GC Tech | Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) on Long Island

Prepare for a career in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) at GC Tech:

This course of study will combine classroom theory with hands-on training in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and all related climate control systems extending to “Smart Home” technologies that will prepare Long Island’s students for entry -level positions in this increasingly important career. Students will learn on actual field equipment and will engage in basic safety around skills such as pipefitting, soldering, wiring of controls and system operation. 

Students Will Practice: 

• Installing cooling and air conditioning systems 
• Installing ductless heat pump systems 
• Piping of boiler and hydronic systems 
• Black pipe and pex installations 
• Reading blueprints, drawings, and schematics 
• Clean air requirements 
• Heating and ventilation 
• Refrigeration and air conditioning 
• Service procedures and trouble shooting 

Specific Lessons Include: 

• Hydronic heating systems 
• Heat load calculations 
• Equipment selection 
• Safe use of trade related tools 
• Gas pipe sizing 
• Estimation 
• Hot and cold-water distribution systems 
• Pip fitting Climate control 
• Residential air conditioning 
• Cooling and heat pump systems 
• Controls, circuits and instruments 
• Efficiency rating 
• Electrical Theory 
• Alternative energy 
• Air flow duct work distribution systems 

Possible Credentials & Certifications: 

• OSHA 30 Certifications 
• New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH) Certificate 
• NCCER Core & HVAC Credential
• Preparation for EPA608 Technician Certification 

Course available: Grades 11–12
Course length: 2 years
Placement: Regular
Location: GC Tech

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