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HVAC/R Technology program of study provides all of the skills necessary to gain meaningful employment as an entry-level HVAC/R technician. The diploma program is designed to train students to be HVAC/R technicians in a real-world, hands- on environment. Students learn to troubleshoot, install, and maintain HVAC/R systems. This program is designed to meet the related technical instruction for some DOE apprenticeship programs.
Students who complete this diploma will have earned a HVAC/R Maintenance certificate by completion.
Job Outlook
5,105 Jobs (2025)
+20.12% Change from 2020-2030
Data is from the Omaha Metropolitans Area, and the seven counties in Southwest Iowa that Iowa Western serves
What will you do
An HVAC technician installs, maintains, and repairs heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems in both residential homes and commercial buildings. HVAC is an abbreviation for “heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration.
Someone who works in this occupation might specialize in the installation, or in maintenance and repair. Some technicians concentrate on only one type of system, either heating, air conditioning, or refrigeration, while others offer a broader range of services.
Wages
- Entry: $17.67
- Average: $25.75
- Experienced: $29.80
Wage data was obtained from OEWS (occupational employment and wage statistics) through Iowa Workforce Development.
First Semester | ||||
| HCR 145 - Intro to Heating Systems | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| HCR 103 - Introduction to HVAC/R and Safety | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| HCR 201 - Applied Practices I: Repair and Service | 4.0 Credit(s) | |||
| HCR 190 - Electrical for HVAC | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MAT 743 - Technical Math | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 16.0 Credits | ||||
Second Semester | ||||
| HCR 220 - Coordinated HVAC/R Systems | 4.0 Credit(s) | |||
| HCR 301 - Applied Practices II: Advanced Repair and Service | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| HCR 350 - Mechanical Code I | 2.0 Credit(s) | |||
| HCR 250 - Electronic Controls | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| HCR 245 - TroubleShooting Air Conditioning Systems | 2.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MGT 195 - Workplace Empowerment | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 17.0 Credits | ||||
Summer | ||||
| HCR 402 - HVAC/R Internship | 4.0 Credit(s) | |||
| HCR 448 - Applied Practices III: Installation | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| HCR 203 - Air Balancing | 2.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 9.0 Credits | ||||
Total Semester Hours Required: 42.0 | ||||
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Program Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of the program students will:
- Execute mathematical processes using formulas necessary for design, evaluation, and installation of HVAC/R systems.
- Explain the different uses of HVAC/R materials, equipment, tools, and safety required for installation and diagnostic tasks.
- Explain the processes for evaluating and installing HVAC/R electrical systems and controls.
- Describe the refrigeration cycle, gas laws, and properties of refrigerants required for diagnostic and systems design.
- Identify drawings, technical diagrams, and specification charts required for installation and repair of HVAC/R systems.
- Recall information needed to pass the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirement test for certification.
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