HVAC - ESSENTIALS OF HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING

CERTIFICATE: Certificate in Applied Science with a major in Essentials of Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

This program provides graduates with the basic skills required for entry-level heating and air conditioning jobs.

PREREQUISITES FOR ENTRANCE

Required Courses

High School: None
College: None

NOTE:  A grade of "C" or better is required for each prerequisite course.

Other Requirements

1. Does Not Require High School Diploma or GED (NOTE: Non-high school graduates or those who do not have a GED, must score 61 or better on the reading portion of the COMPASS test. )

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Course Requirements
Course					Class	Lab	Credit
ACR	101	Fundamentals of Refrigeration			3	6	5
ACR	102	Tools & Service Techniques			2	3	3
ACR	106	Basic Electricity for HVAC/R			3	3	4
ACR	107	Wiring Diagrams			2	0	2
ACR	110	Heating Fundamentals			2	6	4
ACR	120	Basic Air Conditioning			3	3	4
ACR	140	Automatic Controls			2	3	3
					17	24	25
Minimum Total Credit Hours:  25
SEMESTER CURRICULUM
SEMESTER 1 (Fall)
Course					Class	Lab	Credit
ACR	101	Fundamentals of Refrigeration			3	6	5
ACR	102	Tools & Service Techniques			2	3	3
ACR	120	Basic Air Conditioning			3	3	4
					8	12	12
SEMESTER 2 (Spring)
Course					Class	Lab	Credit
ACR	106	Basic Electricity for HVAC/R			3	3	4
ACR	107	Wiring Diagrams			2	0	2
ACR	110	Heating Fundamentals			2	6	4
ACR	140	Automatic Controls			2	3	3
					9	12	13
Minimum Total Credit Hours:  25

PROGRAM AND EMPLOYMENT TIDBITS

Contact Person: John Cunningham

Waiting List: No

Local Starting Salary: $22,000.00

Local Average Salary: $25,000.00

National Starting Salary: $23,500.00

National Average Salary: $38,000.00