Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning, Certificate Level I, Certificate Level II, AAS

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*HVAC Certificate Level I, Certificate Level II, and Associate of Applied Science degree option*

The HVAC program offers two certificate levels and 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 heating 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 certificate B will add NCCER Level II Content and credentialing.

Students will learn to install, maintain, and repair heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems. These systems control temperature, humidity, and air quality in residential and commercial buildings. The job outlook for HVAC technicians in Kansas is increasing faster than average. The average annual wage in Kansas is $54,270 according to the Kansas Department of Labor 2030 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, Dan White, 785-248-2841 dwhite@neosho.edu,or Outreach Staff, 620-432-0406 outreach@neosho.edu if program advisor is unavailable.

Semester I	Semester II
CMCT 105 OSHA10 Safety Orientation 1 cr hrs	HVAC 120 EPA 608 1 cr hrs
HVAC 107 Heating System Fundamentals 3 cr hrs	HVAC 122 HVAC Fundamentals 4 cr hrs
HVAC 109 Heating Systems-Lab 5 cr hrs	HVAC 124 HVAC Lab 4 cr hrs
Total Credit Hours: 9	Total Credit Hours: 9

Semester III	Semester IV
CMCT 106 Introduction to Craft Skills 3 cr hrs	HVAC 202 Advanced HVAC I 5 cr hrs
HVAC 101 Workplace Skills 1 cr hrs	HVAC 204 Advanced HVAC II 4 cr hrs
HVAC 103 Electrical Fundamentals 4 cr hrs
Total Credit Hours: 8	Total Credit Hours: 9
Total Heating, Ventilation, and Air Contitioning Certificate A Credits: 26	Total Heating, Ventilation, and Air Contitioning Certificate B Credits: 35

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. This Associate of Applied Science degree requires the 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	OR COMM 207 Fundamentals Of Speech 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰²⁰
	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.

”+” means that additional knowledge is gained in the Level B courses

AAS Degree Program Outcome

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