Bachelors degree in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) Engineering Technology curriculum is a two-year, upper-division sequence leading to a bachelor of science degree in HVAC.
Overview of Degree:
The HVAC Engineering Technology program addresses designing, retrofitting, testing and balancing on a problem-solving level to prepare technologists to fill the wide technological gap between HVAC service, HVAC technicians and HVAC engineers. Students study identification and performing efficiency evaluations on different types of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. They also learn methods of adjusting and balancing equipment for maximum performance.
Most schools require that students already hold a 2-year associate’s degree in the field, and there may be a mathematics requirement. Most programs require an internship. All states require that HVAC/R mechanics be licensed. Requirements vary, but generally include graduating from an approved training program and an internship and/or experience. Bachelor’s degree programs in HVAC/R equip students with a range of industry-ready mechanical and electrical skills that can be applied anywhere there is climate-control equipment. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of HVAC/R mechanics and installers will likely increase 21% from 2012-2022 (www.bls.gov). This above-average number is due to an increasing demand for climate-controlled systems in commercial, industrial and residential areas.
To learn more about employment projections in this field visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics at http://www.bls.gov/emp/ Note: Degree programs may vary
Potential Occupations:
Course Work:
Typical coursework covers (but are not limited to):
- Energy audit and analysis
- Contracting issue
- Commercial HVAC/R controls
- Heating and cooling system configurations
- Environmental impacts of HVAC/R systems
Schools:
Ferris State University