Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (AAS)
Program Code: APHVCR
Credential: Associate in Applied Science
High Demand Occupation, High Skill Occupation, High Wage Occupation
This program is a capstone to the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration - Commercial Trade Advanced Certificate. It provides a rigorous heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) background with solid preparation for entry- level management positions or transfer to four-year programs offering bachelor degrees in HVACR, technology management, and other technically oriented fields. This program also provides opportunities to obtain advanced certifications which are recognized throughout the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning industry.
Articulation
Eastern Michigan University, several BS degrees
Copies can be obtained from the Counseling Office, a program advisor, or from the Curriculum and Assessment Office Web site: http://www.wccnet.edu/learn/transfer-wcc-credits/articulation-agreements.php.
Minimum Credits Required for the Program: 60
Full-Time Students
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| HVA 101 | Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning I | 4 |
| HVA 103 | Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning II | 4 |
| WAF 104 | Soldering and Brazing | 2 |
| Math Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| HVA 102 | HVAC Sheet Metal Fabrication | 3 |
| HVA 105 | Residential and Light Commercial Heating Systems | 4 |
| HVA 107 | Residential and Light Commercial Air Conditioning Systems | 4 |
| Writing Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| HVA 108 | Residential HVAC Competency Exams and Codes | 3 |
| Speech/Comp. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| HVA 201 | Energy Audits | 4 |
| HVA 203 | Refrigeration Systems | 3 |
| HVA 205 | Hydronic Systems | 4 |
| Nat. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Fifth Semester | ||
| HVA 202 | Air System Layout and Design | 3 |
| HVA 207 | Commercial Industry Standards with Competency Exams | 3 |
| Soc. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Arts/Human. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Open Elective(s) to reach a minimum of 60 total credits. | 1 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
Part-Time Students
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| HVA 101 | Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning I | 4 |
| Math Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| HVA 102 | HVAC Sheet Metal Fabrication | 3 |
| HVA 103 | Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning II | 4 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| HVA 107 | Residential and Light Commercial Air Conditioning Systems | 4 |
| Writing Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| HVA 105 | Residential and Light Commercial Heating Systems | 4 |
| HVA 201 | Energy Audits | 4 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Fifth Semester | ||
| HVA 108 | Residential HVAC Competency Exams and Codes | 3 |
| WAF 104 | Soldering and Brazing | 2 |
| Credits | 5 | |
| Sixth Semester | ||
| Soc. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Speech/Comp. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Seventh Semester | ||
| HVA 203 | Refrigeration Systems | 3 |
| HVA 205 | Hydronic Systems | 4 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Eighth Semester | ||
| HVA 202 | Air System Layout and Design | 3 |
| HVA 207 | Commercial Industry Standards with Competency Exams | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Ninth Semester | ||
| Arts/Human. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Nat. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Open Elective(s) to reach a minimum of 60 total credits. | 1 | |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |