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Residential Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Service Technician (HVAC) - Certificate
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Admission Type:
General College Admission
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(843) 347-3186
Every private residence and small business needs the services of skilled technicians trained in the installation, maintenance, and repair of air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating systems. The Residential HVAC Service Technician certificate opens many doors of opportunity for HGTC graduates. The self-motivated graduate from this program has the technical training to work as an installation specialist, service technician, service manager, or sales representative anywhere in the country. This program is approved by the local HVAC industry through a program advisory committee.
For more information, contact:
Terry Smith - (843) 349-3625
Career Outlook
This certificate prepares students to troubleshoot, repair, and install many different types of residential heating and air-conditioning systems. Graduates have the opportunity to work with State and Federal agencies, contractors, Fortune 500 companies, or to set their own course by opening their own company.
Employment opportunities can be found in the following fields:
- HVAC installer/mechanic
- Refrigeration installer/mechanic
- Supervisor/manager of HVAC technicians
- HVAC systems sales representative
For more information about careers, visit O*Net Online for an overview of South Carolina and National earnings statistics, and Horry-Georgetown Technical College's Office of Career Services for more employment, career, and professional development resources.
Program Information |
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Course Sequence and Progression Requirements |
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Day Curriculum Sequence |
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| First Semester - Fall | Course Title | Semester Credit Hours |
| ACR 102 | Tools and Service | 3 |
| ACR 106 | Basic Electricity for HVAC | 4 |
| ACR 108 | Refrigeration Fundamentals | 3 |
| ACR 118 | Air Conditioning Fundamentals | 3 |
| ACR 140 | Automatic Controls | 3 |
| TOTAL | 16 | |
| Second Semester - Spring | ||
| ACR 110 | Heating Fundamentals | 4 |
| ACR 160 | Service Customer Relations | 3 |
| ACR 206 | Advanced Electricity | 2 |
| ACR 210 | Heat Pumps | 4 |
| ACR 250 | Duct Fabrication | 3 |
| TOTAL | 16 | |
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TOTAL CREDIT HOURS |
32 |
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Evening Curriculum Sequence |
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| First Semester - Fall | ||
| ACR 102 | Tools and Service | 3 |
| ACR 106 | Basic Electricity for HVAC/R | 4 |
| ACR 108 | Refrigeration Fundamentals | 3 |
| Second Semester - Spring | ||
| ACR 118 | Air Conditioning Fundamentals | 3 |
| ACR 140 | Automatic Controls | 3 |
| Third Semester - Fall |
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| ACR 110 | Heating Fundamentals | 4 |
| ACR 160 | Service Customer Relations | 3 |
| ACR 206 | Advanced Electricity | 2 |
| Fourth Semester - Spring | ||
| ACR 210 | Heat Pumps | 4 |
| ACR 250 | Duct Fabrication | 3 |
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TOTAL CREDIT HOURS |
32 |
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