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Program Title:

 Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 
Award Type: Associate in Applied Science Degree 
Award Name, Number and Location: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (BP/EP) 
Award Description: Trained personnel are in critical short supply for the demands of the residential and commercial heating and air conditioning industry. With the increased need for energy efficient heating and cooling systems, new energy codes and exploding technology advancements, opportunities in the residential/commercial HVAC field are unlimited. The residential/commercial air conditioning, heating and refrigeration areas include working on heat/cool rooftop units, high-efficiency electronically controlled forced air furnaces and hydronic boilers, chillers and large-building computerized energy management control systems, ice cube machines, walk-in coolers/freezers and display cases. The HVAC technician should have the ability to install, retrofit, service and repair residential/commercial air handling units that have the capabilities of cooling, heating, humidifying, dehumidifying and filtration of air for environmental control. 
Career Opportunities: Employment opportunities in the residential/commercial heating, cooling, air conditioning and refrigeration field are based on each individual`s goals and qualifications. Opportunities exist in management, sales, service, installation and maintenance of HVAC and refrigeration equipment. Possible positions include: installer, quality control technician, service technician, manufacturer`s representative, sales consultant, layout person and designer. In addition, the A.A.S. degree will help qualify individuals for management positions in the sales, installation, and service of HVAC equipment. 

Technical Studies Required:

54 Credits
HVAC1000 Electrical Circuits 3
HVAC1010 1PH Motors and Auxiliary Controls 2
HVAC1020 Tube and Pipe Fabrication 2
HVAC1030 Sheet Metal 2
HVAC1040 Basic Refrigeration 4
HVAC1050 Refrigerant Transition and Recovery 1
HVAC1070 Gas Heat Systems 3
HVAC1110 Electrical Diagrams 2
HVAC1130 Room Air Conditioners 2
HVAC1140 Central Air Conditioners 3
HVAC1150 Hydronic Heat Systems 1
HVAC1180 MN Special Boilers License 1
HVAC2001 Packaged Heating and Cooling Equipment 4
HVAC2010 Heat Pump Systems 2
HVAC2020 Pneumatic Controls 2
HVAC2030 Commercial Ice Making Machines 3
HVAC2041 Gas/Refrigeration (Mechanical) Code 1
HVAC2050 Electrical for Commercial HVAC&R Equipment 2
HVAC2100 Water Chiller Machines 3
HVAC2111 Low Pressure Steam and Water Boilers 2
HVAC2121 Refrigerated Coolers and Cases 4
HVAC2130 Supermarket Refrigeration 3
MATH1000 Prealgebra 2

General Education Required:

12 Credits
COMM2050 Interpersonal Communication 3
METS1000 Computers in Manufacturing 3
SOCI2100 Introduction to Sociology 3
PHIL2100 Critical Thinking 3

General Education Electives:

6 Credits
Hennepin Technical College`s 2000-level general education courses, with one area of exception, meet the guidelines of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC). The excepted area contains courses in computer literacy. Although students may apply up to three computer literacy credits toward satisfying the general education requirements for an A.A.S. degree, the computer literacy credits do not meet the MnTC guidelines and may or may not be accepted for general education transfer by other Minnesota colleges.

Technical Studies Electives:

0 Credits
 

Total Associate in Applied Science DegreeCredits 72

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