Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, & Heating Pathway | VHCC

Program Pathway | INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY

Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, and Heating Associate of Applied Science

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Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, & Heating Associate of Applied Science

This program provides hands-on training for HVACR systems, including air conditioning, heat pumps, combustion furnaces, hydronic systems, and commercial refrigeration. Multiple career paths match your interests, while providing rewards and challenges: from sales, distribution, engineering, design, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting to controls and operations. While completing this AAS degree, you will also complete the Refrigeration and Commercial Refrigeration Career Studies Certificates.

Program Length 2 years (4 semesters) Career Opportunities Provides skills for a rewarding HVACR career in an essential industry that is in demand worldwide.

Is this pathway for you? Yes, if you enjoy problem solving and a variety of challenges.

G3 Eligible This program is G3 eligible. G3 Scholarships cover tuition and fees for Virginia residents of modest income who are pursuing high demand careers.

Tuition & Fees At only $157 per credit hour, you’ll save $10K to $22K, in tuition costs alone, by starting at VHCC! Out-of-state students living within a 30-mile radius qualify for in-state tuition.

Jim Kroll has practical field experience and multiple industry credentials to provide a wealth of knowledge. Master HVAC-ELE Licensed in the State of VA. Involved in RSES as a local chapter officer, and as a Region 4 Deputy Director. EPA proctor for refrigerant certification exams.

Jim Kroll

Program Coordinator OTC 201 jkroll@vhcc.edu | 276-739-2560

YOUR PROGRAM PATHWAY | 4 Semesters First Semester (Fall) MTH 111

Basic Technical Mathematics

3

AIR 111

Air Cond. & Ref. Controls I

3

AIR 171

Refrigeration I

6

AIR 121

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration I

3

AIR 159

Heating and Cooling Safety

1

SDV 101

Orientation to College Success

1

TOTAL CREDITS

17

Second Semester (Spring) AIR 112

Air Cond. & Ref. Controls II

3

AIR 276

Refrigerant Usage EPA Certification

1

AIR 172

Refrigeration II

6

AIR 122

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration II

3

ENG 115

Technical Writing

3

TOTAL CREDITS

16

Third Semester (Fall) MUS 121 or REL 230

Music Appreciation I or Religions of the World

3

PSY 120

Human Relations

3

AIR 134

Circuits and Controls I

3

AIR 176

Air Conditioning

6

AIR 235

Heat Pumps

3

TOTAL CREDITS

18

Fourth Semester (Spring) AIR 154

Heating Systems I

3

SAF 130

Industrial Safety- OSHA 10

1

AIR 165

Air Conditioning Systems I

3

AIR 205

Hydronics and Zoning

3

AIR 231

Circuits and Controls IV

4

ECO 201

Principles of Economics I

3

TOTAL CREDITS

17

For certain courses, substitutions are permitted. Visit vhcc.edu/GenEdCore and talk with your faculty advisor.

Why start at Virginia Highlands?

For more than 50 years, VHCC has been committed to making our region a better place to live, work, and learn!

Beautiful 100 acre campus in Abingdon

SAT & ACT Not Required for Admission

The SAT and ACT are merely numerical indicators of college readiness and are therefore not required. We’ve found that if you’re committed to your own success, regardless of your scores, then we’ll be able to help you cross the finish line!

Career Services & Job Opportunities!

Our instructors and career coaches are recognized by regional industry leaders and enjoy tremendous success connecting our students with employment opportunities upon degree completion

17:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

80

Programs of Study

84%

of Students Get Financial Aid

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