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Heating - Ventilation - Air Conditioning Program

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Program Overview


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Teachers
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Robert Parks (DH)
rparks@dimanregional.org
HVAC Related - D 100
Herman Medeiros
hmedeiros@dimanregional.org
HVAC Shop
Patrick Merrick
pmerrick@dimanregional.org
HVAC Shop
John Pimentel
jpimentel@dimanregional.org
HVAC Shop

The Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology Program is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration industry. Upon completion of this program students are knowledgeable in all of the major areas of the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration trade necessary to repair and install today's high tech equipment.

In each area, students cover the basics of each system, and learn to assemble and troubleshoot the various devices necessary for the systems. The student will become familiar with the mechanical and electrical components necessary to work in the field

Students learn Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules and regulations about refrigeration containment and needs for certification. The school provides certification opportunities twice a year, in the fall and in the spring, by an outside agency.

Skills and Skill Areas

  • Fundamentals of Refrigeration
  • Refrigeration Tools & Materials
  • Soldering & Welding Equipment
  • Basic Refrigeration System
  • Refrigerants
  • Domestic Refrigerator & Freezers
  • Pipe Fitting
  • Install & Service Small Hermetic System
  • Electrical-Magnetic Fundamentals
  • Electrical Circuits & Controls
  • Electrical Motors
  • Steam Type Service Valves
  • Gauge Manifold
  • Refrigerant Controls
  • Commercial Systems
  • Commercial Systems Application
  • Commercial Systems-Installing & Servicing
  • Automobile Air Conditioning
  • Commercial Systems Heat Loads & Piping
  • Blueprint Reading

Career Options

Students graduating from Diman have a variety of job options open to them. Below is a partial list of jobs Diman grads from this program are qualified for, depending on their level of education.

Diman Diploma 2 Year College 4 Year College
  • Commercial or residential HVAC/R apprentice
  • Ductwork installer
  • HVAC/R supply person
  • Apprentice HVAC/R technician
  • HVAC/R installer trainee
  • Assistant maintenance technician
  • HVAC/R technician
  • System designer
  • Project cost estimator
  • Apprentice HVAC/R engineer
  • Assistant facilities manager
  • Assistant project manager
  • HVAC/R engineer
  • Design engineer
  • Facilities manager
  • Project manager
  • Senior system designer

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