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HVAC/R Service Technician Certificate (Plan 24RI)

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Award Type

Certificate

Catalog Description

The HVAC/R Service Technician Certificate program prepares students for specialization and employment as both residential and commercial HVAC/R equipment technicians. Courses provide exposure to HVAC/R industry and emphasize hands-on service and installation techniques, including soldering, brazing and other methods of joining piping, safety, mechanical and electrical troubleshooting. Students learn to work with refrigerants, use gauges, and electrical test equipment.

Note: Students are required to complete the HVAC/R Installation Technician certificate (24RY) before beginning this certificate.

Tools will be provided for students to perform lab work.

Once the program has been completed, students should be able to:

Prepare students for service and installation positions in residential and commercial HVAC

Students acquire skills in HVACR principles, soldering and brazing and other methods of joining piping, mechanical and electrical troubleshooting

Learn to handle refrigerant, use of refrigerant gauges, and a variety of test instruments

Total Hours for Completion

28 credit hours

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