Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hartsville

DiplomaNon-degreeCIP: 47.0201

Classroom and shop learning experiences include theory, application, and service of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. Included are print reading, basic electronics, pneumatics, math, programmable controllers, refrigerant containment certification (EPA certification), and heat pump technology. Upon completion, students are prepared to enter jobs as service technicians in a variety of domestic, industrial, and commercial settings.

Duration

16 Months

Credits

46 credits

Cost

Total Tuition/Fees $5,492.00 Textbook/Supplies Cost $1,000.00Show more

Format

In-Person

Program Pathways

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Program Pathway to Industrial ManagementFrom The University of Tennessee

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Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hartsville

DiplomaNon-degreeCIP: 47.0201

Duration

16 Months

Credits

46 credits

Cost

Total Tuition/Fees $5,492.00 Textbook/Supplies Cost $1,000.00Show more

Format

In-Person

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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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

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