Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (5267)
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| Program Website |
http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/CommercialHeatandAir.xml
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| Program Description |
This PSAV program’s course content includes broad, transferable skills, and stresses the understanding of all aspects of the heating, air conditioning and refrigeration industry. The curriculum emphasizes operational functions of the HVAC industry such as management, finance, technical and production skills. The underlying principles of technology, labor issues, health, safety and environmental issues are also covered.
Shop or laboratory activities are an integral part of this program. These activities include instruction in the use of safety procedures and in the care of tools, equipment, materials and processes found in the industry.
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| Employment Opportunities |
This program is designed to prepare the student for employment in the heating, air conditioning and refrigeration industry.
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| Career Path Notes |
Upon completion of these programs, students are awarded 24 credits towards the A.S. degree in Industrial Management Technology.
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| Program Learning Outcomes |
To view the program learning outcomes, please see www.palmbeachstate.edu/learningoutcomes.xml.
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| Admission Requirements |
Students must complete College Application (www.palmbeachstate.edu/admissions.xml).
No high school diploma (or equivalent) is required. Students in this program are required to take the TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education) before registering for classes.
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| Completion Requirements |
Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program. Students must pass with the following minimum Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) scores: Reading: 9; English: 9; Mathematics: 10 or qualify for TABE exemption (www.palmbeachstate.edu/vpilw.xml).
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| Program Length |
Total program hours: 1,350.
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| Location |
The program is offered on the Lake Worth campus.
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| Financial Aid |
http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/financialaid.xml
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| Application |
http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/admissions.xml
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| Advising |
http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/advising.xml
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| Career Center |
http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/career
For more information about employment opportunities including job outlook and salary information visit:
Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco/
O-Net Online: http://online.onetcenter.org/
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| For More Information |
Larry Rutkowski, Rutkowsl@PalmBeachState.edu, (561) 868-3547
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| Course Sequence |
For suggested course sequence please contact Larry Rutkowski at (561) 868-3547.
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