HVAC/R - Lancaster County Career and Technology Center

HVAC/R from Lancaster County Career and Technology Center is a Campus Certificate Engineering General degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. Program Mission Statement The mission of the HVAC/R program is to prepare people for skilled, innovative and productive careers. Program Goals All HVAC/R students will demonstrate proficiency on the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) and earn National Skill Certificates; ie. Refrigeration Environmental Protection Association, National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) and Pennsylvania Skill Certificates . All HVAC/R students will successfully transition onto a 1st career job and/or related post secondary training. All HVAC/R students will be proficient in their career major and demonstrate proficiency through hands-on performance and theoretical testing. Program Description From furnaces to refrigeration units, systems that control heating, ventilation , air conditioning and refrigeration are important components of today's residential, commercial and industrial buildings. The HVAC/R program prepares students to install, repair and maintain this equipment. The program is nationally certified by HVAC Excellence and by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER), and is recognized by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). Curriculum covers calculations, theories of heat, matter and energy, thermostats, air conditioning, steam and hydronic heating, temperature and humidity control, air circulation, duct and pipe system design and layout, ventilating equipment, automatic controls, zoning controls, and air and water circulators. Students learn about the installation of equipment, duct systems, piping and tubing, as well as electrical power and control systems. Employees in this field need a strong mechanical aptitude, and solid reading and math skills needed to understand technical manuals. Employment Opportunities Air Conditioning Installer Duct Installer Electrical Controls General HVAC Technician Heat Pump Technician Oil/Gas Burner Technician Pipe Fitter View more details on Lancaster County Career and Technology Center . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Engineering General courses.