Heating, Ventilation, Air Cond. & Refrigeration

Associate in Applied Science Degree

The HVAC/R Technology program prepares students to install, troubleshoot, and repair residential, light commercial, heavy commercial, and industrial HVAC/R equipment. Students also study psychrometric charts and heat loads plus air distribution. Equipment, technology and materials will be stressed along with new OSHA and EPA regulations regarding their use. Some of the coursework will prepare students to take the EPA 605 Refrigerant Handlers Certification Examination. College credit may be granted through Tech Prep articulation agreements between RACC and approved secondary schools.

Required Program of Study

Course Number Term Course Title Credits
ORI100 1st College Success Strategies
1
HAC100 Introduction to Refrigeration
3
HAC101 Introduction to Refrigeration Lab
1
COM121 English Composition
3
SOC125 Individual & Society
3
   
11
MAT110 2nd Algebra II
3
HAC120 Introduction to Electricity
3
HAC121 Introduction to Electricity Lab
1
COM141 Technical Writing
3
   
10
HAC130 3rd HVAC/R Electrical Controls
3
HAC131 HVAC/R Electrical Controls Lab
1
MAT160 College Algebra
3
PHY150 Applied Physics
4
   
11
HAC110 4th Architectural Blueprint Reading
3
ENV130 The Environment
3
CHE120 Principals of Chemistry
4
   
10
HAC140 5th Commercial Refrigeration
3
HAC141 Commercial Refrigeration Lab
1
HUM -- Humanities Elective
3
MAT165 Trigonometry
3
   
10
HAC150 6th Heating and Air Conditioning Systems
3
HAC151 Heating and Air Conditioning Systems Lab
1
HAC200 Psychrometric Charts and Heat Loads
3
HAC210 Air Distribution
3
   
10
Total Credit Hours Required for the Program
62

Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:

Please note: Students enrolling in daytime courses offered at the Berks Career and Technology Center must present a Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Clearance prior to the first day of class. For information on this program contact the Coordinator of Special Programs at 610-607-6219.