Cost & Financial Aid Air Conditioning /Heating /Refrigeration (KACC) Certificate of Completion955 Hours This program is designed to prepare students for future employment in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration (HVACR) industry. The program consists of required core training courses and elective courses designed to allow students to determine which area of the HVACR industry they would like to specialize in. Throughout training, students will be given the opportunity to demonstrate, thereby certifying, their skills by participating in nationally recognized tests which provide “Employment Ready” certifications. "Employment Ready" certifications confirm the student's grasp of the critical skills needed for entry level technicians in the HVACR industry. Occupations in this Area /find/and enter the following O*Net code(s): 49-9021.00 Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 49-9021.01 Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics

Total Estimated Cost: $3,584.74 (subject to change without notice) Certification Tests (as needed): EPA 608 Study Guide: $12.95 EPA 410A Study Guide: $20.00 Rocky Mountain Gas Association: $85.00 TABE or TRANSCRIPT (Basic Skills Assessment): Students need a USB Flash Drive and headphones for the first day of class. 250 West 3900 South Salt Lake City, Utah 84107 Mon - Thu 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Mon & Wed 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Program Student Learning Outcomes Related College-Wide Student Learning Outcomes Recognize and recall the safety rules and practices as they apply to the HVACR industry and identify the tools used in the HVAC trade. Identify and apply the basic electricity theory and characteristics of electric circuits and demonstrate how to use electrical test equipment in obtaining correct electric circuit measurements Explain, describe and demonstrate the basic thermodynamic principles, the principles of temperature and pressure, the principles of the basic refrigeration cycle, basic system components and perform proper refrigeration system diagnosis.

Explain, describe and analyze the combustion theory and the application, operation and control of combustion fired furnaces and demonstrate the need for carbon monoxide safety and testing. Develop, interpret and demonstrate proper customer soft skills needed for success in the HVAC field. 1, 2, 4, 6 Analyze, construct and apply wiring diagrams to properly control different types of residential HVAC equipment including furnace, air conditioners, heat pump systems, different types of residential motors and different types of light commercial equipment motors, including variable motor drives.wall air conditioning unit covers Prepare for the EPA 608 exam by reviewing and memorizing the information given and then applying this knowledge to the EPA 608 exam. central ac unit freezes upPrepare for the Rocky Mountain Gas Association (RMGA) exam by reviewing and memorizing the information given and then applying this knowledge to the RMGA exam. air conditioning unit outdoor cover

These certifications are a must to be able to buy and work with refrigerants and to work on gas fired Demonstrate ability to rebuild, startup, test and correct the efficiency of different types of furnaces and to properly install, recovery, evacuate and recharge residential air conditioning systems. Compute, demonstrate and practice the proper way to do HVAC heating and cooling load calculations for proper equipment selection and proper duct design for heating and cooling systems after a proper load calculation. Recognize and identify different types of commercial aid conditioning systems, and heating systems including rooftop units, chillers, boilers, air handlers and split systems. Demonstrate, explain and identify the refrigeration cycle and components as they apply to commercial refrigeration applications and explain the proper process for commercial refrigeration system, retrofitting, recovery, evacuation and charging. Demonstrate your level of knowledge base by developing a personal choice project that applies the skills learned throughout the program and is focused on energy efficiency or by entering into an externship with a local HVAC company to assisting to perform semi-skilled and skilled routine HVAC job tasks.

Required Courses: (875 Clock Hours) Basic Electricity for HVAC Fundamentals of Gas Heating HVAC Customer Soft Skills EPA 608 Refrigerant Handling Air Cond & Refrig Controls Elective Courses: (Choose one for 80 Clock Hour)Explore Your Future with Alamo Colleges! We offer what you need to achieve success. Come explore with us and find out why so many students have decided to call the Alamo Colleges the pathway to their future. Not sure where to start? Our Career Assessment Tool can help. Which Program Are You Interested In?:*Please select one...ElectricalDieselAutomotiveHVACTruck DrivingIndustrial TechnicianWeldingBusiness ManagementCollision RepairName:* According to the US Department of Labor (Bureau of Labor Statistics)*, employment of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers is . HVAC systems generally need to be replaced after 10-15 years, and due to the large number of homes and commercial properties built in recent years, these units will need to be repaired and replaced by 2018.

With the increased complexity in production of these units, HVAC technicians will need advanced and superior training. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median average hourly pay these high level heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers will earn is . Why Rosedale for HVAC Training? Students will receive extensive hands-on training that will allow them to work in residential and commercial applications. The curriculum will focus on: Forced Air Heating Systems An Associate Degree in Specialized Technology is awarded upon graduation. Students will also have the opportunity to earn their EPA Section 608 Refrigerant Handling Certification. We are looking to provide superior training in the HVAC field, so we only want the BEST students. Much like our other career programs we have very high expectations for the HVAC students. Please contact us for more information What Equipment Do I Get To Work With? AC Units including Central AC Units, Rooftop AC Units, Packaged AC Units, as well as Heating and Cooling Window Units and Variable Speed Condensing Furnaces