Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration

Objective

The objective of the program is to provide the student with the skills and knowledge required for entry-level employment in the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration industry. The program is designed to be comprehensive in nature, including extensive hands-on training, covering service for residential and commercial refrigeration, gas and oil furnaces, heat pumps, electric furnaces, and air conditioning equipment.

Description

The Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration program is designed for persons interested in a career in the field of climate control systems, focusing on learning objectives identified as the key knowledge points for an HVACR Technician. The student will be adept at using a variety of tools to work with refrigerant lines and air ducts. They use voltmeters, thermometers, pressure gauges, manometers, and other testing devices to check airflow, refrigerant pressure, electrical circuits, burners, and other components. Students will be required to take and pass the EPA certification exam. Students are trained to work as heating, air conditioning and/or refrigeration service technicians in both residential and commercial sites.

Credentialing Exams

This program prepares students for the following EPA Recovery, Recycling and Reclaim Certifications: Type I Small Appliance, Type II Split System and Heat Pumps, and Type III Low-pressure and Chillers.

Career Opportunities

Upon satisfactory completion of the program, students will be able to assume entry-level positions as heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration technicians in both residential and commercial sites. The graduate will be adept at using a variety of tools, including acetylene torches, manifold gages, volt meters, recovery machines, manometers, air velocity meters, and other tools to diagnose and repair must types of equipment.