Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technology (HVC)

Program Overview

Students in this program study heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) theory and the design and construction of equipment. They also learn the basics of installation, maintenance, and repair. Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanics are skilled workers who install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems. Students should have a mechanical aptitude and be in good physical condition because workers sometimes must move and lift heavy equipment.

Graduates of this program may find employment as a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning technician; furnace or heating equipment installer; or heat pump installer/mechanic.

The certificate program requires two academic semesters of full-time study and prepares students for the refrigerant-handling certification test which is administered on campus. If certificate students should decide to continue their education, the courses are applicable toward the Associate of Applied Science Degree.

 

There industry recognized credentials embedded in the course work.

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Program Outcomes

1. Analyze systems for effectiveness and efficiency.
2. Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and repair components, circuits and basic industrial systems, residential, commercial, and industrial applications.

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First Year Experience is required for all students to take in year 1, fall semester. Students must receive a passing grade.

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Class Sequence