The HVAC/R (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration) field is dynamic and growing, and the increasing sophistication of systems has resulted in employers requiring job candidates to have formal training and certification. The UNOH College of Technologies' HVAC/R Department prepares students for an entry-level job in the challenging HVAC/R field.

In the UNOH College of Technologies' HVAC/R Department, students are trained in the many different aspects of the HVAC field while utilizing the latest technology in furnaces, air conditioners, and commercial refrigeration units. Most of the training in the HVAC program is hands-on, from both training aids and our Simutech computer-generated simulation programs. Curriculum includes courses in the following areas:

• Service and Procedures
• Refrigeration Systems and controls
• Electrical and electronics
• Air Conditioning systems and controls
• Heating systems and heat pumps
• Applications of refrigeration and temperature controls

For many years the University's HVAC program has been fully accredited by PAHRA; The Partners for Air Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration Accreditation. In addition to earning diploma or associate degrees in HVAC/R Technology, students can gain certifications in section 608 and 609 of the EPA Refrigerant Handling Requirements. Industry competency exams of the Air Conditioning Refrigeration Institute are also available. This gives our graduates the certifications employers are looking for.

Through an innovative mix of in-depth instruction and hands-on training, our University continues to set the standard of excellence for HVAC Technology education. Join the hundreds of graduates who have obtained a job with a degree from the University of Northwestern Ohio's College of Technologies HVAC/R Department.