Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Technology Program
LCC offers an associate in applied
science degree and a certificate of achievement in
Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Technology.
In both the degree and the certificate
programs, students choose to either specialize in Heating, Air
Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) or Building Maintenance.
Lansing Community College takes pride
in its reputation as a leader in career education. LCC
brings to the mid-Michigan area education that is:
- Convenient
- Close to home
- Fairly priced, and
- Staffed by instructors with real world experience who care
about student success.
Check out HVAC in more detail by
clicking on the menu to the right.
Curriculum Information
Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning
Technology Program
Coursework and lectures in our two-year
associate degree program is focused on designing, installing,
maintaining and servicing temperature control systems. Students
receive hands-on training in campus labs equipped to give
establish a working knowledge of the latest in heating, air
conditioning and refrigeration systems, mechanical code, direct
digital controls, sheet metal fabrication and other skills needed to
compete in the industry. A certificate of achievement is also
offered which includes courses that can be applied toward an
associate degree in the same program.
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To view degree and certificate
requirements click on the curriculum code below.
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Code |
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Degrees ,
Certificates, Transfer |
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0836 |
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Heat & Air Cond/Building Maint - Associate in Applied Science
Degree
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0832 |
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Heat & Air Cond/Building Maint -
Certificate of Achievement
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1257 |
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HVAC/R - Energy Management -
Associate in Applied Science Degree |
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Course Offerings
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Many of the courses listed below are
offered at LCC throughout the academic year and can be taken to
upgrade current skills or fulfill degree and certificate
requirements. Visit the
Course Schedule and Registration page for
information pertaining to courses available during a particular
semester.
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HVAC 100
Fundamentals of HVAC
HVAC 101 HVAC/R Piping
HVAC 105 Sheet Metal Fabrication &
Installation
HVAC 110 Applied Electricity I
HVAC 111 Applied Electricity II
HVAC 120 Heating I
HVAC 130 Air Conditioning I
HVAC 201 Mechanical Code
HVAC 220 Heating II
HVAC 221 Introduction to Hydronics
HVAC 230 Air Conditioning II
HVAC 231 Heat Pump
HVAC 240 Refrigeration I
HVAC 241 Refrigeration II
HVAC 250 Pneumatic Control
HVAC 251 Fundamentals of Direct
Digital Controls
HVAC 280 EPA 608 Certification Review
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Ferris State University/Lansing
Community College Partnership
Students interested in receiving a bachelor of applied science
degree in HVAC/R can take advantage of a unique articulation
between Ferris State University and LCC. Students receive
an associate degree from LCC and then, with a combination of LCC,
Ferris and online courses, can complete the requirements for a
bachelor's degree. This 2 + 2 program gives students the
advantage of taking all of their courses in the Lansing area
and, often, paying LCC's lower tuition for some of the core
classes. For more information about the
program, call Deb Thalner at Ferris, 866-387-9430 or
1-800-562-9130 or LCC at 517-483-1904. |
Career Facts
Heating, Ventilating and Air
Conditioning Technology Program
What is an HVAC Technician?
Heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration mechanics and
installers (also called technicians) install, maintain and repair
heating and air-conditioning and refrigeration systems, which control temperature,
humidity and air quality in residential, commercial, industrial
and other types of buildings. Technicians should be able to maintain,
diagnose and correct problems by adjusting controls and testing
the performance throughout the entire system using special tools
and test equipment.
What skills are required?
Technicians need courses and skills in shop math, mechanical
drawing, applied science, electrical, blueprint reading and
computer applications. Some knowledge of plumbing and construction
work is helpful. A basic understanding of electronics is becoming
more important. Because of frequent contact with the public, HVAC
techs should be courteous and helpful and have good communication
skills. They should be in good physical condition.
Where are they employed?
HVAC technicians work in homes, stores of all kinds,
hospitals, office buildings and factories. They may be assigned to
special job sites or dispatched to job sites by radio, telephone
or pager.
What degrees and certificates does LCC
offer?
LCC offers both an associate degree and a certificate of
achievement. For more details, check the curriculum guides.
What is the salary range?
Job prospects are expected to be good, especially for those
with technical school or apprenticeship training. Employment is
expected to grow 27% by the year 2012 which is faster than the average for
most trades.
Median hourly earnings of HVAC techs were
$16.78 in 2002, the last year for which statistics are available.
The middle 50 percent earned between $12.95 and $21.37 an hour
with the top ten percent earning more than $26.20 hourly. In
addition to typical benefits such as health insurance and pension
plans, some employers pay for work-related training and provide
uniforms, company vans and tools.
As in all jobs, salaries vary according to
education, experience and location.
