Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Associate of Applied Science

My Academic Plan

Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your degree 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.

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

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

Semester Note: Upon completion of HVA 101, HVA 102, HVA 103, and HVA 104, you should apply for the HVAC/R Fundamentals Certificate.

Second Semester

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 115/125 or MTE 110	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Third Semester

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 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, HVA 124, and 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

CAPSTONE	HVA 280/289	2
GEN EDU	PHY 105 or Higher	4
MATH	MAT 107 or Higher, MAT 121	3
ENGLISH	ENG 121/122/131	3
GEN EDU	Any Approved Elective List Course	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

 

Total Credit Hours: 60

Important Program Notes:

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.