Heating, Ventilation, And Air Conditioning (hvac) Installer
2021/2022heating, ventilation, and airconditioning (hvac) installerTechnical DiplomaProgram Code: 30-401-4Total Credits: 25CHECKLIST:This section will be completed whenmeeting with your academic advisor.q FAFSA (www.fafsa.gov)Mid-State’s Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Installerprogram provides the hands-on foundation needed for anentry-level position in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning(HVAC) fields. Graduates will understand the various componentsof heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration systems,including furnaces, ductwork, boilers, hydronic piping, HRVs (heatrecovery ventilators), evaporators, condensers, circuits, and controls.Students will also explore geothermal, biomass, and solar heatingsystems. Through hands-on classroom lab activities, students will joinvarious piping types, design and construct ductwork, and install acomplete residential HVAC system. They will also learn the electricalskills necessary to read wiring diagrams and troubleshoot mechanicalcontrol systems. Graduates are prepared to take the EPA 608Technician Certification exam for refrigerants.q Financial Aid Form(s)Form(s):q Follow-Up Appointment:Where:When:With:q Official TranscriptsMid-State Technical CollegeStudent Services Assistant1001 Centerpoint DriveStevens Point, WI 54481q Other:Estimated tuition and fees: mstc.edu/programcostsACADEMIC ADVISORTo schedule an appointment with an academic advisor, call715.422.5300. Academic advisors will travel to other campuses asnecessary to accommodate student needs. For more informationabout advising, visit mstc.edu/advising.mstc.edu888.575.6782TTY: 711ADAMS CAMPUS401 North MainAdams, WI 53910MARSHFIELD CAMPUS2600 West 5th StreetMarshfield, WI 54449STEVENS POINT CAMPUS1001 Centerpoint DriveStevens Point, WI 54481WISCONSIN RAPIDS CAMPUS500 32nd Street NorthWisconsin Rapids, WI 54494Mid-State does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its program, activity, or employment. The following person has been designated to handleinquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Vice President – Human Resources; 500 32nd Street North, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494; 715.422.5325 AAEO@mstc.edu. 3/2021
career pathwayBACHELOR'S DEGREEOPTIONSBellevue UniversitySTARTYOURCAREEREARN do State University GlobalConcordia UniversityFranklin UniversityCAREEROPTIONSEnergy Load EstimatorRenewable Energy TechnicalSales RepresentativeSolar InstallerASSOCIATE INAPPLIED SCIENCEGrand Canyon University (GCU)ONLY 36MORE CREDITSLakeland UniversityMilwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE)Mount Mary University (MMU)University of PhoenixSTARTYOURCAREERUW-Green BayUW-Marshfield of Wood CountyUW-River FallsHEATING,VENTILATION, ANDAIR CONDITIONINGINSTALLERUW-Stevens PointUW-StoutWisconsin Private,Non-profit Universities/CollegesCAREEROPTIONSBuilding Controls TechnicianHeating, Ventilation, andAir Conditioning InstallerHeating and Air Conditioning MechanicTECHNICALDIPLOMAONLY 14MORE CREDITSFor more information andadditional opportunities,visit mstc.edu/transfer.STARTYOURCAREEROTHER ESCAREEROPTIONSElectrical Contracting LaborerCarpentry Contracting LaborerPlumbing Contracting LaborerTECHNICALDIPLOMA Carpenter Apprenticeship Construction Electrician (ABC)Apprenticeship Construction Electrician(IBEW-NECA) Apprenticeship Plumber Apprenticeship Steamfitter and SteamfitterService Apprenticeship11 ULTCollege Credit Dual Credit Military Experience Work ExperienceLearn about Credit for Prior Learning at mstc.edu/cpl.BEGIN AT ANY POINTIN THE PATHWAYPage 2888.575.6782 Get the latest updates online at mstc.edu
PROGRAM OUTCOMESEmployers will expect you, as a Heating, Ventilation, and AirConditioning (HVAC) Installer graduate, to be able to: Join pipes or tubing to equipment and to fuel, water, orrefrigerant source to form complete circuit. Test pipe or tubing joints or connections for leaks, usingpressure gauge or soap-and-water solution. Lay out and connect electrical wiring between controlsand equipment, according to wiring diagrams, usingelectrician’s hand tools. Install, connect, and adjust thermostats, humidistats, andtimers using hand tools. Test electrical circuits or components for continuity usingelectrical test equipment. Repair or replace defective equipment, components,or wiring. Obtain and maintain required certifications. Install ductwork and test for leaks. Size and lay out ductwork. Comply with all applicable standards, policies, andprocedures, including safety procedures and themaintenance of a clean work area. Inspect and test systems to verify systemcompliance with plans and specifications or todetect and locate malfunctions.TECHNICAL SKILLS ATTAINMENTThe Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) hasimplemented a requirement that all technical collegesmeasure program outcomes attained by