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Light Commercial Air Conditioning & Heating Certificate

Program Description

This program is designed for students wanting to complete a 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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My Academic Plan

Courses are displayed in a part-time sequence providing flexibility for the working professional. Follow the pathway below to complete your certificate. This pathway may be accelerated by applying transfer credit, credit for prior learning, and/or completing one or more additional courses each semester. For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.

Fall Semester 1

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.

Spring Semester 2

HVA 2000International Residential Code

2
HVA 2001Heating for Commercial

3
HVA 2002Troubleshooting & Customer Service

3
HVA 2003Industrial Controls

3
COM 1150 or COM 1250 or MTE 1110 Public Speaking (COM 1150) or Interpersonal Communication (COM 1250) or Applied Comm & Tmwrk Industry (MTE 1110)

3
Total Credit Hours:14

Summer Semester 3

HVA 1023Air Conditioning

4
HVA 1024Advanced Air Conditioning

4
Total Credit Hours:8

Total Credit Hours: 37

Prior Learning eligible course

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