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Associate of Commercial HVAC Systems

Peralta Community College District - Laney College

Oakland, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Associate

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.

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.

Language tests

IELTS 6.4
TOEFL iBT 67
Duolingo 89

Documents you’ll need

Passport identification
Academic transcripts
Academic certificates
English proficiency evidence where required
Program-specific supporting documents.

How to apply

Visit the official website. Review the admission requirements for Associate of Commercial HVAC Systems. Complete the application form. Submit academic transcripts
Passport identification
English proficiency evidence where required
supporting documents. Pay the application fee. Submit financial evidence if required for international admission. Wait for the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$13,410 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	$250 USD

Program details

Campus	Main Campus
Faculty or school	Building & Skilled Trades
Department	Environmental Control Technology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	36
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
2 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
214 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.