Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) Technology, Certificate

Overview

Narrative

As a graduate of Northampton's HVAC/R certificate program, you will have the qualifications needed to find good-paying employment in this highly technical field. Many of our graduates command above-average salaries as service and installation technicians with HVAC/Mechanical contractors or as maintenance technicians in commercial and industrial facilities.

Features

Our program offers the unique opportunity to learn the concepts and service practices on components and equipment used in HVAC/R systems. You will also learn the proper methods of recovery and handling of refrigerants and be prepared to take the EPA Refrigerant Technician licensure test.

The program's curriculum includes electrical theory, heating and cooling concepts, refrigeration cycle theory, equipment operation, component specification, whole system operation, system calculations, and diagnostic approaches.

If you decide to advance your education further, all of the course work in this certificate program can be applied toward Northampton's Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) Technology

Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate competent speaking, technical vocabulary, and technical writing skills when working with diverse groups displaying the ability to work independently & collaboratively for observation, integrative, and synthetic skills.
• Describe the operation and application of commonly used types of heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems used in residential and commercial facilities.
• Operate, program, troubleshoot, repair, and modify equipment and associated components commonly found in air conditioners, heat pumps, gas burners, oil burners and commercial refrigeration systems.
• Demonstrate the proper use of common mechanic tools and measuring gages used in HVAC/R construction and troubleshooting.
• Apply knowledge mastered to troubleshooting and solving discipline and industry-related problems by analyzing and presenting data in an acceptable and standardized manner with proficient research and computer data-gathering skills.

 

Transfer Information:

• The program is not specifically intended for transfer, but is considered on a case-by-case basis by Pennsylvania College of Technology.
• The program is eligible for the Bloomsburg partnership for their - Bachelor of Applied Science in Technical Leadership, that guarantees 60 credits of transfer for successfully completed AAS degrees.

Courses

First Semester

COLS101	College Success	1 credits
CISC101	Introduction to Information Technology	3 credits
ELTC101	Electrical Fundamentals	3 credits
EMEC114	Mechanical Skills for the Trades	2 credits
HVAC101	Fundamentals of HVAC/R I*	4 credits
MATH103	Technical Mathematics	3 credits
OSAH101	Construction Industry Outreach Safety Education	1 credits
	OR
OSAH102	General Industry Outreach Safety Education	1 credits
Total Credit Hours:		17

Second Semester

CMGT104	Construction Print Reading	3 credits
ELTC107	Electrical Wiring I	3 credits
ENGL101	English I	3 credits
HVAC102	Fundamentals of HVAC/R II	3 credits
HVAC124	Heating: Gas, Oil, Solar Thermal , Air and Hydronic Systems	4 credits
HVAC140	Heat Pump Systems	2 credits
Total Credit Hours:		18

Third/Fourth Semester+

ELTC135	Electrical Motors and Controls	4 credits
HVAC204	Refrigeration System Design and Troubleshooting	3 credits
HVAC250	Air Distribution Systems: Design, Installation, and Testing	3 credits
	Technical Electives ++	6/8 credits
Total Credit Hours:		16-18

Total Credit Hours: 51-53

*HVAC101: In conjunction with this course the seminar/testing session: EPA Refrigerant Usage Certification is offered.

**OSAH 101 is the recommended selection.

+Schedules vary by semester start, course offerings, and possible student transition to part-time status.

++ Technical Electives: HVAC 265 is recommended however, can take any CADM, EMEC, ELEC, ELTC, ENGG, CHEM, CISC, HVAC or WELD. Ineligible electives: CADM100, CADM117, or EMEC115.