HVAC Outcomes

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (Residential) Award Outcomes

• Install HVAC equipment compliant with local codes.

• Employ the skills to service and repair HVAC equipment in a timely and cost efficient manner.

• Practice human relation skills with the diverse population requiring the services of HVAC technicians.

• Complete the Environmental Protection Agency certification to handle refrigerants.

• Demonstrate basic tool usage.

• Apply mathematical, reading, and communication skills essential to the HVAC service industry.

• Integrate a commitment to ethical and professional behavior in all activities.

• Distinguish quality standards of products commonly used in professional HVAC operations. 

• Exhibit knowledge and hands-on ability to perform electrical repairs in an efficient and safe manner.

• Exhibit knowledge and hands-on ability to perform soldering and brazing techniques in a safe manner.

• Demonstrate the ability to meet the award requirements to achieve a Minnesota Boiler’s License.

• Exhibit knowledge of safety equipment used in the HVAC field.

HVAC Commercial Award Outcomes

• Pass the State of Minnesota 2nd Class C Boiler License.

• Obtain the EPA Section 608 Refrigerant Handling License.

• Replace refrigerant system components.

• Troubleshoot, service, and maintain electrical motors.

• Troubleshoot, service, and calibrate control circuits for refrigeration and A/C equipment.

• Troubleshoot, service, and maintain gas heating equipment.

• Perform combustion test on gas heating equipment.

• Replace heating systems components, burners, and valves.

• Adjust service and maintain water systems for HVAC and refrigeration equipment, pumps, valves, and heat exchangers.

• Adjust, troubleshoot, service, and maintain airflow systems for HVAC equipment, V.A.V. economizers, and air handlers.

• Use computers and microprocessors to operate, control, and troubleshoot HVAC equipment.

• Install HVAC and refrigeration equipment to code and manufacturer’s specifications.

• Solve problems using analytical thinking.

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