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Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Program Host

Piedmont Virginia Community College

Host Type

Academic programs

Program Focus

Green design & construction

Outcomes

Certificate

About the Program

Learn the basics of air conditioning systems including tools, fasteners, tubing, copper, soldering/brazing, thermodynamic principles, the relationship of temperature and pressure, system components, refrigerants, service procedures (recovery/recycling, evacuation, leak detection, charging), metering devices, basic troubleshooting, controls and compressors. Upon completion, students are eligible to sit for the EPA Section 608 for Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigerant professionals credential exam offered by ESCO Group.