The HVAC/R program is designed for persons with or without previous training or experience in
any of the climate control disciplines. The objective of the program is to provide the student
with a least the minimum of entry-level skills with which he or she can obtain employment in
the climate control industry. The program includes extensive hands on training with residential
and commercial refrigeration, gas furnaces, heat pumps, electric furnaces and air conditioning
equipment.
The MTI HVAC/R program consists of six (6) six (6) week modules that include HVAC Excellence
certifications in each module and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification
which is included in the first module. Completion of all six (6) modules with a minimum
grade point average of 2.0 and passing the EPA Core Section and at least Type I and II entitles
the student to a diploma in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR).
To be considered as an applicant for advanced placement through the United Association of
Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and
Canada (UA) per its’ articulate agreement, the UA’s 5 Star career program, the Mechanical Service
Contractors of America (MSCA) and Johnson Controls’ Career Connect program, a student
must meet the criteria of: completion of the MTI HVACR course, acquiring at least six (6)
HVAC Excellence employment readiness certifications, maintain a minimum of a C (70%) MTI
average and not exceed a maximum of one (1) unexcused absence per each six (6) week module.
The graduate will be qualified for employment as an equipment installer, service technician,
apartment maintenance technician, sales representative, air conditioning specialist, equipment
and parts salesperson, company service manager, residential and light commercial air conditioning,
heating technician, and other related service positions.
Modules are as follows:
Module 1 - Electrical Applied to HVAC 120 clock hours / 30 lecture / 90 lab / 5 semester credits
This six week module will cover basic and advanced electricity including electron theory,
Ohm’s law, current, electric motors, motor starting, circuit testing with multi meters and electrical
components. HVAC Excellence Employment Ready Certification exam will be given for
electrical.
Module 2 - Air Conditioning 120 clock hours / 30 lecture / 90 lab / 5 semester credits
The six week module will cover theory, safety, heat transfer, the function of compressors, condensers,
evaporators, metering devices refrigerant cycle and charging procedures, sub cooling
and superheat and troubleshooting. The EPA Section 608 Certification exam will be given and
the HVAC Excellence Ready Certification exam will be given for air conditioning.
Module 3 - Electric Heat and Heat Pumps 120 clock hours / 30 lecture / 90 lab/ 5 semester credits
This six week module will cover heat pump design, indoor and outdoor thermostats, refrigerant
cycle, reversing valves, accumulators and defrost. It also will include charging heat pumps by
superheat and sub cooling and by manufacturers charging charts. This course will also cover
electric resistive furnaces including safety, knowledge of system components, thermostats and
air flow. HVAC Excellence Employment Ready Certification exams (two) will be given for
electric heat and heat pumps.
Module 4 - Gas Furnace 120 clock hours / 30 lecture / 90 lab / 5 semester credits
This six week module will cover products of combustion and combustion air, flue material,
ducting, gas burners, types of ignition, gas valves, thermostats, airflow, hydronic loops, pressure
controls, water pumps and troubleshooting. HVAC Excellence Employment Ready Certification
exam will be given for gas heat.
Module 5 - Light Commercial Air Conditioning 120 clock hours / 30 lecture / 90 lab / 5 semester credits
This six week module will cover package all weather systems, evaporators, condensers, compressors,
expansion devices, low ambient controls, economizers and wiring diagrams. HVAC
Excellence Employment Ready Certification exam will be given for Light Commercial Air
Conditioning.
Module 6 - Light Commercial Refrigeration 120 clock hours / 30 lecture / 90 lab / 5 semester credits
This six week module will cover special refrigeration components, application of refrigeration
systems, commercial ice machines and troubleshooting. The OSHA (Occupational Safety &
Hazard Administration 10 hour course and an HVAC Customer Service course will be given.
HVAC Excellence Employment Ready Certification Exam will be given for Light Commercial
Refrigeration. |
