Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning Certificate

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This program prepares heating and cooling technicians to work on systems that control the temperature, humidity, and air quality of enclosed environments. Students learn to assemble, install, maintain and service climate control equipment. Typical entry-level positions include service technicians, new installation technicians, and sales positions.

Program Requirements (24)

HVAC 120 Refrigeration Principles 3 hrs credit
HVAC 121 Air Conditioning Theory 3 hrs credit
HVAC 122 Heating Fundamentals 3 hrs credit
HVAC 123 Electrical Controls for HVAC 3 hrs credit
HVAC 124 Sheet Metal Fabrication 3 hrs credit
HVAC 125 Advanced Electrical Controls 3 hrs credit
HVAC 127 Troubleshooting HVAC Systems 3 hrs credit
HVAC 128 Installation of HVAC Systems 3 hrs credit

Electives (8)

Select 8 credits from the following:

HVAC 130 Special Topics in HVAC 2 hrs credit
HVAC 131 EPA 608 1 hr credit
HVAC 298 HVAC Seminar 1 hr credit
HVAC 299 HVAC Internship 2 hrs credit
WELD 115 Basic Arc Welding/Oxyfuel Welding 3 hrs credit
BUS 101 Introduction to Business 3 hrs transfer credit
or courses chosen with coordinator consent

Program Total: 32 credits

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