Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technology Certificate

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The certificate program is designed to prepare HVAC graduates for the HVAC job skills needed to service and maintain heating and air conditioning equipment. Students who elect to complete the certificate learn the theory of operation, how to service, repair and design gas furnaces, central air conditioners, heat pumps, rooftop systems. The instructional format is reinforced by working on actual equipment in the laboratory. By completing this program, it will allow students to seek employment in the HVAC trade.

Suggested/Sample Course Sequence

The sequence taken by the student may vary depending on prerequisites, course availability, and personal/ professional responsibilities.

(Major Code 6230; State CIP Code 47.0201)

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technology Program web page

First Semester

HVAC 105HVAC Fundamentals*4
HVAC 110Electrical Fundamentals*4
HVAC 136Heating System Fundamentals*3
HVAC 167Sheet Metal Layout and Fabrication*3
INDT 125Industrial Safety/OSHA 303
Total Hours17

Second Semester

COMS 155Workplace Skills1
HVAC 164EPA 608 Refrigerant Management*1
HVAC 188Load Calculation and Duct Design*3
HVAC 202Cooling Systems*4
HVAC 251HVAC Installation and Start-up Procedures*4
HVAC 278Advanced Electrical Systems*3
Total Hours16

Total Program Hours: 33