2017-2018 Catalog

Heating and Air Conditioning, Certificate

Certificate—33 credit hours

Curriculum Code 1215

This program prepares students for entry-level positions in the heating and air conditioning service and installation industry.

The employment potential for heating, air conditioning and refrigeration technicians is favorable and expected to increase as fast as the average. Concern for the environment and energy conservation should continue to prompt the development of new energy-saving heating and air-conditioning systems. Also, the demand for maintenance and service work should increase as businesses and homeowners strive to keep systems operating at peak efficiency.

Gainful Employment Information

Required General Education Courses

6 credit hours as follows:

COM-101Composition I

3

MTH-120General Education Mathematics

3

(Note: Take MTH-120 or higher)

Required Career Courses

23 credit hours as follows:

HAC-105Air Conditioning Theory

3

HAC-111Introduction to Controls

4

HAC-115Basic Service Procedures

4

HAC-150Advanced Control Systems

4

HAC-154Installation and Service

4

HAC-158Introduction to Heating

4

Electives

Select 4 credit hours from the following:

HAC-140Sheet Metal Hand Forming

4

HAC-165Sustainable Energy Practices

4

HAC-180Electronic Controls

4

HAC-233Seminar

1

HAC-237Internship

3

Suggested Schedule

Semester 1 (14 credit hours)

HAC-105Air Conditioning Theory

3

HAC-111Introduction to Controls

4

HAC-115Basic Service Procedures

4

MTH-120General Education Mathematics

3

(Note: Take MTH-120 or higher)

Semester 2 (19 credit hours)

COM-101Composition I

3

HAC-150Advanced Control Systems

4

HAC-154Installation and Service

4

HAC-158Introduction to Heating

4

___-___Electives

4