Program Overview:
The Venting, Heating, and Air Conditioning Diploma is a comprehensive two-year program designed to provide students with the essential skills and knowledge required to excel in the HVAC industry. This program equips students with the expertise to install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.
Program Objectives:
The program aims to equip students with the following:
- HVAC Fundamentals: Develop a strong foundation in HVAC systems, principles of ventilation, heating, and air conditioning.
- Technical Skills: Acquire hands-on proficiency in installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of HVAC equipment.
- Energy Efficiency: Understand energy-efficient practices, environmental considerations, and sustainable HVAC solutions.
- Safety and Compliance: Learn safety protocols, codes, regulations, and ethical practices in HVAC service.
- Problem Solving: Enhance critical thinking skills for diagnosing complex HVAC issues and proposing effective solutions.
Program Duration:
2 years (4 semesters)
Curriculum:
– Introduction to Ventilation and Air Conditioning
– Basic HVAC Principles and Terminology
– HVAC Tools and Equipment
– Safety and Occupational Health
– Communication Skills for HVAC Professionals
– Residential and Commercial Heating Systems
– Boiler Operation and Maintenance
– Hydronic and Steam Heating Systems
– HVAC Electrical Components and Wiring
– Professionalism and Ethics in HVAC
– Air Conditioning Principles and Refrigeration Cycle
– Refrigerants and Environmental Impact
– HVAC System Design and Load Calculation
– Troubleshooting Air Conditioning Systems
– Energy-Efficient HVAC Solutions
– Industrial HVAC Systems and Automation
– HVAC Controls and Building Management
– Indoor Air Quality and Filtration
– Capstone Project: HVAC System Installation and