Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology

HVAC/R Overview

If you are interested in working with operating systems and want to be challenged, consider San José City College's Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology program. This program will prepare you with valuable skills and the knowledge to maintain and troubleshoot systems. You will benefit from hands-on training provided by experienced faculty members who will create real-world scenarios for you to gain practical experience.


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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