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Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, Diploma
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, Diploma
at Westmoreland County Community College
Pittsburgh Catalog
The Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Diploma is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in the HVAC & R eld. In the classroom and through lab experiences the student learns the refrigerants used in the industry, the basic refrigeration cycle, to fabricate ductwork, and control circuitry. The students also learn the skills to install and service gas and oil furnaces. Students will install and service water based heating and cooling systems, air conditioners and heat pumps, basic wiring, and learn refrigerant recovery techniques.
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Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, HVAC, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.
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