HVAC Technician
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Program Description
The HVAC Technician Program is designed to prepare individuals to specialize in installing and maintaining heating and air-conditioning units in residential homes, retail stores, and other buildings.
Program Objectives
This program will prepare students to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, install, service and maintain the operating condition of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. The program includes instruction in diagnostic techniques, the use of testing equipment and the principles of mechanics, electricity, and electronics as they relate to the repair of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
Occupational Objectives
The goal of this program is to prepare students for employment in any of the related areas of the trade such as Service Technician, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Service Technician (HVAC Service Technician), Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Technician (HVAC Technician), Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Installer (HVAC Installer), HVAC Specialist (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Specialist), HVAC Technician (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technician), Air Conditioning Technician (AC Tech), Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Mechanic (HVAC Mechanic), HVAC Installer (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Installer).
Educational Requirements
| Course Title/Number | Total Academic | Financial Aid Units | |
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| Clock | Credit | ||
| PD100 Professional Development | 90 | 4 | 3 |
| ATP111 Intro to Trades and Power | 90 | 5 | 3 |
| ATP112 Basic Electricity | 90 | 5 | 3 |
| ATP113 AC Current & Motors | 90 | 5 | 3 |
| HVAC 101 Intro to HVAC | 90 | 5 | 3 |
| HVAC 102 Air Quality & Troubleshooting | 90 | 5 | 3 |
| HVAC 103 Installation & Maintenance | 90 | 5 | 3 |
| HVAC 104 Commercial & Industrial Refrigeration Systems | 90 | 5 | 3 |
| TOTALS | 720 | 39 | 24 |
32 WEEKS (Days) or 40 WEEKS (Afternoons or Evenings) TO COMPLETE/720 HOURS
CIP CODE: 47.0201 O*NET: 49-9021.01
MAXIMUM STUDENT/TEACHER RATIO LECTURE-45:1 LAB-24:1 SOC CODE: 49.9021
This program prepares graduates for the following occupation:
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers: http://bls.gov/soc/2010/soc499021.htm
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# of Students Who Began Program
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On Time Graduation Rate
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ACCET 2010 Calendar Year Placement Rate for Graduates
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Tuition and Fees for Normal Completion
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Books and Supplies Cost for Normal Completion
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Median Loan Debt at Graduation
(All Sources)
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Financial Aid Credits
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2009/2010
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0
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0%
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n/a
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$16,369
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Included in Tuition
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New program
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24
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