Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration - CERT B

This program covers installation, calibration and maintenance of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems for residential and commercial buildings and industrial applications. Each application course includes a lab component.

Careers

Heating and air conditioning systems control the temperature, humidity and air quality in residential, commercial and industrial buildings. Refrigeration systems ensure the safe storage of food, medicine and other perishable items. HVACR technicians install, maintain and repair such systems.

Program Outcomes

1. Demonstrate understanding of basic refrigeration theory.
2. Demonstrate understanding of gas heating theory.
3. Demonstrate understanding of fluid flow and controls.
4. Read and create electrical schematics and diagrams.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of AC and DC electricity.
6. Measure electrical units with testing equipment.
7. Wire and operate electrical devices and equipment.
8. Apply AC electrical and electronic troubleshooting techniques.
9. Describe the sequence of operation of refrigeration, HVAC systems and miscellaneous accessories in commercial and residential applications.
10. Service and repair HVAC equipment and manufacturing motor controls.
11. Demonstrate the ability to dismantle and reconstruct mechanical equipment.
12. Develop problem solving methods that increase productivity.
13. Describe the impact of communication skills on customer and supervisor relationships.
14. Describe the technician's role in production success.
15. Describe the influence of work habits, such as attendance and attitudes, on professional success.

Accreditation

Hutchinson Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.