Designed to provide students with basic knowledge, skills and applications of air conditioning systems required in today’s air conditioning industry.
Study disciplines related to infrastructure design and maintenance, landscape sustainability, and heavy machine operations.
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The purpose of this hands-on Air Conditioning / HVAC training program is to provide students with a foundation of knowledge and technically oriented experiences in the application of technology systems. Our HVAC training program prepares students to install and service residential and light commercial air conditioning and heating systems.
What does an HVAC Technician do?
- Follow blueprints or other design specifications to install or repair HVAC systems.
- Connect systems to fuel and water supply lines, air ducts, and other components.
- Install electrical wiring and controls, and test for proper operation
- Inspect and maintain customers’ HVAC systems.
- Assembly and installation of pipes, ducts, motors, compressors, electronic control devices, and thermostats.
- Air conditioning and heating concepts and technologies.
- Control, treatment, and transmission of air flow and controls.
- Installation, troubleshooting, and repair of heat pumps, high-efficiency and standard furnaces, refrigeration units, and air conditioning systems.
- Proper techniques of refrigerant recovery, reclaiming, and recycling.
- Residential and commercial applications.
Can I work while I learn?
Class schedules are designed to encourage students to pursue employment in the HVAC industry while taking classes.
How much will it cost?
Gwinnett Tech offers affordability at $107 per credit hour + fees. Great opportunities for scholarships and financial aid with HOPE Grant, HOPE scholarship, HOPE Career Grants, and more!
What career options will I have?
- Equipment Installer
- Service Technician
- Apartment Maintenance Technician
- Sales Representative
- Refrigeration Mechanic
- Field Service Representative
- Commercial Maintenance
Take the first step toward a career in Air Conditioning Technology and apply for next semester! Important dates and deadlines are listed to get you started and if you’re looking for ways to pay for your education, explore our scholarships for this program. You can also learn about our faculty and clubs and organizations to join!
| Name | Organization |
|---|---|
| Daron Allen | Mckennys |
| John Andrews | GA Mechanical |
| Joel Aurora | Gainesville Mechanical |
| Jonathan Barden | Tebarco |
| Michael Brown | J.R. Hobbs |
| Michael Brownlee | Comfort Systems |
| Robert Creighton | Comfort Systems USA |
| Mark Dooly | Atlanta Gas Light |
| David Fleming | HERO Heating & Air |
| Brad Gooch | Lawson AC |
| Paul Gurcules | Mingeldorff’s HVAC |
| Dannah Hagerty | ENTEK |
| Andy Harris | Tebarco |
| Nancy Harter | United Maintenance |
| Joel Horner | GA Mechanical |
| Matthew Hunt | First Call Mechanical |
| David Kersey | McKenneys |
| Paul Klinect | Johnstone |
| Robert Laird | Georgia Trane |
| Robbie Lee | Holtkamp |
| Keith MacKinnon | Central Heating & Air |
| Harold Nelson | Mingledorrfs |
| Bob Pratt | Gwinnett Technical College |
| Jason Ronson | Entek |
| Jonathan Sada | Diversitech |
| Thomas Sanders | GA Mechanical |
| Hope Stapleton | Gainesville Mechanical |
| Tricia Sumpter | Willis Mechanical |
| Harry Tanase | Gwinnett Technical College |
| Joel Vigneaux | Mckinnys |
| Mercedes Webb | ENTEK |
| Kevin Wilkinson | Diversitech |