Heating & Air Conditioning program fact sheet (pdf)

Heating & Air Conditioning Associate's Degree  
Heating & Air Conditioning Certificate

Heating & Air Conditioning Associate's Degree 

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Associate of Science (313.1)  

This program prepares sudents to install, repair and maintain refrigeration, heating and air conditioning equipment. The hands-on practical approach is accomplished through work in the lab on HVAC equipment. CCAC’s Heating/Air Conditioning program is available as a day or evening program. Students enrolled in this program may also earn cooperative education credits. For more information contact the program faculty.

Graduates enter their field with skills and knowledge in basic electricity, heating and refrigeration systems and air conditioning systems. Special attention will be given to the integration of green technologies. Advanced courses develop more sophisticated design and application skills such as estimating thermal loads, duct and hydronic piping design and controls for more complex circuits including digital.   

Upon completion of this program, graduates will:

• apply the skills for employment as a HVAC installer or technician;
• design extended and reducing extended plenum duct systems;
• design hydronic series loop and one pipe systems;
• estimate thermal loads;
• analyze and troubleshoot advanced electrical and digital circuits; and
• analyze control theory concepts and pneumatics.

See the Checksheet for this program in printable PDF form.

Degree Requirements

Minimum Credits to Graduate: 63

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Heating & Air Conditioning Certificate

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Certificate (312.1)

This program is intended for students to study with a hands-on environment in the installation, service and maintenance of HAC equipment.  The six courses in HAC will teach the fundamental concepts of electricity, refrigeration, heating and air conditioning, plus installation and preventive maintenance.  Special attention will be given to the integration of green technologies. A large part of each HAC course is a hands-on lab approach to help students understand classroom theory.

Upon completion of this program, graduates will:

• apply the skills for employment as a HVAC mechanic, refrigeration mechanic or as a repairer's assistant;
• install an air conditioner and furnace;
• maintain a furnace and air conditioner;
• identify and troubleshoot the components of furnaces;
• identify and troubleshoot the components of air conditioners; and
• identify and troubleshoot the components on commercial refrigeration systems.

See the Checksheet for this program in printable PDF form.

Certificate Requirements

Minimum Credits to Graduate: 32

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