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HVAC/Plumbing Technology (A.A.S)

HVAC/Plumbing Technology (A.A.S)

Program Description

The Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Plumbing program provides technical instruction that prepares them for an entry-level position using their academic and technical knowledge and skills to install, service, troubleshoot, and maintain HVAC and plumbing systems. The program teaches basic tasks such as shop safety and on the job safety training, identifying tools and materials used in the trade, and instruction with several varieties of hand tools power tools and power equipment used in the HVAC and plumbing fields. Students will learn basic coverage of plumbing and HVAC standards, including acceptable installation practices and acceptable materials. They will design, install, and repair plumbing and water systems using acceptable standards, and material to assemble, maintain, and repair plumbing systems in accordance to plumbing code. Students will also learn concepts such as blueprint reading, design, fabrication, and installation of forced air and hot water heating and ventilation systems; installation of a wide range of oil and gas boilers and forced-air furnaces.

Upon completion of the program, graduates may find employment opportunities with residential and commercial HVAC and plumbing contractors as apprentices, entry level HVAC or plumbing supply warehouse and maintenance personnel positions. Trained technicians work at various locations and industries such as office buildings, homes, schools, malls, hospitals, petroleum and petroleum products merchants, electric power generation, transmission and distribution, and many other places.

Job Outlook

Upon completion of the program, graduates may find employment opportunities with residential and commercial HVAC and plumbing contractors as apprentices, entry level HVAC or plumbing supply warehouse and maintenance personnel positions. Trained technicians work at various locations and industries such as office buildings, homes, schools, malls, hospitals, petroleum and petroleum products merchants, electric power generation, transmission and distribution, and many other places.

Plan of Study Grid

Year One Fall

  • Course ID

    Course Title

    Credits

  • GEN ED

    General Education Course Requirement

    3

  • HVAC 101

    Introduction to Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning

    3

  • HVAC 103

    Air Condition Theory & Components

    3

  • PLU 100

    Core Curriculum

    2

  • PLU 101

    Introduction to Plumbing

    4

  • PLU 104

    Introduction to Plumbing Codes

    2

  • SAFT 110

    OSHA 10-Hour

    1

Year Two Spring

  • Course ID

    Course Title

    Credits

  • OSHA 10-Hour

    Job Readiness

    1

  • GEN ED

    General Education Course Requirement

    3

  • GEN ED

    General Education Course Requirement

    3

  • HVAC 109

    Residential Gas Heaters

    2

  • HVAC 203

    Indoor Air Quality Solutions

    3

  • PLU 126

    Residential Plumbing Install

    5

Year One Spring

  • Course ID

    Course Title

    Credits

  • GEN ED

    General Education Course Requirement

    3

  • HVAC 104

    Heating Theory & Components

    3

  • PLU 110

    Construction Drawing

    2

  • PLU 125

    Plumbing I

    4

  • SMTL 115

    Introduction to Sheet Metal

    3

Year Two Fall

  • Course ID

    Course Title

    Credits

  • GEN ED

    General Education Course Requirement

    3

  • HVAC 114

    Heating Systems Service & Troubleshooting

    3

  • HVAC 213

    Air Conditioning Systems Service & Troubleshooting

    3

  • PLU 102

    Building Sewers/Drainage Systems

    4

  • PLU 112

    Intro to Plumbing Estimation

    2

  • SMTL 116

    Sheet Metal Layout, Fabrication and Installation

    3

Total Credit Hours: 68