HVAC Technician - Merced College

HVAC Technician from Merced College is a Campus Associate Engineering General degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. Program Description The Heating, Ventilation , and Air conditioning / Refrigeration (HVAC/R) Program at Merced College is a comprehensive training program. The student will become knowledgeable in Refrigeration Systems, Basic Electrical Concepts, Air Systems & Air Conditioning Fundamentals, Heating Systems, and Commercial Refrigeration . The students will learn from lecture as well as laboratory experience. The instructor has practical experience in the field and the formal education to provide the students with the necessary skills as well as equip them for HVAC/R employment. Students will use the College HVAC/R Simulators during classroom training. Successful completion of the class will result in attainment of a Merced College Certificate of Completion. The Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning / Refrigeration Program are designed to meet the increasing need within the local Business Community for trained technicians . Career Opportunities An Advisory Board was formed with the Private Industry Training Department and local businesses to offer internship opportunities to students in the program. This program prepares students for a variety of different fields: Heating and Air Conditioning Technician, Industrial Maintenance where heating, air conditioning, and ventilation is a requirement, Commercial Refrigeration Technician , HVAC specialist or maintenance in food processing industries as Refrigeration technicians, heating and air conditioning sales, entry level skills into HVAC Union apprenticeship, schools, hospitals, hotel / motel. An Associate in Arts Degree in HVAC Technician is available for students who meet the graduation requirements. Program Student Learning Outcomes A. Explain the basic theory of the subject matter or HVAC/R system for the course of instruction based on industry standards. B. Analyze a scenario based upon an HVAC/R equipment system failure/problem/complaint. C. Employ a systematic approach to troubleshooting a HVAC/R system malfunction and prepare an effective repair solution. D. Analyze component failures to determine the root cause of the component failure. E. Verify if the path of repair was correct by testing and/or completing a work order/report. F. Demonstrate the correct usage of tools/supplies required to diagnose/repair a malfunction. View more details on Merced College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Engineering General courses.