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Nov 21, 2024
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2024-2025 Catalog & Student Handbook
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration (HVAC&R) Technician Helper, Career Studies Certificate
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Purpose
This Career Studies Certificate (Plan Code 221-903-10) is designed to prepare students for employment as competent Technician’s Helper in the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVAC&R) industry. The courses in this program create the first step in the pathway to an Associate of Applied Science degree and may be applied to some upper level studies in Career and Technical Programs. Students will have the opportunity to earn a nationally recognized credential through the EPA certification examination. Classes count toward the Journeyman and Master state license in HVAC.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- Read and interpret electrical diagrams, wire control systems from electrical diagrams, and repair faults in electrical control systems.
- Properly size and install HVAC systems using current and appropriate codes and industry practices.
- Diagnose, repair faults, and perform maintenance on HVAC systems.
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Program Curriculum and Suggested Sequence of Courses
Total Credits For Program: 22
Notes and Additional Curriculum Options
- AIR 121 and AIR 276 are co-requisites and must be taken together.
- ELE 118 is a pre- or co-requisite for ELE 156 . Students who have taken AIR 134 have met the ELE 156 requirement.
Certifications
Courses in this program may help students attain the following license(s) or certification(s):
- EPA Section 608 Technician Certification, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- Journeyman Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning, Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
- Master Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning, Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
- 10-hour Construction Safety and Health, Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Certifications
Courses in this program may help students attain the following license(s) or certification(s):
- EPA Section 608 Technician Certification, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- OSHA 10 Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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