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Residential HVAC
Award:
Diploma
Total Credits for Award:
40.00
Description:
Minneapolis College's Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Program will train you to diagnose problems, perform repairs and conduct maintenance on residential heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) systems. You will learn diagnostic and repair procedures for HVAC equipment, and will be trained to fabricate sheet metal, copper, plastic and steel piping. Experienced instructors will prepare you to work with advanced electrical controls, heat recovery ventilators, air cleaning devices, sophisticated air measurement equipment and carbon monoxide testing instruments.
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 |
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 Instruments
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2
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HVAC 1025
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Interpreting Schematic Drawings
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2
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HVAC 1030
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Service Procedures for HVAC and R Technicians
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1
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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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14
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: SECOND SEMESTER:
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: THIRD SEMESTER:
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.