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Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R)
Construction Technologies – Certificate of Achievement
The HVAC/R certificate of achievement prepares individuals
for entry-level positions in the heating, ventilation, air
conditioning and refrigeration industries. The training
focuses on maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of modern
equipment used in residential, commercial and industrial
buildings throughout Northern Nevada. Emphasizing hands-on
training, the program prepares students with the knowledge and
skills required for industry-standard certifications and sought by
employers.
CertificateOutcomes
Students completing the certificatewill:
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of HVAC/R
principles and applications and the skills to work safely and
efficiently in the HVAC industry.
• Design residential and commercial HVAC/R systems.
• Gain the knowledge and skills to troubleshoot and repair
residential and commercial HVAC/R systems.
General Education Requirements
Communications 3 credits
Human Relations 3 credits
Recommended: CE 201
Quantitative Reasoning 3 credits
(Human Relations and Quantitative Reasoning skills may be
embedded in other required courses for a certificate rather than
required as specific general education courses.)
Total General Education Requirements 9 Credits
Emphasis Requirements
AC 102 Refrigeration Theory...........................................3
AC 107 Electrical and Controls for HVAC..........................6
AC 150 Basic Refrigeration Servicing.. ............................6
AIT 110 General Industrial Safety. ...................................1
Total Emphasis Requirements........................................................ 16 Credits
Elective Requirements
Choose six credits from the following:
AC 106 Residential Gas Heating................................... (6)
AC 111 Heat Pumps. .................................................... (3)
AC 121 Sheet Metal I. .................................................. (3)
AC 200 Commercial Refrigeration I. ............................. (6)
AC 210 Boiler Operation and Maintenance. ................. (3)
Total Elective Requirements............................................................. 6 Credits
Total Certificate Requirements 31 Credits
Suggested Course Sequence
Course # Title Credits
1st Semester
Emphasis AC 102 Refrigeration Theory 3
Emphasis AC 107 Electrical &Controls for HVAC 6
Emphasis AIT 110 General Industrial Safety 1
Quantitative Reasoning MATH 108 Math for Technicians 3
Communications ENG 107 Technical Communications I 3
Total 16
2nd Semester
Electives Choose from list 6
Emphasis AC 150 Basic Refrigeration Servicing 6
Human Relations CE 201 Workplace Readiness 3
Total 15
Certificate Total 31
Recommended Program Prerequisites:
ENG 090 or 097 or qualifying ACCUPLACER score
MATH 093 or qualifying ACCUPLACER score