HVAC Technician GES 705 » 320 hours

Upon successful completion of this program, you'll:

• Demonstrate proper safety practices and procedures while installing, designing, troubleshooting and servicing HVACR systems
• Gain competency in the area of fossil fuel combustion systems found in residential and light commercial buildings
• Demonstrate competency in the area of refrigerant handling
• Understand the importance of good work habits, communication practices, and computation skills
• Demonstrate a high level of ability to access industry technical information on the Web
• Obtain required overall industry competencies in the areas of HVACR

This program will prepare you to pass any of the following certification exams:

• The entry-level local gas fitters exam and or fuel oil license exam in areas where licenses are issued
• The EPA Refrigerant Handlers Certification Exam for a Type 1 and Type 2 license (for residential and commercial HVACR systems)
• The Industry Competency Exams in Residential HVAC or Light Commercial HVAC administered by the Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Institute
• The NATE (North American Technician Excellence) Service-level certifications, consisting of the Installation core exam and one Specialty exam in air conditioning, heat pump, gas, oil, or air distribution