HVAC

The heating, air conditioning and refrigeration associate of applied science degree prepares the individual for a technical service career in residential or light commercial/industrial environmental systems. The student will study the mechanical and electrical/electronic systems involved in contemporary environmental controls.

Students will receive practice in installation, troubleshooting inoperative equipment, and performing preventive maintenance on air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration equipment.

The HVAC program will be housed in the Sheila McCarthy Umphrey Industrial Technology Center that will open in the Fall 2017 Semester. Students with a HVAC major must earn a minimum grade of ‘C’ in all technical courses in the Recommended Program of Study.

Program Outcomes

Demonstrates standard safety procedures as required in industry.
Troubleshoots air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems.
Prepares to pass the EPA Section 608 certification exam.
Demonstrates ability to read diagrams and schematics.
Identifies shop tools.
Demonstrates an understanding of electricity.

Critical Thinking
Communication
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Teamwork
Social Responsibility
Personal Responsibility
Adaptability
Time Management
Refrigeration
Electrical
Troubleshooting

Career Information

A degree in HVAC opens opportunities in Service Technician, Air Conditioning Unit Installers, Refrigeration Mechanic, HVAC Business Owner, Heating and Air Conditioning Salesperson.

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Recommended Program of Study: Associate of Applied Science
Course	Title	SCH
First Semester
HART 1300	HVAC Duct Fabrication	3
HART 1301	Basic Electricity for HVAC	3
HART 1303	Air Conditioning Control Principles	3
HART 1307	Refrigeration Principles	3
HART 1310	HVAC Shop Practices and Tools	3
Second Semester
HART 1341	Residential Air Conditioning	3
HART 1345	Gas and Electric Heating	3
HART 1356	EPA Recovery Certification Preparation	3
HART 2331	Advanced Electricity for HVAC	3
HART 2338	Air Conditioning Installation and Startup	3
Third Semester
BCIS 1305	Business Computer Applications	3
HART 2341	Commercial Air Conditioning	3
HART 2342	Commercial Refrigeration	3
MATH 1324	Mathematics for Business & Social Sciences	3
XXXX x3xx	Social/Behavioral Science	3
Fourth Semester
XXXX x3xx	Humanities/Fine Arts	3
HART 2336/HART 2388	Air Conditioning Troubleshooting or Internship-Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician	3
HART 2345	Residential Air Conditioning Systems Design	3
HART 2349	Heat Pumps	3
SPCH 1321	Business and Professional Communication	3
Total		60

Recommended Program of Study: Certificate
course	title	sch
First Semester
HART 1300	HVAC Duct Fabrication	3
HART 1301	Basic Electricity for HVAC	3
HART 1303	Air Conditioning Control Principles	3
HART 1307	Refrigeration Principles	3
HART 1310	HVAC Shop Practices and Tools	3
Second Semester
HART 1341	Residential Air Conditioning	3
HART 1345	Gas and Electric Heating	3
HART 1356	EPA Recovery Certification Preparation	3
HART 2331	Advanced Electricity for HVAC	3
HART 2338	Air Conditioning Installation and Startup	3
Total		30

Students may pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Technology.

Students may pursue EPA Certification Type I, TypeII or Type III.

What kind of salary can I expect?

According to O*NET OnLine the role of drafter has a bright outlook and the local salary is typically $22.07 per hour. Other areas of the state have a slightly higher salary range.

How long will the degree take?

The typical amount of time to complete an associate’s degree is two years. A certificate usually takes one year to complete.

Do you have job placement help?

LSCPA does provide job assistance. We have a job board that all students can access throughout their time at school.

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