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Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) Technology, Certificate

Overview

Narrative

As a graduate of Northampton's HVAC/R certificate program, you will have the qualifications needed to find good-paying employment in this highly technical field. Many of our graduates command above-average salaries as service and installation technicians with HVAC/Mechanical contractors or as maintenance technicians in commercial and industrial facilities.

Features

Our program offers the unique opportunity to learn the concepts and service practices on components and equipment used in HVAC/R systems. You will also learn the proper methods of recovery and handling of refrigerants and be prepared to take the EPA Refrigerant Technician licensure test.

The program's curriculum includes electrical theory, heating and cooling concepts, refrigeration cycle theory, equipment operation, component specification, whole system operation, system calculations, and diagnostic approaches.

If you decide to advance your education further, all of the course work in this certificate program can be applied toward Northampton's Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) Technology.

View Gainful Employment information on the HVAC/R Technology Certificate

Outcomes

Graduates of the program will:

  • Demonstrate an ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Analyze and present data in an acceptable and standardized manner.
  • Demonstrate a basic framework of technical vocabulary applicable to the HVAC/R field.
  • Demonstrate the proficient use of the tools and diagnostic equipment utilized within the industry.
  • Interpret and apply the EPA regulatory laws applicable to refrigerant handling and other environmentally hazardous materials used with HVAC/R systems.
  • Be able to describe the principles of operation of residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial HVAC/R equipment.
  • Demonstrate the ability to service and repair these systems utilizing industry proven methods and procedures.
  • Be able to explain commercial/industrial control systems and demonstrate the troubleshooting skills necessary to solve complex problems.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of airflow dynamics and the proper application of components in a commercial refrigeration system.
  • Apply math concepts in solving equipment related problems and service invoicing.
  • Demonstrate competent communication and technical writing skills.
  • Demonstrate observational, integrative, and synthetic skills.

Courses

First Semester

CISC101Introduction to Computers

3 credits
EMEC101Electrical Fundamentals

3 credits
EMEC117Industrial Rigging

1 credits
EMEC118Hand and Power Tools

1 credits
HVAC101Fundamentals of HVAC/R I

4 credits
MATH103Applications in Mathematics

3 credits
OSAH100Industry Outreach Safety Educ

1 credits
Total Credit Hours:16

Second Semester

ELTC107Electrical Wiring I

3 credits
ENGL101English I

3 credits
HVAC102Fundamentals of HVAC/R II

3 credits
HVAC124Heating: Gas, Oil, Solar Thermal , Air and Hydronic Systems

4 credits
HVAC140Heat Pump Systems

2 credits
CMGT104Construction Print Reading

3 credits
Total Credit Hours:18

Third Semester

EMEC135Electrical Motors and Controls

4 credits
HVAC104Refrigeration System Troublshotg

3 credits
HVAC150HVAC Airflow and Distribution

3 credits
Technical Electives ++

6/8 credits
Total Credit Hours:16-18

Total Credit Hours: 50-52

* Current course scheduling for HVAC104, HVAC150, HVAC110 is to offer in Spring semester only. Check with HVAC advisor for most recent schedule details.

HVAC101: In conjunction with this course the seminar/testing session: ACRNC108 EPA Refrigerant Usage Certification is offered.

++ Technical Elective Options: Any EMEC, ELEC, ENGG, CHEM, CISC, HVAC or WELD except ENGG100 ****SCHEDULING WITH HVAC ADVISOR IS CRITICAL FOR SUCCESS