Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Technology Associate Degree
High Pressure Boiler License Training Program
Large Commercial Certificate
Residential/Light Commercial Certificate
 

The Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Technology prepares graduates for a wide variety of occupations in the $150 billion mechanical environment science field. Graduates find employment with large commercial heating and air conditioning contractors, residential mechanical contractors, parts and equipment distributors, large commercial and industrial facility maintenance departments, hospital facilities maintenance departments, custom design or new construction markets.

The large increase in new high-rise buildings and real estate development within all major cities is a clear indication of the rapid increase in job market opportunities available. Also many graduates find employment with equipment manufacturers in research and development. Today’s society is demanding more emphasis on the ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements relating to environmental concerns facing the HVAC industry today and in the future.

The degree program offers the training needed to develop a high degree of technical skill, as well as the ability to work with minimal supervision and a strong sense of personal responsibility. Graduates with field experience and further experience in business management can look to ownership of their own HVAC companies.

The four-course High Pressure Boiler License Training program prepares students to take the State of Ohio High Pressure Boiler Operators License examination. Students will still be required to establish actual work experience around high pressure boilers in accordance with State of Ohio requirements. This boiler license program gives technicians the opportunity to progress from licensed boiler operator through many more responsible jobs in industry and commercial applications.

Upon completion of the associate degree in Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Technology, the graduate will be able to:

• Create manual and computer graphic representations of HVAC projects.

• Select piping materials and design piping systems.

• Be able to perform designs for commercial and industrial piping systems, including water, steam and refrigeration piping.

• Calculate heat loss and heat gain loads for residential and commercial structures, using National ACCA manuals and computer software.

• Use testing and analyzing instruments amd calculate combustion process for various fuels (e.g., natural gas, coal, and fuel oil) to ensure proper operation for the most efficient operation of boilers and furnaces.

• Assist in the selection and application of various residential and commercial HVAC equipment to solve environmental problems.

• Assist in the design of automatic control circuits using
  electro-mechanical and electronic control devices.

• Assist in designing preventative maintenance programs for various HVAC systems.

• Research and apply local, state, and national codes to various environmental systems.

• Assist in conducting energy audits of residential and commercial structures.

• Test and calculate airflow through system equipment.

• Read control schematics and test control circuits for malfunctions.

• Troubleshoot and repair gas/electric furnaces, fuel oil furnaces, split system air conditioners and heat pumps, humidifiers, and electronic air cleaners.