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Career Studies Certificate
Southside Virginia Community College
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Career Studies Certificate in HVAC Level II
Career Studies CertificateCareer Studies Certificate in HVAC Level II
Southside Virginia Community College
The HVAC Level II Career Studies Certificates are designed to give students fundamental knowledge of modern heating and air conditioning systems. These certificates incorporate a variety of industry recognized certifications within the curriculum. All of the courses in the two certificates count towards the parent diploma in HVAC.
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Program Credit Requirements
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 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.
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
Career Studies Certificate in HVAC Level II
17
Career Studies Certificate in HVAC Level II
17
Career Studies Certificate - Advanced HVAC 221-903-12 (5/01/2022)
17
COURSE REQUIREMENTS (5/01/2022)
17
AIR 123: Air Cond & Refrig III
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AIR 124: Air Cond & Refrig IV
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Approved HVAC Technical Ele
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
AIR 238: Adv Troubleshooting
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AIR 158: Mechanical Codes
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AIR 154: Heating System I
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Career Studies Certificate - Advanced HVAC 221-903-12 (5/01/2022)
17
Residency Requirement
17
Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 12 credits may be applied to this program.
GPA Requirement
17
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | The student development (SDV 100) requirement at SVCC is waived for students who have completed an associate or baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution. All other coursework is evaluated and transferred as applicable to your degree. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | Students earning an associate degree while in high school are not eligible for guaranteed admission programs. All courses are evaluated and transferred as applicable to your degree. |
| Credit for Prior Learning | We accept AP, IB, Dantes, and CLEP results for college credit if the score earned meets college expectations. |
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College Level Information
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
100% of Transfer students who applied were accepted.
The average GPA of transfer students accepted was 2.98
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
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| Is This College Right For Me? | Some of main reasons that students pick SVCC are the location, affordability, and student-centered focus of the employees. SVCC is located in southside Virginia with two campuses and five off-site centers, often making it a short drive. SVCC offers small class sizes which allows for a personable experience with faculty. |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance or year placement in the program of study. |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance or year placement in the program of study. |
| Applying for Guaranteed Admissions | We recommend that you start your transfer planning during your first semester at SVCC. In addition to your regular academic advising, you should review the SVCC guaranteed admissions agreements and the transfer guides for the college or university to which you would like to transfer. |
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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 |
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| Northern Virginia Community College | Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, A.A.S. | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Virginia Peninsula Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Technical Studies/HVAC and Refrigeration | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Maritime Technologies (HVAC) | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
Careers Where This Degree Applies
| O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
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| 49-9021.00 | Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, HVAC, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves. | Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations |
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