HVAC/R

Program Layout

The Hampton University Workforce Development and Allied Health Services Department offers a HVAC/R Technology A.A.S. program as well as a certificate program to our current list of offerings. The Certificate Courses consists of classroom lecture and hands on lab instruction, given over the course of 6-13 weeks.  Upon satisfying the requirements for each HVAC/R course, students will receive a Certificate of Completion from Hampton University and earn credentials from each course from the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) and the EPA-608 Universal certification.

HVAC/R Certificate Courses

HVAC- NCCER Core

CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS:   7.2
CONTACT HRS:   72 hours
COURSE DESCRIPTION:  Includes an introduction to basic Safety, introduction to construction math, introduction to hand tools, introduction to power tools, construction drawings, basic rigging, basic communication skills, and basic employability skills.

WEEKUNITCONTENT
Week 1Module 1Basic Safety
Week 2Module 2Introduction to Construction Math
Week 3Module 3-4Introduction to Hand Tools/Power Tools
Week 4Module 5Introduction to Construction Drawings
Week 5Module 6 and 9Introduction to Basic Rigging / Introduction to Material Handling
Week 6Module 7 and 8Basic Employability Skills & Basic Communication Skills
HVAC Level 1 Certificate Course

CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS:   12
CONTACT HRS:   120 hours
COURSE DESCRIPTION:  Includes an introduction to HVAC, trade mathematics, copper and plastic piping and basic carbon steel piping practices, soldering and brazing, ferrous metal piping practices, basic electricity, introduction to cooling, introduction to heating, air distribution systems.

WEEKUNITCONTENT
Week 1Module 1Introduction to HVAC
Week 2Module 2Trade Mathematics
Week 3Module 3Basic Electricity
Week 4Module 4Heating
Week 5Module 5Introduction to Cooling
Week 6Module 6Air Distribution Systems
Week 7Module 7Basic Copper and Plastic Piping Practices
Week 8Module 8Soldering and Brazing
Week 9Module 9Basic Carbon Steel Piping Practices Part 1
Week 10Module 9Basic Carbon Steel Piping Practices Part 2
HVAC Level 2 Certificate Course

CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS:   15
CONTACT HRS:   150 hours
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course designed to teach students the knowledge and skills needed to work in the HVAC industry.  Students will learn industry terminology, proper use of tools and test instruments, and other techniques designed to make students more employable.  Upon completion of the course, students should have the skills to assemble and install duct work including properly sealing and insulating ducts, install refrigerant line sets using proper brazing procedures, install properly graded drain lines, connect high and low voltage wiring, install a thermostat, perform evacuation and start up procedures, use a recovery machine to remove refrigerant, use a voltmeter, and use a manifold gauge set and digital thermometer to check suction pressure, head pressure, superheat, and sub-cooling.

WEEKUNITCONTENT
Week 1Module 1Alternating Current
Week 2Module 2Compressors
Week 3Module 3Refrigerants and Oils
Week 4Module 4Leak Detection, Evacuation, Recovery, and Charging
Week 5Module 5Metering Devices
Week 6Module 6Heat Pumps
Week 7Module 7Basic Maintenance
Week 8Module 8Chimneys, Vents, and Flues
Week 9Module 9Sheet Metal Duct Systems
Week 10Module 10Fiberglass and Fabric Duct Systems
Week 11Module 11Commercial Airside Systems
Week 12Module 12Air Quality Equipment
Week 13Module 13Introduction to Hydronic Systems
HVAC Level 3 Certificate Course

CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS:   12
CONTACT HRS:   120 hours
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course designed to teach students the knowledge and skills needed to work in the HVAC industry.  Students will learn about Fasteners, Hardware and Wiring Terminations, Control Circuit and Motor Troubleshooting, Troubleshooting Cooling, Troubleshooting Heat Pumps, Troubleshooting Gas Heating, Troubleshooting Oil Heating, Troubleshooting Accessories, Zoning, Ductless, and Variable Refrigerant Flow Systems, Commercial Hydronic Systems, Steam Systems, Retail Refrigeration Systems, and Customer Relations.

WEEKUNITCONTENT
Week 1Module 1 & Module 2Fasteners, Hardware, and Wiring Terminations & Control Circuit and Motor Troubleshooting
Week 2Module 3Troubleshooting Cooling
Week 3Module 4Troubleshooting Heat Pumps
Week 4Module 5Troubleshooting Gas Heating
Week 5Module 6Troubleshooting Oil Heating
Week 6Module 7Troubleshooting Accessories
Week 7Module 8Zoning, Ductless, and Variable Refrigerant Flow Systems
Week 8Module 9Commercial Hydronic Systems
Week 9Module 10 & Module 11Steam Systems & Retail Refrigeration System
Week 10Module 12Customer Relations

HVAC Level 4 Certificate Course

CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS:   12
CONTACT HRS:   120 hours
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Includes an introduction to Water Treatment, Indoor Air Quality, Energy Conservation Equipment, Building Management Systems, System Air Balancing, Construction Drawings and Specifications, Heating and Cooling System Design, Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Systems, Alternative and Specialized Heating and Cooling Systems, and Fundamentals of Crew Leadership.

WEEKUNITCONTENT
Week 1Module 1 Water Treatment
Week 2Module 2Indoor Air Quality
Week 3Module 3 & Module 4Energy Conservation Equipment/ Building Management Systems
Week 4Module 4System Air Balancing
Week 5Module 5System Startup and Shutdown
Week 6Module 6Construction Drawings and Specifications
Week 7Module 7Heating and Cooling System Design
Week 8Module 8Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Systems
Week 9Module 9Alternative and Specialized Heating and Cooling Systems
Week 10Module 10 & Module 11Fundamentals of Crew Leadership Part 1 & Part 2