The HVAC Technician Level I Certificate prepares students for entry-level employment in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration industry. The program provides hands-on training in basic electrical systems, refrigeration principles, HVAC tools, and system installation fundamentals.
This certificate is designed to:
- Provide a quick workforce entry credential
- Support dual-credit and adult workforce students
- Create a stackable pathway into advanced HVAC credentials with a Level I and Level II Certificates, and the Associate's degree in HVACR.
Stackable Credentials
| Semester #1 | Semester Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| HART 1445 | Gas and Electric Heating | 4 |
| HART 1301 | Basic Electricity for HVAC | 3 |
| HART 1341 | Residential Air Conditioning | 3 |
| HART 1307 | Refrigeration Principles | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Semester #2 | ||
| HART 2436 | Air Conditioning Troubleshooting | 4 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 4 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 17 | |