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Rising HVAC Technician Certificate
Program Available at:
- Cedar Valley
- Eastfield
- North Lake
Catalog Year 2024-2025 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Level 1 Certificate
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI May be Exempt
For more information, visit the Dallas College Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This program introduces students to the refrigeration, mechanical, and electrical principles, necessary to begin an air conditioning or refrigeration career as a HVACR technician's helper. Commonly used tools and instruments are introduced, and safety is emphasized. The preferred program alternative is for the students to experience a cooperative work experience at the program's culmination. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn a Rising HVAC Technician Certificate. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official certificate requirements. Courses that complete the certificate and the Rising HVAC Technician Occupational Skills Award (ROSA) are noted below.
Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 18 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
HART 1310 – HVAC Shop Practices and Tools (Course also applies to ROSA)
HART 1401 – Basic Electricity for HVAC Course is taught in a 5-week format. (Course also applies to ROSA)
HART 1407 – Refrigeration Principles Course is taught in a 5-week format. (Course also applies to ROSA)
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career path and program of study
- Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
- Meet with a faculty advisor or success coach regarding placement for the Cooperative Education course.
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Meet with your success coach to apply for the Rising HVAC Technician Occupational Skills Award.
Total Hours: 11
SEMESTER 2
HART 1441 – Residential Air Conditioning
CHOOSE ONE:
- HART 1380 – Cooperative Education – Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology/Technician This is the capstone course for this award. OR
- OSHT 1307 – Construction Site Safety and Health This is the capstone course for this award.
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to apply for the Rising HVAC Technician Certificate.
Total Hours: 7
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 18 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS