Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

Certificate in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration

Career Studies Certificate
Eastern Shore Community College

This program is included in: G3, FastForward

The certificate is designed to prepare students for employment as competent technicians in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration (HVAC&R). Students will have the opportunity to earn a nationally recognized credential through the EPA certification examination. Classes count toward the Journeyman and Master state license in HVAC&R.

Outcomes

Students will be able to: Read and interpret electrical diagrams, wire control systems from electrical diagrams, and repair faults in electrical control systems. Properly size and install HVAC systems using current and appropriate codes and industry practices. Diagnose, repair faults, and perform maintenance on HVAC systems.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree The certificate is designed to prepare students for employment as competent technicians in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration (HVAC&R). Students will have the opportunity to earn a nationally recognized credential through the EPA certification examination. Classes count toward the Journeyman and Master state license in HVAC&R.
Considerations When Selecting Courses

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Eastern Shore Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights
Related Programs & Certifications
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On Completion You Are Ready For
Credential
CSC in Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, & Refrigeration Technician Assistant
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Certifications You Can Now Complete
Core - Introductory Craft Skills
Program Credit Requirements
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Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. lf you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.

The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.

The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio and the requirements for the selected program.

A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Certificate in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration
22
Certificate in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration
22
HVAC&R Technician Helper CSC
22
SDV 101 Orientation to Trades & Technology
1
SDV 101 Orient to Trades/Tech
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
AIR 121 Air Cond & Refrig I
3
AIR 121 Air Cond & Refrig I
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ELE 118: Practical Electricity
2
ELE 118: Practical Electricity
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AIR 276 Requirement
1
AIR 276 Requirement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
IND 103: Industrial Methods (2 credits)
2
IND 103 Requirement
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
SAF 130: Industrial Safety- OSHA 10 (1 credit)
1
SAF 130
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AIR 116 Duct Construction and Maintenance 3 credits
3
AIR 116 Duct Const/Main.
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AIR 235: Heat Pumps
3
AIR 235 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ELE 156: Elec Control System
3
ELE 156: Elec Control System
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AIR 154 Heating Systems
3
AIR 154 Requirememt
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion Students must earn 25% of their credits at ESCC for an Associate degree from our institution. Students who transfer to ESCC with a completed Associate degree will be awarded SDV 100 and will have their transcript evaluated for other course transfer. Students who transfer to ESCC with a completed Bachelor degree from a U.S. college or university will be awarded SDV 100, ENG 111 and ENG 112. The transcript will be evaluated for other course transfer.

Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School ESCC does not distinguish between students earning an associate degree concurrently, while in high school, or after high school graduation.
Credit for Prior Learning https://es.vccs.edu/admissions-aid/credits/request-credit-for-prior-learning/
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Eastern Shore Community College
College Level Information
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Transfer Admission Application
Transfer Students - Apply Here
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Transfer Student Aid
Financial Aid for Transfer Students
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College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? YES! (Your Eastern Shore) is ESCC's culture of hospitality. YES! encourages students, teachers and staff to start from a positive perspective, develop personal YES!! visions and statements, and take proud ownership of the college and the Shore community. We invite you to discover your YES! at Your Eastern Shore Community College.
Transfer Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
First Year Student Catalog Year The student's catalog year is determined by first semester of attendance.
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions We offer five transfer degrees with Guaranteed Admission Agreements with all public and many private four-year institutions.; https://www.vccs.edu/transfer-programs/
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Northern Virginia Community CollegeAir Conditioning and Refrigeration, A.A.S.AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Technical Studies/HVAC and RefrigerationAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science - Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC/R)AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science - Maritime Technologies (HVAC)AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and HeatingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
49-9021.00Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and InstallersInstall or repair heating, central air conditioning, HVAC, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Cost To Complete
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This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 22 credits remaining to be completed

Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
Estimated Cost for the Certificate in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration at Eastern Shore Community College
These costs are based on an estimated 1 semesters or 0.5 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category Cost Basis Cost (To You) Estimated Benefits Net Cost Notes
Tuition $163 Per Credit $3,586 $0 $3,586
Fees
Parking Fee $3 Per Credit $66 0 $66
Student Activity Fee $3 Per Credit $66 0 $66
Capital Fee $24 Per Credit $528 0 $528 Charged to out-of-state, business and military contract
*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.
Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:
  • You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.