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Stevens College
Top Ten Reasons to Join
Stevens College
WELCOME TO HEATING, VENTILATION,
AIR-CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION
A graduate of this program should be able to:
• Demonstrate the ability to do technical work in a variety of heating, cooling, and
plumbing and refrigeration fields; apply safety standards and understand and work
with technical developments in the industry.
• Apply concepts of algebra and physics in the layout, design, development, and
analysis of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and systems.
• Identify and demonstrate correct use of tools, materials, and equipment used in
the trade.
• Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret blueprints and use blueprints when
installing equipment.
• Troubleshoot heating, cooling and refrigeration equipment using standard
troubleshooting procedures.
• Write clear, concise, legible, and accurate technical reports using technical English
and apply verbal communication skills in job-related activities.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and use schematics when installing and
repairing equipment.
• Estimate the cost of an installation and design and lay out an effective system for a
specific location and use.
• Demonstrate a responsible attitude in relationships with employers and co-workers
and toward the world of work.
• Demonstrate an awareness of and respect for customers and employer relations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the operation and use of hermetic, reciprocating, and
centrifugal compressors.
• Apply basic knowledge of airflow, ventilation, and energy conservation concepts to
the design of systems, using modern building design and solar energy technology.
• Install, service and repair hydronic heat systems, controls, and heat distributing
units.
• Install and troubleshoot residential and commercial electrical, pneumatic, and
electronic HVAC control systems.
• Use microcomputers to design, monitor and control HVAC/R systems in
commercial buildings.
• Demonstrate knowledge of gas and oil-fired boilers and heat pump installation and
service.
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