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Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Certificate

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HVAC and Refrigeration Certificate

V.C., Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Certificate

Certificate Type: VC
Major Code: HVACR-VC
CIP: 0647020302

This vocational certificate program is designed to provide students the fundamental aspects of air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating. The program consists of classroom/lab study as well as hands-on field training. Areas of study include the history of HVACR; safe working practices; HVACR tools; and the fundamentals of HVACR fluids, pressures, refrigerants, fabrication and codes. Candidates must:

  • Apply and be accepted at SCC;
  • Be at least 18 years of age;
  • Pay required lab fee.

Students without a high school diploma or GED enrolling in this program must take the Test of Adult Basic Education test (TABE) and meet the following TABE test score requirements: 10 math, 9 language, 9 reading. Note: Minimum TABE scores are required to complete the program, not to enter the program.

Total program hours: 270


Major Courses
ACR0504CHVACR Concepts
This course encompasses classroom/lab study of the fundamentals of air conditioning, refrigeration and heating. Areas of study include the history of HVACR, safe working practices, HVACR tools and the fundamentals of HVACR fluids, pressures, refrigerants, fabrication and codes. Students will also gain knowledge of appropriate communication and employability skills as well as an understanding of entrepreneurship. Lab fee required.		3
ACR0505CHVACR Service Practices
This course encompasses classroom and lab study of electrical components and start-up procedures for air conditioning, refrigeration and heating equipment. Areas of study include wiring and troubleshooting electrical motors, identifying basic principles for air conditioning, refrigeration, heating and ventilation piping and sizing, as well as start-up and checkout procedures. Lab fee required.		3
ACR0507CHVACR Advanced Services Practices
This course encompasses classroom and lab study of light commercial electricity and controls and light commercial air conditioning systems. The student will also gain knowledge of commercial refrigeration systems and understand load calculations for HVACR systems. Lab fee required.		3
Total Credits:9

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