Air Conditioning, Solar Energy, Electrical and Refrigeration - Specialist (HVAC)
33 Semesters Credit Hrs
Prerequisites: None
DESCRIPTION: Today’s society is demanding more emphasis on the ethical, legal and regulatory requirements relating to environmental concerns that are facing the HVAC and Green Technology industry today and in the future. The Air Conditioning, Electrical, Refrigeration and Green Technology program will prepare the graduates for a wide variety of occupations in the 150 billion dollar mechanical and green technology fields. Green Technology and solar photovoltaic (PV) cells, modules, and system components; electrical circuits; PV system design and sizing for use on homes; solar electric products and applications; and understanding energy conversion from sunlight to electricity, and working with solar conversion equipment. The students will learn the basic Electrical systems and prepare to take the EPA Certification and North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) Photovoltaic (PV) Entry Level Certificate of Knowledge Exams.
OBJECTIVES: The large increase in new high-rise buildings and real estate development within all major cities is a clear indication of the rapid increase in job market opportunities available. Also many of the graduates find employment with equipment manufacturers in research and development. Today’s society is demanding more emphasis on the ethical, legal and regulatory requirements relating to environmental concerns that are facing the HVAC industry today and in the future.
CAREERS: Graduates find employment with commercial heating and air conditioning contractors, Solar Panel System Designers, Solar Panel Installers, residential mechanical contractors, parts and equipment distributors, large commercial and industrial facility maintenance departments, HVAC Technicians, Electricians, Air-Conditioning, Heating Repairman and Refrigeration Technicians are some of the careers available to the graduates.
SOLAR TECHNOLOGY, AIR CONDITIONING AND ELECTRIAL SYSTEMS - ADVANCED
25 Semesters Credit Hrs
Prerequisites: None
DESCRIPTION: The Advanced course covers the advanced functions of Air Conditioning, Electrical and Solar Technology. The Air Conditioning, Electrical and Solar Technology program will prepare the graduates for a wide variety of occupations in the 150 billion dollar mechanical and green technology fields. Green Technology and solar photovoltaic (PV) cells, modules, and system components; electrical circuits; PV system design and sizing for use on homes; solar electric products and applications; and understanding energy conversion from sunlight to electricity, and working with solar conversion equipment.
OBJECTIVES: Today’s society is demanding more emphasis on the ethical, legal and regulatory requirements relating to environmental concerns that are facing the Air Conditioning and Electrical Systems. This course teaches the students the fundamental of Renewable Energy, Air Conditioning and Electrical system which will enable them to demonstrate knowledge and application of Air Conditioning systems, Electrical Concepts and key solar electric system terms and concepts, Size & design a simple photovoltaic system; identify practices and protective equipment during photovoltaic system installation and maintenance, Understand photovoltaic system mechanical design
CAREERS: Graduates find employment with commercial heating and air conditioning contractors, Solar Panel System Designers, Solar Panel Installers, parts and equipment distributors, HVAC facility maintenance departments, HVAC Technicians, Electricians, Air-Conditioning Repairman are some of the careers available to the graduates.
SOLAR TECHNOLOGY (PV) - AIR CONDITIONING - BASIC
12 Semesters Credit Hrs
Prerequisites: None
DESCRIPTION: The beginner course in the study of Solar Energy - photovoltaic (PV), Air Conditioning systems, PV cells, modules, and system components; electrical circuits; PV system design and applications; working with solar conversion equipment. The students will prepare to take the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) Photovoltaic (PV) Entry Level Certificate of Knowledge Exam.
OBJECTIVES: This course teaches the students the fundamental of Renewable Energy, Air Conditioning and Electrical systems which will enable them to demonstrate knowledge and application of Air Conditioning systems and application of key solar electric system terms and concepts, Size & design a simple photovoltaic system, Define basic electrical terms and calculate simple circuit values, Define and demonstrate solar energy fundamentals.
CAREERS: Air-Conditioning and Electrical Repairman, Solar System Designer , Solar System Installer are some of the careers available to the graduates.
