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A.A.S., Major in Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Technology
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One of the fastest-growing service occupations, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning has seen major changes over the past years as a result of the national emphasis on fuel conservation and environmental concerns.
Every private residence, business, industry and agency needs the skill of technicians trained in the installation, maintenance and repair of air conditioning, refrigeration and heating systems.
Students are trained to diagnose and repair malfunctions; size, fabricate and install air duct systems; and estimate cooling and heating loads for selection of the most efficient systems for a given building. Practical training in a well-equipped shop and outside installation of service projects gives students on-the-job experience before they graduate. EPA technician certification is taught and the test is offered to all curriculum students.
Program Location: Greenwood
Schedule Options: Day or Evening
Contact Information: David Kibler
Required Courses
| FIRST SEMESTER | Credit Hours | |
| ACR 101 | Fundamentals of Refrigeration | 5.0 |
| ACR 105 | Tools and Service Techniques I | 1.0 |
| ACR 106 | Basic Electricity for HVAC/R | 4.0 |
| EEM 107 | Industrial Computer Techniques | 2.0 |
| MAT 170 | Algebra, Geometry & Trigonometry I | 3.0 |
| SECOND SEMESTER | Credit Hours | |
| ACR 109 | Tools and Service Techniques II | 2.0 |
| ACR 131 | Commercial Refrigeration | 4.0 |
| ACR 140 | Automatic Controls | 3.0 |
| MAT 171 | Algebra, Geometry & Trigonometry II | 3.0 |
| ENG 165 | Professional Communications | 3.0 |
| SUMMER TERM | Credit Hours | |
| ACR 107 | Wiring Diagrams | 2.0 |
| ACR 130 | Domestic Refrigeration | 4.0 |
| ACR 150 | Basic Sheet Metal | 2.0 |
| ACR 160 | Service Customer Relations | 3.0 |
| THIRD SEMESTER | Credit Hours | |
| ACR 110 | Heating Fundamentals | 4.0 |
| ACR 122 | Principles of Air Conditioning | 5.0 |
| ACR 210 | Heat Pumps | 4.0 |
| Elective Behavioral/Social Science | 3.0 | |
| FOURTH 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 Controllers | 3.0 |
| Elective Humanities/Fine Arts | 3.0 | |
| Total Credit Hours: 72.0 | ||
| Evening Program | ||
| FIRST SEMESTER | Credit Hours | |
| ACR 101 | Fundamentals of Refrigeration | 5.0 |
| ACR 105 | Tools and Service Techniques I | 1.0 |
| ACR 106 | Basic Electricity for HVAC/R | 4.0 |
| EEM 107 | Industrial Computer Techniques | 2.0 |
| SECOND SEMESTER | Credit Hours | |
| ACR 109 | Tools and Service Techniques II | 2.0 |
| ACR 131 | Commercial Refrigeration | 4.0 |
| ACR 140 | Automatic Controls | 3.0 |
| MAT 170 | Algebra, Geometry & Trigonometry I | 3.0 |
| SUMMER TERM | Credit Hours | |
| ACR 107 | Wiring Diagrams | 2.0 |
| ACR 150 | Basic Sheet Metal | 2.0 |
| ACR 160 | Service Customer Relations | 3.0 |
| ENG 165 | Professional Communications | 3.0 |
| THIRD SEMESTER | Credit Hours | |
| ACR 110 | Heating Fundamentals | 4.0 |
| ACR 122 | Principles of Air Conditioning | 5.0 |
| ACR 210 | Heat Pumps | 4.0 |
| MAT 171 | Algebra, Geometry & Trigonometry II | 3.0 |
| FOURTH 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 Controllers | 3.0 |
| SUMMER TERM | Credit Hours | |
| ACR 130 | Domestic Refrigeration | 4.0 |
| Elective Behavioral/Social Science | 3.0 | |
| Elective Humanities/Fine Arts | 3.0 | |
| Total Credit Hours: 72.0 | ||
Updated 4/18/2012
Advisement Information
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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 (25 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