HVAC – # 8503/#8504
ABOUT:
- Students learn to install and maintain the operating conditions of heating and cooling systems.
- Students also learn Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations and energy management techniques.
- Strong employment opportunities with average salary in Hampton Roads being $45,000
STUDENTS STUDY:
Installing heating and cooling systems
Service and repair Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems
Reading technical plans and schematics
EPA regulations
Leak detection, evacuation, recovery, charging
Air properties and distribution
Fabricating, assembling, and installing duct work
Refrigerant transition and recovery
Sizing, installing, testing water systems
PREREQUISITE: None
CAMPUS LOCATION:
Woodside Lane, Newport News
SESSION: A.M. and P.M
CLASS SIZE: 20
CREDENTIALS:
EPA 608
OSHA 10 Certification
NCCER Core & level 1
STUDENTS ORGANIZATIONS: Skills-USA
Program Fees: | |
Student Organization Fee | $17.00 |
Flame Retardant Shirt (New Addition) | $55.00 |
INSTRUCTOR:
Jonathan Keyes, 757-874-4444 ext. 5543
BIO:Mr. Keyes served in the Military for 27 years as an F-15 Crew Chief Mechanic, Heavy Mobile
Equipment Operator and Inspector, and a Marine and Chief Engineer on Army Watercraft. He
holds the following certifications, licenses, and degree:
EPA 608 Technician Certification – Universal
Mobile Air Conditioning Society
Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic
General Radiotelephone Operator
MS in Aeronautics from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
EPA 608 Universal Certification License
HVAC Technician ($29,000 – $67,000)
Refrigeration Mechanic and Installer
Quality Technician
Geothermal Technician
Project Foreman
BUSINESS PARTNERS:
Ferguson Enterprises
Johnstone Supply
POSTSECONDARY PARTNERS:
Virginia Peninsula Community College (VPCC)- dual enrollment credits
Newport News Shipyard Apprentice School
NHREC Center for Apprenticeship
RESOURCES:
CTE Resource Center
DOE Office of CTE
Depart of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR of Virginia)