2022-2023 Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (APHVCR)

Description

This program is a capstone to the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration - Commercial Trade Advanced Certificate. It provides a rigorous heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) background with solid preparation for entry-level management positions or transfer to four-year programs offering bachelor degrees in HVACR, technology management, and other technically oriented fields. This program also provides opportunities to obtain advanced certifications which are recognized throughout the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning industry.

Articulation

Eastern Michigan University, several BS degrees. Copies can be obtained from the Counseling Office, a program advisor, or from the Curriculum and Assessment Office Web site: https://www.wccnet.edu/learn/transfer-wcc-credits/articulation-agreements.php .

Contact Information

Division
Adv Tech/Public Serv Careers
Department
Heating, Ventilation, A/C Dept
Advisors
Robert Carter
Julie N. (Niki) Lee

Course Requirements

First Semester

Class Title Minimum Credits
HVA 101   Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning I 4
HVA 102   HVAC Sheet Metal Fabrication 4
HVA 103   Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning II 4
  Math Elective(s) 3

Second Semester

Class Title Minimum Credits
HVA 105   Residential and Light Commercial Heating Systems 4
HVA 107   Residential and Light Commercial Air Conditioning Systems 4
HVA 202   Air System Layout and Design 3
WAF 104   Soldering and Brazing 2

Third Semester

Class Title Minimum Credits
HVA 108   Residential HVAC Competency Exams and Codes 3
  Writing Elective(s) 3
  Arts/Human. Elective(s) 3

Fourth Semester

Class Title Minimum Credits
HVA 201   Energy Audits 4
HVA 203   Refrigeration Systems 3
HVA 205   Hydronic Systems 4
  Nat. Sci. Elective(s) 3

Fifth Semester

Class Title Minimum Credits
HVA 207   Commercial Industry Standards with Competency Exams 3
  Soc. Sci. Elective(s) 3
  Speech/Comp. Elective(s) 2 3