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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What You Will Learn
Upon completion of the program you will be able to:
1. Demonstrate compliance with HVAC/R safety guidelines established by OSHA
2. Be knowledgeable in the common tools used in the HVAC/R trade, including their function and safe/proper use
3. Safely handle and work with refrigerants
4. Demonstrate proper and safe use of HVAC/R electrical measurement meters in energized and un-energized circuits
5. Troubleshoot common HVAC/R electrical devices/components in HVAC/R systems
6. Identify the correct part replacement needed for an HVAC/R system using equipment model/serial numbers, distributor catalogs and useful websites
7. Safely operate a gas fuel torch used in soft soldering and brazing
8. Read and apply the information on a pressure/temperature chart to determine superheat, sub cooling, and proper system pressures
9. Interpret what the superheat and sub cooling readings are telling them about the states of the refrigerant in the system
10. Perform general maintenance/service on HVAC/R systems
11. Demonstrate professionalism, including excellent communication skills
My Academic Plan: Full-Time
Courses are displayed in a full-time sequence showing the fastest path to your degree. Follow the pathway below to complete your AAS degree in 4 semesters (2 years). For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.
First Semester
Second Semester
Third Semester
| HVA 1022 | Commercial Refrigeration | 4 |
| HVA 1023 | Air Conditioning | 4 |
| HVA 1024 | Advanced Air Conditioning | 4 |
| HVA 2002 | Troubleshooting & Customer Service | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Semester Note: Upon completion of HVA 1001, HVA 1002, HVA 1003, HVA 1004, HVA 2000, HVA 2002, HVA 1023, HVA 1024, HVA 2047, 3 general education credits (select one course from COM 1150, COM 1250, or MTE 1110), 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 1001, HVA 1002, HVA 1003, HVA 1004, HVA 2000, HVA 2001, HVA 2002, HVA 2003, HVA 1023, HVA 1024, and 3 general education credits (select one course from COM 1150, COM 1250, or MTE 1110), 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 1001,
HVA 1002,
HVA 1003,
HVA 1004,
HVA 2002,
HVA 2003,
HVA 1022, 3 general education credits (
select one course from
COM 1150,
COM 1250, or
MTE 1110), 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