Belmont Technical College
HVAC Schools
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Belmont Technical College
is the only locally
governed, state-assisted, two-year college serving Belmont, Harrison
and Monroe Counties in Eastern
Ohio. The Main Campus is near St. Clairsville, easily accessible
from Interstate 70 at State
Route 331/Flushing Exit 213. The North Center is located in Harrison County off State Route 9, south of Cadiz, Ohio.
Heating and Air Conditioning
Students of this technology study heating and air conditioning theory and
the design and construction of the equipment. They also learn the basics of
installation, maintenance and repair. Heating and air conditioning mechanics are skilled workers who install, maintain and repair heating and air conditioning systems which control the temperature and humidity of air inside buildings. The graduate of this technology may find employment as a heating and air conditioning specialist, furnace or heating equipment installer, oil burner mechanic, heat pump installer/ mechanic, or as someone working for an architect or engineer in heating and air conditioning design and installation.
Heating and air conditioning mechanics should have a mechanical aptitude and should be in good physical condition because workers sometimes have to lift and move heavy equipment.
The associate degree program requires six
quarters of full-time study. Classes are offered in both day and evening
sequences. The certificate program requires four quarters of full-time study.
If certificate students should decide to continue their education, certificate
courses are applicable toward the associate degree program.
The following is a quarterly breakdown of courses needed to complete both the certificate and associate degree program in heating and air conditioning.
The following is a quarterly breakdown of courses needed to complete both the certificate and associate degree program in heating and air conditioning.
Heating and Air Conditioning Certificate
Requirements (62 credit hours)
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Fall Quarter (16 credit hours)
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HAC 106
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Applied Service Fundamentals II
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4 cr.
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HAC 111
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Basic Refrigeration I
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4 cr.
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HAC 131
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Electricity
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4 cr.
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Social Science Elective
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4 cr.
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Winter Quarter (14 credit hours)
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ENG 101
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4 cr.
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HAC 105
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Applied Service Fundamentals I
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2 cr.
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HAC 121
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Refrigeration Control Systems I
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4 cr.
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HAC 231
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Heating Systems
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4 cr.
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Spring Quarter (18 credit hours)
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ENG 102
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Exposition and Research
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3 cr.
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HAC 112
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Basic Refrigeration II
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4 cr.
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HAC 122
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Refrigeration Control Systems II
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4 cr.
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HAC 151
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Climate Control I
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3 cr.
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MAT 121
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Technical Math
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4 cr.
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Summer Quarter (18 credit hours)
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COM 105
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Speech
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4 cr.
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HAC 251
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Design Project Forced Air
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4 cr.
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MET 111
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Mechanical Drawing I
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2 cr.
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Natural Science Elective
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4 cr.
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Heating and Air Conditioning Associate Degree
Requirements
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Fall Quarter (16 credit hours)
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CPT 111
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4 cr.
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HAC 106
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Applied Service Fundamentals II
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4 cr.
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HAC 111
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Basic Refrigeration I
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4 cr.
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HAC 131
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Electricity
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4 cr.
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Winter Quarter (18 credit hours)
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ENG 101
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4 cr.
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HAC 105
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Applied Service Fundamentals I
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2 cr.
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HAC 121
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Refrigeration Control Systems I
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4 cr.
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HAC 231
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Heating Systems
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4 cr.
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General Education Elective
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4 cr.
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Spring Quarter (18 credit hours)
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ENG 102
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Exposition and Research
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3 cr.
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HAC 112
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Basic Refrigeration II
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4 cr.
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HAC 122
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Refrigeration Control Systems II
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4 cr.
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HAC 151
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Climate Control I
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3 cr.
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Humanities Elective
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4 cr.
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Summer Quarter (13 credit hours)
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COM 105
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Speech
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4 cr.
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HAC 251
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Design Project Forced Air Heating
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3 cr.
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MET 111
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Mechanical Drawing I
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2 cr.
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Social Science Elective
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4 cr.
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Fall Quarter (15 credit hours)
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ENG 104
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Technical Writing
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3 cr.
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HAC 141
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Duct Layout and Prints
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3 cr.
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HAC 241
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Heating & Cooling Control System
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5 cr.
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MAT 121
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Technical Math
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5 cr.
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Winter Quarter (16 credit hours)
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HAC 152
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Climate Control II
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4 cr.
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HAC 255
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Design Project Hydronic Heating
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4 cr.
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General Education Elective
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4 cr.
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Natural Science Elective
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4 cr.
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Optional electives for certification:
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HAC 234
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Geothermal Heat Pump (service, installation)
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4 cr.
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HAC 236
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Heat Pump Service
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3 cr.
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HAC 237
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Heat Pump Sales
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3 cr.
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HAC 238
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Heat Pump Installation
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3 cr.
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HAC 244
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Oil Heating Technician Silver Certificate
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4 cr.
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HAC 245
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Oil Heating Technician Gold Certificate
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5 cr.
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HAC 246
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Indoor Air Quality Technician
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5 cr.
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HAC 247
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Air Distribution
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5 cr.
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HAC 248
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Indoor Air Quality Intermediate
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3 cr.
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HAC 249
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IAQ Duct Cleaning
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4 cr.
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HAC 250
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IAQ Hygienist
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4 cr.
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HAC 256
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Heat NTL Certification
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1 cr.
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HAC 291
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Capstone
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2 cr.
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