2024-2025 Course Catalog

Automotive HVAC Specialist Certificate (071D)

The Automotive HVAC Specialist certificate provides an overview of basic automotive skills and terminology. Students will learn definitions of common automotive terms, proper care and use of tools, and safety precautions and procedures in the shop. Additionally, with this certificate, the student learns about the functions and components of automotive heating and air conditioning systems. Students will learn the fundamental operations of cooling systems, heating/ventilation systems, and refrigeration systems. Safety precautions, EPA rules, diagnostic procedures, and cleaning and inspection are also covered. Upon completion of this certificate a student will be able to perform the duties usually required of an HVAC specialist and an entry-level service technician. 

 

Certificates less than 16 credit hours are not eligible for financial aid.

Graduation Requirements

  1. Total Credit Hours: 11 credit hours in courses numbered 100 and above
  2. Cumulative Grade Point Average: 2.00 (‘C’) or better for all work applicable toward the degree that was completed at Richland
  3. Residency: 6 credit hours or more at Richland Community College

Curriculum Requirements

Required Courses

AUTO 101Basic Theory

3.0

AUTO 102Electrical Systems

4.0

AUTO 202Heating and Air Conditioning

4.0

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