Residential Air Conditioning and Heating
This certificate provides training in the design, diagnosis, service and repair of residential HVAC systems and Hot-Water heating systems. In addition, it provides training in the application of the International Residential Code with attention to the sizing requirements of parts V and VI of the code. Students must complete the Industry Competency Exam (ICE) Residential Air Conditioning and Heating as a requirement of this certificate. Contact the Testing Center for current pricing of the ICE Exam. Students need to sign up with the Testing Center before taking this exam and pay for the exam at the time of testing.
Requirements
Assessment testing is required for all students. Students who are reading at college level and place into CCR 093 or above and MAT 050 or above may begin this certificate of study. Students scoring below this level should consult with a Faculty Member before registering for courses in this program of study.
Required Courses
| HVA 101 | Introduction to Air Conditioning and Refrigeration | 4 |
| HVA 102 | Basic Refrigeration | 4 |
| HVA 103 | Basic Electricity | 3 |
| HVA 104 | Electrical Components for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration | 4 |
| HVA 123 | Air Conditioning | 4 |
| HVA 124 | Advanced Air Conditioning | 4 |
| HVA 200 | International Residential Codes - Mechanical and Fuel Gas | 2 |
| HVA 202 | Troubleshooting and Customer Service | 3 |
| HVA 247 | Hot Water Heating Systems | 4 |
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| MTE 110 | Applied Communication & Teamwork in Industry | 3 |
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| COM 115 | Public Speaking | 3 |
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| COM 125 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 35
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