Welcome to HVAC

General Information

This is an open entry-level program for prospective technicians.  The program consists of four phases:

     1.  Electrical theory and hands-on using trainers and practical applications,

     2.  Gas-fired appliances such as furnaces and heaters, theory and hands-on experience,

     3.  refrigeration theory and hands-on experience with domestic refrigeration.  during the
          third phase, students learn how to braze using different types of low and medium
          heat solder and brazing rods, and

     4.  Light commercial theory and hands-on experience working on walk-in boxes, reach-in
          boxes (low and medium temperature), central air conditioning systems-both domestic
          and light commercial (roof top) and heat load calculations for domestic and light
          commercial applications.

Students who successfully complete this program may wish to continue their career opportunities by completing the AAS degree in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning with SLCC.  See the program's academic advisor for details on how this training can be applied toward completion of the AAS degree.

Are Jobs Available?

Yes!  The local and national market for HVAC technicians is very good.  We suggest you look in the local news paper under "HVAC".  You might also look at web sites such as http://jobs.utah.gov.  Some jobs may require experience, but most employers will take in to consideration your training.

For state and national occupation information, visit http://online. onetcenter.org/find/and enter the following O*Net codes(s):
Building maintenance

49-9021/000 Heating, Air conditioning, Refrigeration mechanics and installers
49-9021.01 Heating and air conditioning mechanics.
49-9021.02 Refrigeration mechanics.

Program

The Skills Center H.V.A.C. program has a day and an evening program.  both programs are 960 clock hours.  Day program is Monday thru Thursday.  classes are from 8 A.M to 2 P.M. The evening program is Monday and Thursday from 6 P.M. to 10 p.m.

Specific Interest

What if I don't want to take the entire program?  We offer a special needs program for those who are not able to take the entire program..  Visit the Programs page for more details.

Please check with an admissions adviser at (957-3354) Skills.Center@slcc.edu or the program coordinator  (957-4065) george.lange@slcc.edu