Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning Curriculum

Beloit Campus

The Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Program prepares students for entry-level positions in the Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning field. Students will receive training in planning, installation and maintaining plumbing,heating and air conditioning systems and water pumps. Internships with employers are available to receive valuable on-the-job training. A PHAC Certificate will be granted upon successful completion of the program.

Program Objectives

• Possess the knowledge to perform tasks of entry-level Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning employment.
• Apply the theory of PHAC to specific jobs using reasoning/critical thinking and the ability to work independently.
• Demonstrate knowledge of industry hazards and related safety practices.
• Use mathematical/technical data in relation to the PHAC field.
• Use effective communication skills appropriate to the PHAC industry.
• Demonstrate an understanding of personal and work characteristics that contribute to effective job performance.

Curriculum below is for the One Year Certificate

Course Code	Course Title	Credits
FIRST SEMESTER:
PHAC-101	Plumbing I	4
PHAC-102	Electricity I	3
PHAC-103A	Heating & Sheet Metal	3
PHAC-105A	Air Conditioning	3
	TOTAL	13
SECOND SEMESTER:
PHAC-103B	Heating & Sheet Metal (continued)	3
PHAC-104	Plumbing II	2
PHAC-105B	Air Conditioning (continued)	2
PHAC-106	Electricity II	2
PHAC-108	Shop Practicum	3
or
PHAC-109	Internship	3
	TOTAL	12
	INTERNSHIP OPTION	12
GENERAL EDUCATION
COURSES:
	Choose One MA (Math) Class	3
MA-100	Basic College Math (or)
MA-101	Business Math
SS-100	General Psychology	3
CIS-100	Computer Applications	3
	TOTAL	9
	Total Credit Hours	34

 

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• The Building Construction Technology Program combines key components of four other programs. It is aimed at producing highly skilled individuals with the ability to perform multiple tasks related to the construction trades. This program gives students the option to select two of the following 9 month programs: Bricklaying, Carpentry, PHAC, and Residential Electricity. Upon successful completion of two programs and eighteen hours of General Education credits the student will be awarded an Associate of Applied Science Degree.
  
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