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Heating Fundamentals Certificate
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The Heating Fundamentals certificate provides students with the theory and hands-on training in the operation of heating and cooling system design and component application. The certificate program will focus on concepts of installation, service repair, preventative maintenance and start-up of heating and cooling systems.
The students will be required to take the R-410A Certification and the Heat Pump Certification exams.
Heating Fundamentals certificate graduates will have opportunities to work in the industry in one or more of the following areas: service, installation and repair of gas, oil and electric heating systems, service, installation and repair of heat pump systems and design and installation of air duct systems.
Program Location: Greenwood
Schedule Options: Day or Evening
Contact Information: David Kibler
Required Courses
| FIRST SEMESTER | Credit Hours | |
| ACR 110 | Heating Fundamentals | 4.0 |
| ACR 122 | Principles of Air Conditioning | 5.0 |
| ACR 210 | Heat Pumps | 4.0 |
| SECOND SEMESTER | Credit Hours | |
| ACR 223 | Testing and Balancing | 3.0 |
| ACR 224 | Codes and Ordinances | 2.0 |
| ACR 231 | Advanced Refrigeration | 4.0 |
| EEM 251 | Programmable Controller | 3.0 |
| Total Credit Hours: 25.0 | ||
Updated 4/18/2012
Gainful Employment Information
Advisement Information
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Prerequisite: Must have a refrigeration applications certificate.
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Courses are offered during day and evening hours. Students may enroll during fall or spring term
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Courses may be applied to the HVA3 associate degree
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Courses are offered during day and evening hours.
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Fall enrollment is best. If a student wishes to enroll during spring or summer term, advise for general education courses. May also enroll in ACR 107 and ACR 160, but check with department head first.
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Students may earn a Heating Fundamentals certificate (20 credit hours) by completing the following courses: ACR 110, 122, 210, 223, 224 231, and EEM 251.
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Students may earn a Refrigeration Applications certificate (32 credit hours) by completing ACR 101, 105, 106, 109, 131, 140, 122, 130, 150, 160, and EEM 107.
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Costs are $1000 - $1200 for top-quality equipment. There is a list at the bookstore or contact Keenan Tallent or David Kibler.
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If possible, contact Keenan Tallent or David Kibler during the initial enrollment process.
Advisement information updated 10/25/2011