Heating/Ventilation/AC/Refrigeration, CC

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(CHVC3)

Minimum Credits: 30

Tuition Hours: 45.5-46.9

Classroom Hours: ~728-750

Gainful Employment Information may be found at https://www.kirtland.edu/static/gainful-employment/CHVC3.pdf

Note: To assist students and advisors in identifying equivalent classes, course numbers from the 2014-15 catalog are listed in parentheses following the course title.

Core Courses: 3.5 credits (87.5 classroom hours)

COR 10001 Basic Safety 0.5 cr.
COR 10002 Introduction to Construction Math 0.4 cr.
COR 10003 Introduction to Hand Tools 0.4 cr.
COR 10004 Introduction to Power Tools 0.4 cr.
COR 10005 Intro to Construction Drawings 0.4 cr.
COR 10006 Basic Rigging 0.6 cr.
COR 10007 Basic Communication Skills 0.3 cr.
COR 10008 Basic Employability Skills 0.3 cr.
COR 10009 Intro to Materials Handling 0.2 cr.

HVAC Level 1: 4.8 credits (120 classroom hours)

HVC 11100 Introduction to HVAC 0.3 cr.
HVC 11101 Trade Mathematics 0.4 cr.
HVC 11102 Basic Electricity 0.5 cr.
HVC 11103 Introduction to Heating 0.6 cr.
HVC 11104 Introduction to Cooling 1.2 cr.
HVC 11105 Intro to Air Distribution Systems 0.6 cr.
HVC 11106 Basic Copper & Plastic Piping Pract 0.4 cr.
HVC 11107 Soldering & Brazing 0.4 cr.
HVC 11108 Basic Carbon Steel Piping Practices 0.4 cr.

HVAC Level 2: 6.3 credits (157.5 classroom hours)

HVC 11200 Alternating Current 0.3 cr.
HVC 11201 Compressors 0.7 cr.
HVC 11202 Refrigerants & Oils 0.5 cr.
HVC 11203 Leak Detect/Evac/Recov/Charging 1.2 cr.
HVC 11204 Metering Devices 0.3 cr.
HVC 11205 Heat Pumps 0.8 cr.
HVC 11206 Basic Maintenance 0.4 cr.
HVC 11207 Chimneys, Vents & Flues 0.2 cr.
HVC 11208 Sheet Metal Duct Systems 0.4 cr.
HVC 11209 Fiberglass & Fabric Duct Systems 0.3 cr.
HVC 11210 Commercial Airside Systems 0.5 cr.
HVC 11211 Air Quality Equipment 0.2 cr.
HVC 11212 Introduction to Hydronic Systems 0.5 cr.

HVAC Level 3: 6.2 credits (155 classroom hours)

HVC 21300 Hardware & Fastening 0.4 cr.
HVC 21301 Control Circuit/Motor Troubleshoot 1.2 cr.
HVC 21302 Troubleshooting Cooling 0.8 cr.
HVC 21303 Troubleshooting Heat Pumps 0.5 cr.
HVC 21304 Troubleshooting Gas Heating 0.5 cr.
HVC 21305 Troubleshooting Oil Heating 0.5 cr.
HVC 21306 Troubleshooting Accessories 0.3 cr.
HVC 21307 Ductless Equipment/Zone Control Sys 0.5 cr.
HVC 21308 Commercial Hydronic Systems 0.3 cr.
HVC 21309 Steam Systems 0.4 cr.
HVC 21310 Retail Refrigeration Systems 0.6 cr.
HVC 21311 Customer Relations 0.2 cr.

HVAC Level 4: 6.4 credits (160 classroom hours)

HVC 21400 Water Treatment 0.5 cr.
HVC 21401 Indoor Air Quality 0.4 cr.
HVC 21402 Energy Conservation Equipment 0.3 cr.
HVC 21403 Building Management Systems 0.5 cr.
HVC 21404 System Air Balancing 0.5 cr.
HVC 21405 System Startup & Shutdown 0.6 cr.
HVC 21406 Construction Drawings/Specification 0.5 cr.
HVC 21407 Heating & Cooling System Design 1 cr.
HVC 21408 Commercial/Industrial Refrigeration 0.8 cr.
HVC 21409 Alternative/Specialized HVAC System 0.4 cr.
HVC 21410 Fundamentals of Crew Leadership 0.8 cr.

Technical Electives: 2.8-3.0 credits (64-75 classroom hours)

Choose from the following options (minimum of 2.8 credits required).

HVC 10130 EPA Refrigerant Certification 1 cr.
HVC 14000 Geothermal Heat Pump Systems 3 cr.
Or select technical electives from CAP 29901 through CAP 29904, ELT, HVC, IND, MEC, MPT, PLB, WLD or technical electives approved by advisor:

Minimum Total Certificate Credits: 30

Suggested Sequencing of Courses:

Year 1 (Fall) 12.1 credits

COR 10001 - COR 10009 (3.5 cr.)
HVC 11100 - HVC 11108 (4.8 cr.)
HVC 11200 - HVC 11205 (3.8 cr.)

Year 1 (Winter) 12.1 credits

HVC 11206 - HVC 11212 (2.5 cr.)
HVC 14000 (3 cr.)
HVC 21300 - HVC 21311 (6.3 cr.)
HVC 21402 (0.3 cr.)

Year 1 (Summer) 6.1 credits

HVC 21400 - HVC 21401
HVC 21403 - HVC 21410

Note:

Students should seek additional information and/or advising from their academic advisor. For an appointment, please call (989) 705-3600.