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| Students receive instruction from industry experienced experts in each HVAC training course in St. Charles. The HVAC Associates of Occupational Studies provides courses in mathematics, composition and economics, along with classes in fundamental electricity, refrigeration, air conditioning and heating fundamentals. Students learn how to calculate heating and cooling loads, study techniques for reading and using blueprints, specifications and shop drawings, and receive hands on training for soldering, brazing, wiring, creating duct work and cutting, threading, and joining ferrous piping. The HVAC training courses include topics such as power generation, transformers, induction motors, heat transfer, soldering procedures, humidity control and air cleanliness, blueprints, circuit diagrams, various electrical heating and cooling equipment, iron and steel pipe fittings, belt drives, boilers, forced air distribution and much more. The objective of this program is to prepare the graduate with general education in addition to working knowledge of heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, high pressure steam, energy management, and commercial environmental systems, in order to secure an entry-level position in the industry as a maintenance or service technician. Graduates of this program should possess the skills for residential and commercial employment. |
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Facilities
The HVAC training courses in St. Charles are designed to simulate the real world environment. Students learn in HVAC labs in order to properly train for future employment. Enrollment provides each student online resources such as library services, a student portal, email and online companion courses. Also, computer labs are open additional hours to provide work-study time outside of classes.
Career Outlook
According to the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics:
“Employment of heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers is projected to increase 28 percent during the 2008-18 decade, much faster than the average for all occupations. As the population and stock of buildings grows, so does the demand for residential, commercial, and industrial climate-control systems.” Course List
HV 112 Basic Electricity for HVAC/R
HV 114 Basic Refrigeration for HVAC/R HV 115 Residential Air Conditioning HV 116 Residential Heating HV 118 Commercial Refrigeration HV 119 Commercial Air Conditioning (HVAC/R) HV 201 Low Pressure Steam HV 202 Industrial Mechanics HV 203 Commercial Environmental Systems GE 101 English Composition I GE 201 English Composition II GE 205 College Algebra GR 104 Green Awareness Student Achievement Information
2010 ACCSC Graduation Benchmark: 36% 2010 ACCSC Graduation Rate: N/A 2010 ACCSC Employment Benchmark: 70% 2010 ACCSC Employment Rate: N/A Federal 2010 On Time Grad Rate: 98% Click here for more information regarding student achievement. Occupations
Financing
Federal Education Loans: $30,257.48
Private Education Loans: $0 Institutional Payment Plans:$0 Click here for more information regarding financing. Institutional Costs
Tuition: $35,100
Books & Supplies: $3,600 Lab/Tech Fee: $2,250 Reg. Fee: $100 Total Cost: $41,050 Transportation and Living Expenses
Transportation: $384
Room & Board (Dependent, living with parents): $399 Room & Board (Independent): $796 Room & Board (Military, receiving housing allowance): $399 Personal Expenses: $251 |
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