HVAC Light Commercial & Residential Service (LCHS.S.CRT)
- Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering
- Department: HVAC-R Engineering Technology
This program is intended for entry-level students or residential service technicians desiring careers as light commercial HVAC service technicians. This program is a hands-on troubleshooting and service program geared to the light commercial HVAC industry including convenience stores, restaurants, strip malls and any other type of small business concern. Students learn the basics of heating, cooling, distribution and control of these HVAC systems. The hands-on component uses the types of equipment installed in the field.
Program Accreditation
Not currently accredited. We are pursuing accreditation thru the Partnership for Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration Accreditation (PAHRA). This body will accredit one-year certificates as well as two-year degrees.
Curriculum
CAT 1111 Mechanical Systems Blueprint Reading
1 Credit
CAT 1601 Building Electric & Controls
4 Credits
COM 2211 Effective Public Speaking
3 Credits
HVA 1201 Basic HVAC Systems with Cooling
3 Credits
HVA 1221 Heating Systems
3 Credits
MET 1131 Personal Computer Applications for Engineering Technology
1 Credit
HVA 1401 HVAC Mechanical & Electrical Troubleshooting
3 Credits
HVA 2700 OR EGV 1251 OR EGV 1301 OR EGV 1401 OR EGV 2351 OR CAT 1201 OR CAT 1401 OR CAT 1741
2 Credits
HVA 1241 HVAC Installation Techniques & Practices
3 Credits
HVA 1261 HVAC Loads & Distribution for Small Buildings
3 Credits
MAT 1110 OR MAT 1200
3 Credits
CAT 2431 OSHA Construction Standards
2 Credits