Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

Summer 2018

Enrollment:

Fall

Degrees and Certificates

Program Website:

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Tuition and Fees

http://www.ccs.spokane.edu/TuitionFees

Additional Costs

Books$575
Supplies and Equipment$1500
* Estimate for six quarters.

Program Description

Completion of the two-year Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) program at Spokane Community College prepares the student for an entry-level position in one of the most challenging occupations available.

Entry-level HVAC/R technicians typically work on residential and light commercial systems performing equipment installations, preventative maintenance, and service and repair functions. Opportunities also are available in systems design and sales.

Areas of study include basic HVAC/R systems, electricity, heating, local gas and oil codes, load calculations, cooling, refrigeration, duct design, and troubleshooting. These skills are taught from lab applications coordinated with classroom theory and actual jobsite experience.

Course of Study

Good vision, hearing and dexterity. Can be strenuous, involves climbing, working on ladders. Good back and legs.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate the ability to wire, perform a startup, and evaluate the operation of a natural draft gas furnace.
  2. Demonstrate the ability to evaluate the operation of, troubleshoot, and repair an electric furnace.
  3. Obtain a City of Spokane Gas Heating Mechanic's 1 license.
  4. Demonstrate the abilty to evaluate the operation of, troubleshoot, and repair 80%-95% gas furnaces.
  5. Demonstrate the ability to evaluate the operation of, troubleshoot, and repair basic medium-temp and low-temp commercial refrigeration systems.
  6. Obtain an EPA 608 Universal Refrigerant Handling License.
  7. Demonstrate the ability to evaluate the operation of, troubleshoot, and repair air conditioning systems.
  8. Demonstrate the ability to follow and comply with local and national safety codes.
  9. Demonstrate the ability to layout, fabricate, and assemble a basic ductwork system.
  10. Demonstrate the ability to evaluate the operation of, troubleshoot, and repair a heat pump system.
  11. Demonstrate the ability to design, install, and commision a basic Direct Digital Control system for a commercial rooftop unit of refrigeration system.

Career Opportunities

An estimated 250,000 air conditioning, refrigeration and heating mechanics will be employed in the near future. Most new openings will be for air conditioning and heating mechanics. Anticipated increases in household formations and rising personal incomes indicate a very rapid increase in the number of air conditioned homes. Air conditioning in offices, stores, hospitals, schools and other nonresidential buildings is also expected to increase. In addition, more refrigeration equipment will be needed in the production, storage and marketing of food and other perishables.
POTENTIAL POSITIONS INCLUDE: air conditioning service technician, domestic air conditioning maintenance, heating contractor’s serviceman, heat pump specialist, refrigeration parts man, refrigeration service technician, residential air conditioning installer or warehouse air conditioning maintenance, gas heating system hydronics technicians.

AAS - SCC

Offered at Locations:  Spokane Community College

First Quarter
AIRC 103Fundamentals of Electricity in HVAC/R 34
AIRC 106HVAC/R Electrical Applications 6
AIRC 107HVAC/R Electrical Applications Lab 8
APLED112Applied Mathematics 15
23

Second Quarter
AIRC 108Fundamentals of Heating Systems 6
AIRC 137Fundamentals of Heating Systems Lab 8
APLED121Applied Written Communication 14
18

Third Quarter
AIRC 109Fundamentals of Refrigeration 5
AIRC 110Fundamentals of Refrigeration Lab 10
AIRC 136HVAC/R Safety 1
16

Fourth Quarter
AIRC 203Fundamentals of Air Conditioning 27
AIRC 204Fundamentals of Air Conditioning Lab 27
14

Fifth Quarter
AIRC 125Sheet Metal Layout and Fabrication 1
AIRC 126Sheet Metal Layout and Fabrication Lab 3
AIRC 205System Performance Testing 5
AIRC 206System Performance Testing Lab 10
19

Sixth Quarter
AIRC 207System Servicing and Troubleshooting of Heat Pumps 5
AIRC 208System Servicing and Troubleshooting of Heat Pumps Lab 10
APLED125Employment Preparation 13
18

Seventh Quarter
AIRC 262Fundamentals of Direct Digital Control 5
AIRC 265Fundamentals of Direct Digital Control Lab 10
15
123 credits are required for the AAS
1This related education requirement may be met by any course or combination of courses approved by the instructional dean.
2The fourth quarter is held summer quarter.
3This course must be taken in a student's first quarter in the program regardless of whether the student starts fall, winter, or spring.

Disclaimer: The college cannot guarantee courses will be offered in the quarters indicated. During the period this guide is in circulation, there may be curriculum revisions and program changes. Students are responsible for consulting the appropriate academic unit or adviser for more current and specific information. the information in this guide is subject to change and does not constitute an agreement between the college and the student.