Key Takeaways
The Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Certificate at San Joaquin Valley College - Visalia is a in-person certificate program lasting 10 months with tuition of $26,377.
Forty-week Certificate of Completion covering heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning theory plus hands-on installation, maintenance, and repair of residential and commercial equipment. Prepares for HVAC-R industry certification.
At $26,377 in total tuition, this program is above the California median of $5,500. Its 10 months timeline is shorter than the state norm of 1 year. It includes EPA Section 608 prep, NATE exam preparation, and financial aid.
HVAC technicians in California earn a median of $57,180 per year (BLS OEWS), ranging from about $38,170 early in a career to over $81,370 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 10 months to complete.