Air Conditioning ＆ Refrigeration Technology

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Welcome to the HVAC/R Department

Are you looking for a challenging field that will put you in the center of operating systems? 

About

San José City College offers a robust Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology program that will provide you with highly sought after skills and knowledge to keep systems running smooth.

You will receive hands on training from experienced faculty members to create real-world situations and gain valuable experience.

 

HVAC Technician

  • Residential heating & cooling systems
  • Rooftop mounted systems
  • Supermarket refrigeration systems
  • Large multi-story systems
  • Ultra low temperature systems as low as -300 degreesF
  • Uses welding skills to connect copper pipes
  • Uses special tools to add & remove fluid refrigerants
  • Uses knowledge of physics to find system problems
  • Uses electrical knowledge & skills to troubleshoot complex control circuits
  • Works with special electronic circuits connecting HVAC systems to computers
  • Makes repairs to mechanical compressors, pumps, blowers & valves
  • Makes repairs to electrical devices such as motors, relays, & wiring
  • Uses conventional & special instruments to measure & detect problems
  • HVAC Technicians combine the skills of many trades into one trade to keep systems running and sustain residential and work environments

    • Watch the video on Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Program!

    Department Contact

    For more information contact Business and Workforce Development

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