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Wayne County Community College District HVAC program

The Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning - WCCCD is an associate-level path that emphasizes heating and hydronic systems, airflow and ductwork, and refrigerant systems. If those subjects match the work you want to do, ask admissions for the current price, class times, and lab schedule.

Program information checked 2026-09-21

Is Wayne County Community College District an HVAC training option in Detroit?

Yes. Wayne County Community College District offers the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning - WCCCD in Detroit. The curriculum emphasizes heating and hydronic systems, airflow and ductwork, and refrigerant systems. Before you apply, confirm the next start date, complete price, weekly lab schedule, and exact credential.

Credential level
Associate's HVAC path
School and location
Wayne County Community College District, Detroit, MI
Information checked
2026-09-21

Program name

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning - WCCCD

This is the college's official program name. Ask whether the Detroit campus is accepting students for your preferred term and whether any required courses begin on a different schedule.

Courses, systems, and skills

What you'll study

The published curriculum emphasizes heating and hydronic systems, airflow and ductwork, and refrigerant systems. Use these questions to learn how classroom instruction connects with supervised work on equipment.

01

Heating, furnaces, boilers, or hydronics

Which heating systems are available in the lab for startup, testing, and diagnosis?

02

Airflow, ventilation, and ductwork

Which duct-design, airflow-measurement, and balancing tasks will you complete in the lab?

03

Refrigeration and refrigerant systems

Which recovery, evacuation, charging, and diagnostic procedures will you perform?

04

Controls, thermostats, and automation

Will you wire, program, and troubleshoot controls on operating equipment?

05

Commercial or industrial systems

Which commercial equipment will you diagnose, and how much time is spent working on it?

Curriculum and equipment highlights

  • Academic and Career Programs
  • Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
  • HVAC mechanics
  • HVAC technicians
  • Our Certificate Programs
  • Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC), A.A.S.
  • Semester 1 Total: 14 Credits
  • DRT 101 - Blueprint Reading 3 Credit(s)
  • ENG 119 - English I 3 Credit(s)
  • MAT 113 - Intermediate Algebra 3 Credit(s)
  • Semester 2 Total: 13 Credits
  • HVA 103 - Commercial Refrigeration 4 Credit(s)

Career directions mentioned by the college

  • Geothermal Technician
  • Refrigeration Technician

Items to confirm for your start term

Associate of Applied ScienceCredential
Licensing requirements are discussedLicensing

From class to field work

How the curriculum connects to HVAC work

Commercial systems and refrigeration appear together, a useful combination if you are considering food-service, retail, institutional, or other nonresidential work. Ask which commercial units are available in the lab and which refrigerant procedures students must perform.

Ask how the credential options fit together

The official page mentions more than one credential or program path. Ask which option matches your goal, whether credits stack into the associate degree, and how admission rules, financial aid, completion time, and total price differ.

Questions for admissions

What to ask before you apply

  1. Program cost: What would a student starting in my term pay for tuition, fees, books, tools, protective equipment, and required tests?
  2. Weekly schedule: Which classes and labs require attendance in Detroit, and are evening, weekend, or part-time sequences available?
  3. Hands-on assessment: Which heating systems are available in the lab for startup, testing, and diagnosis?
  4. Credential: Which courses in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning - WCCCD are required for the Associate's credential, and can any shorter award stack into it?
  5. Refrigerant certification: Where would I prepare for and take the EPA Section 608 exam if it is not included in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning - WCCCD?

Compare the curriculum

How other Michigan HVAC programs differ

Use these subject differences to compare nearby options. For each alternative, verify the schedule, price, equipment access, and current availability before deciding which program fits you best.

Grand Rapids, MI · Associate's

Grand Rapids Community College

Shared emphasis: heating and hydronic systems and refrigerant systems.

Another subject to compare: diagnostics and troubleshooting. Ask admissions how much course and lab time it receives.

Grayling, MI · Associate's

Kirtland Community College

Shared emphasis: refrigerant systems and commercial systems.

Another subject to compare: diagnostics and troubleshooting. Ask admissions how much course and lab time it receives.

Lansing, MI · Associate's

Lansing Community College

Shared emphasis: heating and hydronic systems and controls and automation.

Another subject to compare: diagnostics and troubleshooting. Ask admissions how much course and lab time it receives.

University Center, MI · Associate's

Delta College

Shared emphasis: refrigerant systems and heating and hydronic systems.

Another subject to compare: diagnostics and troubleshooting. Ask admissions how much course and lab time it receives.

Next decisions

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