College Expands Air Conditioning Training

More and more people throughout the country are taking an interest in air conditioning. In response, some institutions are expanding their air conditioning training. Consider a recent article for the Deer Park Broadcaster titled “College to expand training in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration.”

The author of the article writes, “San Jacinto College is introducing new courses in HVACR in response to requests by industry partners and to enhance the training of graduates of the program. As with many skilled craft trades, HVACR (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration) is evolving and adapting due to rapidly changing technology. The San Jacinto College HVACR program offers a wide range of courses and degree options at the North and South campuses, and stays in step with trends and developments by maintaining industry partnerships and advisory committees at both campuses. The North Campus two-year associate degree program focuses on commercial and industrial training, while the South Campus associate degree program focuses on residential and light commercial training. Both campuses also offer occupational certificate programs, and certificate of technology programs that can be completed in four months to one year. One of the new courses that will be offered at both campuses is Air Conditioning Installation and Startup. San Jacinto College training in the past has focused largely on diagnostics and repair, with limited focus on installation of HVACR systems. The new installation course is described as ‘a study of air conditioning system installation, refrigerant piping, condensate disposal, and air cleaning equipment with emphasis on startup and performance testing with learning outcomes that include: installing air conditioning equipment and evaluating system performance; demonstrating disposal and recycling of materials, including refrigerants and mercury; demonstrating bending and cutting technique for system piping; and installing equipment and ductwork according to industry standards to maximize efficiency.’”

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