Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR)
The Santa Rosa Junior College Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) program prepares students for exciting and in-demand jobs in the residential Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR) industry.
Students will learn how residential HVACR systems and their components operate; the fundamentals of airflow, refrigeration, ventilation, combustion, and thermodynamics; and the tools and equipment used for installation, maintenance, and repair work. Students also learn about jobsite safety, career opportunities, codes and regulations, and industry certification requirements for residential HVACR technicians.
This program is great for students new to the HVACR industry and for students who already have some industry experience.
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SRJC Courses Offered |
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Introduction to Residential HVACR |
Fall 2024 |
3 Units. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab/week |
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Catalog Description: This course introduces students to the residential Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR) industry. Topics such as HVACR mechanical and electrical systems, equipment, diagnostic tools, HVACR formulas and math, jobsite safety, and basic thermodynamics will be covered. Students will also learn about career opportunities, codes and regulations, and industry certification requirements for HVACR technicians. |
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Residential HVACR System Components |
Fall 2024 |
3 Units. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab/week |
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Catalog Description: In this course, students will discover the electrical and mechanical components of residential heating and air-conditioning systems, including system controls, motors, compressors, refrigerants, and sensors. This course also prepares students for the EPA 608 examination for safe refrigerant handling. |
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Residential Heating, Airflow and Ventilation |
Fall 2024 |
3 Units. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab/week |
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Catalog Description: In this course, students will learn about common residential heating systems, including heat pumps, furnaces, and boilers. Students also learn about airflow, ventilation, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR) system load calculations, and combustion analysis. |
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Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Systems |
Fall 2024 |
3 Units. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab/week |
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Catalog Description: In this course, students will learn about installation, commissioning, maintenance of residential air-conditioning systems, and maintenance and repair of food service refrigeration. |
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