Program Number: 10-601-1
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Campus: West Bend
This program is eligible for financial aid
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Campus: West Bend
This program is eligible for financial aid
To learn more, visit: https://www.morainepark.edu/academics/programs/air-conditioning-heating-and-refrigeration-technology/
Become a skilled technician in the HVAC/R field and join a rapidly-growing industry with the Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration program.
About the Program
Moraine Park Technical College offers an associate of applied science degree program where students learn the principles of air conditioning and heating service and installation, and design of heating and air conditioning systems. In 2014, a laboratory and simulated construction environment was completed, giving HVAC/R students a state-of-the-art learning experience.
What You’ll Learn
This program includes hands-on training in commercial refrigeration, supermarket applications of refrigeration, hot water/steam heating, geothermal heating and air conditioning, building controls, fundamentals of electricity, electric motors and controls, and studies in the movement of air specific to HVAC/R applications.
MPTC also offers training in building automation systems (BAS) and energy management to meet the energy needs of current buildings. BAS is a technology driven component of modern HVAC/R systems where the technician must utilize their training in HVAC/R system operation to program local and web-based control systems. BAS is the fastest growing segment within HVAC/R jobs.
Transfer Opportunities
Earn credits at MPTC and transfer to a four-year college to earn your bachelor’s degree.
Visit the Transfer Opportunities page for more information on credit transfer agreements between Moraine Park and four-year colleges, both public and private.
Admission Process
Standard Admissions steps details
Credit for Prior Learning
Earn college credit outside the classroom through Moraine Park’s Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) opportunities. Credit opportunities are available for:
- Previous college coursework from prior institutions
- Military training and experience
- Passing of MPTC or national exams
- Skills or knowledge developed on the job or through other life experiences
Visit MPTC’s Credit for Prior Learning page for more information.
Approximate Costs
- $141.00 per credit (resident)
- $211.50 per credit (out-of-state resident)
- Online students are not charged out-of-state fees.
- Please refer to the MPTC Student Handbook for additional enrollment fee information.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid is provided to aid eligible associate degree and technical diploma programs with 28 credits or more. Processing can take 6-8 weeks after a student's completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is received. Visit the Financial Aid page to learn more.
Course Requirements
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| 601-107 | Electricity and Electronics HVAC | 3 |
| 601-108 | Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Schematics | 2 |
| 601-109 | HVAC/R Code | 1 |
| 601-120 | Fundamentals of Refrigeration | 3 |
| 601-121 | Refrigeration Service Techniques | 2 |
| 804-107 | College Mathematics | 3 |
| 890-101 | College 101 | 2 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| 103-159 | Computer Literacy - Microsoft Office | 1 |
| 601-122 | Residential Air Conditioning | 3 |
| 601-123 | Residential Heating Systems | 3 |
| 601-134 | Commercial Heating and Air Conditioning | 4 |
| 801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| 601-116 | Hydronic Environmental Systems | 3 |
| 601-127 | Fundamentals of Building Controls | 2 |
| 801-197 | Technical Reporting | 3 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| 601-118 | Air Distribution | 2 |
| 601-128 | Building Control Systems Applications | 3 |
| Mathematics Course or Natural Science Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Semester 5 | ||
| 601-119 | Geothermal Heat Pumps | 2 |
| 601-129 | Commercial Food Service Refrigeration | 3 |
| Social Science Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| 601-126 | Residential Energy | 3 |
| 601-130 | Supermarket Refrigeration | 3 |
| 809-199 | Psychology of Human Relations | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 63 | |
Program Outcomes
- Install residential heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment.
- Commission (start up) and service residential heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment.
- Install commercial heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment.
- Commission (start up) and service commercial heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment.
- Install commercial refrigeration equipment.
- Commission (start up) and service commercial refrigeration equipment.
- Students will obtain OSHA 10 certification as part of the program.
Pathways
Earn a technical diploma and associate degree along this pathway. Start with some courses for entry-level employment, and continue with additional courses for higher wages and job advancement.
Career Opportunities
- Air-Balancing Technician
- Service Representative
- Building Automation Specialist
- Commercial Refrigeration Technician
- Computer/Web Based Controls (BAS)
- Facilities Maintenance Technician
- Employment at an entry level includes: Testing and Balancing of Air and Water Movement; Installation; Energy Auditing; Sales
Statewide Median Salary for Recent Graduates
$48,044