The Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Commercial Servicing Certificate (C1_HCS1) is offered at LSC-North Harris. For more information, please contact the HVAC Department.
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The heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration associate of applied science degree prepares the individual for a technical service career in residential or light commercial/industrial environmental systems. The student will study the mechanical and electrical/electronic systems involved in contemporary environmental controls. The academic requirements of the program provide a foundation for continued studies should the student decide to pursue his or her education or training.
The HVAC&R certificate program prepares the individual for basic, entry-level employment in the residential and/or light commercial heating and air-conditioning service industry. The essentials of the mechanical and electrical systems of contemporary air-conditioning and heating systems are addressed throughout the program.
The general education core will transfer to a variety of colleges and universities. Contact a counselor or faculty member at any of the colleges for specific information and to obtain the recommended sequencing of courses.
| Course | Number | Title | Credits |
| HART | 1401 | Basic Electricity for HVAC | 4 |
| HART | 1407 | Refrigeration Principles | 4 |
| HART | 1441 | Residential Air Conditioning | 4 |
| HART | 1445 | Gas and Electric Heating | 4 |
| HART | 2431 | Advanced Electricity | 4 |
| HART | 1491 | Special Topics in Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration | 4 |
| HART | 2434 | Advanced A/C Controls | 4 |
| HART | 2441 | Commercial Air Conditioning | 4 |
| HART | 2443 | Industrial Air Conditioning | 4 |
| HART | 2442 | Commercial Refrigeration | 4 |
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TOTAL Credits for HVAC & R Commercial Servicing Certificate: |
40 | ||
Note: Capstone is either HART 2380 or HART 1491.