HVAC and Refrigeration
- Credential:
- Associate of Technical Studies
- Locations:
- Clark County CTC
- Semester Credit Hours:
- 61
- Total Tuition & Fees:
- $10,597.13
Tuition is based on in-state, in-county rates. Totals do not include textbooks and other materials.
Overview
What drives you to master complex systems that keep buildings comfortable, efficient and safe? In this heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration technology program, you gain experience with equipment and how to diagnose what powers modern climate control systems in homes, hospitals, commercial facilities and large industrial sites. You’ll learn refrigeration fundamentals, electrical systems, air quality, gas and hydronic heating, motors, heat pumps, design principles and more, giving you the technical range and problem-solving ability employers need.
Embedded Certificates Included
- HVAC and Refrigeration - Departmental Certificate
- HVAC EPA 608 - Short-Term Technical Certificate
- HVAC-R Basic Electrical - Short-Term Technical Certificate
This program includes embedded certificates that are automatically awarded when requirements are met. If you prefer not to receive the credential, contact Records and Registration.
Course Requirements
Year One
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EBE 1000 | Employability Skills |
Credit Hours: 1
|
| ENG 1111 | English I |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| ENT 1050 | Manufacturing Foundations |
Credit Hours: 4
|
| FYE 1101 | College Success |
Credit Hours: 1
|
| ITS 1105 | Computer Concepts and Software Applications |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| -- | Arts/Humanities or Social/Behavioral Science Elective |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HVC 1015 | HVAC-R Fundamentals and Practices |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| HVC 1100 | Basic Electricity and Motors for HVAC-R |
Credit Hours: 4
|
| HVC 1215 | EPA Certifications |
Credit Hours: 2
|
| HVC 1315 | Commercial Refrigeration |
Credit Hours: 2
|
| INT 1000 | OSHA 10-Hour General Safety |
Credit Hours: 1
|
| MTH 1115 | Industrial Calculations |
Credit Hours: 3
|
Year Two
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HVC 2010 | Residential Gas Heating |
Credit Hours: 4
|
| HVC 2030 | Heat Pump Systems |
Credit Hours: 2
|
| HVC 2040 | Oil and Hydronic Heat |
Credit Hours: 2
|
| HVC 2220 | Residential Electric Heating |
Credit Hours: 1
|
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CAD 1101 | Computer-Aided Design I |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| COM 1170 | Small Group Communication |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| ECO 2210 | Principles of Macroeconomics | |
| or ECO 2220 | Principles of Microeconomics |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| ENG 2211 | Business Communication |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| MGT 1060 | Organizational Behavior |
Credit Hours: 3
|
Footnotes
The program schedule is designed for full-time students who have completed all prerequisites and who have no college preparatory recommendations. Many individuals, especially part-time students and those taking college preparatory courses will require additional semesters of study. Students should consult their academic advisors for help in planning their schedules.
Related Paths
Trades
- Diesel Technology - Associate of Applied Science
- Diesel Technology Short-Term Technical Certificate
- HVAC and Refrigeration - Associate of Technical Studies
- HVAC and Refrigeration - Departmental Certificate
- HVAC EPA 608 - Short-Term Technical Certificate
- HVAC-R Basic Electrical - Short-Term Technical Certificate
- Welding - Short-Term Technical Certificate
Embedded Certificates Included
- HVAC and Refrigeration - Departmental Certificate
- HVAC EPA 608 - Short-Term Technical Certificate
- HVAC-R Basic Electrical - Short-Term Technical Certificate
This program includes embedded certificates that are automatically awarded when requirements are met. If you prefer not to receive the credential, contact Records and Registration.
Questions? Contact Us!
Stuart Hess
Instructor, HVAC937-328-6495