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Montgomery College 2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

HVAC Area of Concentration, Building Trades Technology AAS: 308C


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(R): 308C  

This program is intended to prepare students for careers in the building and construction trades. The general education courses, in conjunction with specialized courses, provide a broad foundation and sharpen students’ skills in preparation for entry into, or advancement in, today’s workplace. This curriculum, following the carpentry area of concentration, provides training, skills, and knowledge that prepares students for employment as carpenters; or provides current building and construction professionals with essential carpentry skills. This curriculum, following the electrical wiring area of concentration,, provides training, skills and knowledge that prepares students for employment as electricians; or provides current building and construction professionals with essential electrical wiring skills. This curriculum, following the HVAC area of concentration,, provides training, skills, and knowledge that prepares students for employment as HVAC technicians; or provides current building and construction professionals with essential HVAC technician skills. HVAC area of concentration,students, in order to receive the AAS, must pass the E.P.A. 608 Certification Exam and at least one Industry Competency Exam (ICE). 

General Education Course Selections


Click here to view the Foundation/Distribution Courses  for selection to fulfill the General Education course requirements.

Suggested Course Sequence


All students should review the Program Advising Guide and consult an advisor.

Second Semester


Third Semester


Fourth Semester


Total Credit Hours: 60


* ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A  if needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 , or elective.

† Select from ARCH 103 , ARCH 183 , BLDG 140 , BLDG 150 BLDG 160 , BLDG 182 , BLDG 184 , BLDG 186 , BLDG 188 , BLDG 200  (1-3 credits,) BLDG 230 BLDG 250 , BLDG 252 , BLDG 256 BSAD 101 , CMGT 100 , CMGT 135 , CMGT 280 , or SPAN 101 .

Program Outline / Degree Requirements


General Education Requirements


Foundation Courses


Distribution Courses


General Education Elective


Area of Concentration Requirements


Total Credit Hours: 60


* ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A  if needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 , or elective.

† Select from ARCH 103 , ARCH 183 , BLDG 140 , BLDG 150 BLDG 160 , BLDG 182 , BLDG 184 , BLDG 186 , BLDG 188 , BLDG 200  (1-3 credits,) BLDG 230 BLDG 250 , BLDG 252 , BLDG 256 BSAD 101 , CMGT 100 , CMGT 135 CMGT 280 , or SPAN 101 .

Program Outcomes


Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

  • Define and explain the basic principles and techniques of residential construction.
  • Apply relevant construction skills in a particular trade area.

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