Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology

Program Description:

Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology is a postsecondary instructional program that prepares individuals to work in engineering departments or private firms installing, maintaining, and operating small or medium air-conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems.  Instruction prepares individuals to work in a commercial setting performing special tasks relating to designing ductwork, assembly, installation, servicing, operation, and maintenance of heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems according to the standards of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc., Air-Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA), Air-Conditioning Heating Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), and others.  Included are air-conditioning, heating, and refrigeration devices; equipment, techniques, and systems; and maintenance and operation of these systems.  Industry standards referenced are from the National Center for Construction Education and Research.

Career Certificate:

• ACT 1003 - Introduction to Heating and Air Conditioning Technology 3 SH
• ACT 1124 - Basic Compression Refrigeration 4 SH
• ACT 1133 - Brazing and Piping 3 SH
• ACT 1214 - Controls 4 SH
• ACT 1313 - Refrigeration System Components 3 SH
• ACT 1713 - Electricity for HVACR 3 SH
• ACT 2414 - Air Conditioning I 4 SH
• ACT 2433 - Refrigerant, Retrofit, and Regulations 3 SH
• ACT 2513 - Heating Systems 3 SH

Technical Certificate

• ACT 2324 - Commercial Refrigeration 4 SH
• ACT 2424 - Air Conditioning II 4 SH
• ACT 2624 - Heat Load and Air Properties 4 SH
• Technical Electives 3 SH*

Associate of Applied Science

• ENG 1113 - English Composition I 3 SH
• SPT 1113 - Public Speaking I 3 SH OR SPT 2173 - Interpersonal Communication  3 SH
• Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3 SH
• Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 SH
• Mathematics/Science Elective 3-4 SH 

• (MAT-1313 or higher OR any Laboratory Science)

**Completion Award: Associate of Applied Science in Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology 60-61 SH

**Additional Graduation Requirements:

• Orientation - Any student (first-time, transfer, and part-time) who begins at Hinds Fall 2007 and later will be required to take Orientation (LLS 1312 /RST 1312 ) to graduate from the College. Exception: Orientation credit (1-3 hrs) transferred to Hinds from another college will satisfy our orientation requirement.
• Assessment - An Assessment Prep review course(s) and Skills Assessment exam(s) are required to graduate from this program.