2015-2016 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: Elkhorn Valley 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.

Graduation Requirements

General education

13.5

Major requirements

36.0

Total credit hours required

49.5

General education requirements (13.5 credit hrs.)

Communications

English level I

4.5

Humanities/Social Sciences

Humanities/social sciences

4.5

Quantitative/numeracy skills

Mathematics or Financial Literacy

4.5

Major requirements for Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology (36.0 credit hrs.)

HVAC 1000Refrigeration Electrical Theory and Application

6.0

HVAC 1010Refrigeration Service Principles and Basic Automatic Controls

6.0

HVAC 1020Refrigeration Shop Practices

3.0

HVAC 1210Gas Heat

3.0

HVAC 1211Electric Heat

3.0

HVAC 1220Oil Burners

3.0

HVAC 1330Commercial Refrigeration Installation

3.0

HVAC 1331Commercial Refrigeration Service

3.0

HVAC 1500Air Conditioning, Domestic Refrigeration, and Appliance Repair

3.0

HVAC 1540All-Weather Systems (Conventional)

3.0