HVAC
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
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- Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
- Certificate
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- Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
- Short Term Certificate
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- 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
Estimated Program Length
| Award | Length | Credit Hours |
| Short Term Certificate | 1 semester | 12 |
| Certificate of Completion | 4 semesters | 60 |
| AAT Degree | 4 Semesters | 69 |
Required Program Courses
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
| ASC111 | Principles of Refrigeration | 3 |
| ASC112 | HVAC/R Service Procedures | 3 |
| ASC113 | Refrigeration Piping Practices | 3 |
| ASC121 | Principles of Electricity for HVAC/R | 3 |
| ASC122 | HVAC/R Electric Circuits | 3 |
| ASC123 | HVAC/R Electrical Components | 3 |
| ASC125 | Fund of Gas/Electrical Heat Systems | 6 |
| ASC127 | HVAC/R Electric Motors | 3 |
| ASC132 | Residential Air Conditioning | 3 |
| ASC138 | Customer Relations in HVAC/R | 3 |
| ASC147 | Refrigerant Transition/Recovery Theory | 3 |
| ASC152 | Heat Pump Systems | 6 |
| ASC182 | Special Topics in AC/Refrigeration II | 3 |
| ASC210 | Troubleshooting HVAC/R Systems | 3 |
Required Academic Courses - Certificate
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
| DPT100 | Introductory Computer Skills I | 3 |
| ENG100 | Vocational Technical English | 3 |
| MAH101 | Introductory Mathematics I | 3 |
| SPC103 | Oral Communication Skills | 3 |
Required Academic Courses - Degree
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
| COM103 | Introductory Technical English II | 3 |
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DPT103 |
Introductory Computer Skills II | 3 |
| ENG131 | Applied Writing I | 3 |
| MTH116 | Mathematical Applications | 3 |
| MTH246 | Mathematics of Finance | 3 |
| PSY270 | Business and Industrial Psychology | 3 |
| SPC106 | Fundamentals/Oral Communications | 3 |
Elective Courses
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
| ASC119 | Fundamentals of Gas Heating Systems | 3 |
| ASC120 | Fundamentals/Electric Heat Systems Lab | 3 |
| ASC128 | Heat Load Calculations | 3 |
| ASC181 | Special Topics in AC/Refrigeration I | 3 |
| ASC185 | Special Topics in AC/Refrigeration | 2 |
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
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
