Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (CRT.HVAC)
This program prepares students to gain entry level employment in this industry. Students learn skills in installation, repair, and maintenance of commercial and residential heating and cooling units.
Program requirements may change over time. Specific degree/graduation requirements are determined by a degree audit.
This course covers principles of electricity as used in the HVACR industry including circuits, electrical theory and schematic interpretation. Students learn to use hand tools and test equipment. Safety and application of math skills are stressed. Employability skills are introduced.
This course covers the basic refrigeration cycle, as well as refrigeration components and types of refrigerants. Students work with tools and gauges, measure temperatures and pressures and practice refrigeration safety procedures.
This course covers compressors, valves and metering devices. The course also covers domestic refrigerator and freezer systems. The student will gain hands-on training in installation, troubleshooting, service and repair of domestic refrigerators. Reclaiming procedures are also covered.
This course covers: ductless and central air-conditioning, absorption and evaporative cooling, humidity control, thermostats, heating and cooling loads, air conditioning installation and troubleshooting/service.
Successful completion of this course prepares participants to assess and improve homes according to current industry standards for residential building weatherization. It includes blower-door testing and recommended weather sealing techniques to achieve improved resident comfort and energy cost savings. (Repeatable 3 Times)