Program Overview

The Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology program at Foothill College is a 5-year registered apprenticeship program that combines paid on-the-job training with in-class instruction. Students learn to service, analyze, maintain, and repair complex HVAC and refrigeration equipment used in various industries. The program consists of 13 terms and covers modules such as basic refrigeration service skills, electric controls fundamentals, and advanced refrigeration and chillers. Graduates are prepared for careers as heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers, among other related fields.