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 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 Semester Course Title Credits
ORI102 Fall College Success Strategies 2
COM121 English Composition 3
HAC105 Basic Refrigeration Psychrometrics, and Thermodynamics 3
HAC106 Basic Refrigeration Lab 1
MAT150 Foundations of Math 3
    12
COM141 Spring Technical Writing 3
HAC115 Basic Electricity and Electromagnetic Functions 3
HAC116 Basic Electricity and Electromagnetic Functions Lab 1
HAC125 Electric Motors and Motor Control Systems 3
HAC126 Motor Controls and Motor Control Systems Lab 1
    11
SOC125 Fall Individual & Society 3
HAC135 Residential and Light Commercial Air Conditioning Systems 3
HAC136 Residential and Light Commercial Air Conditioning Systems Lab 1
HAC145 Fossil Fuel Systems and Alternative Fuels 3
HAC146 Fossil Fuel Systems and Alternative Fuels Lab 1
    11
BUS100 Spring Introduction to Business 3
HAC155 Commercial Refrigeration 3
HAC156 Commercial Refrigeration Lab 1
HAC165 EPA Refrigerant Transition Certification Preparation 2
ENV130 The Environment 3
    12
HAC205 Fall HVAC Control Systems 3
HAC206 HVAC Control Systems Lab 1
HAC215 Unitary Systems 3
HAC216 Unitary Systems Lab 1
IFT110 Microcomputer Applications 3
    11
HAC225 Spring Duct Design and Fabrication 3
HAC226 Duct Design and Fabrication Lab 1
HAC235 HVAC Codes and Regulations 3
HUM -- Humanities Elective 3
    10
Total Credit Hours Required for the Program 67

Upon successUpon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:
• Demonstrate effective technical writing skills.
• Read, interpret, and create architectural, mechanical, plumbing, and structural blueprints.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use 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.