Facilities Operations Technician Certificate of Achievement

Program Overview

The Facilities Operations Technician Certificate of Achievement program equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level positions in the HVAC industry. The curriculum covers HVAC theory, equipment, systems, and safety, preparing graduates for careers as air conditioning and refrigeration technicians, building maintenance technicians, and more.

Program Outline

Outline:

The Facilities Operations Technician Certificate of Achievement program prepares students for entry-level positions in the commercial Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) industry. The curriculum includes coursework in air conditioning and refrigeration theory and application, equipment tools, systems and components, interpreting electrical diagrams, physics for building science, building commissioning, building automation controls, control networks, carbon monoxide analysis, building pressure measurements, general combustion theory, plumbing fundamentals, boilers, chillers, air supply and delivery, system evacuation and charging, equipment service and installation, energy conservation, design, troubleshooting, and safety.

Careers:

Graduates of the Facilities Operations Technician Certificate of Achievement program may pursue careers as:

• Air conditioning and refrigeration technicians
• Building maintenance technicians
• Building automation technicians
• Energy auditors
• HVAC designers
• HVAC sales representatives