HVAC/R Maintenance Certificate

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HVAC/R Maintenance Certificate

What You Need to Know

FALL ONLY | Classes Run August – December

  • Take College Credit Courses Without the Hassle of Applying to the College
  • Traditional Classes Without the Traditional Hours
  • You Can Choose Between Individual Courses OR Complete the Whole Construction Technology Certificate
  • Classes are ONLY Available in the Fall (August – December)

If no classes are showing then check Trades & Manufacturing for current classes.

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Available Courses

   08/19/24 - Council Bluffs Campus

8/19/24 - 12/13/24 Kinney Hall 

This series consists of the completion of five classes to receive a certificate. 

  • Forced Air Heating
  • Electricity for HVAC/R
  • Equipment Safety & Operation
  • Applied Practices 1: Repair & Service
  • Technical Math
Start Date: 08/19/24
End Date: 12/13/24
Seats Available: 4
Cost: $2675
Location: Council Bluffs Campus

Job Outlook

Wages: Entry: $19.54 – Average: $24.98 – Experienced: $40.30

What Will You Do: An HVAC technician installs, maintains, and repairs heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems in both residential homes and commercial buildings. HVAC is an abbreviation for “heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration. Someone who works in this occupation might specialize in the installation, or in maintenance and repair. Some technicians concentrate on only one type of system, either heating, air conditioning, or refrigeration, while others offer a broader range of services.


Refunds: You may cancel your registration 5 business days prior to the start of the class date and receive a 100% refund excluding the $50 non-refundable processing fee. If contacting outside Iowa Western Community College’s Continuing Education Department business hours, leave a voicemail and or send the department an email. Iowa Western’s Continuing Education is not responsible for refunds if contact is not pursued via voicemail and or email. In compliance with the IWCC policy, refunds will only be produced in the form of a check.  A check will be issued within 14 business days after the refund is admitted to the customer. Refund will be sent to the customer’s address that is on file. Certain program restrictions may apply. Contact Continuing Education for more details at ce@iwcc.edu.

Cancellations: Iowa Western reserves the right to cancel any class where difficulties arise in staffing or scheduling or where a minimum enrollment is not achieved.  A full refund will be issued for all canceled classes.

Transfers/Withdrawals: Transfers may be subject to $25.00 transfer fee.  Non-attendance for a class does not constitute a withdrawal and refunds are not issued for non-attendance.  Transfers may be made up to two full business days (unless otherwise noted in the class information) prior to the start date of the class.  After that time, transfers will not be permitted and no refund will be issued.