| Heating and air conditioning equipment
makes buildings comfortable for work, study or play. Refrigeration
equipment makes it possible to safely store food, drugs and other
items. Technicians and mechanics in this field design, manufacture,
sell, install or service heating, air conditioning and refrigeration
equipment.
Instruction in this course includes the theory and application
of the basic principles involved in the conditioning of air
cooling, heating, filtering and controlling of humidity.
You will develop skills in assembling and installing tubes
and pipes, motors, compressors, control devices, valves and
thermostats, and gain an understanding of blueprints and schematics
related to equipment and systems. You will diagnose equipment
malfunctions and become familiar with technical reference manuals.
Energy management control technology is taught as it relates
to Domestic Air Systems, Heat Pumps, Forced Air Conditioning
Systems and Microcomputer Systems Control. What
you will need
Mechanical aptitude
Ability to work independently
Ability to work as a team
Communication skills
Problem solving/
troubleshooting skills
Ability to work under pressure
Patience
Endurance
Credentials
you can earn
Refrigeration Transition
and Recovery Certification
Baran Institute of Technology
Determined by post-secondary school
Reading Area
Community College
20 credits (maximum)
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What
you will learn
Basic refrigeration
Commercial refrigeration
Air conditioning and
heat pumps
Heating
Air distribution
Basic electricity
Electrical controls
Employment
skills
details
Career
possibilities
Heating & Air Conditioning
Mechanic
HVAC & Mechanic
Helper
Refrigeration Mechanic
Sheet Metal Worker
Career
possibilities with additional
education
Air Conditioning &
Heating
Engineer
Energy Management
Control
Engineer
Estimator
Factory Service
Representative
Refrigeration Engineer
Earning
potential
Stationary
Engineer
$374-790/week |