Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Certificate with AAS Degree Option

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*HVAC Certificate and Associate of Applied Science degree option*

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.

Program Path Sequence:

The listing that follows is a recommended sequence of courses. The student should consult with an advisor for information specific to their academic situation.

For More Information Contact Program Advisor: Alex Myers, 620-432-0379 amyers@neosho.edu, Tom Swafford, 620-432-0340 tswafford@neosho.edu, or Advising Staff, 620-432-0311 advising@neosho.edu if program advisor is unavailable.

Semester I	Semester II
CMCT 105 OSHA10 Safety Orientation 1 cr hrs	HVAC 101 Workplace Skills 1 cr hrs
HVAC 102 General Const/Core Skills 4 cr hrs	HVAC 107 Heating System Fundamentals 3 cr hrs
HVAC 103 Electrical Fundamentals 4 cr hrs	HVAC 109 Heating Systems-Lab 5 cr hrs
Total Credit Hours: 9	Total Credit Hours: 9

Semester III	Semester IV
HVAC 120 EPA 608 1 cr hrs	HVAC 202 Advanced HVAC I 5 cr hrs
HVAC 122 HVAC Fundamentals 4 cr hrs	HVAC 204 Advanced HVAC II 4 cr hrs
HVAC 124 HVAC Lab 4 cr hrs
Total Credit Hours: 9	Total Credit Hours: 9
Total Heating, Ventilation, and Air Contitioning Certificate Credits: 36

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 CURR 100 First Year Seminar (SGE)⁰⁷⁰.

Semester V: Required for AAS Degree	Required General Education Courses
HVAC 206 Pipefitting 3 cr hrs	ENGL 101 English Composition I 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰¹⁰
HVAC 208 Commercial HVAC 5 cr hrs	COMM 213 Interpersonal Communication 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰²⁰
ETEC 136 Industrial Internship 1,2,3 cr hrs	CSIS 100 Computer Concepts & Applications 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁷⁰
	Additional General Education Hours to bring degree total to 64
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Associate of Applied Science Degree credits: 64

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.

AAS Degree Program Outcome

Demonstrate proficiency in application of all previous outcomes.
Demonstrate proficiency in all general education outcomes as related to HVAC.