Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Certificate of Achievement

This certificate is designed to prepare students with the necessary knowledge and skills to obtain entry-level employment in the field of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration, installing, maintaining, and repairing such systems. 

Course List

Code	Title	Units
Required Courses:
HVAC/R 001	HVAC/R Fundamentals	4
HVAC/R 002	Domestic Mechanical Refrigeration	4
HVAC/R 003	Commercial Mechanical Refrigeration	4
HVAC/R 004	Electrical Fundamentals for HVAC/R	4
HVAC/R 005	Commercial Electric for HVAC/R	4
HVAC/R 006	HVAC/R Air Distribution Systems	4
HVAC/R 007	Welding for HVAC/R	3
MATH 102	College Algebra	4
or TECALC 087	Technical Calculations
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Universal Certification (608) 1
Total Units		31

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Students must present a copy of their Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Universal Certification (608) to the Admissions and Records Office.

Course List

Code	Title	Units
Recommended Course:
Students are encouraged to take this course to augment their knowledge of air conditioning and heating:
AUTO 056	Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning	4

Students working for certificates must have a basic knowledge of arithmetic, reading and writing in order to learn and work in the occupations they select.

This is a Gainful Employment Program

Program Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this program, students will be able to: 

1. Select and operate the required test equipment and during troubleshooting and repair operations, with an emphasis on safety in use and accuracy in results.
2. Analyze, interpret, and trace signal flow diagrams used in signal tracing of complex wiring circuits.
3. Effectively communicate with and advise customers and co-workers, both written and orally, regarding the progress of and decisions made concerning test and repair procedures.
4. Pass the practice RSES and NATE exam on the theory and procedures of the HVAC/R technology.