HVAC Essential Workplace Skills
- Microcredential
- Department of Applied Technologies
The Industry-Relevant Program that Employers Value
Our HVAC Technician Microcredential is designed to equip students with the necessary skills to excel in the field, while also offering a valuable work-based learning opportunity through HVA 271 - a formal Paid CO-OP program within the Jumpstart program. We have received overwhelming support from industry professionals for implementing this unique offering.
With a focus on providing students with the critical skills required for success from day one of their careers, this Microcredential encompasses both practical lab experience and comprehensive theory in refrigeration, heating systems, mechanical systems, and electrical systems.
Furthermore, students will have the chance to obtain the OSHA 10 certification and sit for the EPA 608 Universal Refrigeration License, opening doors to broader opportunities in the industry.
Prepare yourself for a successful HVAC career with our comprehensive Microcredential program. Enroll today and gain the essential skills and real-world experience that employers demand.
HVAC Essential Workplace Skills
Microcredential
Department: Applied Technologies
School(s): Applied Sciences & Technologies
This thirteen credit Microcredential was created specifically for students to gain the essential skills of an HVAC Technician but also adds the value of a work-based learning opportunity with HVA 271- a formal Paid CO-OP for all students in the Jumpstart program. There have been many letters of support from industry for MCC to implement this offering.
The overall design of this credential is to have students gain the critical skills needed to be effective in their career on day one of employment. This Microcredential gives students the lab practicum and theory behind skills in refrigeration, heating systems, mechanical systems as well as electrical systems.
Note: Students will have the opportunity to gain OSHA 10 and sit for the EPA 608 Universal Refrigeration License.
Curriculum Requirements
A grade of C or better must be achieved in:
HVA 101 Basic Refrigeration 3cr
HVA 103 Heating Systems 3cr
HVA 105 Electric and Motor Controls 3cr
HVA 271: CO-OP in HVAC 4cr
All of these courses ladder into both a Certificate – (HV02) and AAS Degree – (HV01). And three courses (HVA 101,103,105) also ladder into another Certificate – (ST02).
Dale Pearce developed this proposal with consultation with John Troy, Kevin French, Joe Snowden, Bill Horton and George Merz.