CAREER STUDIES CERTIFICATE (C.S.C.)
Learn about circuit diagrams for air conditioning units, reading and drawing of circuit diagrams, and the different types of electrical controls. You’ll also gain experience in analyzing air conditioning circuits, components, controls, and servicing equipment.
The HVAC Career Studies Certificate is designed to be completed in two semesters.
A QUALITY EDUCATION
The Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning career studies certificate is designed to train individuals in the basics of HVAC technology. The program trains students to enter the workforce as an entry-level maintenance technicians, with no prior experience necessary to enroll.
Key Skills You Will Learn:
- HVAC principles
- How to check HVAC systems and determine proper procedure to repairs
- Safely test and diagnose electrical issues
- Understand and interpret blueprints related to HVAC
- Gain a basic understanding of electricity
Students who successfully complete the program will obtain:
- NCCR level 1 and level 2 certification
- EPA certification (universal technician, required to purchase refrigerant)
- OSHA 10 certification
- First aid and CPR credentials
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning - HVAC (CSC)
CIP 47.0201
Degree: Career Studies Certificate
Program Code: 221-903-10
Program Length: 1 Year - 2 Semesters
Minimum Credits: 29
Program Advisor
Nick Nelson
276.964.7316
Davis Hall Room 140
First Semester
- AIR 121: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration I
- AIR 122: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration II
- AIR 134: Circuits and Controls I
- SAF 127: Industrial Safety
- BLD 110: Introduction to Construction
Semester Total
- Lecture Hours: 13
- Lab Hours: 9
- Course Credits: 16
Second Semester
- ELE 140: Basic Electricity and Machinery
- Elective Approved Technical Elective* 4 credit
- Elective Approved Technical Elective* 4 credit
- ITE 102: Computers and Information Systems
Semester Total
- Lecture Hours: 8-12
- Lab Hours: 2-8
- Course Credits: 13
Total Minimum Credits: 29
*Approved Technical Electives:
- ELE 135: National Electrical Code: Residential
- ELE 177: Photovoltaic Energy Systems
- ENE 105: Solar Thermal Active and Passive Technology
- AIR 136: Circuits and Controls III
- AIR 165: Air Conditioning Systems I
- AIR 235: Heat Pumps
- AIR 154: Heating Systems I
- AIR 276: Refrigerant Usage EPA Certification
- OR
- Division Approval
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