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Career Studies Certificate in HVAC II : Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Career Studies Certificate
Wytheville Community College

This program in HVAC provides job skills in heating, venting and air conditioning as an entry level worker, repairing units in home and light construction.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Program Web Page
External Link
Delivery Mode
In-Person
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Online
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Delivery Mode
Hybrid
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree To train students for entry-level positions work on heating, ventilation, cooling, and refrigeration systems that control the temperature and air quality in buildings.
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 Wytheville Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights HVAC technicians work mostly in homes, schools, hospitals, office buildings, or factories. Their worksites may be very hot or cold because the heating and cooling systems they must repair may not be working properly and because some parts of these systems are located outdoors. Working in cramped spaces and during irregular hours is common.
Related Programs & Certifications
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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
Career Studies Certificate in HVAC II : Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
17
Career Studies Certificate in HVAC II : Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
17
Res-GPA HVAC II (221-903-12)
17
GPA Plan HVAC CSC 221-903-12
3
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
AIR 122 - Air Cond & Refrig I
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AIR 158 Requirement
2
AIR 158 Mechanical Codes
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AIR 159 Requirement
1
AIR 159 - Heat & Cool Safety
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AIR 165 Requirement - 3 Credit
3
AIR 165 Requirement - 3 Credit
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
BLD 190/198 Requirement
3
BLD 190 or BLD 198
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
BLD 111 Requirement
3
BLD 111 - Blprt Rdg & Bld Code
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
BLD 200 Requirement
2
BLD 200 -Sustainable Construct
2
Earn 2 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 who transfer with a completed Associate degree will be awarded SDV 100 and will have their transcript evaluated for other individual course transfer. Students who transfer 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 individual course transfer.

Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School
Credit for Prior Learning Yes; https://catalog.wcc.vccs.edu/content.php?catoid=12&navoid=324#transferring-students
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: Wytheville Community College
College Level Information
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Transfer Center
External Link
Transfer Admission Application
External Link
Number of Transfer Students
80
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? WCC offers a wide range of programs:  transfer programs for the first two years of a baccalaureate degree, technical programs to prepare for a successful career, developmental courses to assist in a successful transition to college, Workforce Development for job preparedness, and continuing education for the life of learning we all must live.  WCC is proud to now have served multiple generations of families in our community.  We hope that you will be among those who chose to further their education or enhance their work skills through our credit or non-credit offerings.  
Transfer Student Catalog Year Catalog year is determined by first semester of attendance
First Year Student Catalog Year Catalog year is determined by first semester of attendance
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions Not required
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 17 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 Career Studies Certificate in HVAC II : Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning at Wytheville 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 $167 Per Credit $2,839 $0 $2,839
*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.