Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning And Refrigeration

Out-of-Class Work Hours: 240

Objective

The objective of the program is to provide the student with the skills and knowledge required for entry-level employment in the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration industry. The program is designed to be comprehensive in nature, including extensive hands-on training, covering service for residential and commercial refrigeration, gas and oil furnaces, heat pumps, electric furnaces and air conditioning equipment.

Description

The Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration program is designed for people interested in a career in the field of climate control systems, focusing on learning objectives identified as the key knowledge points for an HVACR Technician. The student will be adept at using a variety of tools to work with refrigerant lines and air ducts. They use voltmeters, thermometers, pressure gauges, manometers, and other testing devices to check airflow, refrigerant pressure, electrical circuits, burners, and other components. Students will receive a diploma and be able to work as heating, air conditioning and/or refrigeration service technicians in both residential and commercial sites.

Credentialing Exams

Graduates are eligible to take the EPA608 Certification Examination

Career Opportunities

The graduate is prepared to seek entry-level employment in HVACR including but not limited to service technician, installation technician, and apprentice heating technician.

Graduation Requirements

To be eligible for graduation, students must have:

1. Accumulated, with passing grades, the required number of credit hours within the student’s program of study by the last day of the graduating term or within the timeframe prescribed in the incomplete grade policy.
2. Achieved a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 2.0.
3. Completed the program within 1.5 times the program’s length as published in the Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress policy in this catalog.
4. Verified satisfactory completion of all program criteria for graduation with the Dean of Education, Registrar, Financial Aid, and Career Services
5. The student has made satisfactory arrangements with the Business Office to meet all financial obligations to the School.