Heating, Ventilation & Air-Conditioning (HVAC)
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Full academic selections for Juniors and Seniors |
Technical
Core Curriculum: |
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Length of Program:
2
years
Technical Credits Earned:
6
Academic Credits: 4 per year
Instructor: Rick
Hopkins
hopkins@mcjvs.org |
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Theories of heating and cooling
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Identification and use of specialized tools
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Fundamentals of electricity
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Soldering & Brazing
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Threading and Cutting
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Splicing and/or connecting wires
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Assembly of sheet metal
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Use
of refrigerant metering devices
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Piping practices
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Basic
duct work
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Mechanical Maintenance
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Schematics
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Safe Refrigerant Practices
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Skills USA student organization
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Print
Information Sheet |
As the population and economy grow, so does the
demand for residential, commercial and industrial climate control
systems technicians. Students in the Heating, Ventilation, and
Air Conditioning program will learn to install, maintain, and repair
gas, oil and electric residential and light commercial heating
and/or cooling units. Suggested prerequisites: mechanical
aptitude and problem solving abilities. |
Post-Secondary
Education Opportunities
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Employment
Opportunities |
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Service
technician
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Salesperson
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Energy
Management
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General
Maintenance
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