Heating, Ventilation, Air Cond. & Refrigeration
College Credit Certificate
(Daytime Sequence)
The HVAC/R program prepares students to become certified heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration technicians. It is designed to meet the demands of this rapidly changing industry. Equipment, technology and materials will be stressed along with new OSHA and EPA regulations regarding their use. Some of the coursework in this program will prepare students to take the refrigerant 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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| HAC110 | Architectural Blueprint Reading | 3 |
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| MAT110 | Algebra II | 3 |
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11 |
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| HAC120 | 2nd | Introduction to Electricity | 3 |
| HAC121 | Introduction to Electricity Lab | 1 |
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| HAC130 | HVAC/R Electrical Controls | 3 |
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| HAC131 | HVAC/R Electrical Controls Lab | 1 |
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| ENV130 | The Environment | 3 |
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11 |
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| HAC140 | 3rd | Commercial Refrigeration | 3 |
| HAC141 | Commercial Refrigeration Lab | 1 |
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| HAC150 | Heating and Air Conditioning Systems | 3 |
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| HAC151 | Heating and Air Conditioning Systems Lab | 1 |
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8 |
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| Total Credit Hours Required for the Program | 30 |
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Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:
- Please note: These programs can be pursued on a part-time basis.
Appropriate placement test scores, or the completion of certain developmental courses, are required for all programs of study. Additional prerequisites may be necessary for some courses and can be found in the course descriptions section of the catalog.
It is recommended that students confer with their advisor when selecting electives.