PROGRAM GUIDE

2015-2016
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technology

Due to the high demand for this program, the college cannot guarantee that students will start their career/occupational coursework
in their early semesters. General education courses and other program requirements are usually available.

Goal 3 and/or Goal 4 Sciences/Math/Logical Reasoning

Goal 5 History/Social and Behavioral Sciences
Goal 6 Humanities and Fine Arts
Goal 7, 8, 9 or 10

HVAC TechnologyAssociate in Applied Science Degree60

credits
HVAC TechnicianDiploma48 credits
HeatingCertificate30 credits
CoolingCertificate30 credits

Three credits in ONE of the four goals Fulfilled by COMM course.

Total Credits

HVAC Technology Associate in Applied Science

Degree

Credits

Career/Occupational Requirements
FST
FST
FST
HVAC
HVAC
HVAC
HVAC
HVAC
HVAC
HVAC
HVAC
HVAC
HVAC
HVAC
HVAC
WLDG

1001
1030
1033
1000
1020
1041
1042
1060
1065
1067
1069
1070
1073
2051
2052
1001

Facility Workplace Safety

Basic Electricity
Electric Motors and Electric Controls
Sheet Metal and Metal Brazing Practices
Load Calculating
Basic Refrigeration I
Basic Refrigeration II
Fundamentals of Heating
Oil Heating Service and Troubleshooting
Gas Heat
Heat Pumps, Chillers and Electric Heat
Electronic Ignition and Condensing Furnaces
Hydronic and Low-Pressure Steam Boilers
Advanced Refrigeration I
Advanced Refrigeration II
Introduction to Oxyacetylene Welding

General Education/MnTC Requirements

44
2
3
3
2
2
3
3
2
3
4
2
2
3
4
4
2

16

See MnTC course list for options.

Goal 1 Communication
ENGL
1021 Composition I

7
4

Select ONE of the following COMM courses:

COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public Speaking

COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication
COMM 1041 Small Group Communication
COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication
Goal 2 Critical Thinking
Fulfilled automatically when all other MnTC goals are complete.

60

HVAC Technician Diploma

Program Description
# 5322
Service and installation of heating and cooling equipment. The main
emphasis is on domestic, with some instruction on light commercial. When
finished the student will have the EPA's Section 608 Clean Air Act
Certification. In addition to these core concepts, the General Education
courses required will help ensure individuals have the necessary oral,
written and critical thinking skills to help them with their professional
responsibilities.
Course

3
3
3

3
3
3
3

Program Description
# 5774
Service and installation of heating and cooling equipment. The main
emphasis is on domestic, with some instruction on light commercial. When
finished the student will have the EPA's Section 608 Clean Air Act
Certification
Course

Credits

Career/Occupational Requirements
FST
FST
FST
HVAC
HVAC
HVAC
HVAC
HVAC
HVAC
HVAC
HVAC
HVAC
HVAC
HVAC
HVAC

1001
1030
1033
1000
1020
1041
1042
1060
1065
1067
1069
1070
1073
2051
2052

Facility Workplace Safety

Basic Electricity
Electric Motors and Electric Controls
Sheet Metal and Metal Brazing Practices
Load Calculating
Basic Refrigeration I
Basic Refrigeration II
Fundamentals of Heating
Oil Heating Service and Troubleshooting
Gas Heat
Heat Pumps, Chillers and Electric Heat
Electronic Ignition and Condensing Furnaces
Hydronic and Low-Pressure Steam Boilers
Advanced Refrigeration I
Advanced Refrigeration II

42
2
3
3
2
2
3
3
2
3
4
2
2
3
4
4

General Education/MnTC Requirements

Goal 1 Communication

Select ONE of the following communication courses:

ENGL
1021 Composition I
COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public Speaking
COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication
COMM 1041 Small Group Communication
COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication
General Education/MnTC electives

4
3
3
3
3
2-3

See MnTC course list for options.

Total Credits

48

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Heating Certificate

Cooling Certificate

Program Description
# 5772
Service and installation processes of gas, oil and hydronic heating systems.

Program Description
# 5773
Service and installation of cooling units. Most tasks are on domestic
equipment, however some commercial will be offered. The EPA Section 608
Clean Air Act Certification is a requirement of completion.

