This is an instructional program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to install, repair and maintain commercial and domestic heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems. Instruction includes theory and application of basic principles involved in the conditioning of air (cooling and heating); filtering and controlling humidity; operating characteristics of various units and parts; blueprint reading; use of technical reference manuals; the diagnosis of malfunctions; overhaul, repair and adjustment of units and parts such as pumps, compressors, valves, springs and connections; and repair of electronic and pneumatic control systems.
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Teacher Information: Mr. Glen Nikolaison (814) 677-3097, 1119 gnikolaison@vtc1.org
Industry Recognized Certifications Available:
Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Institute - EPA 680 Certification, Industry Competency Exam: Commercial Refrigeration, Light Commercial Air Conditioning and Heating, Residential Air Conditioning and Heating
American Ladder Institute - Articulated Ladder, Mobile Ladder, Single and Extension Ladder, Step Ladder
CareerSafe - OSHA Certification - Construction
ESCO Group - EPA 608 Refrigerant Recovery
Mobile Air Conditioning Society Worldwide - Section 609 Certification for Refrigerant Recycling and Recovery
S/P2 - Construction
More Information: Competency Task Grid Look for 47.0201 Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation And Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician in the dropdown on the SOAR Articulations site
