic approaches.

Get hands-on experience in sophisticated labs while gaining proficiency with the support of seasoned, highly-qualified instructors.

Campus: North Mankato

Program Start Dates: Fall and Spring Semesters

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Peter McCabe
Peter McCabe
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Rex Hammerschmidt
Rex Hammerschmidt
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