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13 courses with the subject HT, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

HT 105TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW3.0

– 50 Hours - 12 Weeks The focus of this course is on the introduction and review of tool application and safety, equipment, and interpretation of mechanical and structural drawings, while performing the repairs and installation required in the HVAC-R profession. Perquisite: EL 101, EL 102 - Co-requisite: None

Subject
HT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
penncommercial.edu
HT 110RESIDENTIAL REFRIGERATION6.0

– 100 Hours – 12 Weeks This course is designed to give the student the ability to understand basic principles of a sealed system, domestic equipment and air conditioners and their electrical circuits.

Subject
HT
Credits (min)
6
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
penncommercial.edu
Prerequisite
EL 101, EL 102 - Co-requisite: None
HT 111OIL HEATING, INSTALLATION AND SERVICE5.0

75 Hours - 12 Weeks This course will provide the student with the theory connected to the installation, service, troubleshooting, material lists, and load specifications of oil heating equipment for both residential and commercial application.

Subject
HT
Credits (min)
5
Credits (max)
5
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
penncommercial.edu
Prerequisite
None - Co-requisite: None
HT 112GAS HEATING AND ADD ON AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT6.0

100 Hours - 12 Weeks This course is designed to give the student a working knowledge of gas fired, standing pilot, and electronic units; methane and propane fuels as applicable to gas heating equipment; the application of whole house and rooftop units; and a knowledge of add-on air conditioning unit applicable to both gas and oil fired forced air heating.

Subject
HT
Credits (min)
6
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
penncommercial.edu
Prerequisite
HT 111, HT 114 - Co-requisite: None
HT 114PSYCHOMETRICS, LOAD CALCULATIONS/AIR DISTRIBUTION5.0

75 Hours - 12 Weeks In this course the student will gain an understanding of the effects of relative humidity and ambient air temperatures. The student will understand the necessity of air volume and the effects of negative and positive pressures on various cooling and ventilation equipment. The student will also learn various methods of sizing equipment for heating and cooling units to be used in commercial and residential applications.

Subject
HT
Credits (min)
5
Credits (max)
5
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
penncommercial.edu
Prerequisite
None - Co-requisite: None
HT 201COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION6.0

100 Hours - 12 Weeks The student will gain knowledge of applicable electrical circuitry and controls for self-contained units, commercial rooftop air conditioning and cooling towers. The student will also learn the theory of supermarket installations, including crispers, refrigeration units, freezer units, and various ice machines. The student will be taught the installation of applicable controls, both electrical and mechanical, and load requirements.

Subject
HT
Credits (min)
6
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
penncommercial.edu
Prerequisite
HT 114 - Co-requisite: None
HT 205HVAC CONTROLS AND DIAGRAMS3.0

50 Hours - 12 Weeks The focus of this course is on the installation of different HVAC-R control circuits and devices. Emphasis will be placed in developing the students’ ability to diagram, wire, and troubleshoot the different circuits and mechanical control devices.

Subject
HT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
penncommercial.edu
Prerequisite
EL 101, EL 102 - Co-requisite: None
HT 206HEAT PUMP/ELECTRIC AIR HANDLER6.0

100 Hours - 12 Weeks This course will give students the knowledge necessary to install and service heat pumps as primary heating systems.

Subject
HT
Credits (min)
6
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
penncommercial.edu
Prerequisite
HT 112, HT 201 - Co-requisite: None
HT 207CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR HVAC3.0

– 50 Hours – 12 Weeks This course is designed to give the student a basic understanding of customer service and provides an overall understanding of the importance of customer service in the HVAC industry. Topics to be discussed are soft skills, handling difficult customers, teamwork and flexibility, etc. 64

Subject
HT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
penncommercial.edu
Prerequisite
None – Co-requisite: None
HT 210SHEET METAL FABRICATION3.0

– 50 Hours – 12 Weeks This course will provide the student with the skills to read and correctly interpret design plans, sheet metal layout, and duct work design. Students will construct duct work and bend metal.

Subject
HT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
penncommercial.edu
Prerequisite
None – Co-requisite: None
HT 212HVAC EQUIPMENT TROUBLESHOOTING/BASIC PLUMBING7.0

125 Hours - 12 Weeks This course will provide the students with the knowledge necessary for identifying and troubleshooting common problems that occur in HVAC equipment.

Subject
HT
Credits (min)
7
Credits (max)
7
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
penncommercial.edu
Prerequisite
HT 112, HT 201- Co-requisite: None
HT 214HYDRONICS AND CHILLERS5.0

100 Hours - 12 Weeks This course will afford students with the knowledge of low pressure boilers, zoning applications relative to hot water heat, application of electronic and mechanical controls specific to hot water heating as well as chiller systems and air distribution systems. Also covered is material needed for the Refrigerant Usage Certification Test.

Subject
HT
Credits (min)
5
Credits (max)
5
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
penncommercial.edu
Prerequisite
HT 203 - Co-requisite: None
HT 250HVAC EXTERNSHIP12.0

– 360 Hours – 12 Weeks An opportunity for students to combine academic theory with new, career-related experience in the HVAC field during the student’s final quarter of school. At least 30 hours per week must be devoted to new tasks for a minimum of 360 hours during the quarter. Students will demonstrate new tasks and objectives related to HVAC and continue to apply advanced application of academic theory in the workplace. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND SECURITY (IT)

Subject
HT
Credits (min)
12
Credits (max)
12
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
penncommercial.edu
Prerequisite
All Program Core Courses - Co-requisite: None

Source: Penn Commercial Business/Technical School's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59