Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Certificate (HVA)
Effective: Spring 2016
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.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles, properties and functions of residential and light commercial HVAC&R components and systems.
- Use appropriate tools and materials to size, install, service and/or repair HVAC&R equipment and systems.
- Interpret and use pressure and vacuum charts, blueprints and wiring diagrams for HVAC&R systems.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions in HVAC&R 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 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 202 | Oil and Gas Burner Service | 2 |
| HVA 203 | Heat Pumps | 3 |
| HVA 204 | Blueprint Reading for HVAC | 3 |
| Hours | 10 | |
| Total Hours | 24 | |