Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Diploma
About our HVAC Diploma
The Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) program at Centura College provides students with the technical skills necessary for entry-level employment in the heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration industry. During your HVAC diploma training at our Virginia-based school campuses, students will learn about typical HVAC systems followed by practical hands-on competencies for the three areas of HVAC: mechanical, electrical, and airflow systems. Specific areas of study include air conditioning fundamentals, electrical theory, heating systems, ice and refrigeration equipment, specialty tools, commercial water-cooled air conditioning systems, brazing and soldering techniques, and psychometry.
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What HVAC Technicians Do
Individuals and businesses rely upon their HVAC systems and other refrigeration equipment in order to maintain both products and personal comfort. When a system is not operating correctly, they turn to skilled technicians to diagnose and repair the problem. On top of that, HVAC technicians are needed to install systems in new construction, whether that is an individual home or an office building. Centura’s HVAC diploma program will prepare you to perform duties associated with employer or customer needs. You’ll learn about:
- Procedures used for bending, soldering, and brazing tubing
- The different types of open single-phase motors used to drive fans, compressors, and pumps
- Troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical problems in furnaces and heat pumps
- The installation of metal ducts and duct systems
- The five diagnostic tests of a residential energy audit
- Health and safety issues as they relate to indoor air quality
HVAC Courses
Some of the courses you’ll take during your HVAC diploma program include:
- Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Controls
- Heating Systems
- Commercial Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
- Comfort and Psychometrics
- Heat Pumps
- Advanced Troubleshooting and Service
Our instructors bring real, practical experience into our classrooms and lab settings and prioritize getting you hands-on training. During the program, you’ll have the opportunity to earn certifications like the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Safety Certification and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Section 608 Refrigerant Transition Certification. You’ll also be registered with the department of Professional and Occupational Regulations in preparation of your future Journeyman’s HVAC certification.
Career Outlook for HVAC Technicians
Graduates from Centura College’s HVAC diploma program can work in a variety of environments, including:
- Plumbing and HVAC contract work
- Wholesale trade work
- State, local, and private educational services
- Retail trade services
- Self-employed contract work
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