Plumbing has reached capacity and is waitlisted for Fall 2026. Prior to application deadlines, you can still apply for this program but will not begin technical coursework in your first semester.
Interested in a hands-on career in an in-demand field? Pursue a certificate in plumbing and you’ll take the lead installing and repairing pipes in commercial and residential settings. In just one academic year, this power-packed curriculum covers everything from understanding code compliance and blueprints to mastering electrical systems and exploring new technologies.
Your coursework will cover classes specific to your area of specialization along with foundational concepts and lessons that invite fresh perspectives.
2
Semesters
9
Courses
28
Credits
Fall 2026
4 courses 13 credits
75% program-specific courses
Spring 2026
5 courses 15 credits
60% program-specific courses
Please Note: The outlined curriculum assumes a fall semester start for students completing a full credit load schedule without additional developmental math requirements. Students beginning in the spring and summer, taking less than a full load, and/or requiring developmental coursework follow an altered curriculum sequence. Speak to your academic advisor or school office with questions.
Diverse Skills in Residential, Institutional, & Commercial Applications
2
Semesters
Seamless Pathway to HVAC Associate Degree
Test your skills in 7,500+ square feet of lab space that houses more than 100 pieces of equipment including gas and oil units, water heaters, heat pumps, gas and oil burners for steam or hot water heat, compressors, and more.
The makerspace is an open workshop for all students. Take hands-on learning to the next level. Explore your creativity. Bring your ideas to light. Collaborate with other students, faculty and staff, or work independently to test theories, explore ideas, and gain real-world skills to power your career.
Think Penn College might be a good fit for you? Make plans to visit and discover what hands-on learning is all about.
As a Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning student at Penn College, you may be elgible for 119 scholarships.
Scholarship recipient featured by skilled trades advocate
April 03, 2026
A Pennsylvania College of Technology student who received a 2025 scholarship from the mikeroweWORKS Foundation was recently featured on the skilled trade…
Penn College HVAC majors benefit from Peirce-Phelps donations
December 11, 2025
Students in Pennsylvania College of Technology’s heating, ventilation & air conditioning majors have access to a variety of specialized tools donated recently…
Lester receives Pennsylvania Impact Award
November 25, 2025
Ellyn A. Lester, assistant dean of construction and architectural technologies, recently received a Pennsylvania Impact Award from City & State Pennsylvania.…
Johnson Controls continues support for Penn College students
November 20, 2025
For the third consecutive year, Pennsylvania College of Technology is the recipient of a $100,000 grant from Johnson Controls that aims to support students…
Penn College and Thaddeus Stevens partner for HVACR industry
November 14, 2025
Pennsylvania College of Technology and Lancaster-based Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology have formed an articulation agreement benefiting students pursuing…
Open house celebrates progress on Habitat build
October 13, 2025
Work at a Habitat for Humanity home being built largely by students on Fifth Avenue, just north of campus, continues to progress. The college and Greater…
Penn College students assist Ethnos360 during one-week trip to Missouri
September 12, 2025
Three Pennsylvania College of Technology students recently joined Friends in Action, International, for a one-week work trip to assist Ethnos360 at a training…
University of Kansas visit enhances HVAC collaboration
August 04, 2025
Representatives from University of Kansas visited Penn College recently to learn more about its heating, ventilation & air conditioning degrees. The university…
Home is where the heart is
May 21, 2025
A home on Fifth Avenue hosted its first backyard picnic to close out the first of two years of service learning at the site. The Greater Lycoming Habitat for…
Habitat, Penn College honor Carter’s legacy at local building site
January 09, 2025
Pennsylvania College of Technology and Greater Lycoming Habitat for Humanity joined on Thursday at the site of a Habitat home to observe the national day of…
Penn College's strong partnerships impact every step of your journey – from your first day in the classroom and labs, to career placement (oftentimes before graduation) and beyond.
Take part in community service projects, College service projects, field trips, and national ASHRAE meetings and activities including design competitions.
Participation in SkillsUSA gives students a chance to compete in more than 80 national competitions.
Your college experience is about more than the classroom. Join one of 65+ clubs and organizations, or create your own.
The Women in Construction club coordinated activities for ninth through 12th graders, including a networking lunch and group sessions in the architecture/sustainable design, building construction and HVAC/plumbing labs.
Students must acquire their own tools and laptop computer as noted below.
See the Tool List for this major.
This major is subject to the transfer standards established by the College (http://www.pct.edu/admissions/transfer/transferring-credits). Exceptions must be approved by the school dean.
Alternative Credit refers to academic credits earned through means other than traditional college course completion, including: credit by exam, articulation, proof of competency gained in high school, work/life experience, and advanced placement.
Visit the Alternative Credit Options page for requirements and procedures and for information on credit through Advanced Placement.
HVAC Technology Advisory Committee Members
Mr. S. Curtis Bierly, Jr.
President
The Bierly Group, Inc.
Mr. Jason Bowes
Manufacture Sales Rep
M&H Sales
Mr. Eric Horvat
President
AJC Professional Services
Mr. Jerry Mahonski
Williamsport Branch Manager
Enginuity
Mr. John C Makdad
CEO
Makdad Industrial Supply Co., Inc.
Mr. Brandon M Marshall
North America Marketing Manager - Refrigerants/Fluorochemicals
The Chemours Company LLC (Formerly Dupont)
Mr. Christopher McNally
Service Branch Manager
Johnson Controls, Inc.
Mr. Gregory J Miller
Project Manager
MMC Contractors Northeast Inc.
Mr. Scott Scheesley
Corporate Manager of Refrigeration
Weis Markets
Mr. Jason Urich
General Manager of Service & Special Projects
HB McClure
Mr. Bradley Willis
System Application Engineer
Johnson Controls
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Technology
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Engineering Technology, Online
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Architecture
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Bachelor of Architecture
Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch.)
Residential Construction Technology & Management
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Concrete Technician II
Competency Credential
Building Construction Technology
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Concrete Technician I
Competency Credential
Concrete Science Technology
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S)
Construction Management
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Architecture & Sustainable Design
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
