Program Type
Associate of Applied Science
Estimated Time to Complete
Four semesters (Two academic years)
Format
On Campus (South 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.
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
Mission
Institutional Mission Statement
Turtle Mountain 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
68 Credits
Application Deadline
Review the TMC Academic Calendar for admissions & 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 Two Spring
| BOTE 177 | Job Readiness | 1 |
GEN ED
| General Education Course Requirement | 3 |
GEN ED
| General Education Course Requirement | 3 |
| HVAC 109 | Residential Gas Heaters | 2 |
| HVAC 203 | Indoor Air Quality Solutions | 3 |
| PLU 126 | Residential Plumbing Install | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Year One Spring
GEN ED
| General Education Course Requirement | 3 |
| HVAC 104 | Heating Theory & Components | 3 |
| PLU 110 | Construction Drawing | 2 |
| PLU 125 | Plumbing I | 4 |
| SMTL 115 | Introduction to Sheet Metal | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Year Two Fall
GEN ED
| General Education Course Requirement | 3 |
| HVAC 114 | Heating Systems Service & Troubleshooting | 3 |
| HVAC 213 | Air Conditioning Systems Service & Troubleshooting | 3 |
| PLU 102 | Building Sewers/Drainage Systems | 4 |
| PLU 112 | Intro to Plumbing Estimation | 2 |
| SMTL 116 | Sheet Metal Layout, Fabrication and Installation | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Total Credit Hours: 68