HVAC

HEATING VENTILATION AIR CONDITIONING &

REFRIGERATION TECHNOLOGY

Course Description

The mission of the HVAC/R Technology Program is to provide the technical

instruction and skill development necessary for the student to become gainfully

employed in the HVAC/R field. The curriculum includes the basic electrical theory

and basic refrigeration theory needed to repair and maintain HVAC/R systems.

Students apply classroom theory to lab assignments and perform live work projects

to troubleshoot and repair HVAC/R systems. Both residential central HVAC systems

and commercial refrigeration systems are part of the curriculum. Students are

given hands-on experience in installation and refrigerant management.

Before any hands-on training, safe and efficient work practices are taught and

must be utilized. Cooperative training is available during the course of the curriculum.

Upon completion of segments of the program, students are eligible to sit for the

EPA Refrigerant Certification Test and/or the HVAC Excellence Electrical Proficiency.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Due to the demand for new residential, commercial, and industrial climate control

systems, the employment of heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration technicians

is high and is expected to increase in the future. Energy conservation and environmental

concerns lead to the replacement of older systems and the installation of newer,

more efficient systems in existing homes and buildings. This increases the demand

for service technicians in installation, maintenance, and repair.