2024-2025 Catalog

HVAC and Refrigeration Technical Certificate

Program Description

This certificate consists of all of the HVAC core courses along with Composition I and Math Reasoning. All courses apply toward the Industrial Sciences & Technology Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree (HVAC and Refrigeration Emphasis).

General Information

  • Developmental coursework may be required in addition to the courses required for this certificate.

General Requirements

  • This certificaterequires successful completion of 25 credit hours.
  • A minimum 2.00 cumulative grade point average is required for graduation.
  • Satisfaction of all financial obligations due to the college is required for graduation.

Residency Requirement

The student is required to complete a minimum of 15 semester hours in residence at SAU Tech for associate degrees and technical certificates and half of the credit hours required for certificates of proficiency as well as complete all other graduation requirements.  Students who wish to pursue additional degrees must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours of difference between the degrees.

ACTS Course Numbers

The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) contains information about the transferability of courses within Arkansas public colleges and universities. Students are guaranteed the transfer of applicable credits and equitable treatment in the application of credits for admissions and degree requirements.

Degree Plan

Program Requirements

CPSC 1003Introduction to Computers

3

ENGL 1113Composition I

3

MATH 1063Mathematical Reasoning

3

HVAC 1033Fundamentals of Basic Compression and Refrigeration

3

HVAC 1043Industrial Controls & Electronic Components

3

HVAC 1053Tubing & Piping

3

IMEI 1004NCCER E&I Level I

4

MD 1303Basic Welding

3

Total Credit Hours: 25