Light Commercial Air Conditioning and Heating
This certificate provides training in the design, diagnosis, service and repair of residential and light commercial HVAC systems including commercial building controls. In addition, it provides training on the application of the International Residential Code with attention to the sizing requirements of parts V and VI of the code. Students must complete the Industry Competency Exam (ICE) Light Commercial Air Conditioning and Heating as a requirement of this certificate. Contact the Testing Center for current pricing of the ICE Exam. Students need to sign up with the Testing Center before taking this exam and pay for the exam at the time of testing.
Requirements
Assessment testing is required for all students. Students who are reading at college level and place into CCR 093 or above and MAT 050 or above may begin this certificate of study. Students scoring below this level should consult with a Faculty Member before registering for courses in this program of study.
Required Courses
| HVA101 | Introduction to Air Conditioning and Refrigeration | 4 |
| HVA102 | Basic Refrigeration | 4 |
| HVA103 | Basic Electricity | 3 |
| HVA104 | Electrical Components for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration | 4 |
| HVA123 | Air Conditioning | 4 |
| HVA124 | Advanced Air Conditioning | 4 |
| HVA200 | International Residential Codes - Mechanical and Fuel Gas | 2 |
| HVA201 | Heating for Commercial Applications | 3 |
| HVA202 | Troubleshooting and Customer Service | 3 |
| HVA203 | Industrial Controls | 3 |
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| MTE110 | Applied Communication & Teamwork in Industry | 3 |
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| COM115 | Public Speaking | 3 |
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| COM125 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 37
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