HVAC is a combination of classroom and laboratory activities that provide a sound basis of practical knowledge needed to perform installation, service, and repair work in this challenging field. Course work is based on procedures recommended by the Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Institute (ARI).
This course is offered twice per year, in August and March.
What You’ll Learn:
- Refrigeration and electrical theory
- Copper & steel pipe fabrication
- Field related mathematics
- Fundamentals of basic plumbing
- Employability skills
- Installation & design of water piping (copper)
- Isometric drawings
- Backflow devices
- Installation, operation, and troubleshooting of commercial and residential HVAC systems
- Installation, design of vent and sanitary systems utilizing PVC, pipe sizing included
- EPA 608, R-410A, Hydronics, OSHA 10-hour, and ARI/I.C.E. certifications
- Load calculation
- Soldering/brazing techniques
- Code
- Gas piping
- Customer service
- Safety
- Blueprint reading
- Pipe & duct sizing & installation
Prerequisites:
- Age 18 or older
- High School Diploma or GED
- Background check