College Catalog Programs of Study 2010-2011
HVAC-R and Facilities Services Technology
Career Studies Certificate
WO
Purpose: The Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration (HVAC-R) and Facilities Services Technology Career Studies Certificate is designed to prepare the student for entry-level positions in the air conditioning, refrigeration, and facilities maintenance industry. Students receive entry-level instruction in the principles, service, maintenance, repair, and installation of air conditioning, refrigeration, heating, plumbing, and electrical systems.
All first-time students must take a one-credit Student Development (SDV) course prior to enrolling in their 16th credit at 91°µÍø.
| One Year |
Credits |
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| 1st Semester | ||||||
| AIR | 121 | Air Conditioning & Refrigeration I | 4 | |||
| AIR | 111 | Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Controls I | 3 | |||
| 1AIR | 154 | Heating Systems I or BLD 20 Intro to Plumbing | 2-4 | |||
| 2ENG/CST | Elective | 3 | ||||
| Total | 12-14 | |||||
| 2nd Semester | ||||||
| AIR | 134 | 3 | ||||
| AIR | 122 | Air Conditioning & Refrigeration II | 4 | |||
| 3BLD | 96 | On Site Training or BLD 197 Cooperative Education | 2 | |||
| SDV | 106 | 1 | ||||
| Total | 10 | |||||
| Total credits for the HVAC-R and Facilities Services Technology Career Studies Certificate in HVAC-R and Facilities Services Technology=22-24 | ||||||
1 Students who plan to work in the air conditioning and refrigeration industry or who plan to complete the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Certificate or AAS degree should take AIR 154, while students who plan to work in facilities maintenance should take BLD 20. See your advisor for details.
2 The ENG/CST requirement may be met by ENG 111 or other ENG courses approved by your advisor, or by CST 100, 110, 115, 126, 227 or 229.
3 Students will be eligible to participate in paid or unpaid work-based learning experiences depending upon their qualifications and workforce conditions. See your faculty advisor for details.