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Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton

DiplomaNon-degreeCIP: 47.0201

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This program consists of classroom and shop learning experiences concerned with commercial chilling and freezing systems, including theory, application and operation of compressors; expansion and float b-valves; thermostats and pressure controls; diagnosing, over-hauling, and testing methods and procedures; charging and discharging systems with refrigerants; and testing hermetic units, relays and overload devices.

Duration

16 Months

Credits

46 credits

Cost

Total Tuition/Fees $6,348.00 Textbook/Supplies Cost $2,923.48Show moreShow less

Format

In-Person

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Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

  • Program Pathway to Industrial ManagementFrom The University of Tennessee
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Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

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Scholarships

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Elizabethton, Tennessee

    426 Highway 91, Elizabethton, Tennessee, 37643

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 49-9021.00

Skills

Critical ThinkingTroubleshootingRepairingQuality Control AnalysisSpeakingOperations MonitoringActive ListeningMonitoringJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingInstallationReading ComprehensionCoordinationActive LearningManagement of Personnel ResourcesTime ManagementEquipment Maintenance

Knowledge

MechanicalBuilding and ConstructionCustomer and Personal ServiceMathematicsComputers and ElectronicsAdministration and ManagementDesignEngineering and TechnologyAdministrativePersonnel and Human ResourcesEnglish LanguageProduction and ProcessingPublic Safety and SecurityTelecommunications

Abilities

Problem SensitivityNear VisionDeductive ReasoningOral ComprehensionInductive ReasoningArm-Hand SteadinessManual DexterityInformation OrderingFinger DexterityOral ExpressionVisual Color DiscriminationVisualizationCategory FlexibilityWritten ComprehensionSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityExtent FlexibilityControl PrecisionTrunk StrengthFar Vision

Tasks

  • Test electrical circuits or components for continuity, using electrical test equipment.
  • Comply with all applicable standards, policies, or procedures, such as safety procedures or the main
  • Study blueprints, design specifications, or manufacturers' recommendations to ascertain the configur
  • Inspect, test, and measure completed work, using devices such as hand tools or gauges to verify conf
  • Inspect and monitor work areas, examine tools and equipment, and provide employee safety training to
  • Interpret specifications, blueprints, or job orders to construct templates and lay out reference poi
  • Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure
  • Place conduit, pipes, or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and
  • Work from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment,
  • Perform routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, rep
  • Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
  • Adjust functional parts of devices or control instruments, using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, or
  • Use drones for inspecting roofs, gutters, and other hard-to-reach areas of buildings.
  • Shut off steam, water, or other gases or liquids from pipe sections, using valve keys or wrenches.
  • Install underground storm, sanitary, or water piping systems, extending piping as needed to connect
  • Assemble pipe sections, tubing, or fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic
  • Install, maintain, or repair security systems, alarm devices, or related equipment, following bluepr
  • Mount and fasten control panels, door and window contacts, sensors, or video cameras, and attach ele
  • Demonstrate systems for customers and explain details, such as the causes and consequences of false

Technology

Computer aided design CAD softwareFacilities management softwareDocument management softwareIndustrial control softwareWord processing softwareProject management softwareAccounting softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareData base user interface and query softwareInventory management softwareOperating system softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareVideo creation and editing softwareSpreadsheet softwarePlatform interconnectivity softwareOffice suite software

Tools

4-wire resistance sensorsAcetylene torchesAdjustable widemouth pliersAdjustable wrenchesAir compressorsAir flow hoodsAir flow sensorsAir velocity metersAir volume test equipmentAllen wrenchesAlternating current AC line splittersAmmetersAnemometersAutoranging metersAwlsCalipersDesktop computersDye penetrant inspection equipmentLaser printersMainframe computersMeasuring tapesPersonal computersPlasma cuttersPortable drillsPortable welding equipmentProgrammable logic controllers PLCTwo way radiosAutomatic insulation strippersBackhoesBandsaws

Work Values

SupportIndependenceWorking ConditionsRelationshipsAchievementRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers49-9021.00
  • First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers49-1011.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Diploma)

  • Multimeters, clamp meters, and continuity testers — operate independently to diagnose electrical faults in HVAC control boards and wiring on light-commercial job sites.
  • OSHA safety codes and EPA refrigerant handling regulations — apply routinely and without prompting to maintain compliance across residential and small-commercial service assignments.
  • Design specifications and equipment manuals — read and apply with limited oversight to configure heating and cooling components correctly during installation projects.
  • Heating and cooling system malfunctions — discuss directly with building occupants using active listening skills to narrow the scope of diagnosis before beginning repairs.
  • Refrigerant lines, gas piping, and condensate drains — connect and pressure-test with standard tools to form complete, leak-free systems on replacement equipment jobs.
  • Thermostat and control panel settings — adjust systematically after installation to balance airflow and temperature distribution across residential duct systems.
  • Preventive maintenance schedules — execute independently, including coil cleaning, lubrication, and filter changes, to sustain equipment efficiency on assigned accounts.
  • Installed HVAC systems — inspect and functionally test against plan specifications to verify code compliance and detect operational deficiencies before customer sign-off.
  • Service records and maintenance logs — document accurately using facilities management or CRM software to support scheduling and warranty tracking for a recurring client base.
  • Common mechanical and refrigeration faults — diagnose using deductive reasoning and manufacturer troubleshooting guides to complete routine repairs with minimal supervision.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
57%
Placement Rate
78%