Heating, Ventilation,
Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) 1
Length: 750 hours
Program Number: C400410
Enrollment Periods: 2; 375 hours, 375 hours
The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment or advanced training in the heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration and ventilation industry.
Basic Skill Level Requirements: Mathematics: 10 (Level A), Language: 9, Reading: 9; or Verbal 248, Quantitative 267
Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) 1 program C400410 structure:
Course Number | Course Title | Course Length | OCP | Credits |
ACR0000 | Introduction to HVAC/R | 250 hours | A | 1.5 |
This course highlights the importance of health, safety, and environmental management systems in organizations. Students identify, use, and maintain the tools and accessories in the industry, as well as demonstrate a practical knowledge of basic electricity and electrical components used in heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Students maintain, test, and troubleshoot various heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration systems. |
ACR0001 | HVAC/R Fundamentals | 250 hours | B | 1.5 |
Items covered include: knowledge of electrical wiring in air-conditioning and refrigeration, troubleshooting HVAC systems, testing electrical components for commercial HVAC systems, and analyze fluids, pressures, refrigerants, and related codes. |
ACR0012 | HVAC/R Service Practices | 250 hours | C | 1.5 1.5 |
Students utilize mechanical components of HVAC/R systems, operate solid-state electronics and mechanical refrigeration and testing equipment. |
Industry Certification: Students are given the opportunity to take Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) exams.
Heating, Ventilation,
Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) 2
Prerequisite HVAC/R 1
Length: 600 hours
Enrollment: Every nine weeks
Program Number: C400420
Enrollment Periods: 2; 300 hours, 300 hours
The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment or advanced training in the heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration and ventilation industry.
Basic Skill Level Requirements: Testing must be completed within the first 6 weeks unless Exempt.
Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) 1 program C400410
Course Number | Course Title | Course Length | OCP | Credits |
ACR0013 | HVAC/R Intermediate Service Practices | 250 hours | A | 1.5 |
Students select appropriate commercial compressors; test, adjust, and maintain commercial evaporative condensers. |
ACR0044 | Air-Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Technician | 350 hours | D | 2 |
This course covers the properties of air; using a pressure enthalpy chart to diagram refrigerant cycles; standards for and ways to measure indoor air quality; understanding chilled systems; read construction documents; interpret, use and modify construction drawings and specifications; and design heating and cooling systems. |
Industry Certification: Students are given the opportunity to take Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) exams.
Total Completion Rate: 100%
Total placement Rate: 100%
