-Associate of Applied Science Degree
-Associate of Applied Science – Transfer Degree
-Program Length: Approx. 6 quarters

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.

The average placement rate for HVAC & Refrigeration graduates is 98%, and the typical starting wage for this field is around $18 per hour, with an earning potential of approximately $29 per hour.

This program’s entry points are usually fall and spring quarters. Part-time enrollment is available with instructor approval. General education and program-specific classes are offered days, evenings, and online. Check our website for this program’s specific times.
http://www.btc.ctc.edu/DegreesCertificates/indexDegreesCertificates.asp

Objective
Preparation for professional careers in HVAC & Refrigeration.

Courses
CREF 122 Fundamentals of Refrigeration
CREF 123 Fundamentals Lab I
CREF 126 Basic Electricity for HVAC/R
CREF 127 Fundamentals Lab II
CREF 132 Commercial Self Contained Systems
CREF 133 Commercial Self Contained Systems Lab
CREF 135 Commercial Ice Systems Theory and Application
CREF 137 Commercial Ice Systems Lab
CREF 139 Commercial Ice Systems Interactive Learning
CREF 141 Air Properties and Psychometrics
CREF 143 HVAC System Design
CREF 145 Duct Layout and Fabrication
CREF 147 Applied Air Conditioning
CREF 149 Applied Heat Pump Systems
CREF 221 Electric Heating Technology
CREF 223 Gas Heating Technology
CREF 225 Fuel Oil Heating Technology
CREF 227 Hydronic Heating Technology
CREF 231 Commercial/ Industrial Refrigeration Applied Components
CREF 233 Commercial/ Industrial Refrigeration Applied Components Lab
CREF 236 Commercial and Industrial Chilled Water Systems
CREF 237 Cooling Towers and Water Treatment
CREF 238 Cascade/ Transport Refrigeration Systems
CREF 239 Absorption Refrigeration Systems
CREF 241 Control Theory For HVAC Automation Systems
CREF 242 Control Theory Lab
CREF 245 Commercial and Industrial Boilers
CREF 246 HVAC System Design and Commissioning
CREF 247 Job Prep and Internship, National Testing Prep

Career Options
Most program graduates work as technicians for private heating, air conditioning, or refrigeration service companies. Opportunities may also exist to work for heating and air conditioning dealers, manufacturing companies, food processors and in self-employment. Potential positions include heating and air conditioning technician, heating and air conditioning service person, heating and air conditioning installer, contractor, estimator, food industry mechanic, or gasfitter.

Employment of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration technicians is expected to increase faster than the average for all occupations. Within one year after graduation, the estimated employment rate for this program is 98%. The typical graduate starting wage is $17.71 with a wage potential of $29.13.