Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Technology - Linn State Technical College

Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Technology from Linn State Technical College is a Campus Associate Engineering General degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. The Heating, Ventilation , & Air Conditioning Technology program is a center of excellence for teaching alternative energy technicians to install, service, and repair heating, refrigeration and air conditioning systems. Basic heating, refrigeration and air conditioning theory are enhanced with extensive hands-on training in laboratories and on in-service equipment. Comprehensive coverage is given to electrical motors, controls and wiring and systems diagnosis and repairs. The Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Technology (HVT) program began contributing to the green economy in 1973 by teaching students to install and maintain high efficiency furnaces, air conditioning units, air source heat pumps, and geothermal ground source heat pumps that save energy in commercial and residential settings. Instruction on solar energy equipment is also included in the program. The HVT program also recycles cooking oil to burn in fuel oil furnaces, uses setback thermostats, recycles refrigerant, and reuses equipment components and parts for training. This program has provided special emphasis in geothermal technology for over 35 years. Geothermal energy production is a $1.5 billion industry, which generates electricity or provides heat for direct applications including aquaculture, crop drying, and district heating or for use in heat pumps to heat and cool buildings. Students use real world geothermal equipment in laboratory classes where they learn to install, maintain, and repair geothermal systems. Presently, 95% of all main campus buildings operate with geothermal systems to gain energy efficiencies, reduce harmful emissions, save taxpayer dollars, and provide a geothermal learning laboratory. Graduates may be employed in the installation, maintenance , repair, or sales of residential or commercial HVAC systems or operate their own businesses. Commercial applications may include grocery stores, health care facilities, hotels and resorts, manufacturing operations, educational institutions, and other operations. Program Mission The mission of the Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Technology program is to prepare students to install, service and repair refrigeration and air conditioning systems. Program Goals The goals of the program are to: Ensure the student gains the skills needed for analytic and problem solving in the HVAC/R industry. Ensure the student gains knowledge in servicing and repairing heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment. Ensure the student demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills. Ensure the student has knowledge of safety standards as related to the HVAC/R field. View more details on Linn State Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Engineering General courses.