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Award Levels
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Credit Hours Required
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Time to Completion
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Certificate
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35
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2 Years
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Associate of Applied Science
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64
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2.5 Years
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The HVAC program offers two certificate and an Associate of Applied Science degree in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technology. The first two semesters cover the heating side of HVAC. Later semesters cover the refrigeration and airflow side of the HVAC trade.
The program utilizes the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) curriculum. NCCER is a nationally-recognized credentialing and certification system. Students completing certificate A will cover NCCER Core and Level 1 and be able to earn NCCER credentials in those content areas. Students completeing certificate B will add NCCER Level II content and credentialling.
Students will learn to install, maintain, and repair heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems. These systems control the temperature, humdity, and air quality in residential and commercial buildings. The job outlook for HVAC technicians in Kansas is increasing faster than average. The average annual wage in Kansas is $54,270 according to the Kansas Department of Labor 2030 Employment Projections.
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Interested in this program?
Program Advisor
Alex Myers
amyers@neosho.edu
(620)432-0379
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Program Path
Recommended Sequence of Courses
| Certificate A:
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(Fall) Semester I
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Credit Hours
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CMCT 105
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OSHA 10 Safety Orientation
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1
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HVAC 107
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Heating System Fundamentals
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3
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HVAC 109
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Heating Systems Lab
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5
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Total
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9
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(Spring) Semester II
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HVAC 120
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EPA 608
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1
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HVAC 122
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HVAC Fundamentals
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4
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HVAC 124
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HVAC Lab
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4
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Total
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9
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(Fall) Semester III
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CMCT 106
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Introduction to Craft Skills
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3
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HVAC 103
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Electrical Fundamentals
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4
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HVAC 101
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Workplace Skills
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1
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Total
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8
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Total Certificate A Credits
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26
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| Certificate B:
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(Spring) Semester IV
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HVAC 202
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Advanced HVAC I
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5
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HVAC 204
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Advanced HVAC II
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4
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Total
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9
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Total Certificate B Credits
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35
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| Associate of Applied Science Option
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Students interested in completing an Associate of Applied Science degree in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning should visit with an advisor to determine general education requirements. This Associate of Applied Science Degrees requires the completion of 64 credit hours. First-time, full-time students are required to take CURR 100, First Year Seminar.
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| (Fall) Semester V Required for AAS Degree
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HVAC 206
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Pipefitting
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3
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HVAC 208
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Commercial HVAC
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5
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ETEC 136
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Industrial Internship
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3
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Total
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11
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Total HVAC Credits for AAS Degree
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46
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| Required General Education Courses for AAS Degree
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ENGL 101
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English Composition I
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 3
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COMM 213
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Interpersonal Communication
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3
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CSIS 100
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Computer Concepts and Applications
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3
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Additional General Education Hours to bring degree total to 64.
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| Total Credits for AAS Degree
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64
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Courses marked with this symbol are approved by the Kansas Board of Regents for guaranteed transfer among all Kansas public postsecondary institutions. Additional courses may be eligible for transfer. Please visit the NCCC Registrar to learn more. Visit Kansas Board of Regents Transfer and Articulation website for additional information.
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Program Outcomes
HVAC Certificate Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate the fundamentals of electricity.
- Demonstrate the ability to perform construction math.
- Demonstrate the ability to correctly construct and test electrical circuits.
- +Demonstrate the ability to read HVAC blueprints.
- Demonstrate basic employability skills.
- Demonstrate an understanding of common hand and power tools used in the construction trades.
- Demonstrate an understanding of heating systems used in HVAC.
- +Demonstrate an understanding of sheet metal applications.
- Demonstrate an understanding of basic hydronic systems.
- Demonstrate an understanding of soldering and brazing.
- +Demonstrate an understanding of the refrigeration cycle and the components.
- Demonstrate competence in troubleshooting HVAC systems.
- +Demonstrate an understanding in piping used in HVAC.
- +Demonstrate an understanding of air flow principles.
AAS Degree Program Outcome
- Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of commercial and industrial HVAC systems.
"+" means that addtional knowledge is gained in the Level B courses.