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From the moment you start the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) program at Highland Community College Technical Center you will be installing, diagnosing and repairing a variety of HVAC and plumbing problems. A very practical, hands-on application of your knowledge is demonstrated by working with the Construction Technology and Electrical Technology programs in the construction of a house.
The HVAC & plumbing shop offers a variety of up-to-date equipment and trainers to prepare for a career as a technician. Full-time students can expect to complete this program within nine-months. While enrolled in the program students will take the Enviromental Protection Agency (EPA) 608 exam and North American Technician Excellence (NATE) Certification tests. The NATE exam consists of the core and one specialty area.
If you enjoy problem solving and working with your hands, call today to schedule a visit of the HVAC program! Call us at 785-442-6180.
Helpful Resources:
- 2022 Wage Survey
- Approved for Kansas Promise Scholarship
- HVAC Tool List
*This course is recognized by the Kansas Board of Regents as Common or Support courses within the program.
First Semester (19 Credits Total)
- *HVA 104: Safety Orientation/OSHA 10 (1 credit) - Support
- HVA 102: Blueprint Reading and Sketching (2 credits)
- HVA 103: Hand and Power Tools (1 credit)
- HVA 106: Technical Math (2 credits)
- *HVA 112: EPA 608 (1 credit) - Common
- *HVA 122: HVAC Fundamentals (4 credits) - Common
- HVA 126: Plumbing I (2 credits)
- HVA 145: Sheet Metal (3 credits)
- HVA 175: Commercial Refrigeration (3 credits)
Second Semester (19 Credits Total
- *HVA 118: Electrical Fundamentals (4 credits) - Support
- HVA 121: Domestic Refrigeration (3 credits)
- HVA 136: Electric Circuits and Controls (3 credits)
- *HVA 158: Heating System Fundamentals (3 credits) - Common
- HVA 170: Air Conditioning Control Systems (3 credits)
- HVA 181: Plumbing II (2 credits)
- *HVA 140: Workplace Skills (1 credit) - Support
Electives
- HVA 195: Occupational Work Experience
38 Credits Total
| Systemwide General Education (SGE) Key | ||
| 010 English | 050 Social & Behavioral Sciences | |
| 020 Communications | 060 Arts & Humanities | |
| 030 Math & Sciences | 070 Institutionally Designated | |
| 040 Natural & Physical Sciences | ||
