Other/Related Variations
· Agricultural Machinery Technology
· Machine Tool Technology
Degree Type/Duration
· Associate’s Degree (2 years)
· Bachelor’s Degree (rare - 4 years)
Overview
HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration) programs focus on preparing students for an expertise in the overall HVAC system including controls design, retrofitting, testing and adjusting, system creating, and operations.
Coursework may cover the following areas: HVAC Trade Skills, Residential Heating and AC, Electrical Controls and Circuits, Sheet Metal Fabrication, Electricity, Mathematics, Physics, Air Distribution, Business, Computer Load Calculations, Environmental Controls
Potential Career Paths
Additional Opportunities/Recommendations
· Additional certifications available
· Apprenticeship
· Commercial Driver’s License
· Forklift Certificate
· Hands-on experience related to equipment
· Welding Certificate
· Refrigeration training