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Man in hard hat repairing AC unit with skills learned at Santa Ana CollegeMan in green hat performing HVAC maintenance after getting certification from continuing education 

Check back here in Spring 2026 for more class openings.

All classes are 100% Tuition-free for adults living in California.

Overview
  • You will learn safety, basic refrigeration, basic electricity, heating, air-conditioning, ventilation, and soft skills. Build entry-level skills in the repair and servicing of refrigeration, air conditioning, and heating equipment. Repair equipment used in residential, industrial, and commercial buildings.​


Course Requirements
  • Students must pass the following course: 
  • VCNST 630 - Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning, Refrigeration (HVAR-R) Technology

  • Students must pass ONE of the following two courses:
    VBUS 400 - Employability Skills
  • ESL 520 - English for Work 2


Participation Requirements​
  • You must be 18 or older and living in California to register for this class. ​​

Get started today.

Check back here in November 2025 to register for HVAC classes. Click below to see our full list of career education courses. 
Click here to view classes and register for a free business class at Santa Ana College, near Anaheim, Irvine, and Garden Grove