8790294 - Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technician (HVAC/R)

Course Description

Join our HVAC Program – Your Path to a COOL Career!

Our newly launched accelerated HVAC technician program will open doors for you to a world of opportunity with high earnings potential.  Join a team of trade professionals as an HVAC specialist and become an industry leader with the potential to shape the future using the latest in energy efficient technology.  California is one of the top three states in the U.S. where the need for skilled HVAC professionals has become critical.  Our program provides industry approved curriculum, hands-on learning from expert instructors, and valuable certification preparation.

Course Outline

• Thermodynamics in Comfort Cooling
• Electron Flow and relay logic
• Gas Heating systems
• Air flow properties
• Heat pumps
• Troubleshooting
• Electrical symbols and their applications to diagrams
• Ohm’s law
• Meters
• Interpreting ladder and pictorials diagrams
• Understanding sequence of operation thru symbols
• Troubleshooting electro-mechanical components
• Motors and their starting components
• Refrigeration and Comfort cooling
• Types of Metering devices
• Types of defrost controls
• Controls and accessories
• Sequence of operations for coolers, freezers and prep-tables
• Troubleshooting
• EPA preparation and testing
• Discuss, Diagnose troubleshoot and Repair comfort cooling, heating, freezers, coolers, Ice machines and heat pump systems.
• Brazing, soldering and flaring for HVAC-R applications

Learner Outcomes

• Install, maintain, and repair HVAC systems efficiently.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot HVAC system issues.
• Work with cutting-edge technology and equipment.
• Provide top-notch service to both residential and commercial clients.
• Practice Safety, OSHA and LEAN protocols.
• Explore lucrative career opportunities in HVAC companies and construction firms.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates or Course Series

• Heating, Air-conditioning, Ventilation (HVAC) : HVAC