students. Thisrequirement is called Technical Skills Attainment (TSA).The main objective of TSA is to ensure graduates have thetechnical skills needed by employers. Students are notifiedof TSA reporting in their final few courses of the program.STUDENT HANDBOOKVisit mstc.edu/studenthandbook to view Mid-State’sstudent handbook, which contains information aboutadmissions, enrollment, appeals processes, services forpeople with disabilities, financial aid, graduation, privacy,Mid-State’s Student Code of Conduct, and technology.GRADUATION REQUIREMENTThe GPS for Student Success course is required for allMid-State program students and is recommended to becompleted before obtaining 12 credits. (Not counted inthe total credit value for this program.) Some students areexempt from this requirement. Please see your programadvisor for more information.GPS for Student Success10890102. 1 creditIntegrate necessary skills for student success by developingan academic plan, identifying interpersonal attributes forsuccess, adopting efficient and effective learning strategies,and utilizing Mid-State resources, policies, and processes.This course must be completed prior to obtaining 12 creditsand is a graduation requirement.ADDITIONAL COURSES AS NEEDEDThe following courses may be recommended or required ifthe student does not achieve minimum Accuplacer scores.Intro to College Reading10838104.2 creditsProvides learners with the opportunities to developand expand reading skills, including comprehensionand vocabulary skills. Learners apply reading skills toacademic tasks and read to acquire information from avariety of sources.Intro to College Writing10831103.3 creditsIntroduces basic principles of composition, includingorganization, development, unity, and coherence inparagraphs and multi-paragraph documents. The purpose ofthis course is to prepare students for successful entry intorequired program courses. This course is tuition bearing andunder certain circumstances may qualify for financial aid.This course cannot be used to satisfy program completionrequirements at Mid-State.Prerequisite: Accuplacer Sentence Skills score of 60 or equivalent.Proficiency in word processing skills recommended.Pre-Algebra10834109.3 creditsProvides an introduction to algebra. Includes operationson real numbers, solving linear equations, percent andproportion, and an introduction to polynomials andstatistics. Prepares students for elementary algebra andsubsequent algebra-related courses.Prerequisite: Accuplacer Math score of 65, Accuplacer Algebra scoreof 30, ABE Math Prep V 76854785 and ABE Math Prep VI 76854786with a grade of “S.” (Note: ABE Math Prep V and VI courses cannotbe used to satisfy program completion requirements at Mid-State.)888.575.6782 Get the latest updates online at mstc.eduPage 3
SAMPLE FULL-TIME CURRICULUM 60112113 creditsWelding Fundamentals 1Safety for Construction TradesConstruction FundamentalsPiping ApplicationsHVAC Heating FundamentalsBlueprint Reading for Construction TradesElectricity for the Construction TradesTerm112322212 creditsElectrical Components & Control CircuitsSustainable Heating SystemDesign & InstallationEnergy Load Estimation and ModelingHVAC Air Conditioning FundamentalsIntro to HVAC InstallationSAMPLE PART-TIME CURRICULUM OPTION23322Total credits 25Please Note: This curriculum sequence is only for student planning. Actualstudent schedules will vary depending on course availability. Program completion time may vary based on student schedulingand course availability. For details, go to mstc.edu/classfinder.Term8 creditsTerm5 creditsTerm5 creditsTerm7 121Welding Fundamentals 1Piping ApplicationsHVAC Heating FundamentalsElectricity for the Construction TradesSafety for Construction TradesConstruction FundamentalsHVAC Air Conditioning FundamentalsEnergy Load Estimation and ModelingBlueprint Reading for Construction TradesElectrical Components & Control CircuitsSustainable Heating SystemDesign & InstallationIntro to HVAC Installation132212232232Total credits 25NOTES:Page 4888.575.6782 Get the latest updates online at mstc.edu
course descriptionsBlueprint Reading for Construction Trades10601130.2 creditsDevelops the ability to read blueprints for commercial andnon-commercial structures. Emphasizes blueprints drawnby licensed architects, covering plumbing, electrical wiring,structural framing, millwork, interior and exterior details, andbasic information.Construction Fundamentals10482107.2 creditsStudies the concepts associated with the theory, materials,and methods used in construction, including footings andfoundations, walls, floors, roofs and roof materials, exteriorfinishes, interior walls, ceiling and floor finishes, insulationtypes, vapor and air infiltration, and sound protection.Students also become familiar with blueprint reading andexamine all trades associated with construction, including,electrical, HVAC, and plumbing. Safe use of the appropriatetools for each trade is covered.Electrical