Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Employment

The Air Conditioning Technology program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the air conditioning industry. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of air conditioning theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program includes 2 weeks of experiential learning with partner employers. Graduates have the qualifications of an air conditioning technician and are prepared to take industry qualification tests and will receive two (2) Technical Certificates of Credit, 24 college credits and the EPA Certification.

ABOUT THE JOB

Installing, maintaining and repairing ventilation and air conditioning systems and equipment. Identifying maintenance risks on equipment. Diagnosing electrical and mechanical faults for HVAC systems. Cleaning, adjusting and repairing systems, and performing warranty services.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Installing, maintaining and repairing ventilation and air conditioning systems and equipment
• Identifying maintenance risks on equipment
• Diagnosing electrical and mechanical faults for HVAC systems
• Cleaning, adjusting and repairing systems
• Performing warranty services

QUALIFICATIONS

• Academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills for job acquisition, retention, and advancement
• Ability to apply a combination of air conditioning theory and practical application

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY

No prerequisite eligibility requirements

TARGET MOCS

All MOCs

ELIGIBLE SERVICE BRANCHES

air_force, army, marine_corps, navy

BENEFITS

• Experiential learning with partner employers
• Qualifications of an air conditioning technician
• Preparation for industry qualification tests
• Two Technical Certificates of Credit
• 24 college credits
• EPA Certification

PROGRAM COST

0

OTHER

Lodging provided by Robins AFB in a contingency dorm at no cost. Single room, shared bath with same gender; therefore, military members cannot be accompanied.Cost of program is paid for using Federal and State Grants such as Georgia Hope Grant, Georgia Career Grant, Pell Grant, and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Grant. Georgia VECTR Center’s programs are designed for service members without transferable skills in the civilian sector. Students with a bachelor’s degree or higher may not qualify for certain financial aid.