The Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology Level 1 Certificate program provides the basics of service and repair. It is best suited for the individual desiring to enter the field with a minimum of formal training. All courses in the one-year certificate can be applied toward the Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree. After completing the Certificate program, the student should possess the knowledge and skills to troubleshoot and repair the heating and cooling systems of most residential split systems. Link to the Program Map.

Level 1 Certificate classes

*** Important ***

Students without an extensive background in series and parallel circuits should FINISH HART 1401, Basic Electricity for HVAC, BEFORE registering for HART 1403, Air Conditioning Control Principles.

Semester I
HART 1401 Basic Electricity for HVAC (4 Credit Hours)
HART 1403 Air Conditioning Control Principles (4 Credit Hours)
HART 1407 Refrigeration Principles (4 Credit Hours)
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12

Semester II
+ HART 1441 Residential Air Conditioning (4 Credit Hours)
+ HART 1445 Gas and Electric Heating (4 Credit Hours)
+ HART 2431 Advanced Electricity for HVAC (4 Credit Hours)
+# HART 2188 Internship – Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (1 credit hour)
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13
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TOTALS 25

+Prerequisite(s): See Course Descriptions
#Capstone course