Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration

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Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Diploma

Employment of HVAC/R technicians is expected to increase much faster than average for all occupations through the year 2020 due, in part, to an increased demand for new buildings equipped with climate control systems for residential, commercial, and industrial use.* The goal of Kaplan College’s Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Diploma program is to provide you with knowledge of the troubleshooting, repair, and safety skills required for the HVAC/R industry. Through group discussions, lectures, and hands-on laboratory experience with actual HVAC/R equipment, our program in Brownsville, TX can help you train for success.

Career-Focused Curriculum

In the HVAC/R field, professionals typically perform duties such as installing, maintaining, and repairing heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Safety is essential in this career field, so emphasis is placed on installing, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment in accordance with industry safety standards. Your classes will combine classroom instruction and extensive hands-on lab training in topics such as:

Basic electricity for the HVAC technician, with an overview of major tools, components, diagrams, electrical circuits, and graphs used on the job
Basic and commercial refrigeration exploring system evacuation, refrigerant, oil management recovery, recycling, reclaiming and retrofitting, system charging, and calibrating instruments
Motors and controls, including thermostats, pressure switches, and other electric control devices
Heating and central air-conditioning systems with emphasis on the various types and applications for use in residential and commercial settings

Professional HVAC/R Training

In the HVAC/R field, professionals typically perform duties such as installing, maintaining, and repairing heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Our program can provide the hands-on training needed for entry-level employment as an HVAC/R professional. In addition, this program can help prepare you for the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI) EPA Technician Certification Exam.† Achieving HVAC certification indicates that you have met the industry standards for HVAC jobs and have the credentials potential customers or employers are looking for.

Career Avenues

Once you receive your Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Diploma from Kaplan College in Brownsville, TX you may search for entry-level employment with:

Independent HVAC/R contractors
Property management companies
Hospitals
Hotels
Other large buildings

Pursuing certification is an excellent way to gain an edge in this competitive career field. This program can help you prepare for the North American Technician Excellence (NATE) certification exam—the leading certification program for technicians in the heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) industry.†

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* Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012–2013 Edition, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Installation-Maintenance-and-Repair/Heating-air-conditioning-and-refrigeration-mechanics-and-installers.htm (accessed April 2012). Expected national growth rate through the year 2020. National long-term projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions, and do not guarantee actual job growth.

† The School cannot guarantee a student's eligibility either to take any exam or become certified, registered, or licensed. A student's eligibility may depend on his or her work experience, completion of high school (or its equivalent), not having a criminal record, meeting other licensure or certification requirements, or the program or School itself having appropriate accreditation or licensure. Externship sites may themselves require a criminal background check or medical examination.

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