Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
The Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning program prepares graduates to enter the vast and continuously expanding field of environmental control. The focus will be on establishing an environment for personal comfort by controlling and modifying the environment. Whether it is heating, cooling, humidifying, or dehumidifying, an array of employment opportunities exist for qualified technicians.
This popular program prepares graduates for careers with manufacturers, contractors, public utilities, wholesalers, and personally owned businesses. The field is one of the top 30 growth occupations in the United States. Additional related fields of employment include air conditioning/heating sales, wholesale, and energy management. After completion of this course, the graduate will be prepared to take the Massachusetts State Oil Burners License Examination as well as the testing on reclaiming and recovering of refrigerants (EPA) exam.
Students of the program study theory of air conditioning, ventilating and heating; electrical circuit; components, controls, accessories; servicing, troubleshooting, and installation of environmental control units.