Heating & Air Conditioning Service Technology
Analyze, Troubleshoot, and Service HVAC Units
The Heating and Air Conditioning Service Technology Program prepares the student with entry-level residential skills required by employers in this industry. It is industry-focused, with the student being given the opportunity to earn their EPA certification, administered by the ESCO Institute. The Heating semester of the program consists of education in job safety, soldering and brazing, basic electricity, forced air gas furnace service, hydronic service, airflow problems, duct sizing, and troubleshooting gas-fired equipment. Performance testing after repairs is emphasized. State-of-the-art Simutech computer simulation programs are used along with live equipment in the lab. The Air Conditioning semester of the program consists of basic refrigeration, refrigerant recovery training, principles of A/C operation, heat pumps, further airflow problems, analysis, and troubleshooting the total system. Performance testing after repairs is emphasized. State-of-the-art Simutech computer simulation programs are used along with living equipment in the lab. An on-the-job internship program with Aurora Public Schools Maintenance Department is offered where students can get experience with accomplished HVAC Technicians.
Looking for a night class? This program is also offered as an evening program.
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Industry Skills
- The principles of electricity as they relate to HVAC systems
- Servicing of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and their components
- Repairing or replacing worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts
- Analysis and troubleshooting of HVAC systems
- Conferring with customers to assess issues and resolution options
- Job seeking, interviewing, and other professional skills

Accredited Courses
35 college credits
- HVA 1002 Basic Refrigeration
- HVA 1003 Basic Electricity
- HVA 1006 Intro to Service Tech Training
- HVA 1010 Fundamentals of Gas Heating
- HVA 1011 Piping Skills for HVAC
- HVA 1013 Refrigerant Recovery Training
- HVA 1046 Residential Load/Duct Design
- HVA 2002 Troubleshooting & Customer Service
- HVA 2040 Servicing Forced Air Systems
- HVA 2061 A/C Systems Service and Repair
- HVA 2085 Independent Study
- OSH 1300 10HR OSHA Voluntary Compliance

Program Experience
- Students spend 50% of their time learning concepts in a classroom, and 50% of their time in the shop with hands-on practical work
- Students gain experience in a simulated shop environment with industry-grade equipment
- Students gain their OSHA certification as part of the curriculum
- Enrollment options are available for both high school students and post-secondary students
- 1 year of classes
Wayne Blackwell
Instructor, Heating & Air Conditioning Service Technology
303-344-4910 ext 27775
wgblackwell@aurorak12.org
Certifications & Degrees:
- Heating Service Technology
- Air Conditioning Service Technology
- EPA- Universal
- Ice Certificate
James Davidson
Night Instructor, Heating & Air Conditioning Service Technology
303-344-4910 ext 27775
jtdavidson@aurorak12.org