Program Overview
Interested in HVAC? Get the training to be a service technician in commercial refrigeration. Learn to test, troubleshoot, repair and install commercial refrigeration equipment.
You can continue your education and get additional related specialized certificates and an associate's degree in HVAC/R service technology.
Earning Potential
Interested in a career in heating and cooling technology? Learn more about our region’s employment outlook and career opportunities you can pursue in this field of study.
Install and repair industrial and commercial refrigerating systems.
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are currently employed within the State of Michigan Prosperity Regions 5 and 6.
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of current workers will reach retirement age within the next ten years.
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Perform work involving the skills of two or more maintenance or craft occupations to keep machines, mechanical equipment or the structure of an establishment in repair. Duties may involve pipe fitting, boiler making, insulating, welding, machining, carpentry, repairing electrical or mechanical equipment, installing, aligning and balancing new equipment, and repairing buildings, floors or stairs.
median annual salary
annual job openings
are currently employed within the State of Michigan Prosperity Regions 5 and 6.
This number is expected to over the next four years.
of current workers will reach retirement age within the next ten years.
Visit Career Coach for more details.
Design, develop or evaluate energy-related projects or programs to reduce energy costs or improve energy efficiency during the designing, building or remodeling stages of construction. May specialize in electrical systems including heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems such as, green buildings, lighting, air quality or energy procurement.
median annual salary
annual job openings
are currently employed within the State of Michigan Prosperity Regions 5 and 6.
This number is expected to over the next four years.
of current workers will reach retirement age within the next ten years.
Visit Career Coach for more details.
About Delta's Program
One of the very best things about Delta College is your ability to start here and go anywhere. It's a smart choice! You can start your HVAC/R education with a specialized certificate, continue to an associate's degree, and earn credits to transfer if your goal is a bachelor's degree.
Study these areas of HVAC/R for the commercial refrigeration advanced certificate:
- Refrigeration fundamentals
- Commercial refrigeration flow controls
- Applied electricity
- Refrigerant piping
- HVAC system design
Professional licensure
Completers of this program will need 3 or more years of field experience to be eligible for Michigan State licensure. Each state has different licensure requirements. Please contact the Coordinator for further information. The students will be eligible to gain a Federal certification to handle refrigerants in the field, which is recognized by all States.
Why you should choose Delta
Life is busy. But that shouldn't get in the way of your education. Delta offers classes at night, on weekends and online to make taking classes and getting that degree easier. Plus, Delta has three centers so you can take classes even closer to home.
At the Teaching Learning Center, located in the Library, we offer tutoring on a wide variety of subjects, and help with developing study and learning skills. Most tutoring is on a walk-in basis but we do have some online tutoring options.
Best of all, it's free for currently enrolled Delta students. Just another way we demonstrate our commitment to helping students succeed.
Technology is a big deal!
We want to make sure our students know the latest techniques so, when you graduate, you can hit the ground running. Plus, we're nationally recognized for our technology innovations – for four years running.
Facts & Figures
Our students get the latest technology so they can graduate and be ready to hit the ground running.
Delta is nationally recognized as one of America's leading community colleges.
Related Programs
Delta College offers over 140 degree, certificate and training options. Continue exploring and advancing your education with these related programs
- HVAC/R - Air Conditioning - Certificate
- HVAC/R - Heating - Certificate
- HVAC/R - Heating - Certificate
- HVAC/R Service Technology - Associate