Modern Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) operations depend on well-trained installation and service technicians. Government researchers say graduates of training programs emphasizing hands-on experience will have a definite advantage when seeking employment in heating, ventilation and air conditioning. JCCC provides students with the opportunity to work on actual equipment while pursuing a degree or a certificate program.

The 63-credit-hour associate of applied science degree program focuses on developing an awareness of basic mathematical and scientific principles of HVAC. The curriculum was developed with the manner by which these principles affect the control of temperature and the quality of air, design, testing, installation and development of heating and cooling systems.

If you select the AAS degree, you will learn the theory of operation as well as the installation, duct design, service, and repair of gas and electric furnaces, heat pumps and central air conditioners.  The HVAC program at JCCC is nationally accredited by the Partnership for Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration Accreditation (PAHRA), and you’ll benefit when you tell prospective employers you completed a PAHRA-accredited program.

The requirements of the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) AAS program will consist of four semesters.  The first two semesters of the HVAC program will focus on the students completing their HVAC certificate which consists of 33 hours.  Afterwards, the HVAC students will complete their third and fourth semesters will consist of an additional 15 hours of HVAC classes and 15 hours of general education classes.

(Major Code 3020; CIP Code 47.0201)

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Program web page

Program Outcomes

Johnson County Community College (JCCC) is committed to offering high-quality affordable programs that focus on developing knowledge and skills conducive to life-long learning. Both the General Education Student Learning Outcomes and Institutional Learning Outcomes convey JCCC's approach to programmatic outcomes. Additionally, students who successfully complete the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), AAS from JCCC will be able to:

  • Identify heat transfer, pressure, and temperature relationships within the refrigeration cycle.
  • Apply proper mechanical safety standards.
  • Properly commision furnace and air conditioning systems.
  • Apply ACCA Manuals J, H, and N to HVAC systems.
  • Apply proper safety mechanical standards.
  • Secure an approved training position.