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1. Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Program

   (AIR) Program Woodbridge Campus Woodbridge Campus - Air building Note: Proceed through the presentation by clicking the left mouse button.
2. Why Choose *Air Conditioning? *HVACR (Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration) Technicians are in real demand Great pay Starting annual wages $25,000 to $30,000 Interesting and fulfilling work Many opportunities for advancement Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Program – Woodbridge Campus
3. Why Choose AIR classes at NOVA? Instructors HVACR experience Master licensed Courses Relevant and practical Hands-on lab experience Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Program – Woodbridge Campus
4. More Reasons to Choose NOVA AIR State-of-the-art classrooms and labs Accredited by HVAC Excellence HVACR companies prefer NOVA students Most employers pay for NOVA student’s courses All good students will get hired! Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Program – Woodbridge Campus
5. AIR Labs & Classrooms Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Program – Woodbridge Campus
6. FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) How much does it cost? How long is each course? How many courses should I take? Do I have to get a certificate or degree? How much study time outside each class? How soon can I get a job in HVACR? Is there financial aid available? How do I get started at NOVA? Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Program – Woodbridge Campus
7. How Much Does It Cost? As of the Fall 2012 semester: Virginia residents Non-Virginia residents Out of state : $340.00 per credit Military contract-out of state : $160.75 per credit Business contract-out of state : $220.75 per credit $145.25 per credit AIR courses are 3 or 4 credits each Plus textbooks and safety glasses Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Program – Woodbridge Campus
8. How Long is Each Course? 16 week semester Course meetings one class per week 4 to 5 hours long Class time is usually half lecture, half lab. Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Program – Woodbridge Campus
9. How many courses should I take? If you are already working full-time: We recommend only 1 or 2 courses per semester If you want to go to NOVA full-time: We recommend 16 to 18 credits per semester Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Program – Woodbridge Campus
10. Must I get a certificate or degree? No, you may take whatever courses you like. However, employers like certificates and degrees First level is a Career Studies Certificate Five AIR program courses, one elective Second level is A/C and Refrigeration Certificate One more AIR course, English, Physics or Math, elective The Associate Degree (a 2-year college degree) Six more AIR courses, three electives Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Program
11. HVACR and Facilities Services TechnologyCareer Studies Certificate Course number, description, and credits: AIR 121 A/C & Refrigeration I (4 credits) AIR 122 A/C & Refrigeration II (4 credits) AIR 111 A/C & Refrigeration Controls 1 (3 credits) AIR 134 Circuits and Controls (3 credits) AIR 154 Basic Heating (4 credits) Or BLD 20 Intro to Plumbing (2 credits) English or Communication (CST) elective (3 credits) SDV 101 Prep for HVACR Learning (1 credit) Or SDV 100 College Success Skills (1 credit) Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Program – Woodbridge Campus
12. Air Conditioning and RefrigerationCertificate The Career Studies Certificate, plus: AIR 213 A/C & Refrigeration Controls III (4 credits) ENG 111 College Composition I (3 credits) If not already taken for the Career Studies Certificate PHY 101 Intro to Physics (3 credits) Or MTH 151 Mathematics for Liberal Arts (3 credits) Social Science elective (3 credits) Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Program – Woodbridge Campus
13. Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Associate of Applied Science Degree The A/C and Refrigeration Certificate, plus: AIR 205 Hydronics and Zoning (4 credits) AIR 207 Heat Loads and Psychrometrics (4 credits) AIR 235 Heat Pumps (4 credits) AIR 238 Advanced Troubleshooting (4 credits) AIR 251 Air Conditioning Systems I (4 credits) AIR 252 Air Conditioning Systems II (4 credits) AIR 257 Gas-Fired Warm Air Furnaces (4 credits) Humanities/Fine Arts elective (3 credits) PED 116 Lifetime Fitness & Wellness (1 credit) Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Program – Woodbridge Campus
14. How much study time outside each class? About 1 hour per week for each course credit. Example: a 3-credit course requires 3 hours of study per week This is an average depending on your study habits The Student Development courses 100 or 101 teach study skills Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Program – Woodbridge Campus
15. How soon can I get a job in HVAC? When you have the basic skills for HVACR Employers prefer a Career Studies Certificate: Two courses in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Two courses in Electricity & Controls One course in Basic Heating Systems Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Program
16. Is there financial aid available? http://www.nvcc.edu/future-students/paying-for-college/index.html Yes, apply at the financial aid office Many NOVA students are receiving financial help Most employers help pay for learning They cover your tuition to continue HVACR studies Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Program
17. How do I get started at NOVA? First, enroll online at www.nvcc.edu There is no charge to enroll Enrolling provides NOVA with your personal info and educational history You will receive a student I.D. # and email address Then go to Student Services - Woodbridge campus Our counselors will give you some good advice Then, register for classes online Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Program
18. Miscellaneous Info Woodbridge Campus 15200 Neabsco Mills Road, Room 208 Woodbridge, VA 22191 Less than 2 miles off I-95 South Exit 156 The Air Conditining and Refrigeration program is part of the Natural Science and Math Division 703.878.5741 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Program – Woodbridge Campus

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