Heating, Ventilation, Air Cond. & Refrigeration Technology
College Credit Certificate
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAC105 | Fall | Basic Refrigeration, Psychrometrics, and Thermodynamics | 3 |
| HAC106 | Basic Refrigeration Lab | 1 | |
| MAT150 | Foundations of Math | 3 | |
| 7 | |||
| HAC115 | Spring | Basic Electricity and Electromagnetic Functions | 3 |
| HAC116 | Basic Electricity and Electromagnetic Functions Lab | 1 | |
| HAC125 | Electric Motors and Motor Control Systems | 3 | |
| HAC126 | Electric Motors and Motor Control Systems Lab | 1 | |
| 8 | |||
| HAC135 | Fall | 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 | |
| 8 | |||
| HAC155 | Spring | Commercial Refrigeration | 3 |
| HAC156 | Commercial Refrigeration Lab | 1 | |
| HAC165 | EPA Refrigerant Transition Certification Preparation | 2 | |
| ENV130 | The Environment | 3 | |
| 9 | |||
| Total Credit Hours Required for the Program | 32 | ||
Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:
- Read and interpret 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.
- Apply knowledge of electricity and the electrical control systems to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment.
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.