HVAC Service Technician Level 1 & 2
Time to Completion:
Daytime
Schedule:
8 Weeks
What You’ll Learn
This is an introductory course, designed to prepare the student for an occupation in the air conditioning and refrigeration trade.
HVAC Service Technician 1 and 2 is a course that is offered over one semester during the day.
HVAC Service Technician 1, and the following HVAC Service Technician 2 are separate classes offered in the evening. These classes can be completed separately over two semesters or taken as a combined class (when offered) within one semester. Level I must be successfully completed before taking Level II.
Through classroom lecture and hands on lab work, the student will learn the safe and practical applications of HVAC repair and service. Training sessions are held in a technical skills lab/classroom. The lab is equipped with the necessary supplies and tools to allow students to run refrigerant piping circuits and do rough in type installations. Students will work on HVAC and refrigeration systems supplied in the lab.
Outcomes
Level I includes:
- Introduction to Refrigeration
- HVAC Electricity
- Oil, Gas and Electric Furnaces
- Heat Pump
Level 2 includes:
- Mechanical Cooling
- PLC’s / CFC
- HVAC Controls
- HVAC troubleshooting
Requirements
- This course does not have any prerequisites.
- Students should have the ability to work in a team environment, be organized, detail-oriented and be a problem solver. This is a hands-on course so proper attire and safety equipment are required.
Curriculum & Class Schedule
Legend:
AComprehensive Articulation Agreement (This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.)
LLocal Requirement
IInstructional Service Agreement
UUniversal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)
GGlobal Distinction
RRequisite(s)
Disclaimer line: This is a suggested
list. You will consult with an academic advisor to develop your exact curriculum, based on your
interests and any credits you may already have obtained prior to arriving at FTCC.
Legend:
AComprehensive Articulation Agreement (This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.)
LLocal Requirement
IInstructional Service Agreement
UUniversal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)
GGlobal Distinction
RRequisite(s)
HVAC service techs are expected to handle the following repairs:
- Repair and installation of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and systems
- Mechanical system troubleshooting using various tools and test instruments
- Perform routine preventative maintenance of refrigeration and A/C equipment and systems
- Repair and maintenance of both commercial and residential systems
HVAC service techs are employed by air conditioning and refrigeration contractors, repair facilities, hospitals, factories, apartment complexes and other maintenance companies.
Program Contacts
Need more information? Contact the Program Director James Mitchell by calling 336.734.7771 or email at jtmitchell@forsythtech.edu