506.5 class, 468.5 lab
Major equipment used in this course: Standard efficiency furnaces, High efficiency furnaces, residential air conditioning systems, conventional Heat Pump systems, Walk-in cooler, Hot water boiler, ductless mini-spilt systems, duct fabrication equipment, and Package Rooftop unit.
Program Description
The HVACR (Heating, Ventilation, Air-conditioning and Refrigeration) Technician Program is a combination of classroom, hands-on assignments, and outside/homework. The program consists of four phases: heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration. Students will develop troubleshooting skills, learn the proper and safe handling of potentially hazardous materials, understand how to balance ventilation systems, and develop a variety of other skills necessary to perform the functions of a HVACR technician.
Upon successful completion of this this program, graduates will have entry-level career opportunities in a variety of areas in the HVACR industry to include residential and commercial heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration. A sample of job titles include: AC Technician, Environmental Technician, Building Maintenance Technician, Installation Technician, Apprentice, Industrial Air Handling Technician, Refrigeration Technician, and Furnace Repair Technician.
Program Objective
The program is designed to provide students with effective knowledge and skills to obtain entry level employment in the HVACR field as an installation, service, or maintenance technician.