Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning Certificate

This program prepares individuals for employment in entry-level positions in the heating and air conditioning industry. Fundamentals of oil burner and air conditioning maintenance, repair, and installation are the focus of this program. Students are given the opportunity to earn additional awards by taking the Certificate of Competency and Stationary Fireman's examinations as directed by the Mass. Department of Public Safety, and the EPA Technician certification. Students who complete the required course of study are prepared for employment in one of the following occupations: heating systems technician, refrigeration technician, power plant operator, and electrical controls troubleshooter.

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(ENGY.COC) Curriculum
Semester 1
No. Course Title Credits
ENGY-110 THEORY OF CONTROLS 3
ENGY-120 ENERGY SYSTEMS LAB 1 2
ENGY-240 PRINCIPLES OF REFRIGERATION 3
ENGY-320 HEATING SYSTEM DESIGN 3
ENGY-330 POWER PLANT OPERATION 3
Total: 14
Semester 2
No. Course Title Credits
ENGY-220 COMBUSTION CONTROL CIRCUITS 3
ENGY-230 ENERGY SYSTEMS LAB 2 2
ENGY-340 FUNDAMENTALS OF AIR CONDITIONING 3
ENGY-435 H.V.A.C. ELECTRICAL APPLICATIONS 3
ENGY-411 ADVANCED HEATING SYSTEM DESIGN 4
Total: 15
Total (ENGY.COC) Curriculum Program Credits: 29

Upon successful completion of the requirements for this program, a Certificate of Completion in Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning from STCC will be awarded.


Department Personnel
Name Title Office Phone Email
Bob Bujak Faculty/Department Chair 32/103 413-755-5308 bbujak@stcc.edu
Michael Siciliano Faculty 32/103 413-755-5309 siciliano@stcc.edu