Top HVAC Jobs
Note: Some jobs require education or training beyond the CNM degree/certificate.
Program Information
In as little as two terms, you can earn a Residential HVAC Certificate of Completion and enter the workforce. With one more term, you will earn your Commercial, Industrial HVAC & Building Performance Certificate of Completion. These are stackable credentials. Finish a total of five terms (which is under two years full-time) and you will earn an Associate's degree (AAS).
Certificate Information
Residential HVAC, Certificate of Completion
With the Residential HVAC Certificate of Completion, you will have the basic knowledge to enter the Residential HVACR workforce.
Commercial, Industrial HVAC & Building Performance, Certificate of Completion
With the Commercial, Industrial HVAC & Building Performance Certificate of Completion, you will have an in-depth background in commercial and industrial refrigeration, steam and hot water boilers and boiler controls, chillers and chiller controls, green building performance, and building automation controls.
In the course of completing the program, you will create system designs that will include calculating building loads, duct design, performance analysis, and code enforcement.
Related Information
The School of Skilled Trades & Arts
The School of Skilled Trades & Arts fosters an environment of relevant applied learning, such as trade apprenticeships. Our aim is to equip students with the technical knowledge and skills to further their career and personal goals.
Construction Begins on New Trades Facility
The 61,000-square-foot facility will open in Fall 2025 and will house classroom and lab space for CNM’s Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Welding, and Industrial Automation Technology programs. CNM President Tracy Hartzler says, “On behalf of CNM, we look forward to educating and training thousands of future skilled trades workers right here on this site. These skilled trades workers will help power New Mexico’s economy for decades to come.” Read the full story today.
Life as an HVAC Technician
Marissa Brown might not be what most people think of when they hear “HVAC technician,” but don’t let that fool you. Not only does the 22-year-old CNM student already work in the HVAC industry, but she’s also a third-generation HVAC professional. Marissa hopes to inspire other women to pursue careers in the trades. Learn more about her story today.
Helpful Links
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If you have a valid OSHA certification, you can receive credit for courses in the HVAC/R program by filling out the Credit for Prior Learning (OSHA) form.
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Students in the HVAC/R program will need access to specialized tools related to the field. Contact Skilled Trades & Arts to receive a course tool list.