Heating & Air Conditioning Technology
Certificate
[ Russ Bullard ]
Heating and Air Conditioning Technology is a post secondary Associate in Applied Science Degree instructional program with a certificate option that prepares individuals to work in engineering departments or private firms installing, maintaining, and operating small or medium air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems. Instruction prepares individuals to work in a commercial setting performing special tasks relating to designing ductwork, assembly, installation, servicing, operation, and maintenance of heating and cooling systems according to the standards of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers, Inc., Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA), and Air Conditioning.
Refrigeration Institute (ARI). Included are air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration devices; equipment, techniques, and systems; and maintenance and operation of these systems. Students enrolling in the certificate option program must have a high school diploma or GED.
CIP Code: 470201
Program Code: 650
Freshman Year
First Semester — 13 hrs
An introduction to the field of refrigeration and air conditioning. Emphasis is placed on principles of safety, thermodynamics, and heat transfer. Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory.
Various tools and pipe connecting techniques. Covers tools and test equipment required in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory.
This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental skills associated with all HVAC courses. Safety, basic tools, special tools, and equipment, communication skills, employability skills, and materials handling topics are included. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory.
An advisor approved elective in the technical field.
Second Semester — 15 hrs
Fundamentals of gas, fluid, electrical, and programmable controls. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory.
An in-depth study of the components and accessories of a sealed system including metering devices, evaporators, compressors, and condensers. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory.
Basic knowledge of electricity, power distribution, components, solid state devices, and electrical circuits. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory.
A course designed to provide the student with practical application of skills and knowledge gained in the courses. The instructor works closely with the student to ensure that the selection of a project will enhance the student ‘s learning experience. Regulations and standards for new retrofit and government regulations. Includes OSHA regulations, EPA regulations, local and state codes. Six hours laboratory.
An advisor approved elective in the technical field.
Sophomore Year
First Semester — 13 hrs
Various types of residential and commercial air conditioning, including hydropic, absorption, and desiccant systems. Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory.
Various types of residential and commercial heating systems. Includes gas, oil, electric, compression, and hydroponic heating systems. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory.
Introduction to heat load calculations for residential and light commercial heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Included are air distribution, duct sizing, selection of grills and registers, types of fans, air velocity, and fan performance. An introduction is provided to air testing instruments and computer usage. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory.
An advisor approved elective in the technical field.
Second Semester — 13 hrs
An indepth course in the installtion, startup, maintenance, and air quality of complete heating and air conditioning systems. Two hours lecture and two hours lab.
A study of various commercial refrigeration systems. It includes installation, servicing, and maintaining systems.Basic knowledge of electricity, power distribution, components, solid state devices, and electrical circuits. Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory.
Regulations and standards for new retrofit and government regulations. Includes OSHA regulations, EPA regulations, local and state codes. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory.
An advisor approved elective in the technical field.