Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technology Certificate

GRCC Program:

Certificate

Students in this one-year program learn the theory and become proficient in the skills necessary to assume jobs as heating, ventilation and air conditioning/refrigeration mechanics. They take at least two hands-on laboratory courses in their various specialities each semester.

All credits earned in this certificate program may be applied toward the Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning/RefrigerationTechnology. The following scheme is presented as a guide only. Courses may be taken in any order as long as all requirements (including prerequisites) are met. Students entering this program should have at least a 10th grade reading level and a 9th grade algebra level.

First Semester

• HVA 110 - Basic Refrigeration (2/4)
• HVA 111 - Refrigeration Applications (2/4)
• HVA 121 - Metallic and Non-Metallic Joining (2/4)
• HVA 221 - Duct Construction and Design (3/6)
• HVA 250 - Basic Boiler Operation (3/4)
• HVA 275 - Commercial Refrigeration (3/4)
• MN 116 - Basic Welding (2/4)

Second Semester

• HVA 128 - Heating and Cooling Controls (3/6)
• HVA 135 - Heating Theory (2/4)
• HVA 136 - Air Conditioning Theory (2/4)
• HVA 174 - HVAC Blueprint Reading and Design (3/4)
• HVA 230 - HVACR Electronic Controls (3/4)
• HVA 246 - Mechanical Codes (2/2)
• HVA 276 - Advanced Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating (3/4)

Total Credits: 35

Transfer Opportunities:

The Transfer Guide for many bachelor’s degree majors offered at Michigan colleges and universities is available at the Counseling and Career Center and online at www.grcc.edu.