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
	OR
	English level II	4.5

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 1220

Communication in Small Groups

4.5

Quantitative/numeracy skills

Mathematics or Financial Literacy

4.5

See Quantitative/numeracy skills course options

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

HVAC 1000	Refrigeration Electrical Theory and Application	6.0
HVAC 1010	Refrigeration Service Principles and Basic Automatic Controls	6.0
HVAC 1020	Refrigeration Shop Practices	4.5
HVAC 1210	Gas Heat	4.5
HVAC 1211	Electric Heat	4.5
HVAC 1330	Commercial Refrigeration Installation	4.5
HVAC 1331	Commercial Refrigeration Service	4.5
HVAC 1540	All-Weather Systems (Conventional)	4.5