Key Takeaways
The Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology, Certificate of Achievement at Honolulu Community College is a in-person certificate program lasting 1 year with tuition of $3,930.
One-year certificate covering refrigeration fundamentals, electrical circuits, and domestic equipment servicing, the only program of its kind in Hawaii, with EPA refrigerant handling preparation.
At $3,930 in total tuition, this program is below the Hawaii median of $5,895. Its 1 year timeline is shorter than the state norm of 1.5 years. It includes EPA Section 608 prep and financial aid.
HVAC technicians in Hawaii earn a median of $58,270 per year (BLS OEWS), ranging from about $38,960 early in a career to over $82,510 for seasoned techs — so a program at this price point typically pays for itself within the first year or two on the job.
Upon completion you will earn a certificate in HVAC/R. This in-person program takes 1 year to complete.