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.
Catalog Term Year: 2026 Spring
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
Hours
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
HVC-062
Intro to HVACR Electricity 
HVC-062
Intro to HVACR Electricity


5.0
IND-043
Refrigeration Fundamentals 
IND-043
Refrigeration Fundamentals


3.0
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
HVC-068
Air Conditioning I 
HVC-068
Air Conditioning I
This course covers air movement, quality, distribution and ventilation.

Course Outline
3.0
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
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
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