Components & Control Circuits10482103.2 creditsTopics include a review of AC/DC electricity fundamentalsand the physical laws that apply to electronic circuits. Directcurrent (DC) covers basic definitions of voltage, current, andresistance and analysis of series and parallel resistive circuits.Alternating current (AC) includes an introduction to ACgeneration, capacitors, inductors, and transformers and theirapplications in electronic circuits. Additional topics includecontrol circuits, symbols, diagrams, protection devices, relays,thermostats, single-phase motors, control components, andtroubleshooting ACR system wiring diagrams.Prerequisite: Electrical Circuits I 10605105 or Intro to Electronics10605108 or Electricity for the Construction Trades 10601140Electricity for the Construction Trades10601140.2 creditsThis course is an introduction to electrical theory andapplication for those in the construction and building trades.Content includes AC and DC circuits, schematics, Ohms law,multimeter use and circuit troubleshooting. This course willalso provide an introduction to the contents of the NationalElectric Code (NEC).Energy Load Estimation and Modeling10483115.3 creditsIn this course students will develop the skills to doresidential and light commercial energy load estimations.Students will calculate heating and cooling building loadsand estimate energy consumption rates and quantities.The student will also estimate energy upgrades such asinsulation, window improvements, etc. and calculatingpayback and fuel savings. The course covers a variety ofcomputer programs available for analyzing buildings.HVAC Air Conditioning Fundamentals10601120.2 creditsTopics include air conditioning principles and terms, physicalprinciples of air movement, air filtering and humidity,and methods of conditioning air for comfort and health.Also covers the proper use of psychrometers, dry bulbthermometers, hygrometers, and reading and interpretation of888.575.6782 Get the latest updates online at mstc.edupsychrometric charts and scales as well as ASHRAE and BPIventilation standards for residential units. (HVAC is a commonindustry reference to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.)HVAC Heating Fundamentals10601110.2 creditsProvides an introduction to how homes and buildings areheated. Topics include introduction to heat principles,temperature measurement, fuels and other sources of heat,combustion, basic heating systems, basic furnace design,boiler design and operation, venting of furnaces, chimneyor exhaust gases, and system controls. (HVAC is a commonindustry reference to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.)Intro to HVAC Installation10601121.2 creditsAddresses residential and light commercial heating andcooling systems. Emphasizes the diversity of heatingand cooling systems and how they operate. Studentsparticipate in the installation of a variety of HVAC systemsand troubleshoot and service systems. (HVAC is acommon industry reference to heating, ventilation, and airconditioning.)Piping Applications10483121.3 creditsPresents the fundamentals of plumbing and pipinginstallation practices. Laboratory activities provide studentswith basic pipe joining processes associated with theplumbing and HVAC industries.Safety for Construction Trades10476171. 1 creditThe Safety for the Construction Trades course teachesconstruction related workers about their rights, employerresponsibilities and how to identify, abate, avoid and preventjob related hazards. Students will familiarize themselveswith the proper selection and use of personal protectiveequipment and safety requirements on a constructionsite for various activities. Course outcomes align with thetraining outcomes recommended by OSHA. Upon successfulcompletion, students will receive an OSHA 10 Card.Sustainable Heating System Design & Installation10483110.3 creditsAddresses solar thermal, geothermal, and biomass heatingsystems. Students participate in the installation anddesign of a solar hot water system. Topics include safety;system design and layout; component selection; mountingcollectors; installing and insulating copper tubing; andinstalling a storage tank, heat exchanger, circulation pump,and other system components.Welding Fundamentals 110442117. 1 creditAn introduction to fundamental welding techniques withan emphasis on safe work habits that covers the processesof FCAW, GMAW, and OXY-Fuel cutting. Classroominstruction pared with lab activities are designed to providefundamental skills in each of the welding processes coveredin the class.Page 5
Technical Diploma Program Code: 31-401-3 Total Credits: 27 Mid-State’s Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Installer program provides the hands-on foundation needed for an entry-level position in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) fields. Graduates will understand the various components
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