Overview and Award Outcomes
Overview
Trained personnel are in critical short supply for the demands of the residential and commercial heating and air conditioning industry. With the increased need for energy efficient heating and cooling systems, new energy codes and exploding technology advancements, opportunities in the residential/commercial HVAC field are unlimited. The residential/commercial air conditioning, heating and refrigeration areas include working on heat/cool rooftop units, high-efficiency electronically controlled forced air furnaces and hydronic boilers, chillers and large-building computerized energy management control systems, ice cube machines, walk-in coolers/freezers and display cases. The HVAC technician should have the ability to install, retrofit, service and repair residential/commercial air handling units that have the capabilities of cooling, heating, humidifying, dehumidifying and filtration of air for environmental control.
Award Outcomes
- Obtain OSHA 30 Certification
- Obtain the EPS Section 608 Refrigerant Handling License
- Practice human relation skills
- Demonstrate basic tool usage
- Apply mathematical, reading, and communication skills essential to the HVAC industry
- Demonstrate knowledge of International Fuel, Gas and Mechanical codes
- Troubleshoot electrical motors
- Troubleshoot control circuits for refrigeration and A/C equipment
- Troubleshoot gas heating equipment
- Adjust water systems for HVAC and refrigeration equipment
- Troubleshoot airflow systems for HVAC equipment
- Solve problems using analytical thinking