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Diploma of Commercial HVAC Systems
Peralta Community College District - Laney College
- Oakland, United States
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Associate of Science in Commercial HVAC Systems at Laney College in Oakland, Offered through the Environmental Control Technology department.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Graduates are expected to explain core concepts in Commercial HVAC Systems
- Apply appropriate methods to practical problems
- Communicate findings clearly
- And use discipline-relevant tools responsibly.
Career outcomes
- HVACR technician
- Installer
- Building engineer
- Facilities operator
Curriculum
- Sixty-unit associate degree: 36.25 units of major courses plus general education and electives to reach 60. Major courses include Fundamentals of Refrigeration
- Blueprint Reading and Interpretation for ECT
- Mechanical and Electrical Codes
- Technical Mathematics for ECT
- Fundamentals of Electricity for ECT. Full-time F-1 students carry at least 12 units a term and study on the Oakland campus.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Completed secondary school with translated diploma and transcripts; no minimum GPA published; English shown by TOEFL iBT 67
- IELTS 6.4
- Duolingo 89 or Guided Self Placement
- otherwise ESOL first
- No minimum published
Accepted academic background
Completed secondary school (diploma and complete transcripts translated into English; college transcripts if any), valid passport, bank statement showing 25,970 USD for one year, 500-word essay, immunization and TB history, 50 USD fee; transfer F-1 students also send current I-20s and visa
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements and deadlines: overseas applicants apply by 15 November for Spring and 15 June for Fall. Create an account through the Laney College link on that page
- complete My Journey and choose a certificate program; application fee 50 USD. Prepare the secondary school diploma and transcripts translated into English
- passport
- bank statement showing 25
- 970 USD
- 500-word essay
- immunization and TB history. Show English by TOEFL iBT 67
- IELTS 6.4
- Duolingo 89 or Guided Self Placement; lower results lead to an I-20 for ESOL first. Request the I-20 through the Peralta International Student Portal
- then use it to apply for the F-1 student visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $13,410 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Building & Skilled Trades |
| Department | Environmental Control Technology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 36 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2026
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day leftProgram starts
August 2026
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $13,410 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The estimated living cost is $10,460 USD.

