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Graduates Hired In Field:
100%
Source 2022-23 Dunwoody Career Services Annual Report
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.
58K
Average Salary: Construction Sciences & Building Technology, A.A.S.
Source 2022-23 Dunwoody Career Services Annual Report
Dunwoody HVACR Systems Servicing
NOTE: Dunwoody College is no longer accepting new students into the HVAC Installation & Residential Service program. Students interested in a career in HVAC should consider HVAC & Refrigeration Technology.
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-on 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 lab simulations to understand topics like heating systems, cooling systems, commercial and industrial refrigeration service, HVAC control concepts and building systems operations.
You’ll also receive one-on-one face time with local employers, who provide insights on career opportunities, what to expect in industry, and what types of employees they are looking for.
An OSHA 10 Construction Card is offered to students who successfully complete the required 10 hours of training.
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 or Bachelor of Science in Business Management & Leadership.
Class topics include:
- Heating Systems
- Cooling Systems
- Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Service
- HVAC Control Concepts
- Building Systems Operations
Student Organizations
Opportunities to get involved outside of the classroom include:
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK)
- SkillsUSA
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
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 foods and medical supplies.
- 7 roof top units, 6 variable air volume boxes, 5 power roof ventilators, 1 chiller, 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
- 6 ice machines, 2 walk-in coolers, 2 walk in freezers, and a variety of reach-in coolers/freezers
- 10 VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) lab stations
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