Certificate of Proficiency | 21 credits

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Program Description

This program prepares students for an interesting and profitable career as an HVACR Technician. Technicians will install, service and repair equipment in a wide range of applications including residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial settings. This program provides participants with the opportunity to prepare for a successful career, anywhere in the world, and acquire the knowledge and skills that will qualify them for employment opportunities with incomes higher than the typical U.S. household. Additionally, this industry has proven to be resistant to economic downturns. With increasing energy costs and indoor air quality expectations, employment opportunities and earnings are on the rise.

Objectives:

• Demonstrate safe work practices during all aspects of training.
• Demonstrate an understanding of electricity as it applies to air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems.
• Demonstrate the application of refrigeration theory as it applies to servicing air conditioning, heat pump and refrigeration systems.
• Prepare for the Environmental Protection Agency Section 608 Refrigerant Handling Certification.
• Prepare for the Rocky Mountain Gas Association Natural Gas Technician Certification.
• Demonstrate a variety of methods to assemble pipe and tubing.
• Demonstrate the ability to successfully diagnose electrical and mechanical problems with air conditioning, refrigeration, furnace, and boiler systems.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate professionally both verbally and in writing.

Certifications
The following certifications are available to students. None of these certifications are required to pass this program, but are recommended.

• Rocky Mountain Gas Association (RMGA): Combustion Gas (RMGA) Certification (This certification is required to work on gas fired equipment in Utah in the field.)
• ESCO Institute -HVAC Excellence “Employment Ready” Certifications (ERC) (optional depending on electives)
  • Electrical Service ER
  • Refrigeration & Air Conditioning ER
  • Heat Pump ER
  • Gas Appliances ER
  • Oil Systems ER
  • Combustion Analysis & Energy Efficiency ER
• Carbon Monoxide Safety Association (COSA) thru ESCO Institute: Carbon Monoxide & Combustion Safety (COSA) Certification (optional depending on electives)
• EPA 608 (Chloro-Floro-Carbon - CFC) Refrigerant Certification thru ESCO Institute (This certification is required to buy refrigerants and to work on equipment containing refrigerants in the field.)
• Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Safety Coalition (AC&R) thru ESCO Institute: R410A Refrigerant Safety (AC&R) Certification (optional)

Career Opportunities

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Estimated Cost for Students

Tuition and student fees: http://www.slcc.edu/satts/cost-financial-aid.aspx.
Please visit the program website for up-to-date cost information.

Program Entry Requirements

Students must demonstrate basic education skills as assessed by the Test of Adult Basic Education (CASAS):

• Reading 8.0
• Math 10.0

Specialized Accreditation

Certifications/Licenses:

• EPA 608 Certification - meets federal requirements to purchase and use refrigerants
• RMGA (Rocky Mountain Gas Association) Certification required to service gas appliances

Licensure Information

We have made a good-faith effort to collect state licensure requirements for the SLCC programs of study that lead to professional licensure. You can view additional information about state licensure requirements on our Professional Licensure webpage.