Academic Programs

Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (CRT.HVAC)

This program prepares students to gain entry level employment in this industry. Students learn skills in installation, repair, and maintenance of commercial and residential heating and cooling units.

Program requirements may change over time. Specific degree/graduation requirements are determined by a degree audit.

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FIRST YEAR
First Semester			Hours
GEN	APT-041	Applied Mathematics I APT-041 Applied Mathematics I Fundamentals of basic arithmetic, calculator usage, simple equations, word problems, algebra, right triangles, charts and graphs. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	HVC-062	Intro to HVACR Electricity HVC-062 Intro to HVACR Electricity	5.0
CORE	IND-043	Refrigeration Fundamentals IND-043 Refrigeration Fundamentals	3.0
CORE	HVC-066	Refrigeration II HVC-066 Refrigeration II This course covers compressors, valves and metering devices in domestic refrigerator and freezer systems. Recovery, leak detection, evacuation and charging procedures are also covered. The student will gain hands-on training in installation, troubleshooting, service and repair of domestic refrigerators. Course Outline	4.0
	Semester Totals		15.0
Second Semester
CORE	HVC-068	Air Conditioning I HVC-068 Air Conditioning I This course covers air: movement, quality, distribution, and ventilation. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	HVC-070	Air Conditioning II HVC-070 Air Conditioning II This course covers ductless and central air-conditioning, absorption and evaporative cooling, humidity control, thermostats, heating and cooling loads, air conditioning installation and troubleshooting/service. Course Outline	5.0
CORE	HVC-072	Heat Generating Systems HVC-072 Heat Generating Systems This course covers: forced-air heating fundamentals, hydronic heating fundamentals, heat pumps, gas-fired heating systems, oil-fired heating systems, electric heating systems, and heating system installation/service. Course Outline	5.0
CORE	HVC-076	Heat Pumps HVC-076 Heat Pumps This course covers heat pump fundamentals, electrical schematics, controls, operation and troubleshooting. (Repeatable 3 times). Course Outline	2.0
	Semester Totals		15.0

Total Program Hours

30.0

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* There are prerequisites, corequisites, or minimum placement test scores for this course.
** Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course
FA Course only offered fall semester
SP Course only offered spring semester
SU Course offered in summer term only

Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (CRT.HVAC)

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Catalog Term Year: 2025 Spring

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Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (CRT.HVAC)

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Catalog Term Year: 2025 Spring

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