HVAC Installation Certificate
Credential: CERTIFICATE (Code: C35100I)
The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology curriculum provides the basic knowledge to develop skills necessary to work with residential and light commercial systems. Topics include mechanical refrigeration, heating and cooling theory, electricity, controls, and safety.
The certificate program covers air conditioning, furnaces, heat pumps, tools and instruments. In addition, the AAS degree covers residential building codes, residential system sizing, and advanced comfort systems.
Certificate graduates should be able to assist in the start up, preventive maintenance, service, repair, and/or installation of residential and light commercial systems. AAS degree graduates should be able to demonstrate an understanding of system selection and balance and advanced systems.
Degree Requirements
Required Courses
| AHR 110 | Introduction to Refrigeration | | FA | 2 | 6 | 0 | 5 |
| AHR 111 | HVACR Electricity | | FA | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| AHR 112 | Heating Technology | | SP | 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| AHR 151 | HVAC Duct Systems I | | FA | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| AHR 160 | Refrigerant Certification | | SP | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| AHR 213 | HVACR Building Code | | FA | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Subtotal: 17 credit hours
C=Class L=Lab CL=Clinic Cr=Credit