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Heating, Ventilation, AC and Refrigeration

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration Technology is a post secondary instructional program that prepares individuals to work in engineering departments or private firms installing, maintaining, and operating small or medium air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems. Instruction prepares individuals to work in a commercial setting performing special tasks relating to designing ductwork, assembly, installation, servicing, operation, and maintenance of heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems according to the standards of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers, Inc. and Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA), Air-Conditioning Heating Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), and others. Included are air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration devices; equipment, techniques, and systems; and maintenance and operation of these systems.

Program Curriculum

Associates of Applied Science

FIRST YEAR:
First Semester
  • Introduction to Heating & Air Conditioning
  • Technology ACT 1003
  • Basic Compression Refrigeration ACT 1124
  • Electricity for Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration I ACT 1713
  • Brazing and Piping ACT 1133
  • Refrigeration System Components ACT 1313
*Total 14 Hours
Second Semester
  • Controls ACT 1214 Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration I ACT 2414
  • Heating Systems ACT 2513
  • Refrigerant, Retrofit, and Regulation ACT 2433
  • Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration II ACT 2424
*Total 15 Hours
SECOND YEAR:
Summer Semester
  • Commercial Refrigeration ACT 2324
  • Work Based Learning I WBL 1913
  • Heat Load Air Properties ACT 2624
*Total 11 Hours
Second Semester
  • English Comp I ENG 1113
  • *College Algebra MAT 1313
  • Social/Behavioral Science Elect. 3
  • Public Speaking SPT/COM 1113
  • Humanities/Fine Arts 3
*Total 15 - 19 Hours

Advanced Technical Certificate

FIRST YEAR:
First Semester
  • Introduction to Heating & Air Conditioning
  • Technology ACT 1003
  • Basic Compression Refrigeration ACT 1124
  • Electricity for Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration I ACT 1713
  • Brazing and Piping ACT 1133
  • Refrigeration System Components ACT 1313
*Total 14 Hours
Second Semester
  • Controls ACT 1214 Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration I ACT 2414
  • Heating Systems ACT 2513
  • Refrigerant, Retrofit, and Regulation ACT 2433
  • Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration II ACT 2424
*Total 15 Hours
SECOND YEAR:
Summer Semester
  • Commercial Refrigeration ACT 2324
  • Work Based Learning I WBL 1913
  • Heat Load Air Properties ACT 2624
*Total 11 Hours