Student Chapter of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating & Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
Program Description
The Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration program prepares students for employment as technicians in the design, operation, service, repair, installation and sales of these systems and equipment. The program combines theory with extensive practical hands-on training designed to simulate the actual work environment and skills needed to excel in this challenging field. Labs afford the student the opportunity to install, repair and/or operate a wide variety of actual field equipment, such as commercial coolers; warm air, hydraulic, electric, gas, and oil furnaces; package and split system A/C; rooftop commercial gas packs; refrigerated sea water systems; liquid chillers; industrial ice machines; centrifugal chillers; cascade refrigeration; pneumatic controls; and direct digital controls.
Prospects for employment are excellent, with high paying jobs. Students learn CFC refrigerants, Indoor Air Quality requirements and increased use of computerized building controls. Employers in this industry include heating contractors, refrigeration contractors, controls contractors, commercial food storage facilities, property management firms, wholesale vendors, hotels, schools, industrial processing plants, and many others.
The AAS degree emphasizes the development of technical skills as well as diagnostic, problem solving and customer service skills.
Graduates of the AAS Degree can apply to the Department of Labor and Industries to become an HVAC/Refrigeration (06A) specialty electrician and are credited with 1476 hours of supervised work experience per RCW 19.28.191 and WAC 296-46B-940.
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Degree & Certificate Requirements
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Course requirements are scheduled for specific quarters. Students will be advised by the program instructor regarding sequence and schedule of classes.
Generally, classroom instruction is held during morning classroom hours with most lab activities occurring in the afternoon. Students must complete MATH 100, PSYC 111, and COM 170 prior to entering the second year.
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Students may apply for an Associate in Applied Science degree an Associate in Applied Science - Transfer degree upon completion and verification of all requirements and standards.
To be eligible for the Associate in Applied Science degree, students must pass the ARI Commercial Refrigeration and Light Commercial A/C and Heating certification tests. Students must also hold EPA certification for at least TYPE I and II Section 608 of the Clean Air Act.
For more information see Requirements and Standards and Application Procedures
Graduates will demonstrate knowledge and application of E.P.A. regulations and procedures applied to refrigeration and environmental awareness and will successfully complete and obtain E.P.A. Type 1 and 2 certification under section 608 for refrigerant usage. Graduates will demonstrate competency in Light Commercial Heating and Air Conditioning and successfully complete the A.R.I. competency in Light Commercial Heating and Air Conditioning.
Application & Registration
Students may enroll in the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration program on a space available basis at the start of fall and spring quarters. Part-time enrollment is available for the morning section only with instructor permission.
For more information see Admissions
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