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Certificates Earned Occupational Entry CertificateLevel 1 Residential Servicing Certificate
Level 2
1 Year
One Academic Year 4 terms: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter Mini (if needed).4x4
1 Course per Month 1 Subject per Block--Ideal for Working LearnersOnline+Lab Hybrid
Hands-on/On-site Training LSC Magnolia Center-HVAC Laboratory Saturday + SundayFast Track Certification Path in 4 Terms
Classes Now Enrolling · Limited Seats Available
Spring: Weekend Labs
Summer: Online Only
Fall: Weekend Labs
Winter Mini: Online Only
(if needed)
Why Students Choose HVAC 4×4
High-demand Industry for Our Region
Workforce Readiness at a quick pace: start a career in a growing field to prepare for high-demand job opportunities.
Digital First Learning - Online + Weekends
Train without putting your work or family life on hold: design your studies around your current commitments.
Future Career Pathways
Work while you Learn: build valuable, hands-on Technical Skills that position you to be hired by local employers.
On-site Weekend Labs
Hands-on Weekend Training at the Lone Star College-Magnolia Center-HVAC Laboratory, Room 105, with state-of-the-art equipment.
Built on Lone Star College's Digital First learning model, the HVAC 4×4 Fast Track combines online coursework with weekend hands-on labs, offering working adults a flexible and accelerated path to industry certification.
Magnolia Center
1280 Escondido Drive, Magnolia, TX 77354
Room: 105 HVAC
Hours: Saturdays and Sundays, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Phone: 346.654.7100
Two Industry-Recognized Certificates
Quickly Achieve Recognized HVAC Certifications to advance your Skill and Career and Earning Potential.
HVAC Occupational Entry Certificate Level 1 - earned in Summer/Fall
| Term | Block | Course | Weekend Pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
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Spring
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Week 1-4
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HART 1301 Basic Electricity
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Saturday and Sunday
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Spring
|
Weeks 5-8
|
HART 1307 Refrigeration Principles
|
Saturday and Sunday
|
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Spring
|
Week 9-12
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HART 1341 Residential AC
|
Saturday and Sunday
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Spring
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Week 13-16
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HART 1345 Gas & Electric Heating
|
Saturday and Sunday
|
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Summer
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Online
|
EDUC 1300 (fully online) |
No campus meeting
(optional campus days) |
|
Summer
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Online
|
HART 1356 EPA Recovery (fully online)
|
No campus meeting
|
HVAC Residential Servicing Certificate Level 2 - earned in Winter/Spring
| Term | Block | Course | Weekend Pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
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Fall
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Week 1-4
|
HART 2345 AC Systems Design
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Saturday and Sunday
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Fall
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Weeks 5-8
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HART 2336 AC Troubleshooting
|
Saturday and Sunday
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Fall
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Week 9-12
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HART 2349 Heat Pumps
|
Saturday and Sunday
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Fall
|
Week 13-16
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HART 2331 Advanced Electricity
|
Saturday and Sunday
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Prepare for the federal required EPA 608 Exam by taking HART 1356 in the Winter Mini Session that is fully online. Once you pass the exam, you can receive a Universal Certificate to work with refrigerants.
Tuition
The HVAC Fast Track program is designed to provide an affordable pathway into one of Texas' fastest-growing skilled trades. Complete 30 college credit hours while earning two stackable workforce certificates over an accelerated academic year.
Digital First model allows flexibility around your job while advancing your career
This accelerated certification path entails online classes and hands-on weekend lab training to build real-world skills on industry-standard HVAC equipment.
Contact the Program Advisor to learn about admissions, financial aid, and weekend lab logistics, including:
- The accelerated program structure
- Online coursework and weekend hands-on labs
- Admissions and enrollment requirements
- Tuition information
- Career pathways after certification
- Answers to your questions
Ready to start?
Classes Now Enrolling
Byron Harrison, MA
Program Advisor
Byron Harrison has more than 20 years of experience helping students achieve their educational and career goals. As your dedicated Program Advisor, he will guide you through every step of the enrollment process, from answering your questions to helping you register for the HVAC 4×4 Fast Track program.
Whether you're exploring a new career or ready to get started, Byron is here to help you take the next step with confidence.
Ready to register or have questions? Contact Byron today.
P: 832.761.8895 E: OL-HVAC@lonestar.edu
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