Construction Technology - HVAC/R Option

Career Studies and Workforce Development Division

Degree Type: Associate of Applied Science Degree

Contact: Kimberly Brooks, kbrooks@trcc.edu

Purpose: Career and Technical Education. This option in the Construction Technology program focuses on Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration. The Construction Technology AAS degree prepares students for entry level employment and a foundation for future advancement in the construction industry.

First Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ACAD 101Academic Life Strategies

4

CONS 116Construction Print Reading and Layout

4

HVAC 105Safety Heat/AC Refrigeration Profession

3

HVAC 106Basic Electricity Heat/Ref/AC

3

HVAC 107Heating,Ventilation, AC/Refrigeration I

3

Total Credit Hours:17

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
HVAC 115Heat,Ventilation, AC & Refrigeration II

3

HVAC 116HVAC/R Motors & Controls

3

HVAC 215Residential Heating, AC & Refrigeration

3

HVAC 216Commercial Heating,Ventilation&Cooling

3

HVAC 217Commercial Refrigeration

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Total Credit Hours: 32

Second Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
CIVL 215Building Design

4

CIVL 219Estimating I

3

CIVL 229Estimating II

3

ENGL 111College Writing

3

MATH 161Mathematical Reasoning & Modeling

3

Total Credit Hours:16

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
CIVL 225Construction Management

3

CIVL 235Construction Planning and Scheduling

3

GOVT 121National and State Government

3

PHYS 100Survey of Physics

3

SCOM 110Public Speaking

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Total Credit Hours: 31

Please see individual course descriptions for prerequisites, corequisites, and/or other requirements.

Program Outcomes

  • Explain how to navigate Commercial and Residential plans and specifications.
  • Create construction project cost estimates and schedules as necessary for construction management.
  • Demonstrate framing, finishing work, flooring, and layout necessary for entry-level carpentry work.
  • Demonstrate layout and installation work necessary for entry-level electrical work.
  • Demonstrate entry-level skills in laying out and installing plumbing and HVAC.
  • Create detailed Construction plans using CAD and 3D applications.