HVAC Technology

This program is instructed by Bobby Wyatt. It is a self-paced program with both classroom and practical work including theory, application, and service. This course is designed to provide instruction in the techniques, skills and technical information necessary for entry level employment. Upon course completion, students have entry level skills in a variety of domestic, commercial, and light commercial service areas. Refrigerant handling certification is required for all diploma awards. In addition, graduates are encouraged to take one of the four national certification tests available.

• thermodynamic & electrical theory
• refrigeration
• air-conditioning
• heat pumps
• heating, and system design

Upon course completion, students have entry level skills in a variety of domestic, commercial, and light commercial service areas. Refrigerant handling certification is required for all diploma awards. In addition, graduates are encouraged to take one of the four national certification tests available.

Program Description

This program provides the student with entry-level skills needed in a variety of domestic and commercial service areas.  Students completing the Core Classes and passing the EPA608 Refrigerant Handling Certification Exam may proceed to higher level job title classifications.

Heating & A/C Mechanic Helper studies include safety, refrigeration fundamentals, tools & equipment, shop practices, electricity and controls, motors, basic installation practices, and refrigerant handling certification.

Domestic Unit Repairer studies include instruction in system service, basic automatic controls, troubleshooting electric motors, and domestic appliances to include refrigerators, freezers, and room air conditioners.

Refrigeration Technician studies include electronic and programmable controls, motor controls, commercial refrigeration, and an option of refrigeration loads/equipment sizing, computer aided training, laboratory, or co-op/internship.

HVAC Technician studies include electronic and programmable controls, motor controls, commercial refrigeration, air conditioning heating and humidification, air conditioning and dehumidification, all weather systems, and carbon monoxide.

HVAC/R Technician studies include electronic and programmable controls, motor controls, commercial refrigeration, air conditioning, heating and humidification, air conditioning and dehumidification, all weather systems, and carbon monoxide.

Commercial Technician studies include chilled water air-conditioning systems, complex commercial refrigeration systems, PLC’s, motor controls, direct digital controls and commercial loads.

Job Opportunities:

Heating & air systems control the temperature, humidity, and the total air quality in residential, commercial, light commercial, and other buildings. Refrigeration systems make it possible to store and transport food, medicine, and other perishable items. Heating, air conditioning and refrigeration technicians install, maintain, and repair such systems.

Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems consist of many mechanical, electrical, and electronic components including motors, compressors, pumps, fans, ducts, pipes, thermostats, and switches. Technicians must be able to maintain, diagnose, and correct problems throughout the entire system. Job opportunities should be very good for technicians with formal training.

Enrollment:

New students enroll every month as space is available.

Average time to complete program:

20 months

Grades: 

An average grade of C or better must be maintained to remain enrolled.