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HVAC Student Handbook 2016-2017

Heating and Air Conditioning Technology (HVAC) is a post-secondary instructional program

that prepares individuals to work in engineering departments or private firms installing,

maintaining, and operating small or medium air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration

systems. Instruction prepares individuals to work in a commercial setting performing special

tasks relating to designing duct work, assembly, installation, servicing, operation, and

maintenance of heating and cooling systems according to the standards of the American Society

of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers, Inc., Air Conditioning Contractors of

American (ACCA), and Air Conditioning Refrigeration Institute (ARI). Included are air

conditioning, heating and refrigeration devices; equipment, techniques, and systems; and

maintenance and operation of these systems.

PURPOSE OF HVAC STUDENT HANDBOOK

J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College HVAC Student Handbook is intended to

provide important information related to the HVAC program. The material included in this

document will assist you in your advancement through the program. A copy of this handbook is

available in the Dean’s Office and in the program area.

ACCREDITATION

J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is accrediated by the Southern Association

of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award Associate Degrees and Certificates.

Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097 or call

404.6794500 for questions about the accreditation of J. F. Drake State Community and Technical

College.

HVAC Student Handbook 2016-2017

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION, MISSION, AND OBJECTIVES

The Heating & Air Conditioning program examines the principles of heating and cooling air in

controlled situations. The knowledge and applications of electricity and refrigerants are taught

through problem-solving techniques to enable students to diagnose malfunctions and

service/repair residential, commercial and industrial systems. The Heating & Air Conditioning

curriculum is designed to help students prepare for employment in the field of heating,

ventilation, and air conditioning.

The mission of the program is to provide accessible, quality education opportunities that will

provide individuals with knowledge, technical skills, and attitudes necessary to obtain entry-level

employment in the HVAC profession.

EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK AND SALARY INFORMATION

Graduates of the Heating & Air Conditioning program may become employed as a Service

Technician, Facility Maintenance Supervisor, Heating & Air Conditioning Lab Technician or

Heating & Air Conditioning business owner. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

(BLS), the mean annual wage for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and

installers was $47,380 as of May 2015. HVAC technicians are most commonly employed as

maintenance and repair representatives for companies that manufacture HVAC equipment. Some

are hired to do installation work, but technicians must also typically be able to maintain and

repair systems. The BLS reported that heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration jobs were

predicted to increase 14% from 2014-2024, which was much faster than average. Additional

information is available from the Department of Labor’s Occupational Outlook Handbook.

SKILLS NEEDED

Successful Heating & Air Conditioning Technicians are in good physical condition; are familiar

with reading blueprints; have knowledge of plumbing and electrical work; possess a basic

understanding of microelectronics.

There are currently two levels of training available at J. F. Drake State Community and

Technical College. They are the Associate of Applied Science Degree and the Short Certificate.

ESTIMATED PROGRAM COSTS

Program Award Level Credit

Hours

Est. Tuition

Cost

ACR (Heating and Air Conditioning

Technology)

Associate Degree (AAS) 75 $10,875.00

ACR (Heating and Air Conditioning

Technology)

Career Skills Certificate

(STC)

29 $4205.00

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ASSOCIATE DEGREE COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR HVAC PROGRAM

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PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS: If you obtain this program of study checksheet before enrolling at DSTC, please be aw are that it is provided to

assist you in planning only. Program requirements are subject to change; off icial program requirements are those that are in effect at the

date of student’s off icial enrollment at DSTC.

Minimum Hours for Graduation: 75 SH

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Minimum hours for graduation: 75 semester hours.

Total Hours for Graduation 75 semester hours

CIS130, OAD101, RDG114, ACT201      

VI. General Electives 0 semester hours      

ACR111, ACR112, ACR113, ACR119, ACR120, ACR121, ACR122, ACR123, ACR128, ACR132,

ACR148, ACR149, ACR192, ACR200, ACR203, ACR209, ACR210      

Core/Technical Concentration 51 semester hours      

Note: All classes listed below are required.      

Institutional Requirements 2 semester hours

Note: ORI101 must be taken in the 1st

semester. WKO107 must be taken in the final semester.

WKO107, ORI101

History, Social & Behavioral Sciences 3 semester hours

ECO231, ECO232, GEO100, HIS101, HIS102, HIS201, HIS202, HIS121, HIS122, POL200, PSY200, PSY210,

SOC200

Pre-Professional/Major/Electives 53 semester hours

ART100, ART203, ENG251, ENG252, ENG261,ENG262, ENG271, ENG272, MUS101, PHL206, REL100,

REL151, REL152, SPH106, SPH107, SPA101, SPA102, THR120, THR126

Natural Sciences & Mathematics 10 semester hours

Note: CIS146 is required. MTH100 or higher is required. PHS111 or PHS112 are recommended for the lab

science.

BIO103, BIO104, CHM111, CHM112, CIS146, GEO101, GEO102, MTH100, MTH110, MTH112, MTH113,

MTH115, MTH120, MTH125, MTH126, MTH227, PHS111, PHS112, PHY120, PHY201, PHY202, PHY213,

PHY214

ENG101, ENG102

Humanities & Fine Arts 3 semester hours

Note: If transferring to a 4 year institution, students are highly recommended to take a sequence of 6 hours in

either Literature (Area II) or History (Area IV). An additional 3 hours in humanities and fine arts must be taken

along with SPH106, SPH107, SPA101, or SPA102 to satisfy requirements in Area II.

