Facilities Maintenance Technology

Associate of Applied Science Degree
Recommended basic skills standards are
• AAA 090
• ENG 060
• MAT 060
• REA 090

This program prepares students to enter the facilities maintenance field. This field of work involves different trade disciplines. The one-year program of core courses trains students in residential heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration.
The AAS degree should enhance students’ initial entry placement and better prepare them for upward mobility within any of the three option areas.

All students should schedule advising appointments with the Facilities Maintenance Technology program advisor before enrolling in classes.

For success in this program the faculty recommends proficiency in math, reading, and English.

Students may wish to attend summer classes to fulfill their general education course requirements, thereby reducing their fall and spring semester loads.

Students may complete deficiencies concurrently with the beginning courses in the program. Students not meeting a course prerequisite must have instructor permission to enroll.

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration

The Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC&R) degree will prepare the student for service in entry-level residential and commercial heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration. The emphasis will be on the servicing and maintenance of equipment found in residences, commercial buildings, and large facilities. 

General Education Courses

Other course requirements

Certificates

Facilities Maintenance–Residential
The Residential Facilities Maintenance certificate option provides a student with entry-level skills as a helper or apprentice in the installation, repair, and service of residential heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment found in today’s residences.

Industry Upgrade
The Industry Upgrade certificate is designed for technicians currently employed in the HVAC&R field who want to upgrade their skills. The courses within this certificate option are constantly updated to include discussion of new technologies and equipment found in large modern facilities.