HVAC Certificate
The HVAC certificate program prepares the individual for basic, entry level employment in the residential and/or light commercial heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration service industry. The essentials of the mechanical and electrical systems of contemporary air-conditioning, heating and refrigeration systems are addressed throughout the program.
Students will receive practice in installation, troubleshooting inoperative equipment, and performing preventive maintenance on air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration equipment.
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.
Communication
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Teamwork
Social Responsibility
Personal Responsibility
Adaptability
Time Management
Refrigeration
Electrical
Troubleshooting
Career Information
A Heating, Ventilation, and Refrigeration certificate opens opportunities as a Service Technician, Air Conditioning Unit Installer, refrigeration Mechanic and HVAC Salesperson.
| 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, Type II 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?
正规靠谱赌博软件 does provide job assistance. We have a job board that all students can access throughout their time at school.
Morgan Chaddick
Cade Brown
Javier Chavez
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Contact
Morgan Chaddick
Program Director
Umphrey Industrial Technology Center, Office 201G