2018-2019 Catalog

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology (HARCE)

Award: Certificate of achievement

Pathway to associate degree: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology (HAAAS)

Program location: Fort Omaha Campus

This certificate of achievement provides students with practical experience in servicing and installing air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating equipment. Related instruction enables students to understand the basic principles involved in construction and operation of the equipment. Upon completion of the program, potential employment opportunities exist with companies that specialize in air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating service and installation.

For more information about educational cost, median loan debt, and other important information related to this program, please visit our website at mccneb.edu/Academic-Programs/Programs-of-Study/Construction-Education/Heating-AC-and-Refrigeration.aspx.

Graduation Requirements

General education

13.5

Major requirements

39.0

Total credit hours required

52.5

General education requirements (13.5 credit hrs.)

Communications

English level I

4.5 credits

OR

English level II

4.5 credits

ENGL 1220 Technical Writing OR ENGL 1225 Applied Communications I and ENGL 1240 Oral and Written Communication OR ENGL 1245 Applied Communication II are recommended.

Humanities/Social Sciences

SPCH 1220Communication in Small Groups

4.5 credits

Quantitative/numeracy skills

Mathematics or Financial Literacy

4.5 credits

Major requirements for Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology (39.0 credit hrs.)

HVAC 1000Refrigeration Electrical Theory and Application

6.0 credits

HVAC 1010Refrigeration Service Principles and Basic Automatic Controls

6.0 credits

HVAC 1020Refrigeration Shop Practices

4.5 credits

HVAC 1210Gas Heat

4.5 credits

HVAC 1211Electric Heat

4.5 credits

HVAC 1330Commercial Refrigeration Installation

4.5 credits

HVAC 1331Commercial Refrigeration Service

4.5 credits

HVAC 1540All-Weather Systems (Conventional)

4.5 credits