Commercial Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration - Hennepin Technical College

Commercial Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration from Hennepin Technical College is a Campus Certificate Engineering General degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. Award Description: With the increased need for energy efficient heating and cooling systems, opportunities in the commercial refrigeration field are unlimited. Work in the area of supermarket refrigeration contains perhaps one of the biggest challenges and requires intensive quality training. Ice cube machines, walk-in coolers and display cases require technical service skills. The air conditioning and heating areas include working on heat/cool rooftop units, chillers and large building systems that are controlled by electronic, electric or pneumatic systems. The technician should also have the ability to install and maintain large air handling units which have the capabilities of cooling, heating, humidifying, dehumidifying and cleaning air for human and equipment environmental control. Increasing energy costs have created a great demand for skilled technicians in the area of energy management systems. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Residential Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning program or a minimum of 2 years related work experience. Career Opportunities: Employment opportunities in the commercial heating, air conditioning and refrigeration field are based on each person`s goals and qualifications. Manufacturing, installation, servicing and engineering firms could employ an individual. Possible positions include: installer, quality control technician , service technician, layout person and designer. View more details on Hennepin Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Engineering General courses.