CAS in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
The one-year Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC-R) Certificate of Applied Science (CAS) is designed to teach the technical and procedural aspects of the HVAC-R industry, with an emphasis on preparing students for entry level positions as HVAC-R installers in residential and commercial settings. The program includes a combination of hands-on fundamental and advanced instruction in HVAC-R theory and practice. Along with heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration specific courses, industry related courses, such as technical math, professional communication, and OSHA and EPA safety training will be included.
This certification is also the foundation for a two-year HVAC-R Associate of Applied Science degree for students interested in pursuing HVAC-R Technician careers.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Paraphrase and justify the relevance of HVAC-R in the building industry.
- Explain the fundamentals of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems within residential and commercial buildings. Effectively communicate the similarities and differences in the form and function of HVAC-R systems.
- Interpret and describe blueprint plans. ;Illustrate a ladder wiring diagram and interpret the abbreviations/legend of a schematic. ; ;
- Translate safety rules and regulations according to industry policies and laws; ;appraise workshop environments and ;apply correct practices when utilizing ;tools, equipment and substances. ;
- Practice and utilize proper welding, brazing and pipe-joining techniques.
- Demonstrate proper use of sheet metal fabrication tools in the construction of basic duct design; Demonstrate installation techniques in adherence with industry standards. ;
- Comprehend electrical theory, symbols and characteristics of DC and AC circuits within the HVAC industry. Identify parallel and series circuit systems. Accurately calculate potential effects of electricity on equipment or systems. ;
- Summarize the significance of heat loads and losses, insulation, wet/dry bulb lines, relative humidity, enthalpy, and dew point. ;
- Model effective verbal, nonverbal, oral and written interpersonal communication that is appropriate for a professional setting. ;
| Year 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Spring | |
| COMX 115 - Introduction to Interpersonal Communication | 3 | |
| M 111 - Technical Mathematics | 3 | |
| ELCT 100 - Introduction to Electricity | 3 | |
| HVC 110 - Introduction to HVAC-R | 3 | |
| OSH 110 - OSHA 10 Safety Training for Construction Trades | 1 | |
| HVC 115 - Trade Tools and Test Equipment | 2 | |
| HVC 125 - Environmental Protection Agency 608 Certification | 1 | |
| HVC 130 - HVAC-R Electrical | 3 | |
| HVC 140 - HVAC Systems I | 3 | |
| HVC 145 - HVAC-R Welding, Brazing and Pipe Joining | 2 | |
| HVC 150 - HVAC Installation and Sheet Metal Fabrication | 4 | |
| HVC 155 - Blueprint Reading and Wiring Schematics | 3 | |
| Year Total: | 15 | 16 |
| Total Program Credits: | 31 | |