Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R), Certificate
Location: Pipestone
The Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) program offers training in current technology for diagnosing, servicing, repairing, installing, and managing heating and cooling energy systems. Students are trained to diagnose and repair malfunctions: size, fabricate and install a duct air system; and estimate cooling and heating loads for selection of the most efficient systems. Introductory courses in electricity, electric motors, and theory of refrigeration are included with advanced work in the commercial area. Other areas of study include uses of air conditioning, temperature and humidity control, air circulation, cleaning, and installation of equipment.
Course #
Course Title
Credits
Fall
Circuit Fundamentals
Refrigeration Fundamentals
Heating Fundamentals/ Hydronics /Heat Pumps
Sheetmetal Technology
Basic Electronics
Fall Credits
Spring
Domestic Refrigeration
Air Conditioning
Heating Systems
Blueprint Reading
Spring Credits
TOTAL CREDITS
3
3
3
3
2
14
3
3
3
2
11
25
si 7/13/09
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