HVACR Systems Servicing

Prepare for immediate employment in a high-demand field, as you gain the skills and hands-on experience needed to service energy efficient HVACR systems for residential, commercial, and industrial structures.

24.6

Job Inquiries Per Graduate

Source 2019-20 Dunwoody Career Services Annual Report

Accredited by HVAC Excellence

2 Years

Graduates earn an associate of applied science degree

DAYTIME CLASSES ONLY
AND ON CAMPUS ONLY

Dunwoody HVACR Systems Servicing

*NOTE: 2021 Fall Semester labs and classes will be held in-person, on-campus. See our spaces at the next in-person Open House on Wednesday, June 9.

Dunwoody’s HVACR Systems Servicing program teaches you to maintain modern Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) systems as well as troubleshoot, diagnose, and correctly repair environmental and stand-alone cooling systems.

Through hands-one learning—taught by instructors with extensive industry experience—you will be prepared to maintain today’s complex HVACR systems, which consist of multiple mechanical, electrical, energy management, and electronic components. Conduct lab experimentations with industry-standard equipment, and utilize computer and lab simulations to understand topics like heating systems, cooling systems, commercial and industrial refrigeration service, HVAC control concepts and building systems operations.

Site visits and tours to manufacturing firms allow you to learn from experienced professionals in your field. And student clubs and organizations provide you with opportunities to attend conferences, network, and build your résumé.

Students who successfully complete 30 hours of OSHA 30 safety training will earn an OSHA 30 Construction Safety & Health training card. This card is recognized nation-wide.

Upon graduation, you’ll have in-depth knowledge of furnaces, boilers, chillers, and refrigerators. You will also be prepared to take the Minnesota’s Special Engineers Boiler Operator License, which allows you to legally operate boilers; EPA Section 608 Certification by Esco Institute, which allows you to legally handle refrigerants, universally; and Hydrocarbon Refrigerants Certification, ensuring you have a solid understanding of the refrigeration cycle and proper handling of CFC, HCFC, and HFC refrigerants.

HVAC Excellence, the largest provider of certification in the HVACR industry, has accredited all of Dunwoody’s HVAC programs. This certification ensures that Dunwoody’s programs meet or exceed industry standards for quality technical education.

This degree directly transfers into Dunwoody’s Bachelor of Science in Construction Management.

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Class topics include:

Heating Systems
Cooling Systems
Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Service
HVAC Control Concepts
Building Systems Operations

COLLEGE CATALOG

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Recent Employers of Graduates

Companies that hire our graduates include:

General Mills
Minneapolis Pipefitters Local Union 539
CenterPoint Energy
Standard Heating & Air Conditioning
St. Paul Pipefitters Local Union 455

Common Job Titles

Possible job titles upon graduation include:

HVAC&R Service Technician
Building Engineer
Pipefitter
Refrigeration Mechanic
R&D Technician
Building Controls Technician

Student Organizations

Opportunities to get involved outside of the classroom include:

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK)
SkillsUSA
Student Government Association (SGA)

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Facilities

Commercial Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Lab

Learn about the systems used to heat and air condition commercial spaces as well as equipment used in refrigeration of commercial goods such as perishable...

17 roof top units, six variable air volume boxes, 5 power roof ventilators, 2 cooling towers, 2 chillers, and 3 make-up air units for air conditioning and ventilation
2 industrial burners, 2 commercial gas burners, 1 steam boiler and 2 heat pumps for heating

Residential Heating & Air Conditioning Lab

Learn about the various types of furnaces and air conditioners used to heat and cool residential buildings.

6 high efficiency condensed force air furnaces and 14 mid-efficiency force air furnaces, all using diverse ignition systems
6 low efficiency furnaces using standing pilot and electronic ignition systems
6 oil-burning, high pressure gun furnaces that use primary control/cad cell ignition
3 electric forced air furnaces; 2 have PC board control; 1 uses sequencers
6 mid-to-high efficiency central air conditioners and 10 low-to-mid efficiency central air conditioners
5 air-to-air heat pumps using all fuel kits to interface with fossil fuel furnaces
1 air handler hooked up with supply ductwork

Electrical/Thermal Science Lab

Learn the basics of electrical and thermal science.

Breadboards for electrical experiments and controls
Equipment for BTU transfer, gain, and loss experiments
A diverse array of air balancing testers and tools

Motor Lab

Learn the fundamentals of the types of motors used in the HVAC field.

10 various permanent split capacitor 120 and 240 volt motors
10 various split phase 120 and 240 volt motors
8 various capacitor start 120 and 240 volt motors
10 various shade pole-style 120 and 240 volt motors