Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Technology

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities consist of HVAC installers, controls technicians, service technicians, maintenance mechanics, plumbers, engineers, programmers, research development, management, sales, and dispatch. But let’s be clear – this is an exciting, evolving field that requires hard work, dedication, innovation and creative problem solving.

Program Learning Goals

Goal 1: Graduates will possess the skills necessary to obtain an entry-level HVAC Technician position.

Student Learning Outcomes – Students will:

• Install various heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
• Pipe a hydronic heating system
• Perform preventive maintenance on heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems
• Properly diagnose and repair various HVAC equipment

Goal 2: Graduates will demonstrate safe HVAC practices and understand how important they are in the HVAC environment. 

Student Learning Outcomes – Students will:

• Perform tasks in accordance with OSHA guidelines
• Exhibit proper usage of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Identify safety concerns when dealing with high pressure refrigerants
• Demonstrate safe practices while working with a multimeter.

Goal 3: Graduates will acquire a well-rounded foundation of knowledge in the Building Trades Industry. 

Student Learning Outcomes – Students will:

• Demonstrate entry-level competency in each HVAC, Electrical and Carpentry.
• Demonstrate professionalism between classmates and instructors.

Course Outline

For course descriptions, please visit the Course Catalog.