Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology

Cooperative Education offers students the opportunity to integrate career, social and personal development into the educational process. The cooperative education program allows students to integrate classroom study with a paid work experience related to their field of study. It is recommended that a student has successfully completed one year of academic study.

A course designed to meet special departmental needs.

A course designed to meet special departmental needs during new course development. It is used for one year afterwhich time the course is assigned a different number.

REFG 130 will be a 1-hour long hybrid lecture with in-person labs. Some of the time will be spent reading assigned text, completing learning modules and using academic course materials. The rest of the time will be spent completing assigned coursework. Time may be spent in lab to demonstrate knowledge of wiring electrical circuits, as well as utilizing a multimeter to diagnose electrical issues. This course will introduce the students to necessary safety skills, electrical theory, and hands-on experience with electrical components required for working within the HVAC field.

REFG 131 will be a 1-hour long hybrid lecture with in-person labs. Some of the time will be spent reading assigned text, completing learning modules and using academic course materials. The rest of the time will be spent completing assigned coursework. Time may be spent in lab to demonstrate knowledge of refrigerant handling practices, as well as utilizing refrigerant gauges and refrigerant recovery equipment in a manner that aligns with EPA regulations. This course will introduce the students to necessary safety protocols to be used with common equipment and tools associated with refrigerants.

REFG 132 will be a 2-hour long hybrid lecture with in-person labs. Some of the time will be spent reading assigned text, completing learning modules and using academic course materials. The rest of the time will be spent completing assigned coursework. Time will be spent in lab to practice fabricating and installing ductwork. Students will learn proper tools and techniques used to fabricate and install ductwork in HVAC systems. This course will require students to follow necessary safety protocols.

REFG 133 will be a 2-hour long hybrid lecture with in-person labs. Some of the time will be spent reading assigned text, completing learning modules and using academic course materials. The rest of the time will be spent completing assigned coursework. Students will learn how to read and convert blueprint information into real life projects while following local mechanical and gas codes. Time will also be spent locating HVAC/R equipment on jobsites using information provided on the blueprint.

REFG 134 will be a 1-hour long hybrid lecture with in-person labs. Some of the time will be spent reading assigned text, completing learning modules and using academic course materials. The rest of the time will be spent completing assigned coursework. Time may be spent in lab to practice and demonstrate high-quality soldering and brazing skills. Students will learn metal preparation, how to purge with nitrogen, leak test and install pipes for refrigeration systems. Students will be required to work in a safe manner in the lab.

REFG 150 will be a 2-hour long hybrid lecture with in-person labs. This class will bring everything about the installation process together. Students will be required to bid, plan and complete an HVAC system installation project within the lab space. Most of this class will be time spent within the lab, applying everything learned prior in this certificate program. This course will provide students with an opportunity to gain real-world, hands-on installation experience from start to finish.

TECH 130 will be a 1-hour long lecture and online class. Some of the time will be spent reading assigned text, completing learning modules and using academic course materials. The rest of the time will be spent completing assigned coursework and becoming certified in OSHA safety protocols. Time may be spent in lab to demonstrate safe handling of tools, equipment, pressurized tanks, ladders, and fire extinguishers.

This course will introduce the student to necessary safety skills, tools, and competencies required for working safely within the HVAC field. Electrical safety, mechanical safety, fire safety, ladder safety, and the use of proper PPE will be thoroughly covered.