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Program Description
Students who are analytical, enjoy customer service and like to work with their hands will do well in the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician program. Students will learn to install, maintain, and repair heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems from residential to large-size systems. Students who graduate will have a state electrical trainee license with up to 1,127 hours of field training, OSHA 30, and Universal refrigerant certifications, and employment-ready national certification for all types of heating air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
Location: Tacoma, WA
Accreditation: PAHRA; Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
Expected Time to Completion: Certificate (60 weeks); AAS degree (24 months)
Estimated Tuition: Resident ($144.12 per credit); non-resident ($326.57 per credit)
Program Description
If you are a problem solver and like working with your hands, think about a career in heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R).
This program prepares you to design, install, service and maintain furnaces, air conditioners and refrigeration systems. Through classes, hands-on projects and jobsite experiences, you’lllearn about basic HVAC/R systems, electricity, heating, gas and oil codes, load calculations, cooling, refrigeration, duct design and troubleshooting.
We offer a seven quarter, two-year Associate’s Degree of Applied Science (A.A.S) in HVAC/R. Graduates of the program are prepared for entry-level positions as a technician in the HVAC/R trade, a rewarding career that is fast-paced, challenging, and requires an independent mindset.
Students of the SCC HVAC/R program study electrical theory, motors, controls, refrigeration theory, gas and electric furnace troubleshooting, air conditioner and refrigeration system troubleshooting, heat pump troubleshooting, and computer based digital controls. Please see course descriptions for a detailed listing of each course and learning topics.
Hands-on learning and troubleshooting is an important part of our program. The SCC HVAC/R lab has over 120 pieces of operational equipment for students to learn on and practice with. All pieces of equipment were installed by students, and have been maintained by students. Classroom theory is backed up with real-world testing, measurement, and troubleshooting on actual pieces of equipment students will see in the field after they graduate. An optional internship is available sixth and seventh quarters as well. Students will have the opportunity to take the tests to receive their Spokane Gas Heating Mechanic’s 1 License and EPA 608 Universal Refrigerant Handling License. Students will also register to receive their WA L&I Electrical Trainee License, and will start to receive credit for hours that will apply towards an electrical license.
Location: Spokane, WA
Accreditation: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Expected Time to Completion: 24 months
Estimated Tuition: Resident ($8,766); non-resident ($5,766)
Program Description
The 2-year Heating, Ventilation, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (HVAC/R) program at Perry Tech covers electrical/refrigeration fundamentals, direct digital controls, residential/light commercial systems, commercial/industrial refrigeration, industrial heating and cooling, motor controls, variable frequency drives, industrial boilers, oxyacetylene torches/welding. Plus, students have the opportunity to participate in a hands-on externship where they can gain valuable work experience prior to entering the workforce.
Graduates may be credited with one year or 2,000 hours toward the certification exam for the 06A HVAC/R Specialty Electrical License by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries. From keeping food stored at the correct temperature to controlling the climate in a home or business, there are several avenues for graduates to pursue.
Location: Yakima, WA
Accreditation: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)
Expected Time to Completion: 24 months
Estimated Tuition: $39,400
Program Description
Prepares students for positions in the heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration industry. Graduates will be prepared for entry-level positions as service technicians, building maintenance technicians, equipment assemblers, and start-up residential and light commercial installers. Students will participate in work-based training through realistic training activities on campus.
Included in this program are academic courses in communication, quantitative reasoning, and social sciences that provide knowledge and abilities that enhance personal development and serve as a foundation for technical skills.
This program is approved as an HVAC/Refrigeration (06A) specialty electrical training program in the state of Washington.
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates applying to become an HVAC/Refrigeration (06A) specialty electrician can be credited with an estimated 1,960 hours of work experience. This program is not applicable to any other electrical specialty or sub-category.
Upon successful completion of the Heating & Air Conditioning Refrigeration Service Technician degree, students will be able to:
Employ modern practices used in the industry in order to fix and maintain heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment.
Formulate solutions to common problems associated with heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment based on knowledge of traditional theory and formulas.
Use HVAC/R diagnostic equipment and tools skillfully.
Use industry safety and environmental standards at all times in the shop.
Troubleshoot residential, commercial, and industrial heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems in order to conduct repairs.
Summarize the test standards and information in order to pass national HVAC/R certification tests.
Location: Lakewood, WA
Accreditation: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Expected Time to Completion: Associate of applied technology degree (four quarters); basic HVAC/R service technician certificate (three quarters); refrigeration specialist certificate (two quarters)
Estimated Tuition: Lower division (resident – $111.92 per credit; non-resident – $290.16 per credit); upper division (resident – $219.39 per credit; non-resident – $619.18 per credit)