Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning (HVAC)

A man connecting an outdoor air conditioning unit

Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning (HVAC)

Students will prepare for the EPA approved section 608 certification exams. Section 608 Technician Certification is required by the EPA in order to purchase CFC, HCFC, HFC or HFO refrigerants.
Students will study required material related to the theory of operations, service and maintenance of HVACR systems including: air conditioning (comfort cooling) systems, heat pumps, different types of heating systems and refrigeration systems.
The material will also include shop safety protocols, leak detection, refrigerant recovery and recycle, disposal of refrigerants’ containing appliances, combustion testing and analysis, parts of the National Fuel Gas Code (NFGC) related to the job.
Hands on-training will reinforce material covered in theory classes. Computer based training is also provided for self-paced study opportunities.
Now includes OSHA10 training.

Meta Major:
Career and Technical Institute

Degree/Certificate:
HVAC

Program Information

Before completion of the program, and in addition to the Section 608 EPA certification test, students will also take the “Ready To Work Exam” supported by NATE (North American Technician Excellence).
These exams measure industry-approved standards of basic competency for entry-level technicians. Upon completion of the course, students will be certified and prepared to enter the trade with confidence in
their understanding of HVACR concepts.

Students will learn:

Theory of Heat
Shop Safety Practices, and safe handling of trade tools, test-instruments, and equipment.
Control Systems
Electric Motors
Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps
Selected Interpretation of the National Fuel Gas Code
EPA-Certification

Employment Opportunities

Successful graduates may find entry level careers in service, installation, maintenance and sales in HVACR. Students may seek employment in both residential and commercial markets. Students may also choose to enter the specialized field of climate control pertaining to research, medical and pharmaceutical.

Additional information

CTI Code	CE.TRD-090
Hours	572
CEU	57.2
Location	��ϳԹ��, Blackwood Campus

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