Associate of Architecture & Construction - Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology (106011)

Join the Associate of Architecture & Construction in HVAC/R at NWTC! Gain hands-on skills for a rewarding career. Apply now for international student support!

Heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) technicians install, service, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC/R systems used for the environmental control of buildings and product processes. This includes work on a wide variety of equipment types including residential (homes), commercial (restaurants, offices, hotels), institutional (schools, hospitals), and industrial (manufacturing plants). Typical careers in this field include mechanical contractor HVAC/R technician, facilities maintenance HVAC/R technician, wholesale service representative, commercial HVAC/R systems technician, industrial HVAC/R systems technician, and residential HVAC/R systems technician. Program Outcomes: Startup, service, and repair HVAC/R systems. Troubleshoot HVAC/R systems. Develop, wire, and troubleshoot HVAC/R control circuits. Perform HVAC/R performance tests. Design and install HVAC/R piping systems. Evaluate airflow systems for new and existing applications. Determine heating and cooling demand requirements. Select heating and cooling equipment and auxiliary components. Safely utilize industry standard tools, meters, and test instruments. Communicate and document detailed service reports effectively. Prepare for EPA Refrigerant Handling Exam. Earn OSHA 10 certification. Earn CPR certification. Earn AED certification.