Heating & Air Conditioning
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Heating and Air Conditioning Service Technician Program
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The HVAC Service Technician Program prepares the student with entry level residential skills required by employers in this industry. It is industry focused, with the student being given the opportunity to earn their EPA certification, plus ICE certification, (Industry Competency Exams) administered by the Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Institute, located in Arlington, Virginia. ICE exams are supported by the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES), Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA), Gas Appliance Manufacturer's Association (GAMA), Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC), Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) and the Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Institute (AHRI). The Heating Service Technology block consists of 270 hours of education in job safety, soldering and brazing, basic electricity, forced air gas furnace service, hydronic service, air flow problems, duct sizing, and troubleshooting gas fired equipment. Performance testing after repairs is emphasized. State-of-the-art Simutech computer simulation programs are used along with live equipment in the lab. The A/C Service Technology block consists of 270 hours of basic refrigeration, refrigerant recovery training, principles of A/C operation, heat pumps, further air flow problems, analysis and troubleshooting the total system. Performance testing after repairs is emphasized. State-of-the-art Simutech computer simulation programs are used along with live equipment in the lab. An on-the-job internship program with Aurora Public Schools Maintenance Department is offered where students can get experience with accomplished HVAC Technicians. Pre-requisite: Student must be proficient in reading, speech and writing in English. |
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