Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

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 Universal Certification
OSHA 10 Certification
NCCER Core & Level 1
Gas H.E.A.T. Certification

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS: SkillsUSA

INSTRUCTOR:

Jonathan Keyes, 757-874-4444 ext. 5543

BIO:

Mr. Keyes served in the military as an F-15 jet mechanic, Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer, and Marine Chief Engineer on watercraft. He holds the following credentials:

OSHA 30 and First-Line Supervisor
EPA 608 – Universal
EPA 609 – Mobile Air Conditioning Society
ESCO – A2L Low GWP Refrigerants
NCCER – CORE, HVACR, AC/Refrigeration, Electrical
FAA – Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic
US Coast Guard – Merchant Marine Engineer
Lean Six Sigma – Green Belt
Microsoft – Windows NT 4.0
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University – MS in Aeronautics and Aerospace

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

EPA 608 Universal Certification License
HVAC Technician ($29,000 – $67,000)
Refrigeration Mechanic and Installer
Quality Technician
Geothermal Technician
Project Foreman