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Award Levels

Credit Hours Required

Time to Completion

Certificate

35

2 Years

Associate of Applied Science

64

2.5 Years

 

Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Certificate with AAS Degree Option

*HVAC Certificate and Associate of Applied Science degree option*

The HVAC program offers two certificate levels and an Associate of Applied Science degree in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technology. The first two semesters cover the electrical and heating side of HVAC. Later semesters cover the refrigeration and airflow side of the HVAC trade.


The program utilizes the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) curriculum. NCCER is a nationally-recognized credentialing and certification system. Students completing certificate A will cover NCCER Core and Level I and be able to earn NCCER credentials in those content areas. Students completing certificate B will add NCCER Level II content and credentialing.


Students will learn to install, maintain, and repair heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems. These systems control the temperature, humdity, and air quality in residential and commercial buildings. The job outlook for HVAC technicians in Kansas is increasing faster than average. The average annual wage in Kansas is $54,270 according to the Kansas Department of Labor 2030 Employment Projections. 

The Neosho County Community College HVAC program is in alignment with the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) CIP code 47.0201: Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, install, service and maintain the operating condition of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Includes instruction in diagnostic techniques, the use of testing equipment and the principles of mechanics, electricity, and electronics as they relate to the repair of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems.

   

 

 

Interested in this program?

 

Program Advisor

Alex Myers

amyers@neosho.edu

(620)432-0379

Program Path Sequence:

The listing that follows is a recommended sequence of courses. The student should consult with an advisor for information specific to their academic situation. Students may also check out this program path in the college catalog!

For more information contact a program advisor:

Alex Myers - (620)432-0379 - amyers@neosho.edu

Tom Swafford - (620)432-0340 - tswafford@neosho.edu

If a program advisor is unavailable, please contact Advising at (620)432-0311 or by email at advising@neosho.edu.

Semester I

Semester II
CMCT 105 OSHA10 Safety Orientation, 1 cr hr CMCT 106 Introduction to Craft Skills, 3 cr hrs
HVAC 107 Heating System Fundamentals, 3 cr hrs HVAC 101 Workplace Skills, 1 cr hr
HVAC 109 Heating Systems - Lab, 5 cr hrs HVAC 103 Electrical Fundamentals, 4 cr hrs
Total Credit Hours: 9 Total Credit Hours: 8

 

Semester III

Semester IV
HVAC 120 EPA 608, 1 cr hr HVAC 202 Advanced HVAC I, 5 cr hrs
HVAC 122 HVAC Fundamentals, 4 cr hrs HVAC 204 Advanced HVAC II, 4 cr hrs
HVAC 124 HVAC - Lab, 4 cr hrs
Total Credit Hours: 9 Total Credit Hours: 9
Total Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Certificate A Credits: 26  Total Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Certificate B Credits: 35

 

Associate of Applied Science Option

Students interested in completing an Associate of Applied Science degree in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning should visit with an advisor to determine general education requirements. This Associate of Applied Science degree requires the completion of 64 credit hours. First-time, full-time students are required to take CURR 100 First Year Seminar (SGE)070.

Semester V: Required for AAS Degree

Required General Education Courses
HVAC 206 Pipefitting, 3 cr hrs ENGL 101 English Composition I, 3 cr hrs (SGE)010
HVAC 208 Commercial HVAC, 5 cr hrs COMM 213 Interpersonal Communication, 3 cr hrs (SGE)020
ETEC 136 Industrial Internship, 1, 2, 3 cr hrs OR COMM 207 Fundamentals of Speech, 3 cr hrs (SGE)020
  CSIS 100 Computer Concepts & Applications, 3 cr hrs (SGE)070
Additional General Education Hours to bring degree total to 64
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Associate of Applied Science Degree credits: 64

 

HVAC Certificate Program Outcomes

  1.   Demonstrate the fundamentals of electricity.
			
  2.   Demonstrate the ability to perform construction math.
			
  3.   Demonstrate the ability to correctly construct and test electrical circuits.
			
  4. +Demonstrate the ability to read HVAC blueprints.
			
  5.   Demonstrate basic employability skills.
			
  6.   Demonstrate an understanding of common hand and power tools used in the construction trades.
			
  7.   Demonstrate an understanding of heating systems used in HVAC.
			
  8. +Demonstrate an understanding of sheet metal applications.
			
  9.   Demonstrate an understanding of basic hydronic systems.
			
  10.   Demonstrate an understanding of soldering and brazing.
			
  11. +Demonstrate an understanding of the refrigeration cycle and the components.
			
  12.   Demonstrate competence in troubleshooting HVAC systems.
			
  13. +Demonstrate an understanding in piping used in HVAC.
			
  14. +Demonstrate an understanding of air flow principles.

"+" means that additional knowledge is gained in the Level B courses

AAS Degree Program Outcome

  1. Demonstrate proficiency in application of all previous outcomes.
  2. Demonstrate proficiency in all general education outcomes as related to HVAC.