Heating/Ventilation/AC/Refrigeration, AAS

General Education: 17-18 credits (304-336 classroom hours)

• EDT 11000 Detailing w/AutoCAD 3 cr.
• ENG 11800 Intro Technical & Prof Writing 3 cr.
• Select one speech course. 3 cr.

• or 

• ENG 10303 English Composition I 3 cr.
• MTH 12000 Intermediate Algebra 4 cr.

• or higher. 

• Select any lab science course frmo AST, BIO, CHE, GEL, or PHY.  4 cr.
• Select one speech course.  3 cr. 

Core Classes: 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.

Engineering Design Technologies: 4 credits (64 classroom hours)

• EDT 14000 Architectural Drafting/CAD 4 cr.

Technical Education Electives: 11-12 credits (224-276 classroom hours)

Select from the following or choose technical electives from ELT, MEC, MPT, PLB or WLD until 60 credits are earned.

• CAP 29904 Internship/Service Learning 4 cr.
• HVC 10130 EPA Refrigerant Certification 1 cr.
• HVC 14000 Geothermal Heat Pump Systems 3 cr.

Total AAS-Credits: 60

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