General Basic HVAC Maintenance Certificate (Spring 2012)
This vocational certificate provides the student with the fundamentals necessary to gain employment in the area of maintenance in the heating and air conditioning field. It is 23 credit hours of basic knowledge in heating ventilation air conditioning, industrial safety, electrical wiring and plumbing. 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 building maintenance.
Suggested/Sample Course Sequence
The sequence taken by the student may vary depending on prerequisites, course availability, and personal/ professional responsibilities.
(Major Code 3790; 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 155 | Workplace Skills | 1 |
| ELTE 125 | Residential Wiring Methods | 4 |
| Prerequisite or corequisite: HVAC 123 or ELTE 123 |
Total Semester Hours: 13
Second Semester
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HVAC 167 | Sheet Metal Layout and Fabrication | 3 |
| HVAC 146 | Plumbing Systems Applications | 3 |
| INDT 125 | Industrial Safety | 3 |
| HVAC 150 | Refrigerant Management and Certification | 1 |
Total Semester Hours: 10
Total Program Hours: 23