Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Certificate of Proficiency (HVCR)
Effective Spring 2025
Note: This program will now be offered as a Certificate of Proficiency (30 credits.)
The Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC&R) occupations program prepares graduates for employment with HVAC&R installation and service contractors and/or facilities maintenance positions. Students completing the program also receive EPA Refrigerant Certification. Having achieved the competencies of this program, students are prepared for full-time employment at an entry-level position or, if already in the fields, to advance in their organization.
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles, properties and functions of residential and light commercial HVACR components and systems.
- Use appropriate tools and materials to size, install, service and/or repair HVACR equipment and systems.
- Interpret and use pressure and vacuum charts, blueprints and wiring diagrams for HVACR systems.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions in HVACR systems.
- Use computational skills to solve problems in electrical, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
- Employ occupational health and safety principles and practices.
The College will award a certificate of proficiency to students who complete 30 credits of an approved career program. These credits will not normally include physical education, developmental, basic and/or continuing education courses and will usually consist of 24 credits in the career specialty and six credits in general education. At least 50 percent of the credits must be earned at Delaware County Community College. The student must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. At least six credit hours must be in courses that are awarded grade points.
The full-time schedule below is an example and may vary from student to student. Students with advising questions should speak to the Director of Technical Education at 610-325-2819.
| First Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| HVA 100 | Introduction to Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Electrical Fabrication | 2 |
| HVA 101 | Introduction to Refrigeration and Air Conditioning | 2 |
| HVA 103 | Advanced Refrigeration and Air Conditioning | 2 |
| HVA 104 | Practical Problems in Mathematics for HVAC&R Technicians | 3 |
| HVA 200 | Advanced HVAC&R Electrical Fabrication | 2 |
| HVA 201 | Refrigerant Certification | 3 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| HVA 106 | Basic Piping for Contractors | 2 |
| HVA 109 | HVAC Troubleshooting | 3 |
| HVA 205 | Oil and Gas Burner Service | 3 |
| HVA 203 | Heat Pump Systems | 3 |
| TCS 100 | Construction Blueprint Reading | 3 |
| TCS 105 | Workplace Safety | 2 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Part-Time Evening Schedule
Certain HVA specific courses in the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration, Certificate program rotate depending on the semester a student begins. Students who do not begin in a Fall semester when HVA 100 and HVA 200 are being offered should start with one or two classes from the list of “any semester” courses. Students with some HVA experience may also seek approval to begin with HVA 101 and HVA 103 by permission of the program director.
Students with advising questions should speak to the Director of Technical Education @ 610-325-2819.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | ||
| Offered Fall Only | ||
| HVA 100 | Introduction to Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Electrical Fabrication | 2 |
| HVA 200 | Advanced HVAC&R Electrical Fabrication | 2 |
| Second Semester | ||
| Offered Spring Only | ||
| HVA 101 | Introduction to Refrigeration and Air Conditioning | 2 |
| HVA 103 | Advanced Refrigeration and Air Conditioning | 2 |
| Third Semester | ||
| HVA 201 | Refrigerant Certification | 3 |
| Any Semester Course * | ||
| Fourth Semester | ||
| HVA 205 | Oil and Gas Burner Service | 3 |
| Any Semester Course * | ||
| Fifth Semester | ||
| HVA 203 | Heat Pump Systems | 3 |
| Any Semester Course * | ||
| Sixth Semester | ||
| Any Semester Course * | ||
| Any Semester Course * | ||
| Any Semester * | ||
| HVA 104 | Practical Problems in Mathematics for HVAC&R Technicians | 3 |
| HVA 106 | Basic Piping for Contractors | 2 |
| HVA 109 | HVAC Troubleshooting | 3 |
| TCS 100 | Construction Blueprint Reading | 3 |
| TCS 105 | Workplace Safety | 2 |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
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Any Semester Course may be taken in any order.
Note: This program is no longer accepting applications for Certificate of Competency (24 credits.) Now offered as Certificate of Proficiency.)
The College will award a certificate of competency to students who complete an approved credit-bearing career program that requires less than 30 credits. General education courses may not be required for programs that have less than 30 credits. The student must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. At least six credit hours must be in courses that are awarded grade points.
| First Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| HVA 100 | Introduction to Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Electrical Fabrication | 2 |
| HVA 101 | Introduction to Refrigeration and Air Conditioning | 2 |
| HVA 103 | Advanced Refrigeration and Air Conditioning | 2 |
| HVA 104 | Practical Problems in Mathematics for HVAC&R Technicians | 3 |
| HVA 200 | Advanced HVAC&R Electrical Fabrication | 2 |
| HVA 201 | Refrigerant Certification | 3 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| HVA 106 | Basic Piping for Contractors | 2 |
| HVA 203 | Heat Pump Systems | 3 |
| HVA 205 | Oil and Gas Burner Service | 3 |
| TCS 100 | Construction Blueprint Reading | 3 |
| Hours | 11 | |
| Total Hours | 25 | |