Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Would you like to…

• Service and replace motors, compressors, and evaporators of refrigeration and air conditioning units

• Be able to diagnose problems in refrigeration and air conditioning units

• Recharge a refrigerator or air conditioning system

• Learn the mechanical aspects of the trade; soldering and brazing, bending forming and joining copper tubing

• Be able to check and repair furnaces

• Learn to use electrical testing equipment

• Learn to read electrical diagrams

• Recover refrigerants

These jobs are available

• Apprentice sheet metal mechanic

• Installation

• Apprentice service mechanic

• Wholesale sales representative

Course Description
This course will provide students with training in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration to qualify them for employment as an apprentice or helper assistant to an A/C mechanic in service and/or installation of equipment.

The course will cover tool selection and use, tubing, piping, brazing, soldering, basics of compression, refrigeration and air conditioning and heating systems. Electric circuits and components, troubleshooting, basic sheet metal, customer relations, preparation for the EPA exam will also be covered.

Applications should have a good mechanical aptitude and be able to understand both written and verbal instruction. Basic algebra and some background in general science or physics would be helpful. Students should be in good physical condition and free from respiratory problems.

Program: Two Years
Level: Junior and Senior/Post Secondary
Credit: 3 Units Per Year