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Residential Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (BP/EP) Diploma

Overview and Award Outcomes

Overview

Trained, highly skilled personnel are needed for the exciting new technological demands of the residential heating, ventilation and air conditioning industry. Independent and critical thinking men and women instilled with troubleshooting and electrical control circuit skills are vital for the future installation and servicing of residential HVAC equipment. Prospective technicians will also master the intricacies of the newest residential energy management controls and indoor air quality equipment.

Award Outcomes

Obtain OSHA 30 Certification

Obtain the EPS Section 608 Refrigerant Handling License

Practice human relation skills

Demonstrate basic tool usage

Apply mathematical, reading, and communication skills essential to the HVAC industry

Troubleshoot electrical motors

Troubleshoot control circuits for refrigeration and A/C equipment

Troubleshoot gas heating equipment

Career Opportunities

Employment is available in management, sales, service and the installation and maintenance of residential HVAC equipment. Qualified graduates can be employed as installers, quality control technicians, service technicians, manufacturer`s representatives, sales consultants, layout persons, and designers.

Program Requirements

Technical Studies Required 30 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
HVAC1000Electrical Circuits

3
HVAC1005OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Training

2
HVAC10101PH Motors and Auxiliary Controls

2
HVAC1020Tube and Pipe Fabrication

2
HVAC1030Sheet Metal

2
HVAC1040Basic Refrigeration

4
HVAC1050Refrigerant Transition and Recovery

1
HVAC1055Refrigeration Certification Exam

0
HVAC1071Gas Heat Systems

4
HVAC1110Electrical Diagrams

2
HVAC1120Psychrometrics

1
HVAC1140Central Air Conditioners

3
HVAC1146Residential Heat Pumps

2
HVAC1151Hydronic Heat Systems

2

General Education Required 2 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MATH1007Math for the Trades

2

General Education Elective 2 Credits

Any HTC college level general education course may be used to satisfy the elective requirement.

Technical Studies Elective 1 Credits

Recommended:

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
HVAC1015Residential Heat Load Calculation

1
HVAC1025Mini-Split Air Conditioners

1
HVAC1081Oil Heat Systems

1
HVAC1100Service Call Completion

1
HVAC1155Radiant Heat Systems

1
HVAC1160Air Quality Systems

1
HVAC1175R-410A Certification Training

1
HVAC1181MN Class CBoiler Operator License

3
HVAC1185R-410A Certification Exam

0
HVAC1190MN Special Boilers License

1

Total Diploma Credits 35

Semester Sequence - Full-Time

Offered at Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie

First Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
HVAC1000Electrical Circuits

3
HVAC1005OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Training

2
HVAC10101PH Motors and Auxiliary Controls

2
HVAC1020Tube and Pipe Fabrication

2
HVAC1040Basic Refrigeration

4
HVAC1050Refrigerant Transition and Recovery

1
HVAC1055Refrigeration Certification Exam

0
HVAC1110Electrical Diagrams

2
MATH1007Math for the Trades

2

Total Credits  18

Second Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
HVAC1030Sheet Metal

2
HVAC1071Gas Heat Systems

4
HVAC1120Psychrometrics

1
HVAC1140Central Air Conditioners

3
HVAC1146Residential Heat Pumps

2
HVAC1151Hydronic Heat Systems

2
General Education Electives

2
Technical Studies Electives

1

Total Credits  17

Technical Studies Electives

Recommended:

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
HVAC1015Residential Heat Load Calculation

1
HVAC1025Mini-Split Air Conditioners

1
HVAC1081Oil Heat Systems

1
HVAC1100Service Call Completion

1
HVAC1155Radiant Heat Systems

1
HVAC1160Air Quality Systems

1
HVAC1175R-410A Certification Training

1
HVAC1181MN Class CBoiler Operator License

3
HVAC1185R-410A Certification Exam

0
HVAC1190MN Special Boilers License

1

Choose a Total of:  1 Credit

General Education Electives

If a General Education course is required it may not be used as a General Education Elective.

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) may also be used to meet General Education Elective requirements.  A complete list of MnTC courses can be found at www.hennepintech.edu.

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
CCDS1000College Success Seminar

1
CCDS1020Interviewing Skills

1
CCDS1040Job Seeking Skills

2
CCDS1100Student Success

3
COMM1050Communication in the Workplace

2
CPLT1000Computer Keyboarding

2
CPLT1005Advanced Keyboarding and Document Processing

3
CPLT1100Computer Essentials

3
CPLT1200Introduction to Macintosh

3
EMSV1020CPR/First Aid

1
ENGL1010Business English

3
ENGL1021Essay Fundamentals

3
ENGL1026Writing for Careers

3
MATH1007Math for the Trades

2
MATH1020Geometry and Trigonometry

2
MATH1050Math Pathways Plus for College and Careers

4
MATH1060Math Pathways for College and Careers

3
MATH1500Beginning Algebra

3
MATH1650Mathematical Literacy

4
MATH1700Intermediate Algebra

3
METS1000Computers in Manufacturing

3
PHYS1000Fundamentals of Physics

2

Choose a Total of:  2 Credits

Graduation (35 Credits)

Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.

3/31/2021 : BP 3306 / EP 3307