Program Description & Plan of Study

Program Description

The Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning program provides all of the skills necessary to gain meaningful employment as an entry-level Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) technician. Students obtain extensive hands-on experience in the repair, maintenance and installation of a wide variety of heating, air conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation systems.

Plan of Study - Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning, Diploma

Term 1

• CSC 107 - Computer Literacy Credit(s): 3.00
• HCR 260 - HVAC Trade Skills I Credit(s): 3.00
• HCR 308 - Refrigeration Fundamentals Credit(s): 5.00
• HCR 405 - Basic Electricity for HVAC Tech Credit(s): 5.00

Term 1 Total: 16.00 Credits

Term 2

• HCR 116 - Domestic Heating Credit(s): 5.00
• HCR 261 - HVAC Trade Skills II Credit(s): 3.00
• HCR 441 - HVAC Controls and Circuitry Credit(s): 5.00
• SPC 122 - Interpersonal Communication Credit(s): 3.00

Term 2 Total: 16.00 Credits

Term 3 - Summer

• HCR 271 - Advanced Domestic Heating and Air Conditioning Credit(s): 5.00
• HCR 851 - HVAC-R Industry Safety Credit(s): 2.00

Term 3 Total: 7.00 Credits

Diploma Total: 39.00 Credits

Students in this program test and obtain the following industry certifications:

• EPA Section 608
• HVAC Excellence Employment Ready Exams in the areas of Gas Heat, Air Conditioning, Heat Pump, and Electrical

Upon completion of the program, students are eligible to apply for the State of Iowa Specialty License.