HVAC
& R means:
- Heating
- Ventilating
- Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
HVAC Technicians work on:
- Residential heating & cooling
- Rooftop mounted systems
- Supermarket Refrigeration systems
- Large multi-story systems
- Ultra low temperature systems as low as -300 degrees
F
What does an HVAC technician do?
Uses welding skills to connect copper pipes.
Uses special tools to add & remove fluid refrigerants.
Uses knowledge of physics to find system problems.
Uses electrical knowledge & skills to troubleshoot complex control circuits.
Works with special electronic circuits which connect HVAC systems to computers.
Makes repairs to mechanical compressors, pumps, blowers & valves.
Makes repairs to electrical devices such as motors, relays, & wiring.
Uses conventional & special instruments to measure & detect problems.
HVAC Technicians combine the skills of many other
trades into one trade
SJCC courses for Electrician Apprenticeship
HVAC Technicians study and apply many subjects
- Electricity
- Electronics
- Plumbing
- Welding & Brazing
- Physics
- Instrumentation
- Fluid flow
- Computer Technology
Due to the variety of knowledge and
skills necessary to the HVAC trade, technicians are
WELL PAID,
IN DEMAND,
and
NEVER BORED!
San José City College has an
established reputation in Silicon Valley for its HVAC Technology Program!
Where Are Our HVAC Graduates Employed?
IBM - AMD - Intel - Silicon Graphics
- Apple Computer - Loral Aerospace - Lockheed
New United Motors - Hospitals - Contractors - Hotels - Property Management Firms
Supermarket Chains - Manufacturing Firms - School Districts
How Successful is the HVAC Program?
Many students are hired before they complete the entire program
and finish the remainder of the program through evening classes!
An Accelerated One Semester Program
Is Available During The Day!
Students complete five courses in one semester and take the other courses later
during the evening program.
For Those Students Unable to Take the
Day Program:
A Complete Offering Of All The Courses Is Available At Night.
Learn An Exciting Technical Career!
Join A Trade In Demand!
HVAC & R
Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration
