Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technology - Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology

Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technology from Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology is a Campus Certificate Computer Engineering degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning is rated by the U.S. Department of Labor as one of the fastest growing job areas in the country. There are excellent employment opportunities available, both locally and nationally for graduates of certificate programs. This ten-month day and evening certificate program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and hands-on skills to become successful HVAC technicians . HVAC technicians work for heating and cooling contractors, refrigeration and air conditioning service and repair shops, schools, hospitals, office buildings, a variety of industries, and local, state and federal governments. Under the supervision of a licensed technician the HVAC apprentices help with the installation, troubleshooting, diagnosis and repair of equipment. Today's HVAC&R Technician need to be EPA certified. BFIT's HVAC program provides test preparation for the EPA certification. In addition, the program offers 100 hours of electrical code needed for state licensure. Upon successful completion of the HVAC&R Certificate , the graduate will be able to: * demonstrate the principles of refrigeration and air conditioning. * identify principals of different refrigerants and their temperature pressure relationships. * demonstrate a knowledge of refrigeration and air conditioning components, including compressors, evaporators, metering devices and condensers. * solder and braze pipes and fittings. * test pressure and detect leaks. * recover, reclaim and recycle refrigerant in accordance with EPA and Mass. Dept. of Public Safety guidelines. * flare and swage tubing. * troubleshoot electrical and mechanical malfunctions of commercial and domestic units. * use HVAC tools and measuring devices effectively. View more details on Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Computer Engineering courses.