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HVAC-R Generalist
Award:
Certificate
Total Credits for Award:
18.00
Description:
The HVACR (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration) Generalist Certificate prepares students for entry level HVACR employment with a broad range of HVACR courses that can be completed in two semesters. Students will learn Refrigeration Fundamentals, Basic Electricity, HVAC Sheet Metal, Copper Fabrication, HVACR Trade Tools and Test Equipment, Refrigerant Management, Basic Welding and obtain OSHA 30 hours of Construction Training. Upon completing this certificate students will be qualified for HVACR employment as Construction Pipefitters, HVACR Helpers, Residential HVAC Installers, HVACR Parts sales, HVACR Preventative Maintenance Workers and HVAC Building Maintenance Workers.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FIRST SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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HVAC 1000
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Refrigeration Fundamentals
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2
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HVAC 1005
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Basic Electricity
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2
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HVAC 1015
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OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Training
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2
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HVAC 1020
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Trade Tools and Test Equipment
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2
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HVAC 1035
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HVAC Sheet Metal
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3
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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11
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: SECOND SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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HVAC 1100
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Copper Fabrication
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2
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HVAC 1105
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Refrigeration Management
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2
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HVAC 2105
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HVAC Internship 1
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1
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WELD 1105
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Welding for Related Trades
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2
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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7
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All students pursuing this award should work closely with their advisor to ensure proper selection of required program courses. You are expected to meet with your advisor on a regular basis to ensure courses are taken in an order that will lead to efficient and successful completion of the required coursework.