General Basic HVAC Installation and Duct Fabrication Cert. (Spring 2012)
This vocational certificate provides the student with the fundamentals necessary to gain employment in the area of installation and duct fabrication in the heating and air conditioning field. It is 19 credit hours of basic knowledge in heating ventilation air conditioning, industrial safety, and sheet metal. This certificate is the beginning completion point for students in the HVAC field and verifies that the student can demonstrate several basic HVAC skills as they relate to installation and duct fabrication.
Suggested/Sample Course Sequence
The sequence taken by the student may vary depending on prerequisites, course availability, and personal/ professional responsibilities.
(Major Code 3780; CIP Code 47.0201)
First Semester
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HVAC 121 | Basic Principles of HVAC | 4 |
| Prerequisite or corequisite: HVAC 123 or ELTE 123 | ||
| HVAC 123 | Electromechanical Systems | 4 |
| HVAC 150 | Refrigerant Management and Certification | 1 |
| HVAC 155 | Workplace Skills | 1 |
Total Semester Hours: 10
Second Semester
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| INDT 125 | Industrial Safety | 3 |
| HVAC 167 | Sheet Metal Layout and Fabrication | 3 |
| MATH 130 | Technical Mathematics I | 3 |
| Prerequisite: MATH 111 with a grade of "C" or higher or an appropriate score on the math assessment test |
Total Semester Hours: 9
Total Program Hours: 19