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 |
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| ORI100 | 1st | College Success Strategies | 1 |
| HAC100 | Introduction to Refrigeration | 3 |
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| HAC101 | Introduction to Refrigeration Lab | 1 |
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| COM121 | English Composition | 3 |
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| SOC125 | Individual & Society | 3 |
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11 |
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| MAT110 | 2nd | Algebra II | 3 |
| HAC120 | Introduction to Electricity | 3 |
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| HAC121 | Introduction to Electricity Lab | 1 |
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| COM141 | Technical Writing | 3 |
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10 |
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| HAC130 | 3rd | HVAC/R Electrical Controls | 3 |
| HAC131 | HVAC/R Electrical Controls Lab | 1 |
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| MAT160 | College Algebra | 3 |
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| PHY150 | Applied Physics | 4 |
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11 |
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| HAC110 | 4th | Architectural Blueprint Reading | 3 |
| ENV130 | The Environment | 3 |
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| CHE120 | Principals of Chemistry | 4 |
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10 |
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| HAC140 | 5th | Commercial Refrigeration | 3 |
| HAC141 | Commercial Refrigeration Lab | 1 |
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| HUM -- | Humanities Elective | 3 |
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| MAT165 | Trigonometry | 3 |
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10 |
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| HAC150 | 6th | Heating and Air Conditioning Systems | 3 |
| HAC151 | Heating and Air Conditioning Systems Lab | 1 |
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| HAC200 | Psychrometric Charts and Heat Loads | 3 |
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| HAC210 | Air Distribution | 3 |
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10 |
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| Total Credit Hours Required for the Program | 62 |
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Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:
- Read, interpret, and create architectural, mechanical, plumbing, and structural blueprints.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the use of various refrigeration equipment and tools.
- Demonstrate the proper handling, disposal, and knowledge of various types of refrigerants.
- Install, service, and troubleshoot various types of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment.
- Demonstrate knowledge of electricity, and the electrical control systems applied to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment.
- Describe the properties of air, and air flow through analysis and interpretation of psychrometric charts.
- Calculate and apply building heating and cooling loads by properly selecting cooling, heating, and air conditioning equipment.
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.