This Career Studies Certificate (Plan Code 221-903-10) is designed to prepare students for employment as competent Technicianu2019s Helper in the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVAC&R) industry. The courses in this program create the first step in the pathway to an Associate of Applied Science degree and may be applied to some upper level studies in Career and Technical Programs. Students will have the opportunity to earn a nationally recognized credential through the EPA certification examination. Classes count toward the Journeyman and Master state license in HVAC.