Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Degree (HVA)
This curriculum provides students with the necessary skills for entry-level technical positions in the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning industry. Graduates will be trained for employment as installers, service technicians, building maintenance craftsmen and counter sales personnel.
Requirements
First Semester
| HVA 101 | Basic Refrigeration | 3 |
| HVA 102 | Basic Heating & A/C | 3 |
| HVA 110 | Electricity for HVAC/R | 3 |
| MAT 100 | Occupational Math | 3 |
| General Education Requirements | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Second Semester
| HVA 103 | Intermediate Refrigeration | 3 |
| HVA 104 | Intermediate Heating and A/C | 3 |
| HVA 120 | Basic Sheet Metal Fabrication | 3 |
| PHS 103 | Physical Science I | 4 |
| General Education Requirements | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
PHS 103: This course may be applied toward general education credits and are suggested as the minimum course requirement for graduating students.
Third Semester
| HVA 105 | Basic HVAC/R Controls | 3 |
| HVA 201 | Commercial Refrigeration | 3 |
| HVA 202 | Heat Load Calculation & System Design | 3 |
| General Education Requirements | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Fourth Semester
| HVA 203 | Commercial Air Conditioning & Refrigeration | 3 |
| HVA 204 | Hydronic Comfort Systems | 3 |
| HVA 206 | Refrigerant Handling/EPA Exam Review | 3 |
| HVA 253 | Successful Career & Life Strategies | 2 |
| General Education Requirements | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Total Credit Hours: 62
NOTE:
We suggest that all HVAC program students successfully complete the commercial refrigeration and residential heating/air conditioning competency exams offered by the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute. We strongly recommend students seeking employment in the HVAC industry successfully complete a refrigerant handling certification exam administered by an EPA recognized testing organization.