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Submitter's Information
John Chicca
HVAC Professor
Central/Mother Lode
Bakersfield College
CTE Dean
Rozanne Hernandez
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Program Details
HVAC Technology Associate of Science
Program Modifications (formerly substantial changes)
Environmental Control Technology (HVAC) (094600)
06/01/25
The HVAC Technology program prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Environmental Control Technology, also known as Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration. Students completing these degrees/certificates offered in this program will have a foundation in troubleshooting and repair of air conditioning, heating and refrigeration systems. This program also introduces students to more complex systems typical to industrial refrigeration and ice machines.
Career opportunities upon successful completion of this program include, but are not limited to; HVAC/R service technician, installation technician, sales representative, and industrial refrigeration operations.
Upon completion of graduation requirements and the required degree courses with at least a “C” or “P” grade in each course, the student will be eligible for an Associate of
Science degree.
An estimated 10 students will complete the program annually. Currently, the average total enrollment rate including certificate only students is approximately 30 students per semester.
Program Proposal Attributes
- Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
- A.S. Degree (S)
The purpose of this program is to serve the HVAC/R industry and our students who seek gainful employment as HVAC/R technicians. The program is currently being expanded to meet the needs of our students and the industry due to changing technologies. The students are currently being instructed on the core skills and knowledge required by employers, but the industry now demands a higher level of education in the areas of controls, energy conservation, and energy management. We are striving to meet the demand by introducing new courses in these areas of study.
Course Units and Hours
60 units minimum, and 62 units maximum
60
60 to 62
Course Report
HVAC Technology Associate of Science (60 units)
Core Courses
ELET B3 "Programmable Logic Controllers" (3 units)
HVAC B50 "Principles of Air Conditioning" (4 units)
HVAC B52 "Electricity Applied to Air Conditioning" (4 units)
HVAC B54 "Refrigeration Technology" (4 units)
HVAC B55 "Ice Machine Service and Repair" (4 units)
HVAC B60 "Industrial Refrigeration Operations" (4 units)
INDT B10 "Industrial Technology Careers" (3 units)
Total Required Units = 26
Recommended Sequence - BC General Education Pattern
| Term 1 (15 units) | ||
| HVAC B50 | Principles of Air Conditioning | 4.0 |
| INDT B10 | Industrial Technology Careers | 3.0 |
| GE Area 1a | English Composition | 3.0 |
| GE Area 2 | Mathematics or Quantitative Reasoning | 3.0 |
| Elective Units | Elective Units to meet the required unit count | 2.0 |
| Term 2 (16 units) | ||
| ELET B3 | Programmable Logic Controllers | 3.0 |
| HVAC B54 | Refrigeration Technology | 4.0 |
| GE Area 6 | Ethnic Studies | 3.0 |
| GE Area 7a | Lifelong Learning and Understanding | 3.0 |
| Elective Units | Elective Units to meet the required unit count | 3.0 |
| Term 3 (14 units) | ||
| HVAC B52 | Electricity Applied to HVAC | 4.0 |
| HVAC B55 | Ice Machine service and Repair | 4.0 |
| GE Area 4 | Social and Behavioral Science | 3.0 |
| GE Area 5 | Natural Science | 3.0 |
| Term 4 (15 units) | ||
| HVAC B60 | Industrial Refrigeration Operations | 4.0 |
| GE Area 1b | Oral Communication or Critical Thinking | 3.0 |
| GE Area 3 | Arts and Humanities | 3.0 |
| Elective | Courses to meet required unit count | 1.0 |
| GE Area 7 | Kinesiology movement based course | 1.0 |
| GE Area 8 | American Institutions | 3.0 |
Total Required Units
| GE Pattern | Units |
| Bakersfield College | 60 |
| CalGETC | 60-62 |
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) | ||||
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| 4.0 | S1 | ||||
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| 3.0 | S1 | ||||
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| 3.0 | S1 | ||||
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| 3.0 | S1 | ||||
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| 2.0 | S1 | ||||
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| 3.0 | S2 | ||||
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| 4.0 | S2 | ||||
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| 3.0 | S2 | ||||
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| 3.0 | S2 | ||||
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| 3.0 | S2 | ||||
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| 4.0 | S3 | ||||
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| 4.0 | S3 | ||||
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| 3.0 | S3 | ||||
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| 3.0 | S3 | ||||
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| 4.0 | S4 | ||||
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| 3.0 | S4 | ||||
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| 3.0 | S4 | ||||
| Elective Units |
| 1.0 | S4 | ||||
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| 1.0 | S4 | ||||
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| 3.0 | S4 |
Supporting Documents
Central/Mother Lode Regional Questions
Submission Details
04/12/25 - 04:26 PM
04/13/25 - 10:19 AM by Rebecca Murillo
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Grant Ermis · 04/14/25
In the advisory minutes, if phone input is being considered, there should be some documentation that shows a follow up where advisory members actually cast a vote. I'll give my approval this time, but this should be addressed in future advisory organization.
John Chicca · 04/12/25
This draft contains the LMI from the Center of Excellence as requested. Please process.