HVAC school training courses in Bakersfield, CA (public, in-house or online)

The Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration program at SJVC prepares you for year-round job security in a high-demand field. Training focuses on theories of heating, refrigeration and air conditioning. Students study the operation, maintenance and repair of residential and commercial equipment.

Learn
•Diagnostic practices
•Correct hazardous waste disposal
•Science of heating and cooling principles
•Basic theories of electricity

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hvac training courses and programs are available at career services center in Bakersfield, Delano, Lake Isabella, Lamont, Mojave, Ridgecrest, Shafter, or it can provide customized training on your request. Please visit the official website of career services center or call (661) 325-HIRE (325-4473) for details.

HVAC school covers the following:
Math for Technicians
Thermodynamics, Temperature and Pressure
The Refrigerant System Cycle
Refrigerants and Their Recovery
Refrigerant Blends and Troubleshooting
Refrigerant Controls
Valves, Troubleshooting Flow Controls
Compressors and Their Lubrication
Basic Electricity
Electrical Circuits and Motors

Students who are familiar with AutoCAD MEP can learn how to design a mechanical HVAC system using AutoCAD MEP. This courseware uses hands-on exercises to teach students how to determine energy requirements, add HVAC equipment, ductwork, and fittings, and create construction documents using AutoCAD MEP. The course addresses both imperial and metric systems.

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This course requires a working knowledge of a recent version of AutoCAD, in addition to drafting, design,...

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The HVAC Course is comprised of 19 comprehensive lessons. They are easy to follow, yet challenging and stimulating at the same time. Each lesson begins with a subject matter preview and objectives, an introductory note from your instructor and a vocabulary builder of new words and terms.

Next comes the reading assignment. Practice exercises help you check and review what you’ve learned. At the end of the lesson is an open-book exam, which you may take online.