Basic HVAC is a short program that prepares students with entry level skills needed to become an HVAC technician. At the completion of the program; students will be able to identify and use copper, plastic, and ferrous metal piping techniques, perform brazing and soldering operations; explain electrical and HVAC principles. They also will be able to measure AC and DC electric circuits, air properties and distribution; demonstrate maintenance procedures of typical HVAC equipment; perform refrigerant leak detection, evacuation, recovery and charging.