Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)

This 42 week course provides training in the installation of air-conditioning and heating equipment including refrigeration recovery. The student will gain the knowledge and technical skills necessary to install and repair equipment ranging in size from small units to large central heating and air-conditioning systems. Students will take and pass the International 608 and 609 Refrigerant Handling tests as well as the Universal R-410A examination.  Students may also take the electrical, heat pump, and green technology examinations.

  • Attend classes daily for 42 weeks, 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
  • Participate in hands-on class room demonstrations of skill and knowledge
  • Graduates receive a Certificate of Completion and Skills Sheet: Heating/Air Conditioning Installer and Service Technician.
  • All teachers are credentialed by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
  • The teachers providing vocational training have work experience in related business and/or industry.

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Class Schedule/Cost

 

Financial aid is available for this program.  To learn more about financial aid, click the following link: CAJ Financial Aid

1260 Hours of Training in:

  • Fundamentals of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning & Refrigerant Recovery
  • Heating & Air Conditioning Safety, Tools, Components & Terminology
  • Electricity: Ohms Law, Color Coding, Induction, Effects, Single, Three Phase Motors, High and Low Voltage Safety
  • Solar Heating System Components & Installation
  • Air Flow & Heat Load
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Liquid Petroleum Gas, Electricity, Heat Pumps & Safety
  • Installation: Window Units, Split Systems, Package Systems & Duct Work
  • Codes: Air Conditioning, Heating, & Building
  • Code of Ethics: Personal Appearance, Customer Relations, Goal Setting,
    Job Search & Security

HVAC teacher showing students car air conditioning

Career Opportunities:

  • Field Service
  • Installation
  • Manufacturing & Sales
  • Government & Utilities
  • Production
  • Shop Service
  • Repair Technician

Required Orientation & Assessment

Every Wednesday 8:15 a.m.-11:00 a.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room.
Please bring your picture ID.
NO CHILDREN PLEASE.