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Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
(600 Hours) Financial Aid Eligible Program
As the population grows, so does the demand for new residential, commercial, and industrial climate control systems. The highly trained technicians in the Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) profession maintain the complex HVAC/R systems used in commercial buildings and industry today. Trained technicians have job stability and high earning potential.
The HVAC/R program at Polaris Career Center will help you access this growing field. This program takes place in a comprehensive classroom and practical learning environment.
The course includes:
• Introduction to Construction and Maintenance (Core Curriculum)
• HVAC/R safety relates issues
• Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVAC/R)
• Heating & air conditioning installation procedures
• Understanding schematics
• Airside systems
• Proper venting
• CFC Refrigerant Recovery/Recycling Certification
• ICE Certification
• Duct work
• Electrical code & electrical controls
• Mechanical maintenance
• Air properties & balancing
• Heating & air conditioning diagnostic techniques
• Refrigeration troubleshooting
• Customer service
All instructional materials, as well as the CFC Refrigerant Recovery/Recycling Certification and ICE test fees, are included. All students are given the opportunity to earn National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) Certification in Core Curriculum.
Schedule/Tuition:
Fall 2011
Day
Monday – Thursday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
August 29, 2011 – January 24, 2012 (approximate ending date)
Evening
Monday – Thursday, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
September 19, 2011 – May 17, 2012 (approximate ending date)
Spring 2012
Day
Monday – Thursday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
February 7, 2011 – June 20, 2011 (approximate ending date)
Tuition Fee: $6,995
Tuition includes textbook and certification examination fees.
Call Elaine Byrd at (440) 891-7697 for more information or to begin the registration process.
Program Resource
Gainful employment information – Student and Financial Aid Consumer Handbook
