Printed : 12 / 17 / 2021
Academic Year 2022-2023
Curriculum : Students following the study plan below will complete the HVAC / R technical diploma in the number of semesters shown .
Program Code 314011
The two-year Heating , Ventilation , Air Conditioning , and Refrigeration ( HVAC / R ) Technician technical diploma prepares students for an entrylevel career in heating , ventilation , air conditioning , and refrigeration . HVAC / R technicians install , service , troubleshoot , and repair HVAC / R systems used for the environmental control of buildings and product processes . This includes work on a wide variety of equipment types including residential ( homes ), commercial ( restaurants , of�ces , hotels ), institutional ( schools , hospitals ), and industrial ( manufacturing plants ). Although HVACR technicians are trained to install , maintain and repair heating , air conditioning and refrigeration systems , many focus their work on installation , maintenance or repair . Some technicians specialize in one or more speci�c aspects of HVACR such as radiant heating systems , solar panels , testing and balancing , or commercial refrigeration . With completion of additional general studies courses a student can obtain an associate degree in Heating , Ventilation , Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology .
This program is offered at : Green Bay �
All credits from this technical diploma may be applied toward the following associate degree ( s ):
Students completing this technical diploma may also earn the Heating , Ventilation , Air Conditioning and Refrigeration associate degree ( 106011 ) after completing four additional courses .
First Semester
10-890-101 College 101 10-804-113 College Technical Math 1A 10-601-116 HVAC / R Mech Svc Fund & Safety 10-601-111 HVAC / R Electrical Fundamentals 10-601-133 HVAC / R Refrigeration Fund Semester Total
Second Semester
10-601-160 HVACR Mechanicals 2 10-601-113 HVAC / R Refrig / Air Cond Syst 10-601-121 HVAC / R Heating Fundamentals 10-601-127 HVAC / R Control Circuits 10-601-128 HVAC / R Heating Systems 10-601-161 HVACR Mechanicals 3 Semester Total
Third Semester
10-601-457 HVACR Motors and Controls 1 10-601-117 HVAC / R Design Applications 10-601-132 HVAC / R Air Conditioning Applic 10-601-458 HVACR Motors and Controls 2 10-601-131 HVAC / R Heating System Applic Semester Total
1 3 3 3 3
13.00
1 3 3 3 3 2
15.00
1 3 3 2 3
12.00
Apply at www . nwtc . edu / apply . Submit the following to transcripts @ nwtc . edu : High school transcript ( or GED / HSED transcript ). College transcript . If your cumulative GPA is below 2.6 , complete or submit a placement evaluation .
Tip ! Our admission advisors will assist you through every step . Have questions ? Connect with NWTC Admissions at start @ nwtc . edu or 920- 498-5444 .
Fourth Semester
10-601-135 HVAC / R Hydronic System Applic 10-601-143 HVAC / R Refrigeration Appl 10-601-145 HVAC / R Control System Applic 10-601-141 HVAC / R Systems Service 10-601-139 HVAC / R Building Plans and Spec Semester Total
Total Credits
3 3 3 3 1 13.00
53.00
Install HVAC / R components .
Curriculum Note : The credit for 10-890-101 , College 101 is an Institutional Requirement for graduation . Consequently , it is not part of the program requirements , but must be passed with a C or better .
Service HVAC / R systems . Troubleshoot HVAC / R systems . Evaluate HVAC / R system designs . Startup , service , and repair HVAC / R systems . Develop , wire , and troubleshoot HVAC / R control circuits . Perform HVAC / R performance tests . Design and install HVAC / R systems . Evaluate air�ow systems for new and existing applications . Determine heating and cooling demand requirements .
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