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The HVAC program offers a certificate and/or an Associate of Applied Science degree in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technology. The first two semesters cover the electrical and 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 the certificate will cover NCCER Core Level 1 and Level 2 in addition to some portions of Level 3 and Level 4.
Careers include service, installation, and sales of HVAC equipment for residential and commercial applications. Students may enter the industry in facility maintenance, manufacturing and utilities industries. Job titles include service technician, installation technician, supervisors, inspectors, independent contractors and small business owners. The job outlook for HVAC technicians in the construction, manufacturing, and utilities industries is increasing. The median annual wage in Kansas is $52,270 according to the Kansas Department of Labor 2028 Employment Projections.
HVAC Certificate Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate the fundamentals of electricity.
- Demonstrate the ability to perform construction math.
- Demonstrate the ability to correctly construct and test electrical circuits.
- Demonstrate the ability to read HVAC blueprints.
- Demonstrate basic employability skills.
- Demonstrate an understanding of common hand and power tools used in the construction trades.
- Demonstrate an understanding of heating systems used in HVAC.
- Demonstrate an understanding of sheet metal applications.
- Demonstrate an understanding of basic hydronic systems.
- Demonstrate an understanding of soldering and brazing
- Demonstrate an understanding of the refrigeration cycle and the components.
- Demonstrate competence in troubleshooting HVAC systems.
- Demonstrate an understanding in piping used in HVAC.
- Demonstrate an understanding of air flow principles.
Degree Program Outcome
- Demonstrate proficiency in application of all previous outcomes.
- Demonstrate proficiency in all general education outcomes as related to HVAC.
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. Degrees require completion of 64 credit hours. First-time, full-time students are required to take PSCY 100, First Year Seminar.
For More Information Contact:
Program Advisor:
Alex Myers, 620-432-0379
amyers@neosho.edu
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