Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Technology - Des Moines Area Community College

Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Technology from Des Moines Area Community College is a Campus Associate Engineering General degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. The Heating, Air Conditioning , Refrigeration Technology program provides the theory, knowledge and skills of refrigeration, air conditioning, heating and ventilation equipment for systems in residential and light commercial structures. Students in air conditioning and refrigeration are taught in the classroom and laboratory on models and equipment to prepare the student for satisfactory entrance and advancement in the HVAC-R field. By completing the first three terms, a student can receive a diploma. An AAS degree will be awarded upon completion of all five terms. What Kind of Work Will You Do? Install, service and repair residential electric, gas and oil-fired furnaces and heat pumps Install, service and repair many kinds of cooling equipment in residential and small commercial businesses Work as a commercial mechanic; install, service and repair large air conditioning units such as those found in office buildings, department stores and other places of business Put together and install duct work and other parts Connect motors, compressors, temperature and humidity controls and fans to control panels Connect the control panel to the power source Check the system to see that it is working properly Most graduates become installation and service technicians , but some go into sales work or start their own businesses View more details on Des Moines Area Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Engineering General courses.