Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technology - Galveston College

Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technology from Galveston College is a Campus Associate Engineering General degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. The Heating, Ventilation, and Air Condition Technology or HVAC Program at Galveston College is designed to provide hands-on training on the same equipment used by business and industry. In addition, this program is designed to provide the students with the necessary skills required to become a state licensed independent business owner/contractor or for employment in the industry as a technician in residential, commercial, and/or industrial air conditioning , refrigeration and heating. Students will have an opportunity to learn various HVAC processes that will provide the basic preparation for entry-level jobs in the field of air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating with the initial focus placed on troubleshooting and service. In addition, they will learn the fundamentals of HVAC through hands-on training in (1) Theory of temperature control, (2) Electronics, (3) Design and construction of HVAC equipment, (4) Installation, (5) Maintenance, and (6) Repair. As students advance through the program, related topics of indoor air quality, load calculation, system design, and industry code standards will also be covered. Graduates should be qualified to pass entry-level certification tests as required by business and industry. In doing so, they will be prepared to enter a very high demanding occupation with excellent wage earning potential. According to the U.S. Department of Labor-Bureau of Labor Statistics, HVAC careers are expected to rise at an average rate of 9% per year for the next 10 years and HVAC career prospects for technicians with HVAC technician training are expected to be excellent, especially for those who have received training from an accredited institution. Potential Employment Opportunities Include: Residential / Commercial Technician Industrial or Business Maintenance Technician HVAC System Designer Independent Business Owner or Contractor Sales Consulting and Service Management Parts and Supplies Distributor or Fabricator View more details on Galveston College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Engineering General courses.