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Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete a two-year AAS Degree in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration and enter the workforce. Students explore all aspects of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems and troubleshooting. This AAS degree provides basic to advanced training in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration. Other topics include: basic electricity and electrical components for HVACR, refrigerant tubing, fabrication, soldering, brazing, trouble shooting, residential and commercial heating, hot water heating, industrial controls, advanced troubleshooting, customer service, teamwork, and communication. Career path options include various small and large HVACR business repair opportunities. Students must complete Industry Competency Exams (ICE): Residential Air Conditioning and Heating, Light Commercial Air Conditioning and Heating, and Commercial Refrigeration. FRCC’s HVAC/R Program is nationally accredited by PAHRA, the Partnership for Air Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration Accreditation, the only accreditation supported by major industry associations.
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First Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| HVA 101 | Intro to Air Conditioning & Refrigeration | 4 |
| HVA 103 | Basic Electricity | 3 |
| HVA 102 | Basic Refrigeration | 4 |
| HVA 104 | Electrical Components | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| HVA 200 | International Residential Codes | 2 |
| HVA 247 | Hot Water Heating Systems | 4 |
| HVA 201 | Heating for Commercial Applications | 3 |
| HVA 203 | Industrial Controls | 3 |
| GEN EDU | COM 115, COM 125, or MTE 110 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Third Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| HVA 122 | Commercial Refrigeration | 4 |
| HVA 123 | Air Conditioning | 4 |
| HVA 124 | Advanced Air Conditioning | 4 |
| HVA 202 | Troubleshooting and Customer Service | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Semester Note: Upon completion of HVA 101, HVA 102, HVA 103, HVA 104, HVA 200, HVA 123, HVA 124, HVA 247, 3 general education credits (select one course from COM 115, COM 125, or MTE 110), and the corresponding Industry Competency Exam (ICE) (Contact the HVAC/R department for current pricing and to schedule the ICE Exam), you should apply for the Residential Air Conditioning & Heating Certificate.
Upon completion of HVA 101, HVA 102, HVA 103, HVA 104, HVA 200, HVA 201, HVA 202, HVA 203, HVA 123, 3 general education credits (select one course from COM 115, COM 125, or MTE 110), and the corresponding Industry Competency Exam (ICE) (Contact the HVAC/R department for current pricing and to schedule the ICE Exam), you should apply for the Light Commercial Air Conditioning & Heating Certificate.
Upon completion of HVA 101, HVA 102, HVA 103, HVA 104, HVA 202, HVA 203, HVA 122, 3 general education credits (select one course from COM 115, COM 125, or MTE 110), and the corresponding Industry Competency Exam (ICE) (Contact the HVAC/R department for current pricing and to schedule the ICE Exam), you should apply for the Commercial Refrigeration Certificate.
Fourth Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| HVA 280 | Internship | 2 |
| GEN EDU | PHY 105 or higher | 3 |
| MATH | MAT 107 or higher, MAT 121 | 3-4 |
| ENGLISH | ENG 121, ENG 122, or ENG 131 | 3 |
| GEN EDU | Any Approved Elective List Course: __________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Semester Note: You must complete the Industry Competency Exams (ICE) Residential Air Conditioning and Heating, Light Commercial Air Conditioning and Heating, and Commercial Refrigeration as a requirement for this AAS degree. Contact the HVAC/R department for current pricing and to schedule the ICE Exam.