Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Technology + Plumbing

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities consist of HVAC installers, controls technicians, service technicians, maintenance mechanics, plumbers, engineers, programmers, research development, management, sales, and dispatch; as well as residential service plumbers, pipefitting/steamfitters, new construction plumbers, drain technicians, backflow technicians, plumbing salespeople, and estimators.

Program Learning Goals

Goal 1: Graduates will possess the skills necessary to obtain an entry-level HVAC Technician position.

Student Learning Outcomes – Students will:
• Identify HVAC/R equipment and system components, their functions, and their correlation within a system
• Install various heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment
• Pipe a hydronic heating system per manufacturer specifications
• Develop and apply competent wiring skills
• Demonstrate industry specified soldering and brazing techniques

Goal 2: Graduates will demonstrate safe HVAC practices and obtain an understanding of the significance of safety procedures in the HVAC environment.

Student Learning Outcomes – Students will:
• Perform tasks in accordance with OSHA guidelines
• Exhibit proper usage of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Demonstrate the safe practices usage of all tools and equipment

Goal 3: Graduates will be able to perform entry level troubleshooting and preventative maintenance on various heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems.

Student Learning Outcomes – Students will:
• Demonstrate entry-level diagnostic and service procedures for residential and light commercial air conditioning systems, such as split systems, ductless systems, and package units
• Demonstrate entry-level diagnostic and service procedures for residential and light commercial heating systems, such as furnaces, boilers, heat pumps, and rooftop units
• Demonstrate entry-level diagnostic and service procedures for residential and light commercial refrigeration systems, in particular walk-in coolers, icemakers, and freezers

Goal 4: Graduates will develop the hands-on skills required to install, service, and maintain residential and light commercial plumbing systems safely and efficiently.

Student Learning Outcomes – Students will:
• Assemble and install water supply, drainage, waste, and vent (DWV) systems using proper tools, materials, and techniques.
• Perform pipe joining methods such as soldering, brazing, threading, and solvent welding with accuracy and code compliance.
• Install and service plumbing fixtures, valves, and pumps to ensure correct function and performance.
• Conduct system testing and inspection procedures to identify leaks, pressure issues, and operational faults.

Goal 5: Graduates will use technical skills, code knowledge, and troubleshooting techniques to plan, install, and repair plumbing systems while maintaining clear and professional communication on the job site.

Student Learning Outcomes – Students will:
• Interpret and apply local, state, and national plumbing codes to system layout, installation, and repair.
• Read and develop plumbing blueprints and isometric drawings for accurate system planning and layout.
• Diagnose and repair plumbing system malfunctions using systematic troubleshooting methods.
• Communicate clearly and professionally when discussing system issues, repair plans, and job site coordination.

Note: Students who have completed the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technology (AAS) degree are not eligible to pursue the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technology with Plumbing (AAS) degree. However, those students may enroll in and complete the Plumbing Academic Certificate.

Course Outline

There may be special admission requirements for this program. Please speak with a Recruitment Advisor by calling 570-702-8856 or email enroll@johnson.edu to review our requirements.
For course descriptions, please visit the Course Catalog.