All students applying for the Commercial HVAC/R program are REQUIRED to meet with the Program Navigator.
Accepting applications for Fall 2026 Cohort.
Explore a career in Commercial Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC).
Classes are Monday - Friday during the day. Women and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) individuals are highly encouraged to apply. This unique program is made possible by a grant from .
Want to learn more about the program, tour of the Local 455 facility, meet the staff and current students? Join us at our info sessions and open house!
Open House
Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026
4 - 6 p.m.
Location: Saint Paul Pipefitters 1301 L'Orient Street Saint Paul, Minn.
Info Session
Thursday, March 12, 2026
1 - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Saint Paul Pipefitters 1301 L'Orient Street Saint Paul, Minn.
| Course ID | Course Title | Cr. |
|---|---|---|
| HVAC1300 | Basic Safety | 1 |
| HVAC 1310 | Thermal Dynamics -Theory of Hear | 2 |
| HVAC 1170 | Basic Electricity, Magnetism and Circuits | 2 |
| HVAC 1320 | Basic Motor Technology and Residential Controls | 2 |
| HVAC 1160 | Employability, Problem Solving and Customer Relations | 2 |
| HVAC 1150* | HALIDE Certification | 2 |
| HVAC 1325 | HVAC Piping and State Mechanical Code | 2 |
| HVAC 1330 | Steam and Hot Water Heating | 2 |
| COMS 1020* | Interpersonal Communications | 3 |
| Course ID | Course Title | Cr. |
|---|---|---|
| HVAC 1200* | Residential Forced Air Heating Systems | 4 |
| HVAC 1240* | Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Service | 3 |
| HVAC 1231* | Ventilating Systems | 2 |
| HVAC 2220 | Comm HVAC 1 | 3 |
| Goal 3 or Goal 4* | 3 | |
| HVAC 1335 | Internship | 1 |
For further information regarding courses, please see the Academic Catalog.
After completing the 1-year Commercial HVAC Diploma, students have the following options:
Visit our Pay for College page for information on how to apply for Financial Aid for this program. are also available.