Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology (HVAC)

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Overview

BTC’s Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration program will prepare you for a career as an HVAC & Refrigeration Technician. You’ll learn new, higher-efficiency technologies and practices with the valuable hands-on training that employers are looking for.

In two years, you can be well-positioned for high-wage employment with heating and air conditioning contractors, refrigeration contractors, hotels, school systems, or industrial processing plants.

Program Outcomes

After successfully completing the AAS degree or AAS-T degree, students will be able to:

• Safely and properly install and service systems adhering to environmental laws and regulations as they apply to the HVAC/R industry.               
• Demonstrate positive work traits and good customer service skills as a member of a technical team.
• Diagnose and repair common electrical and mechanical problems in HVAC/R residential, commercial, and industrial systems.
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally with customers, managers, and co-workers.
• Identify and use appropriate technical literature to install, maintain, and service HVAC/R systems.

Placement Requirements

 A completed college admissions application and placement in English and math. BTC uses a Guided Self-Placement process to help you choose the best starting point for your English and math courses. Your selections will determine whether you begin with program coursework or complete prerequisites classes first.

To get started or for help determining your English and math placement, contact the Outreach department at Outreach@btc.edu.

Degree Requirements

The Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration AAS degree requires a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher and a minimum grade of C-/1.7 in program courses. General Education courses require a minimum grade of D/1.0. Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration AAS-T degree completion requires a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher and a minimum grade of C-/1.7 for HVACR classes and a minimum grade of C/2.0 for all General Education courses.

Programs

• Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology (HVAC), AAS

• Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology (HVAC), AAS-T

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