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HVAC, which stands for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, involves controlling the temperature and air quality within a home or building. Our HVAC program focuses not only on creating skilled technicians who know how to properly install, maintain, and repair HVAC equipment, but to produce qualified individuals who care about their work and clients. Students receive tablets and textbooks to aid them while finishing their online courses before becoming an apprentice through on-the-job training. The program aims to build student awareness on technical knowledge, equipment testing, diagnosing an issue and repairing HVAC equipment. 

Throughout the program, students study basic HVAC and safety information along with specific math and electrical courses. Each course includes several lessons with slideshows, videos, and practice questions to advance their knowledge before taking a quiz that allows them to pass the course. Students with high motivation, determination, and the ability to succeed move on from the online courses to a paid, on-the-job training program to get them integrated in the workforce of their choice. 

Excellent for Entry Level - Journeyman Level

Program Objectives:

At the successful completion of the program curriculum, students will be able to:

·       Manage building operations as applied to the HVAC field.

·       Install HVAC systems.

·       Troubleshoot and repair HVAC systems.

·       Write and comprehend cost estimates.

·       Perform heating and cooling load calculations.

·       Design ducts to carry proper airflow into conditioned areas.

·       Identify HVAC equipment and system components, their functions, and their relationship within the system.

·       Demonstrate an understanding of the principals of electricity and their applications in HVAC systems.

·       Demonstrate an understanding of the refrigeration cycle and airflow process.

·       Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, and vocabulary used in the HVAC field.

·       Work responsibly and follow all safety guidelines specific to HVAC.

Course List:

· Basic HVAC

o  Electric Motor and Motor Control Center Operation

o  HVAC Materials: Concrete and Lumbar

o  HVAC Career Opportunities

o  Reading Blueprints

o  Troubleshooting and Contactor Troubleshooting

o  Geothermal Energy and Heat Pumps

o  Getting to Know HVAC Units

o  Refrigeration vs. Air Conditioning

o  Types of Ductwork

o  Refrigeration and How AC Units Work

o  Tips for Homeowners and Businesses- Keep Units Running Well

o  HVAC Quizzes

o  Measurement Tools

o  Vacuum Pump

o  Reading Gauges

o  Troubleshooting an Evaporator

o  HVAC Vocabulary

Electrical HVAC

o  Electrical Safety

o  Conductors and Cables

o  Grounding and GFCI

o  Lockout/Tagout

o  HVAC Electrical Tools and PPE

o  Electrical Wireways, Raceways and Fittings

HVAC Green Technology

o  HVAC PACT: Green Technology- Energy Loss and Prevention

o  HVAC PACT: Green Technology- Safety Risk Factors

o  HVAC PACT: Green Technology- 10 Ways Buildings Can Build Sustainability

o  HVAC PACT: Green Technology- Building/Construction and Manufacturing

HVAC Math

o  Manual J Load Calculation

o  Area and Perimeter

o  Decimals

o  Math and Formulas Guide

o  Finding Volume

o  Math for Skilled Trade Professionals Vocabulary

o  Tape Measures

HVAC PACT Safety

o  Stairway Safety

o  Flammable Liquid Storage

o  Step Ladder Safety

o  Manual Lifting

o  Safety First Back Injury and Prevention

o  Blood Borne Pathogen Safety

o  Accidents in the Workplace

o  Confined Space

o  Repetitive Motion Prevention

o  Ear Protection

o  Eye Protection

o  Head Protection

o  Respiratory Protection

o  Fall Protection for HVAC Professionals

o  Fire Hazards

o  Safety First- First Aid

o  Job Site Housekeeping and Tidiness

o  Motor Vehicle Safety

o  Safety First- PPE

o  Working in the Cold

o  Working in the Heat

o  Chemical Hazards

o  Horseplay on the Job

HVAC Tools

o  Multimeter

o  Hand Tools- The Basics

o  Thermometer

o  Portable Power Tools and Power Drill

o  Portable Belt Sander, Portable Grinder and Drill Press

HVAC Winning Edge

o  Work Essential Skills Punctuality

o  The Power of a Positive Attitude

o  Sharpen the Saw

o  Interview Success

o  Work Essential Skills Vocabulary

o  Personal Mission Statement

o  Resumes

o  Skills that Separate You from the Rest

o  Goal Setting

o  Whatever It Takes

o  Who’s the Boss?

o  Time Management

o  Synergy

o  Think Win/Win

o  Be Proactive

o  Effective Communication

o  Elevator Speech