Associate Degree in Building Energy Systems Professional in HVAC Technology
Riverside, USA
DURATION
18 up to 24 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
USD 481 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* per unit, and total cost per year (including all school and personal costs) is $26,273
Introduction
This program offers the students the opportunity to learn the academic, occupational, communication, and technical training skills needed by entry-level technicians in the residential and commercial Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) industry. Students completing these courses will develop multiple skills that include real-world knowledge of Air conditioning and refrigeration theory and application, and equipment tools.
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Scholarships and Funding
Financial Aid Support for Your Educational Goals
There are many types of financial aid available to you at RCC. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application is required for most forms of financial aid. Types of financial aid include grants, scholarships, tuition waivers, and student loans.
Federal Grants
- Federal Pell Grant (Part of FAFSA application)
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG - Part of FAFSA application)
State of California Grants
- California College Promise
- Cal Grant Program
- Student Success Completion Grant
- Chafee Grant Program for eligible foster youth and former foster youth
- California National Guard Education Assistance Award Program (CNG EAAP)
Riverside Community College District Scholarship
There are over 250 scholarships available to students through the RCCD Foundation, and only one application is needed to apply. If you are an admitted student at RCC and have a student email address, you can apply for scholarships offered by the RCCD Foundation.
CGACC-RCC International Student Scholarship
International Students at Riverside City College are welcome to apply for CGACC-RCC Scholarship. This scholarship is in the form of a tuition fee reduction estimated at $1,250. The application deadline for CGACC-RCC International Student Scholarship is July 25, and the results of the students selected are typically announced by August 6.
To be eligible for consideration for this award, the applicant must be a new or continuing international student who will study full-time at one of the RCCD colleges (Riverside City College, Norco College, or Moreno Valley College) on an F-1 Student Visa in the fall semester. Transfer students can also apply. New international students who apply for the scholarship must have a completed RCC international student application, submitted all required application documents, and received an RCCD I-20.
Curriculum
The Associate of Science Degree in Building Energy Systems Professional in HVAC Technology will be awarded upon completion of the degree requirements, including general education and other graduation requirements as described in the college catalog.
This Program Pathway will allow a full-time student to complete this program in 18-24 months.
Required Courses (32-35 units)
- EST-10 --- Industrial Calculations --- 3
- EST-15 --- Zero Net Energy Building Science --- 4
- EST-20 --- California Energy Codes --- 3
- EST-30 --- Architectural Blueprint Reading --- 3
- CAT-61 --- Professional Office Procedures --- 3
- EST-200 --- Energy Systems Technology Work Experience --- 1-4
- Electives --- 15
Elective Courses: (15 units)
- AIR-61A --- Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, I --- 3
- AIR-64A --- Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Electricity I --- 3
- AIR-75 --- HVACR System Designs --- 3
- AIR-76 --- Facilities Maintenance – Chillers --- 3
- AIR-77 --- Energy Conservation Methods for HVACR --- 3
- AIR-84 --- Boiler and Hydronic Heating --- 3
- AIR-90 --- Building Automation Fundamentals --- 3
- EST-22 --- California Mechanical Codes --- 3
Program Outcome
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Describe multiple sustainable energy systems and how they are designed to support Zero Net Energy buildings.
- Identify the requirements for meeting energy code compliance.
- Demonstrate technical knowledge and skills needed to repair, install, service, and maintain residential and commercial HVAC systems in operating conditions.
- Apply principles of mechanics, electricity, and electronics to the repair of residential commercial HVAC systems.