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Residential Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning 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

HVAC1035National Electrical Outcome Assessment

0

HVAC1045National Air Conditioning Assessment

0

HVAC1065National Gas Heat Outcome Assessment

0

General Education Required 3 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
PHIL1100Critical Thinking for College Success

3

or

PHYS1005Introductory Physics I

3

General Education Elective 0 Credits

Technical Studies Elective 1 Credits

Recommended:

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
HVAC1015Residential Heat Load Calculation

1

HVAC1025Mini-Split Air Conditioners

1

HVAC1060Low Global Warming Potential (GWP) Refrigerant Certification

1

HVAC1081Oil Heat Systems

1

HVAC1090Low Global Warming Potential (GWP) Refrigerant Certification Exam

0

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

HVAC2025Introduction to HVAC/R Building Automation Controls (BAC)

2

HVAC2045Hydrocarbon Refrigerant Certification

1

HVAC2055Hydrocarbon Refrigerant Certification Exam

0

HVAC2170HVAC/R Externship

1

Total Diploma Credits 34

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

Total Credits  16

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

HVAC1035National Electrical Outcome Assessment

0

HVAC1045National Air Conditioning Assessment

0

HVAC1065National Gas Heat Outcome Assessment

0

 

Technical Studies Electives

1

 

PHIL1100Critical Thinking for College Success

3

or

PHYS1005Introductory Physics I

3

Total Credits  18

Technical Studies Electives

Recommended:

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
HVAC1015Residential Heat Load Calculation

1

HVAC1025Mini-Split Air Conditioners

1

HVAC1060Low Global Warming Potential (GWP) Refrigerant Certification

1

HVAC1081Oil Heat Systems

1

HVAC1090Low Global Warming Potential (GWP) Refrigerant Certification Exam

0

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

HVAC2025Introduction to HVAC/R Building Automation Controls (BAC)

2

HVAC2045Hydrocarbon Refrigerant Certification

1

HVAC2055Hydrocarbon Refrigerant Certification Exam

0

HVAC2170HVAC/R Externship

1

Choose a Total of:  1 Credit

Graduation (34 Credits)

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

 

2/23/2024 : BP 3306 / EP 3307