Welcome to Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVACR)

Welcome to Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVACR)!

Welcome to Diablo Valley College—and thank you for considering a career in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR). I’m Shawn Kammerer, lead instructor for the program, and I’m excited to share with you why now is the perfect time to join this high-demand industry—and why DVC is the right place to start.

The HVACR field is booming. From residential systems to large commercial and industrial environments, skilled technicians are in urgent demand across the Bay Area and beyond. Here at DVC, we’ve built a program that reflects that reality. Many of our students are hired by contractors before they even begin their training, with employers sponsoring them through the program. That’s how valuable and job-ready our students are.

This is more than a job—it’s a well-paying, stable career that rewards technical expertise and problem-solving skills. Our curriculum is built around hands-on, real-world training. You’ll learn on the job and in the lab, with coursework that directly connects to the tasks you'll perform in the field. Whether it's installing systems, diagnosing issues, or ensuring energy efficiency, you'll graduate with the confidence and capabilities employers are looking for.

DVC has direct pipelines to employment, thanks to our long-standing relationships with local unions, trades organizations, and industry employers. These partners don’t just trust our program—they rely on it to find their next great hires.

What really sets DVC apart is our faculty. Every instructor in this program comes directly from the field. Our teachers began as apprentices, worked their way up to journeymen, and were handpicked by their unions to lead and teach the next generation.

We also offer flexible evening classes to support working professionals, career changers, and students who need a program that fits their schedule.

If you're ready to gain the skills, support, and experience you need to launch a fulfilling and financially rewarding career, the DVC HVACR program is here to help you make it happen.

Sincerely,

Shawn Kammerer

Program Lead, HVACR