This 9-month program offers principles of refrigerant, operation, analyzing, adjusting, and repairing refrigeration units, air conditioning systems, and heating systems. Students receive instruction in domestic and commercial equipment. They also learn to troubleshoot light commercial and domestic heating and air conditioning systems.

Whether it’s recharging a domestic refrigerator or installing a massive air conditioning system for business or industry, the skills of the refrigeration and air conditioning technician are needed.

Students have the option of working toward an Associate of Applied Science degree. Salina Tech has articulation agreements with several degree granting institutions.

                                                   Curriculum

First Semester
RF 105 Basic Fundamentals & Cycles of Refrigeration
This section covers the theory and operation of the basic refrigeration cycle, refrigerant metering devices, including capillary tubes, thermostatic expansion, and automatic expansion valves; basic sheet metal and math.

RF 110 Basic Electricity & Electrical Components
The course covers theory, operation, and construction of controls and circuits using capacitors, relays, switches, and control devices. Series and parallel circuits, schematic diagram reading, use of meters and electrical measuring devices, system check out procedures, and volt meter and Ohm meter troubleshooting methods are included.

Second Semester
RF 115 Domestic & Commercial Refrigeration
Theory, operation and construction of various types of refrigerators, freezers, icemakers, commercial walk-in and reach-in refrigerators and freezers are covered. Complete service analysis on all types of systems, components wiring analysis by use of meters, schematics, and systematic troubleshooting and repair procedure is taught.

RF 125 Summer & Winter Air Conditioning
The course includes theory, operation, and repair of gas and electrical furnaces. Instruction includes troubleshooting, system analysis, and repair of window and central air conditioners, compressor identification and replacement, control components, fan motors, various types of compressors, proper cleaning, charging and maintenance procedures, methods and sources for repairs, parts and source alternatives.

Related Instruction
Assignments such as math, science, computer application, applied communications and other courses will be integrated as needed throughout the curriculum. Students will learn about customer relations as well as pass an EPA test before going into the field.

Enrollment Information
Enrollment for Secondary and Post-Secondary students is based on first come, first serve by the date the signed application and campus/program fee is received in Student Services. Students are not considered enrolled until the application and fee are received. Cost information is subject to change without notice.

HVAC is open to high school juniors and seniors who qualify and post-secondary students.
High school students have the option of renting tools from Salina Tech or purchasing their own. Tools and uniforms are purchased from vendors. Only a limited number of tool kits are available. Enrollment does not guarantee availability of rental tools.


Career Placement
Each student who completes a program will be assisted by the department instructors in securing desirable employment. While Salina Tech graduates have historically enjoyed a high rate of placement, the school does not guarantee job placement.


Career Opportunities
Commercial and Domestic
Service technician
Service manager
Business owner


HVAC Tool & Supply Lists
 

For more information, to schedule a tour, find out about housing or financial aid, please contact Student Services at: 785-309-3100







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Rev. 6/07