Venting, Heating, and Air Conditioning.
Program Overview:
The Venting, Heating, and Air Conditioning Diploma is a two-year, comprehensive program that aims to equip students with the fundamental abilities and information needed to succeed in the HVAC field. Students who complete this program will be able to install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in residential, commercial, and industrial environments.
Programmed Objectives:
- HVAC Fundamentals: Establish a solid foundation in HVAC systems, ventilation, heating, and air conditioning principles.
- Technical Skills: Develop practical knowledge in the installation, upkeep, troubleshooting, and repair of HVAC equipment.
- Energy Efficiency: Acquire a thorough understanding of sustainable HVAC options, environmental concerns, and energy-efficient procedures.
- Safety and Compliance: Acquire knowledge of HVAC service safety procedures, codes, rules, and ethical guidelines.
- Problem-Solving: Develop critical thinking abilities to identify intricate HVAC problems and come up with practical 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 Commissioning