Overview
Narrative (SD)
As a graduate of Northampton's Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Technology program, you will have the qualifications needed to find employment in this highly technical field. Many of our graduates command competitive salaries in facilities maintenance jobs and as service and installation technicians in heating and air conditioning service companies.
Our program was created in response to the needs of business and industry for short-term job training programs. Students gain in-depth understanding of HVAC systems and maintenance practices at an accelerated pace.
Features
Our program offers the unique opportunity to learn the concepts and practices on components and equipment used in actual HVAC systems. You will also learn the proper methods of recovery and handling of refrigerants and be prepared to take the EPA Refrigerant Technician licensure test.
Coursework includes electrical theory, heating and cooling concepts, the refrigeration cycle, equipment operation and maintenance, component specification, and diagnostic approaches. Progressive courses train in the skills related to commercial AC, residential power wiring/NEC code, oil and gas-fired heating equipment, air-to-air heat pumps, and geothermal system design and installation.
All of the course work in this specialized diploma program can be applied toward Northampton's higher level, HVAC/R Certificate and the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) Technology.
Career Potential: Facilities Maintenance Mechanic, HVAC Service Technician, and Refrigeration.