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Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology
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Flexibility and variety are the benefits of a career in the Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Industry. This rapidly expanding field provides new job opportunities in both light commercial and residential environments. YTI provides hands-on training using real equipment in a well equipped shop. At YTI Career Institute, you get real-world training that is industrymodeled and results oriented.
As a YTI Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration graduate, you will be prepared to step into a variety of industries with a solid foundation for success!
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| Program Specifics |
| Name of Program: | Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology |
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| Campus Location: | York |
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| Program Length: | 12 Months (4 Quarters) |
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| Credential: | Graduates earn a Diploma |
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| Credits: | 54 |
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| What will I study? |
Basic Computer Fundamentals
Student Success Seminar
Basic Electricity
Physical Science
Shop Practices
Refrigeration Systems Theory
Maintenance and Service of Refrigeration Systems
Refrigeration Troubleshooting
Air Conditioning Systems Theory
Maintenance and Service of Air Conditioning Systems
Air Conditioning Troubleshooting
Heating Systems Theory
Maintenance and Service of Heating Systems
Heating Troubleshooting
Career Development
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| What are some of the things I'll learn? |
How to work with 3 phase, single phase and low voltage
How to adjust gas and oil furnaces and hot water heat systems
How to measure air flow
How to braze and solder
How to use volt, ohm and amp meters
How to service heat pumps
How to troubleshoot A/C, refrigeration and heating systems
* You will be prepared for the on-site EPA Certification Test
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| Where are the career opportunities? |
Residential Contractors
Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Companies
Energy Companies
Manufacturers
Mechanical Contractors
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Occupational Outlook
Job prospects for heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers are expected to be excellent, particularly for those with training from an accredited technical school or with formal apprenticeship training, and especially in the fastest growing areas of the country. A growing number of retirements of highly skilled technicians are expected to generate many job openings. In addition, employment of heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers is projected to increase faster than average for all occupations through the year 2014.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-07 Edition, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers.
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YTI Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology graduates have started careers with...
Johnson Controls Inc / York International
Strine Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Walton and Company Inc
Shipley Energy
Susquehanna Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
Triangle Refrigeration Inc
Keystone Oil Products
The Witmer Company
David F. McClure Company
Sears Service Center
...in these types of positions:
HVAC Technician
Service Technician
Maintenance Technician
Refrigeration Mechanic
Installation Technician
Foreman
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