WOULD YOU LIKE TO . . .
- Install, maintain, diagnose, and repair residential and light commercial heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and environmental controls.
- Develop skills in the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) aspects for HVAC systems.
- Work with sheet metal and learn soldering and brazing skills.
IN HVAC YOU WILL NEED:
●Willingness to work outside regardless of weather conditions
●Inner drive
●Readiness to work long hours when necessary
●Organization
●Efficient math skills
●Good work ethic
●Ability to visualize blueprints/plans
●Able to adapt and learn the ever-changing industry
IN HVAC YOU WILL EARN CERTIFICATION IN:
●EPA 608
universal refrigeration certification
●NATE
certification
●OSHA 10
●CPR and First
Aid
SKILLS TAUGHT IN HVAC:
●Refrigeration systems, refrigeration system theory, components, operation and application
●Heating systems and applications
●Blueprint reading
●Basic to advanced electrical theory and application
●Electromagnetic controls and heat transfers
●Refrigerant 608 EPA Certification
●Natural gas and LP (liquefied petroleum) gas piping and components
●Pipe fitting and installation
●Home electrical wiring and components
●Basic sheet metal install and load calculations
●OSHA 10
●CPR and First Aid
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TYPICAL WAGES FOR JOBS IN THIS FIELD:
●Beginning HVAC/R technicians can expect to earn over $45,000 a year.
●Seasoned technicians, contractors, or engineers can earn up to $100,000 annually. Source: ARI (Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute)
CAREER OPTIONS OPEN WITH THIS CERTIFICATION:
●HVAC Installer commercial/residential
●HVAC Service Technician
●Pipefitter
●Plumber
●Electrician
●Boiler installer
●Building Control installer
CAREER OPTIONS WITH ADDITIONAL TRAINING / EDUCATION:
● A variety of careers which would insist of the knowledge and skills needed in the HVAC/mechanical/plumbing and pipefitting trades.
ARTICULATED AGREEMENTS
●Check with the instructor for the most up-to-date list of college partners.