Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

Program Description
Tulsa Tech’s Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) program provides a solid background for attractive employment in a very stable industry. You will study both residential and commercial cooling and heating
systems in a cutting-edge facility. You will learn about hydronic systems, air duct sizing, air and water balancing procedures, psychometrics of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, heat pumps and installation procedures. You will develop diagnostic skills as well as apply repair and servicing techniques through troubleshooting and work on live equipment. With the opportunity to earn valuable industry certifications, you may enter the workforce or opt to apply credit toward an associate degree and beyond.



Program Hours and Length
•High school students - 1,050 class hours.
--Two-year program beginning in August.
•Adults - 1,050 class hours
-- May enroll at various times throughout the year.
-- Three to six hours daily.
•Morning session -- 8:00 - 11:00am.
•Afternoon session -- 12:00 - 3:00pm.



Tuition
•No charge for high school students within Tulsa Tech District.
•Adults - $2.50/hour; $2,625.00/total program cost (approximately).*



Books and Supplies
•No charge for high school students within Tulsa Tech District.
•Adults - books/$110.



Prerequisite
None



College Credit
May earn college credit toward an associate degree in applied science from Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee or Tulsa Community College.



Credentials and Industry Certifications
Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Competency Certification.

Upon completion of HVAC/R, students with a “C” average or above and more than 990 hours of attendance will receive a certificate representative for two of the three years’ apprenticeship required to qualify for taking the State of Oklahoma HVAC/R journeyman’s licensing test.


Career Opportunities
HVAC/R apprentice.



Application Process
•High school students see home school counselor.
•Adults contact Tulsa Tech’s Admissions and Enrollment office 918.828.5200, e-mail admissions@tulsatech.org or check out our website at www.tulsatech.com.



Financial Aid
Scholarships available for eligible students. Call 918.828.5215 for detailed information.



Tulsa Area Average Salary
$11.00/hour.


Program Courses
HVAC I
HVAC/R I, Introduction
Safety I
Tools & Equipment
Soldering/Brazing/Tubing
Piping
Fundamentals of Mech. Ref.
Refrigeration Training Unit
HVAC Electrical Fundamentals
Electrical Controls/Components
Schematics/Diagrams
Electrical Troubleshooting
Motors & Applications
Work-Based Experience, HVAC/R Technology I

HVAC II
HVAC/R II, Intro
Safety II
Residential Electrical Heat
Residential Gas Heat
Residential Cooling Systems
Cert. EPA 608

HVAC/R Technology II
Second Semester (3rd nine weeks)
Option 1 -- Heat Pumps, AC Load Calc, and Air Flow/Duct Design
Option 2 -- Work-Based Experience I, HVAC/R Technology II

HVAC/R Technology II
Second Semester (4th nine weeks)
Work-Based Experience 2, HVAC/R Technology II
and choose any combination of courses to total 58 hours:
Boilers and Chillers, Introduction
Low Pressure Boilers & Chillers
High Pressure Boilers
Int. Mech. Code
Commercial Refrigeration Systems
Work-Based Experience III, HVAC/R Technology II
(Curriculum is periodically revised to remain current with the demands of business and industry.)


Tulsa Technology Center is fully-accredited by: Oklahoma State Department of Education, Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education, and North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Tulsa Technology Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital or veteran status, or qualified disability.

*Tuition subject to change without notice. The payment of tuition and fees must be made two weeks (10 working days) prior to the start of classes or admission to a program will be denied. Students applying for financial assistance through grants, sponsorships, waivers, or scholarships should begin the enrollment process well in advance of the start of classes. These types of financial aid can take 6 weeks or longer to process.

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