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Award Levels

Credit Hours Required

Time to Completion

Certificate

35

2 Years

Associate of Applied Science

64

2.5 Years

 

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. 

   

 

 

Interested in this program?

 

Program Advisor

Alex Myers

amyers@neosho.edu

(620)432-0379

Program Path

Recommended Sequence of Courses

Certificate A:    

(Fall) Semester I

 

Credit Hours

CMCT 105

OSHA 10 Safety Orientation

1

HVAC 107

Heating System Fundamentals

3

HVAC 109

Heating Systems Lab

5

 

Total

9

(Spring) Semester II

   

HVAC 120

EPA 608

1

HVAC 122

HVAC Fundamentals

4

HVAC 124

HVAC Lab

4

 

Total

9

(Fall) Semester III

   

CMCT 106

Introduction to Craft Skills

3

HVAC 103

Electrical Fundamentals

4

HVAC 101

Workplace Skills

1

 

Total

8

  Total Certificate A Credits 26
Certificate B:    

(Spring) Semester IV

   

HVAC 202

Advanced HVAC I

5

HVAC 204

Advanced HVAC II

4

 

Total

9

Total Certificate B Credits  

35

Associate of Applied Science Option

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.

(Fall) Semester V Required for AAS Degree

HVAC 206

Pipefitting

3

HVAC 208

Commercial HVAC

5

ETEC 136

Industrial Internship

3

 

Total

11

Total HVAC Credits for AAS Degree   

46

Required General Education Courses for AAS Degree

ENGL 101

English Composition I

 3

COMM 213

Interpersonal Communication

 3

CSIS 100

Computer Concepts and Applications

 3

Additional General Education Hours to bring degree total to 64.

 Total Credits for AAS Degree  

64

 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.

 

Program Outcomes

HVAC Certificate Program Outcomes

  1.   Demonstrate the fundamentals of electricity.
  2.   Demonstrate the ability to perform construction math.
  3.   Demonstrate the ability to correctly construct and test electrical circuits.
  4. +Demonstrate the ability to read HVAC blueprints.
  5.   Demonstrate basic employability skills.
  6.   Demonstrate an understanding of common hand and power tools used in the construction trades.
  7.   Demonstrate an understanding of heating systems used in HVAC.
  8. +Demonstrate an understanding of sheet metal applications.
  9.   Demonstrate an understanding of basic hydronic systems.
  10.   Demonstrate an understanding of soldering and brazing.
  11. +Demonstrate an understanding of the refrigeration cycle and the components.
  12.   Demonstrate competence in troubleshooting HVAC systems.
  13. +Demonstrate an understanding in piping used in HVAC.
  14. +Demonstrate an understanding of air flow principles.

AAS Degree Program Outcome

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of commercial and industrial HVAC systems.
"+" means that addtional knowledge is gained in the Level B courses.