General Education Requirements and Pre-Professional Requirements

Written Composition 6 semester hours

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CERTIFICATE COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR HVAC PROGRAM

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aw are that it is provided to assist you in planning only. Program requirements are subject to change; off icial

program requirements are those that are in effect at the date of student’s off icial enrollment at DSTC.

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       Minimum hours for graduation: 29 semester hours.

Total Hours for Graduation 29 semester hours

ACT201, OAD101, RDG114      

     

VI. General Electives 0 semester hours      

ACR Electives 0 semester hours

ACR192

ACR111, ACR112, ACR113, ACR121, ACR122, ACR123      

Core/Technical Concentration 18 semester hours      

Note: All classes listed below are required.      

Pre-Professional/Major/Electives 20 semester hours

Institutional Requirements 2 semester hours

Note: ORI101 must be taken in the 1st semester. WKO107 must be taken in the final

semester.

WKO107, ORI101

Natural Sciences & Mathematics 6 semester hours

Note: At least one math class is required. At least one computer class is required.

CIS130, CIS146, MTH116, MTH100, MTH110, MTH112, MTH113, MTH115, MTH120,

MTH125, MTH126, MTH227

History, Social & Behavioral Sciences 0 semester hours

Written Composition 3 semester hours

ENG101

Humanities & Fine Arts 0 semester hours

General Education Requirements and Pre-Professional Requirements

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TEXTBOOK LIST FOR HVAC PROGRAM

2016-17

COURSE

NUMBER

TITLE OF TEXTBOOK ISBN AUTHOR COST

ACR192 No Textbook Required NA NA NA

ACR128 Manual J. Residential Load

Calculation 8th edition

Version Two

1-892765-35-7 Hank Ruthowski, P.E. $182.00

ACR111, ACR112,

ACR113, ACR119,

ACR123, ACR132,

ACR200, ACR148,

ACR149, ACR209,

ACR210

Refrigeration & Air

Conditioning Technology

8th edition (Lab Manual + MindTap HVAC) Bundle

9781337373678

Bundle

Tomczyk/Silberstein/Whitman/Johnson

Bundle Printed Access Card

$182.00

ACR120, ACR122,

ACR121

Electricity for Refrigeration, Heating and Air

Conditioning 9th edition

9781305133921 Bundle

Russell E. Smith $171.00

ACR203 Commercial Refrigeration for Air Conditioning

Technicians 2nd edition

9781428335264 HB

Dick Wirz $146.00

General Education

Textbooks (ENG,

MUS, ART, REL,

BIO, CHM, MTH,

PHS, PHY, ECO,

HIS, POL, PSY,

or/and SOC)

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$2000-$3000, depending on

course selection

of student/advisor

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TOOL LIST FOR HVAC PROGRAM

2016-2017

Item Description Quantity Unit Price Total

M2-5-410A MANIFOLD 1 84.64 84.64

D203-8 LONGNOSE PLIER 1 32.49 32.49

D213-9NE 9” PLIERS 1 28.90 28.90

DA78020 8” ADJ. WRENCH 1 16.45 16.45

DA78030 10” ADJ. WRENCH 1 22.27 22.27

DA78040 12” ADJ. WRENCH 1 34.42 34.42

SDK6 BULL DRIVER SET 1 39.18 39.18

1530 LG ELEC/MAINT BAG 1 39.99 39.99

11402N CLAW HAMMER 1 18.75 18.75

550B DIGITAL THERMOMETER 1 15.07 15.07

631 7PC NUTDRVR KIT 1 54.67 54.67

21012-TC1 3/4 TUBE CUTTER 1 37.70 37.70

21009-TC1 TUBE CUTTER 1 26.55 26.55

31010 10” PIPE WRENCH 1 24.75 24.75

31020 14” PIPE WRENCH 1 31.05 31.05

91225 D00V WELDING GOGGLE 1 9.16 9.16

H85-786 HAMMER DRILL/ DRIVER

DRILL

1 189.99 189.99

CD3930 BALL VALVE CRT 1 38.47 38.47

A32004 VALVE CORE TOOL 1 7.14 7.14

RT70558 RO-GRIP PLIERS 1 48.19 48.19

¼” SOCKET WRENCH SET 1 33.42 33.42

65508 SOCKET WRENCH SET 1 63.08 63.08

HS33 DIGITAL MULTIMETER 1 114.99 114.99

160XL CONTRACTOR GLOVE 1 23.89 23.89

T-100 FIN TOOL KIT 1 7.35 7.35

85075 5 PC SCREWDRVR 1 46.57 46.57

70583 FOLDING HEX KEY SET 1 10.96 10.96

60407 TUBE EXP.SWAGE KIT 1 277.42 277.42

TOTAL S1377.51

CERTIFICATION

The Heating & Air Conditioning program is certified by HVAC Excellence.

CONTACT

Contact the Heating and Air Conditioning program at 256.551.3138 or on campus in building

800/Room 812 for additional information.

J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College, a student-centered two-year public institution,

offers flexible and affordable university-transfer and technical degrees, certificates, adult and

continuing education, and customized workforce training to fulfill the diverse needs of the

community.

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