College Catalog

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Certificate (HVC)

This curriculum provides students with the skills required for entry-level positions in the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Industry. Graduates will be trained to assist installers, service technicians and building maintenance craftsmen.

30 Credit Career Certificate

This curriculum provides students with the skills required for entry-level positions in the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Industry. Graduates will be trained to assist installers, service technicians and building maintenance craftsmen.

First semester

HVA 101Basic Refrigeration

3

HVA 102Basic Heating & A/C

3

HVA 105Basic HVAC/R Controls

3

HVA 110Electricity for HVAC/R

3

HVA 202Heat Load Calculation & System Design

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Second semester

HVA 103Intermediate Refrigeration

3

HVA 104Intermediate Heating and A/C

3

HVA 120Basic Sheet Metal Fabrication

3

HVA 204Hydronic Comfort Systems

3

0

Total Credit Hours:15

NOTES:

We suggest that all HVAC certificate program students successfully complete the residential heating/air conditioning competency exams offered by the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute. Students seeking employment in the HVAC industry are required to complete a refrigerant handling certification exam administered by an EPA recognized testing organization.

Total Credit Hours: 30