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San Joaquin Valley College
San Joaquin Valley College - Training today for a better tomorrow.
Better opportunities and increased financial stability could be just around the corner. Get the skills needed in today's competitive job market with accelerated programs in medical, technical, and business fields.
Founded in 1977, SJVC is a private junior college with campuses located throughout California - including an Online division - offering a balance of classroom instruction and hands-on training to meet your needs.
Program Highlights
SJVC's Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC or HVAC-R) program prepares students to work in the heating and cooling industry. Curriculum focuses on theories of heating, refrigeration and air conditioning. Students study the operation, maintenance and repair of residential and commercial equipment.
Learn
- Heating and cooling principles
- Electrical theories
- Diagnosing mechanical and electrical problems
- Proper installation, servicing and replacement techniques
- Credential and Professional Certification
Graduates can earn a Certificate of Completion in as few as 10 months, or an Associate of Science Degree in as few 14 months.
Graduates also have the opportunity to earn the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 608 certification. Fees associated with this examination are included in tuition for first-time test takers. Payment for retakes or subsequent exams are the responsibility of the graduate. Failure to sit for the exam does not constitute a refund or discount in tuition.
For more information about the median debt of students who completed the program and other important information, please visit Associate’s Degree or Certificate.
San Joaquin Valley College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges, 10 Commercial Boulevard, Suite 204, Novato, CA 94949, (415) 506-0234, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. Additional information about accreditation, including the filing of complaints against member institutions, can be found at www.accjc.org.
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Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Visit consumerinfo.sjvc.edu for important information on program outcomes.
Bakersfield, CA
201 New Stine Road
Bakersfield,
Fresno, CA
295 East Sierra Avenue
Fresno,
Fresno, CA – Trades Education Center
4985 East Andersen Avenue
Fresno,
Hesperia, CA
9331 Mariposa Road
Hesperia,
Lancaster, CA
42135 10th Street West, Suite 147
Lancaster ,
Ontario, CA
4580 Ontario Mills Parkway
Ontario,
Rancho Mirage, CA
34275 Monterey Ave
Rancho Mirage,
Santa Maria, CA
303 Plaza Dr
Santa Maria,
Temecula, CA
27270 Madison Avenue, Suite 103
Temecula,
Visalia, CA
8344 W Mineral King Ave
Visalia,
