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Program Title:

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

Award Type:

Diploma

Award Name, Number and Location:

Commercial Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (EP)

Award Description:

With the increased need for energy efficient heating and cooling systems, opportunities in the commercial refrigeration field are unlimited. Work in the area of supermarket refrigeration contains perhaps one of the biggest challenges and requires intensive quality training. Ice cube machines, walk-in coolers and display cases require technical service skills. The air conditioning and heating areas include working on heat/cool rooftop units, chillers and large building systems that are controlled by electronic, electric or pneumatic systems. The technician should also have the ability to install and maintain large air handling units which have the capabilities of cooling, heating, humidifying, dehumidifying and cleaning air for human and equipment environmental control. Increasing energy costs have created a great demand for skilled technicians in the area of energy management systems. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Residential Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning program or a minimum of 2 years related work experience.

Career Opportunities:

Employment opportunities in the commercial heating, air conditioning and refrigeration field are based on each person`s goals and qualifications. Manufacturing, installation, servicing and engineering firms could employ an individual. Possible positions include: installer, quality control technician, service technician, layout person and designer.

Technical Studies Required:

28 Credits

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
HVAC2060	Computer Room Air Conditioning	1
HVAC2100	Water Chiller Machines	3
HVAC2111	Low Pressure Steam and Water Boilers	2
HVAC2121	Refrigerated Coolers and Cases	4
HVAC2130	Supermarket Refrigeration	3
HVAC2165	Air Handling Units	1

General Education Required:

2 Credits

COMM1016	Team Building in the Workplace	2
	or
COMM1040	Job Seeking Skills	2
	or
COMM1050	Communication in the Workplace	2
	or
ENGL1026	Essentials of Technical Writing	3

General Education Electives:

2 Credits

Any HTC college level general education course may be used to satisfy the elective requirement.

Technical Studies Electives:

0 Credits

Total DiplomaCredits 32

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