Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning is a maximum 69 semester hour program combining classroom theory with hands-on practice in the laboratory.  Requirements for the Associate of Applied Technology degree include seven academic courses totaling 21 credit hours and all required career technical courses. Requirements for the certificate of completion include four academic courses totaling 12 semester hours and all required career technical courses.  Students can also earn stackable short term certificates and industry certifications. This program is designed to help students acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to prepare for successful entry-level employment in the field of office administration.

Awards

• Associate of Applied Technology Degree

• Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning

• Certificate

• Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning

• Short Term Certificate

• Basic Circuit Boards

  • Basic HVAC

  • Basic Repair Service

  • Repair Service

Industry Certification
EPA Refrigerant Handling
National Career Readiness Certificate
NCCER CORE
NCCER HVAC Level 1
OSHA 10-hr General Industry Safety/Health

Electives may be offered to meet a student’s personal educational goals or for instructional purposes.

Program Contact

Mr. Stan Humphries, Instructor
Main Campus
334-514-1352

Mr. Mike Coker, Instructor
Draper Instructional Service Center
334-514-3584

Mr. Shane Rasbury

Bibb Correctional Facility

334-514-1356

Mr. Jonathan Rose, Instructor
Donaldson Correctional Facility
334-290-3240 ext. 2555

Occupational Data

HVAC technicians work on heating, ventilation, cooling, and refrigeration systems that control the temperature and air quality in buildings. Because HVAC systems have become increasingly complex, employers generally prefer applicants with postsecondary education or who have completed an apprenticeship. Some states require technicians to be licensed. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2017 the average salary for an HVAC technician was $47,080 annually. Employment in this field is projected to grow 15 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations. Commercial and residential building construction will drive this growth, and job opportunities are expected to be plentiful.

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook