Program Highlights
Where there is hot or cold weather, there is a need for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration professionals. Individuals who like hands-on work and can tolerate extreme temperatures should consider a career in this high-demand field. The nine-month certificate program prepares students to enter directly into the workforce.
- Learn to install, repair and maintain HVACR equipment.
- Train on modern equipment in our state-of-the-art facility.
- Learn from instructors who have experience working in the HVACR industry.
- Skills learned can be used to become an HVACR mechanic and installer, home appliance repair technician, energy auditor, maintenance and repair technician or construction building inspector.
Degrees & Certs
LLCC offers the following certificate program to successfully equip you for a career in the HVACR field. Explore available HVACR classes at LoggerCentral. Students need to consult with program director/enrollment specialist before registering.
Cost
For fall 2025, spring 2026 and summer 2026, air conditioning, refrigeration and heating (ARH) classes (except ARH 210 and ARH 220) have a tuition rate of $215.25 per credit hour for in-district residents. ARH 210 and ARH 220 have a standard in-district rate of $143.50 per credit hour.
Get more information on tuition and fees.
Students are required to have a basic set of tools. Books sold separately.
HVACR • Certificate of Achievement
Program costs as of August 2025:
- Tuition and fees: $7,727
- Books: $261.48
- Tools: $1,713.50
- Total: $9,701.98
Learn more about cost of attendance.
There are ways to get help paying for college. Learn more about paying for college.
Job Outlook
Info sessions & Tours
Attend an upcoming information session to learn more and get on a path to a great career in HVACR! Events will be held a the Workforce Careers Center on LLCC's main campus in Springfield.
Register for HVACR Info Session
- Wednesday, Oct. 1, 5:30 p.m.
- Thursday, Oct. 2, 2 p.m.
- Wednesday, Oct. 22, 5:30 p.m.
- Thursday, Oct. 23, 10 a.m.
- Tuesday, Dec. 9, 10 a.m.
- Wednesday, Dec. 10, 5:30 p.m.
Questions & Tours
General questions about Workforce Institute programs? Looking to book a group tour or learn how to hire our graduates? Contact Jeff Martin, recruitment specialist, at 217-786-2373, or Mirranda Campbell, recruitment specialist, at 217-786-2226.
For additional questions or help with registering for class, call 217-786-2292 or text 217-786-2292.