Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Technology - Pennsylvania College of Technology

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Technology from Pennsylvania College of Technology is a Campus Associate Engineering General degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. The curriculum provides knowledge and training in the air conditioning, hydronic heating, temperature and humidity control, air circulation, duct and pipe system design and layout, thermostats, ventilating equipment, automatic controls, commercial refrigeration layout and installation, and piping practices. Students learn to install and repair equipment in the lab segments of the major. The combination of lab practice and theory prepares students for employment and advancement in today\\\'s heating, ventilation , and air conditioning (HVAC) and mechanical contracting industry. The HP emphasis incorporates two classes in the fourth semester that are dedicated to Commercial Mechanical Systems. Students can complete two additional courses if they wish to petition for the Plumbing Certificate (PH) upon graduation (see Additional Information for details). Career Opportunities Refrigeration and air conditioning, heating (HVAC) equipment mechanic, estimator, sales representative, air conditioning technician , industrial physical plant maintenance , plumber and environmental control specialist. Program Goals A graduate of this major should be able to: do technical work in a variety of heating, cooling, and plumbing and refrigeration fields; apply safety standards and understand and work with technical developments in the industry. identify and demonstrate correct use of tools, materials, and equipment usedin the trade. read and interpret blueprints and use blueprints when installing equipment. troubleshoot heating, cooling, and refrigeration equipment using standard troubleshooting procedures. read and interpret electrical schematics; use schematics when installing andrepairing equipment. estimate the cost of an installation and design; layout an effective system for a specific location use. demonstrate an awareness of and respect for customer/employer relations. demonstrate knowledge of the operation and use of hermetic and reciprocatingcompressors. apply basic knowledge of airflow, ventilation, and energy conservation concepts, the design of systems using modern building design and solar energy technology . install, service and repair hydronic heat systems, controls, and heat distributing units. install and troubleshoot residential and commercial electrical, pneumatic, and electronic HVAC control systems. demonstrate knowledge of gas and oil-fired boilers and heat pump installation and service. View more details on Pennsylvania College of Technology . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Engineering General courses.