Course

Credits

Career/Occupational Requirements
FST
FST
FST
HVAC
HVAC
HVAC
HVAC
HVAC
HVAC
HVAC
CAPL

1001
1030
1033
1000
1020
1060
1065
1067
1070
1073
1000

Facility Workplace Safety

Basic Electricity
Electric Motors and Electric Controls
Sheet Metal and Metal Brazing Practices
Load Calculating
Fundamentals of Heating
Oil Heating Service and Troubleshooting
Gas Heat
Electronic Ignition and Condensing Furnaces
Hydronic and Low-Pressure Steam Boilers
Computer Literacy

27
2
3
3
2
2
2
3
4
2
3
1

General Education/MnTC Requirements

Goal 1 Communication

Select ONE of the following communication courses:

ENGL
COMM
COMM
COMM
COMM

1021
1021
1031
1041
1051

Composition I
Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Interpersonal Communication
Small Group Communication
Intercultural Communication

Total Credits

4
3
3
3
3

30

Course

Credits

Career/Occupational Requirements
FST
FST
FST
HVAC
HVAC
HVAC
HVAC
HVAC
HVAC
CAPL

1001
1030
1033
1000
1041
1042
1069
2051
2052
1000

27

Facility Workplace Safety

Basic Electricity
Electric Motors and Electric Controls
Sheet Metal and Metal Brazing Practices
Basic Refrigeration I
Basic Refrigeration II
Heat Pumps, Chillers and Electric Heat
Advanced Refrigeration I
Advanced Refrigeration II
Computer Literacy

2
3
3
2
3
3
2
4
4
1

General Education/MnTC Requirements

Goal 1 Communication

Select ONE of the following communication courses:

ENGL
COMM
COMM
COMM
COMM

1021
1021
1031
1041
1051

Composition I
Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Interpersonal Communication
Small Group Communication
Intercultural Communication

Total Credits

4
3
3
3
3

30

Program Requirement for ALL awards:

The student must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements.

General Requirements:
1.

2.
3.

Certificates: Up to 30 earned college-level credits; one third of credits must be earned at Century College.
Diplomas:
31 to 48 earned college-level credits; one third of credits must be earned at Century College.
AAS:
At least 60 earned college-level credits (numbered 1000 or above). At least 20 credits must be earned at Century College.
Century college-level GPA of 2.0; required career and occupational courses GPA of 2.0; MnTC GPA of 2.0.
A grade of C or higher in ENGL 1021 (for Diplomas and 30 credit Certificates ONLY IF this is the Goal 1 course selected.) (Exception: 16 credit certificates)

Assessment: Assessments are required for all students before registering for classes. Students may be required to take developmental courses in English,
Reading and Mathematics based upon their assessment scores. For important information and exemptions see www.century.edu/futurestudents/assessment.

References to the Minnesota General Education Transfer Curriculum (MnTC): On this guide sheet, notations such as Goal 1-Communication: 3
credits are used to refer to the goals of the Minnesota General Education Transfer Curriculum. Refer to the MnTC Course List for the specific courses from
which students may choose to fulfill the MnTC requirements of the program, found in the catalog, the Advising, Counseling & Career Center, and on the Century
website. Students should be aware that it may be necessary to select additional MnTC credits beyond the minimum required in each goal area, to reach the
total MnTC/General Education credits required for their program.
Career Information: Advisors and counselors are available in the Advising, Counseling & Career Center, Room 2400 West, to assist with educational and career
planning. Resources available include career interest and personality inventories and print and web-based occupational and educational information, e.g.,
occupational descriptions, employment outlook, earnings, education/training requirements and sources. Consult the GPS LifePlan link on the Century website
for information on these and more resources for your career, work, and educational planning!

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Transfer: Some programs are intended primarily for employment preparation rather than transfer to a four-year institution. Some courses may not transfer to a
number of four-year colleges. If you are considering the possibility of transfer, you may wish to talk with an advisor, counselor, or the program instructor before
registering to discuss your goals and look at programs designed for transfer.
Time Limit for Meeting Graduation Requirements: See Century College catalog Graduation for information.
Academic Petitions: Any exceptions to the program requirements must be petitioned through the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
Costs: In addition to tuition costs, text books and materials for the program will cost approximately $800. Tools and instruments cost approximately $850. These
costs are subject to change.

Contact Information:
Admissions Office
Advising & Counseling Center
Financial Aid Office

admissions@century.edu
Click Ask Century at www.century.edu
finaid@century.edu

651.773.1700
651.779.3285
651.779.3305

Room 2350 West

Room 2410 West
Room 2320 West

651.779.3433
651.773.1719

Room 1326 East

Room 1326 East

Program Contact Information:

Dennis Kerschner
Pat Cramer

dennis.kerschner@century.edu
pat.cramer@century.edu

**Information on this Program Guide is subject to change. Changes and updates are posted on century.edu**
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4/3/2015