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HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE TECHNOLOGY
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,
plus ICE certification, (Industry Competency
Exams) administered by the Air Conditioning,
Heating & Refrigeration Institute, located in
Arlington, Virginia. ICE exams are supported
by the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES),
Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA), Gas Appliance
Manufacturer’s Association (GAMA), Plumbing, Heating and Cooling
Contractors Association (PHCC), Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
Distributors International (HARDI) and the Air Conditioning, Heating &
Refrigeration Institute (AHRI).
The Heating Service Technology block consists of 270 hours of education
in job safety, soldering and brazing, basic electricity, forced air gas
furnace service, hydronic service, air flow 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 Service Technology block consists of 270 hours of
basic refrigeration, refrigerant recovery training, principles of A/C
operation, heat pumps, further air flow 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 live equipment in the lab. A
n on-the-job internship program with Aurora Public Schools Maintenance
Department is offered where students can get experience with
accomplished HVAC Technicians.
The following certificates may be earned:
Heating Service Technology Certificate
Air Conditioning Service Technology Certificate
Heating and Air Conditioning Service Technology Certificate
Class hours
7:50-10:40 am, M, T, Th, F and Wed: 9:20-11:30 am
OR
12:05-2:55 pm, M, T, Th, F and Wed: 12:45-2:55 pm
Estimated cost
Estimated Tuition**:
Heating Service: $1,266.00
Air Conditioning Service: $1,266.00
Program fee: $55.00/semester*
Student ID Fee: $5.00
Skills USA Annual Membership Dues: $20.00
Book: $149.00
Shop Shirt: $37.00
Safety Glasses: $5.00(plus tax)
Estimated Totals:
Heating Service Technology Certificate:
$1,537.00 (plus tax)
Air Conditioning Service Technology Certificate:
$1,537.00 (plus tax)
Students will be charged a program fee each semester
they attend*
Based on Colorado Resident In-state tuition**
Optional Costs:
Kit: $348.00
ICE Exam: $30.00
EPA Exam: $25.00
Certification 410A: $35.00
Additional costs and fees may apply. Please contact our
Advising Department (303)344-4910, ext 27909 or ext 27935.
For more information on Financial Aid, please contact our
Financial Aid office (303)344-4910, ext 27797.
Certificates offered in the Fall:
HEATING SERVICE TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE
Certificate length
1 semester
Courses required for this certificate:
HVA 103 Basic Electricity
HVA 106 Intro to Service Tech Training
HVA 110 Fundmentals of Gas Heating
HVA 146 Residential Load/Duct Design
HVA 240 Servicing Forced Air Systems
Heating Service Technology Certificate
Total Clock Hours: 270 Credit Hours: 16
Please visit www.pickenstech.org to view our catalog
online for course descriptions.
“It is a great way to learn about a new
trade use in the future”.
-Heating and Air Conditioning Student
Certificates offered in the Spring:
AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE
TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE
Certificate length
1 semester
Courses required for this certificate:
HVA 102 Basic Refrigeration
HVA 111 Piping Skills for HVAC
HVA 113 Refrigerant Recovery Training
HVA 202 Troubleshooting & Customer Service
HVA 261 A/C Systems Service and Repair
Air Conditioning Service Technology Certificate
Total Clock Hours: 270 Credit Hours: 16
HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE
TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE
This certificate is a combination of the Heating Service Technology and the
Air Conditioning Service Technology Certificates.
Certificate length
2 semesters
Heating and Air Conditioning Service Technology
Certificate Total: Clock hours: 540 Credit Hours: 32
Cost and information revised 7/12/16 and subject to change
500 Airport Blvd, Aurora, CO 80011 www.pickenstech.org (303)344-4910