Program Type
Certificate
Estimated Time to Complete
Two semesters (One academic year)
Format
On Campus
Program Description
The Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Plumbing program provides technical instruction that prepares them for an entry-level position using their academic and technical knowledge and skills to install, service, troubleshoot, and maintain HVAC and plumbing systems. The program teaches basic tasks such as shop safety and on the job safety training, identifying tools and materials used in the trade, and instruction with several varieties of hand tools power tools and power equipment used in the HVAC and plumbing fields. Students will learn basic coverage of plumbing and HVAC standards, including acceptable installation practices and acceptable materials. They will design, install, and repair plumbing and water systems using acceptable standards, and material to assemble, maintain, and repair plumbing systems in accordance to plumbing code. Students will also learn concepts such as blueprint reading, design, fabrication, and installation of forced air and hot water heating and ventilation systems; installation of a wide range of oil and gas boilers and forced-air furnaces.
Mission
Institutional Mission Statement
Turtle Mountain Community College is committed to functioning as an autonomous Indian controlled college on the Turtle Mountain Chippewa Reservation focusing on general studies, undergraduate education, Career & Technical Education, scholarly research, and continuous improvement of student learning. By creating an academic environment in which the cultural and social heritage of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa is brought to bear throughout the curriculum, the college establishes an administration, staff, faculty, and student body exerting leadership in the community and providing service to it.
Career Outlook
Upon completion of the program, graduates may find employment opportunities with residential and commercial HVAC and plumbing contractors as apprentices, entry level HVAC or plumbing supply warehouse and maintenance personnel positions. Trained technicians work at various locations and industries such as office buildings, homes, schools, malls, hospitals, petroleum and petroleum products merchants, electric power generation, transmission and distribution, and many other places.
Credit Hours
33 Credits
Application Deadline
Review the TMCC Academic Calendar for registration deadlines for each semester.
Plan of Study Grid
Year One Fall
| GEN ED | General Education Course Requirement | 3 |
| HVAC 101 | Introduction to Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning | 3 |
| HVAC 103 | Air Condition Theory & Components | 3 |
| PLU 100 | Core Curriculum | 2 |
| PLU 101 | Introduction to Plumbing | 4 |
| PLU 104 | Introduction to Plumbing Codes | 2 |
| SAFT 110 | OSHA 10-Hour | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Year One Spring
| GEN ED | General Education Course Requirement | 3 |
| HVAC 104 | Heating Theory & Components | 3 |
| HVAC 110 | HVACR Electricity & Controls | 3 |
| PLU 110 | Construction Drawing | 2 |
| PLU 125 | Plumbing I | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |