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May 31, 2025
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2025-2026 Catalog and 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
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