Light Commercial Air Conditioning & Heating Certificate

My Academic Plan

Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your certificate 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 Academic Advisor.

Program Description

This program is designed for students wanting to complete a three semester Certificate in Light Commercial Air Conditioning & Heating and enter the workforce. Students explore all phases of light commercial air conditioning and heating systems and troubleshooting. This certificate provides training in the design, diagnosis, service and repair of residential and light commercial HVAC systems including commercial building controls. In addition, it provides training on the application of the International Residential Code with attention to the sizing requirements of parts V and VI of the code. Career path options include various small and large HVACR business repair opportunities.

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First Semester

HVA 1001Intro to Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

4

HVA 1002Basic Refrigeration

4

HVA 1003Basic Electricity

3

HVA 1004Electrical Components

4

Total Credit Hours:15
Semester Note: Upon completion of HVA 1001, HVA 1002, HVA 1003, and HVA 1004, you should apply for the HVAC/R Fundamentals Certificate.

Second Semester

HVA 2000International Residential Code

2

HVA 2001Heating for Commercial

3

HVA 2002Troubleshooting & Customer Service

3

HVA 2003Industrial Controls

3

GEN EDUCOM 1150/1250 or MTE 1110

3

Total Credit Hours:14

Third Semester

HVA 1023Air Conditioning

4

HVA 1024Advanced Air Conditioning

4

Total Credit Hours:8
 

Total Credit Hours: 37