Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Summer 2018
Spokane Community College
- 1810 North Greene Street
- Spokane, WA 99217-5399
- https://scc.spokane.edu/
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Additional Costs
Books | $575 |
Supplies and Equipment | $1500 |
* Estimate for six quarters. |
Program Description
Completion of the two-year Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) program at Spokane Community College prepares the student for an entry-level position in one of the most challenging occupations available.Entry-level HVAC/R technicians typically work on residential and light commercial systems performing equipment installations, preventative maintenance, and service and repair functions. Opportunities also are available in systems design and sales.
Areas of study include basic HVAC/R systems, electricity, heating, local gas and oil codes, load calculations, cooling, refrigeration, duct design, and troubleshooting. These skills are taught from lab applications coordinated with classroom theory and actual jobsite experience.
Course of Study
Good vision, hearing and dexterity. Can be strenuous, involves climbing, working on ladders. Good back and legs.Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the ability to wire, perform a startup, and evaluate the operation of a natural draft gas furnace.
- Demonstrate the ability to evaluate the operation of, troubleshoot, and repair an electric furnace.
- Obtain a City of Spokane Gas Heating Mechanic's 1 license.
- Demonstrate the abilty to evaluate the operation of, troubleshoot, and repair 80%-95% gas furnaces.
- Demonstrate the ability to evaluate the operation of, troubleshoot, and repair basic medium-temp and low-temp commercial refrigeration systems.
- Obtain an EPA 608 Universal Refrigerant Handling License.
- Demonstrate the ability to evaluate the operation of, troubleshoot, and repair air conditioning systems.
- Demonstrate the ability to follow and comply with local and national safety codes.
- Demonstrate the ability to layout, fabricate, and assemble a basic ductwork system.
- Demonstrate the ability to evaluate the operation of, troubleshoot, and repair a heat pump system.
- Demonstrate the ability to design, install, and commision a basic Direct Digital Control system for a commercial rooftop unit of refrigeration system.
Career Opportunities
An estimated 250,000 air conditioning, refrigeration and heating mechanics will be employed in the near future. Most new openings will be for air conditioning and heating mechanics. Anticipated increases in household formations and rising personal incomes indicate a very rapid increase in the number of air conditioned homes. Air conditioning in offices, stores, hospitals, schools and other nonresidential buildings is also expected to increase. In addition, more refrigeration equipment will be needed in the production, storage and marketing of food and other perishables.POTENTIAL POSITIONS INCLUDE: air conditioning service technician, domestic air conditioning maintenance, heating contractor’s serviceman, heat pump specialist, refrigeration parts man, refrigeration service technician, residential air conditioning installer or warehouse air conditioning maintenance, gas heating system hydronics technicians.
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Disclaimer: The college cannot guarantee courses will be offered in the quarters indicated. During the period this guide is in circulation, there may be curriculum revisions and program changes. Students are responsible for consulting the appropriate academic unit or adviser for more current and specific information. the information in this guide is subject to change and does not constitute an agreement between the college and the student.