Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology

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Living along the Gulf Coast, we depend on climate-controlled environments. As the population and stock of building grows, so does the demand for heating and cooling systems. Heating, A/C and refrigeration (HART) technicians install, maintain and repair climate-control systems in buildings. They also work on refrigeration systems that store and transport food and medicine. HART technicians work in homes, retail buildings, hospitals, schools, office buildings and factories - anywhere there is climate-control equipment or refrigeration.

Brazosport College’s classes offer hands-on, real-world training taught by experienced faculty. Because HART systems are increasingly sophisticated, employers prefer to hire people trained at an accredited community college. HART technicians may specialize in doing heating work or air conditioning or refrigeration work. The concern for energy conservation and higher emphasis on indoor air quality has created an even greater need for qualified technicians.

Basic Certificate: 15 Credit Hours

CNBT 1318 - Construction Tools and Techniques Credit Hours: 3
HART 1301 - Basic Electricity for HVAC Credit Hours: 3
HART 1307 - Refrigeration Principles Credit Hours: 3
HART 1310 - Shop Practices and Tools Credit Hours: 3
HART 1345 - Gas and Electric Heating Credit Hours: 3

Advanced Certificate: 30 Credit Hours

In addition to the Basic Certificate, complete the following courses:

HART 1303 - Air Conditioning Control Principle Credit Hours: 3
HART 1341 - Residential Air Conditioning Credit Hours: 3
HART 2341 - Commercial Air Conditioning Credit Hours: 3
HART 2342 - Commercial Refrigeration Credit Hours: 3
HART 2349 - Heat Pumps Credit Hours: 3

Associate of Applied Science: 60 Credit Hours

In addition to one of the Advanced Certificate Specialties, complete the following:

PSYC 1300 - Learning Framework Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 1301 - Composition and Rhetoric I Credit Hours: 3
ARTS 1311 - Design I (2-Dimensional) Credit Hours: 3 OR
Elective: Language/Philosophy/Culture OR Creative Arts
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MATH 1332 - Quantitative Reasoning Credit Hours: 3 OR other college level MATH course.
General Education Elective
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CNBT 1380 - Cooperative Education I - Construction Engineering Technology/ Technician Credit Hours: 3 OR CNBT 1311 Construction Methods and Materials I
CNBT 1381 - Cooperative Education II - Construction Engineering Technology/ Technician Credit Hours: 3 OR CNBT 2342 Construction Management I
CNBT 2310 - Commercial/Industrial Blueprint Reading Credit Hours: 3
ARCE 1352 - Structural Drafting Credit Hours: 3
ARCE 2352 - Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Systems Credit Hours: 3

Occupational Skills Award: HART Installation Technician: 9 Credit Hours

CNBT 1318 - Construction Tools and Techniques Credit Hours: 3
HART 1307 - Refrigeration Principles Credit Hours: 3
HART 1310 - Shop Practices and Tools Credit Hours: 3

Occupational Skills Award: HART Service Technician: 9 Credit Hours

HART 1301 - Basic Electricity for HVAC Credit Hours: 3
HART 1303 - Air Conditioning Control Principle Credit Hours: 3
HART 1345 - Gas and Electric Heating Credit Hours: 3

Occupational Skills Award: HART Commercial Technician: 9 Credit Hours

HART 2341 - Commercial Air Conditioning Credit Hours: 3
HART 2342 - Commercial Refrigeration Credit Hours: 3
HART 2349 - Heat Pumps Credit Hours: 3