Technical Trades - HVAC Option (314A)
Associate in Applied Science Degree
This program prepares students for careers in the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning industry. The curriculum enables students to gain hands-on experience while being offered theoretical instruction to enter the HVAC industry. The program focuses on the installation and diagnosis of electro-mechanical and HVAC systems. A graduate of this program seeks employment as a HVAC installer, mechanic, service technician, sheet metal worker, electrician and pipe fitter.
Butler County Community College does not provide training for the fourth semester certifications. The training to obtain these certifications can be obtained from vocational/technical schools with an HVAC program or a comparable school: trade schools, career technical centers (CTCs), etc. Contact the school of choice for details concerning their day/evening program or consult with the HVAC program advisor.
NOTE: Courses listed in the first/third semester will be scheduled for the fall; second/fourth semester courses will be scheduled for the spring. The student is encouraged to use the curriculum planner to keep track of courses taken and those still needed. In some cases, one or more courses may be taken in a different order than indicated on the planner. However, individual course prerequisites must be observed.
Prerequisites/Corequisites - Some courses require another course be taken beforehand or at the same time. To check if a course has a prerequisite or corequisite, see the course description.
