ADVANCED MANUFACTURING AND ENERGY
HVAC Technician
With rapid ecological changes in the environment comes a need for more industry experts to keep up with today’s colder and warmer climates.
Salary Range Potential:
$55,000+ /YEAR
Education Required:
Community College or Technical Degree
Skills Needed:
Communication, Problem-solving, Critical thinking
Types of Employers:
Commercial And Residential Construction, Self-Employed, Manufacturing
Job Description
Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers often called heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) technicians work on heating, ventilation, cooling, and refrigeration systems that control the temperature and air quality in buildings.
Training Opportunities
Heating and Air Conditioning Technology is an instructional program that prepares individuals to work in engineering departments or private firms installing, maintaining, and operating small or medium air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems. Instruction prepares individuals to work in a commercial setting performing special tasks relating to designing duct work, assembly, installation, servicing, operation, and maintenance of heating and cooling systems according to the standards of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers, Inc., Air Conditioning Contractors of American (ACCA), and Air Conditioning Refrigeration Institute (ARI). Included are air conditioning, heating and refrigeration devices; equipment, techniques, and systems; and maintenance and operation of these systems
Pre-requisites required:Requires ACT minimum score 14
Length of Program:2 Semester Career Certificate | 2 Year Technical Certificate | 2 Year Associate of Applied Science Degree
Summary of Program Requirements:Requires ACT minimum score 14
Skills NeededMechanical | Dexterity | Problem Solving | Coordination
Copiah Lincoln Community College
Wesson Campus
ContactCareer & Technical Education601-643-5101career.training@colin.edu
Heating and Air Conditioning Technology is an instructional program that prepares individuals to work in engineering departments or private firms installing, maintaining, and operating small or medium air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems. Instruction prepares individuals to work in a commercial setting performing special tasks relating to designing duct work, assembly, installation, servicing, operation, and maintenance of heating and cooling systems according to the standards of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers, Inc., Air Conditioning Contractors of American (ACCA), and Air Conditioning Refrigeration Institute (ARI). Included are air conditioning, heating and refrigeration devices; equipment, techniques, and systems; and maintenance and operation of these systems
Pre-requisites required:Submit an application for enrollment to the Office of Admissions and Records at Hinds Community College. Request that an official high school transcript or GED scores and ACT scores be sent to the Office of Admissions and Records if you are a high school graduate. Take the ACCUPLACER placement test to assess developmental needs.
Length of Program:Career Certificate, Technical Certificate | 2 year Associate of Applied Science
Summary of Program Requirements:Submit an application for enrollment to the Office of Admissions and Records at Hinds Community College. Request that an official high school transcript or GED scores and ACT scores be sent to the Office of Admissions and Records if you are a high school graduate. Take the ACCUPLACER placement test to assess developmental needs.
Skills NeededMechanical | Dexterity | Problem Solving | Coordination
Heating and Air Conditioning Technology is an instructional program that prepares individuals to work in engineering departments or private firms installing, maintaining, and operating small or medium air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems. Instruction prepares individuals to work in a commercial setting performing special tasks relating to designing duct work, assembly, installation, servicing, operation, and maintenance of heating and cooling systems according to the standards of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers, Inc., Air Conditioning Contractors of American (ACCA), and Air Conditioning Refrigeration Institute (ARI). Included are air conditioning, heating and refrigeration devices; equipment, techniques, and systems; and maintenance and operation of these systems
Pre-requisites required:Requires ACT minimum score 14
Length of Program:1 year Technical Certification | 2 year Associate of Applied Science
Summary of Program Requirements:Requires ACT minimum score 14
Skills NeededMechanical | Dexterity | Problem Solving | Coordination
