Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC): Certificate Programs PAy The median annual wage of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers was $47,080 in July 2018. Job outlook Employment of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers is expected to grow 15 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations. Rising demand for trained technicians will result in excellent employment opportunities. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, October 24, 2017, Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/installation- maintenance-and-repair/heating-air- conditioning-and-refrigeration-mechanics- and-installers.htm About the ProgrAm The Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) College Certificate programs provide an opportunity for students to develop their skills and competencies for entry-level positions in a variety of related fields. The curriculum focuses on the ability to maintain, install and repair climate control devices in residential, industrial and commercial buildings. The program provides students with training in the layout and design of cooling and heating systems, the use of the latest tools, gauges and testing equipment used in the field, troubleshooting and inspection of equipment. The program prepares students for state and local licensing exams. Students with prior HVAC training and experience may be eligible to waive certain courses. WhAt do heAting, VentilAtion And Air Conditioning (hVAC) meChAniCs And instAllers do? Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers—often referred to as HVACR technicians—work on heating, ventilation, cooling, and refrigeration systems that control the air quality in many types of buildings. Where do they Work? Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers mostly work in residential homes, schools, hospitals, office buildings, or factories. Their work sites may be very hot or cold because the heating and cooling system they must repair is broken. Working in cramped spaces is common. Most HVAC mechanics and installers work full-time. 12-2018 FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 313-496-2600 OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.WCCCD.EDU For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who have completed this program, and other important gainful employment information, please visit the following link: http://www.wcccd.edu/dept/HeatVentAC/HeatVentAC.html
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Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC):
Certificate Programs
PAyThe median annual wage ofheating, air conditioning, andrefrigeration mechanics andinstallers was $47,080 in July 2018.
Job outlook Employment of heating, airconditioning, and refrigerationmechanics and installers isexpected to grow 15 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for alloccupations. Rising demand for trained technicians will result in excellent employmentopportunities.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook,October 24, 2017, Heating, Air Conditioning,and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers, on the Internet athttp://www.bls.gov/ooh/installation-maintenance-and-repair/heating-air-conditioning-and-refrigeration-mechanics-and-installers.htm
About the ProgrAmThe Heating, Ventilation and AirConditioning (HVAC) CollegeCertificate programs provide an opportunity for students to develop their skills andcompetencies for entry-levelpositions in a variety of relatedfields. The curriculum focuses on the ability to maintain, installand repair climate control devicesin residential, industrial andcommercial buildings. Theprogram provides students withtraining in the layout and design of cooling and heating systems,the use of the latest tools, gauges and testing equipmentused in the field, troubleshootingand inspection of equipment. The program prepares studentsfor state and local licensingexams. Students with prior HVACtraining and experience may beeligible to waive certain courses.
WhAt do heAting, VentilAtion And Air Conditioning(hVAC) meChAniCs And instAllers do?Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers—oftenreferred to as HVACR technicians—work on heating, ventilation, cooling, andrefrigeration systems that control the air quality in many types of buildings.
Where do they Work?Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers mostlywork in residential homes, schools, hospitals, office buildings, or factories.Their work sites may be very hot or cold because the heating and coolingsystem they must repair is broken. Working in cramped spaces is common.Most HVAC mechanics and installers work full-time.
12-2018FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 313-496-2600 OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.WCCCD.EDU
For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who have completed this program, and other important
gainful employment information, please visit the following link:http://www.wcccd.edu/dept/HeatVentAC/HeatVentAC.html
SEMESTER 3HVA 104 Air Conditioning I . . . . . . . . . . . .4HVA 105 Air Conditioning II . . . . . . . . . . . .4HVA 115 Physical Properties of Air and
Duct Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5SEMESTER TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13HVAC: SHEET METAL DESIGNCERTIFICATE TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Note: Certificate total hours may not include prerequisites.
Recommended Sequence of Courses
It is the policy of WCCCD that no person, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, disability, or political affiliation or belief, shall be discriminatedagainst, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in employment or in any program or activity for which it is responsible or for which itreceives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education.
This document is for informational use only and does not constitute a contract. WCCCD reserves the right to add or delete, without notice, any course offering or information contained in this document. 2/19/07