HVAC and Basic Refrigeration
Along with classroom education, students at STVT will get the opportunity to participate in hands-on training to strengthen their skills.
HVAC Training Program Details
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute’s Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Basic Refrigeration program prepares you to pursue a successful career in commercial and residential HVAC maintenance. This hands-on Basic Refrigeration and HVAC program helps you learn the skills to be a successful repair professional and member of the team.
Our HVAC and Refrigeration program emphasizes hands-on learning and worksite safety. STVT is proud to offer an HVAC training program in South Texas. Our HVAC training program is available at our Brownsville, Corpus Christi, San Antonio, and McAllen campuses.
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Find out what your personality is like and discover your traits, worries & concerns about taking the next step to study at school towards a new and rewarding career. This quick and easy assessment will provide you with some insight into what to focus on and what you might need to watch out for to best prepare you for your new career and school goals!
Skills Covered
Along with classroom education, students at STVT will get the opportunity to participate in hands-on training to strengthen their skills.
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System Design
Familiarize yourself with the piping design, duct work, circuitry, wiring design, and mechanical controls of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. -
Heating Systems
Learn how to install, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair the different components of heat pumps, propane heating systems, natural gas heating systems, and electrical heating systems.
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Air Conditioning Systems
Learn how to install, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair different components of air conditioning systems.
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Refrigeration Systems
Learn how to install, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair the different components of refrigeration systems.
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EPA Section 608 Guidelines and the Clean Air Act
Learn the responsibilities of an HVAC/R technician, how the Clean Air Act applies to servicing heat pumps, and how to properly reclaim and recycle refrigerant in compliance with the EPA Section 608 guidelines.
Career Options for HVAC and Basic Refrigeration
- HVAC Apprentices
- HVAC Helpers
- HVAC Installers
- HVAC Technicians
- Maintenance Technicians
- Service Technicians
Our Campuses
Arlington
2241 S Watson Rd , Ste 181
Arlington , TX 76010
Brownsville
1900 North Expressway, Suite O
Brownsville, TX 78521
Corpus Christi
2000 S Padre Island Dr.
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
McAllen
1800 S. Main Street, Suite 500
McAllen, TX 78503
San Antonio
734 SE Military Dr.
San Antonio, TX 78214
Weslaco
1600 N. Westgate Drive, Suite 400
Weslaco, TX 78599
Ready to Enroll?
At South Texas Vocational Technical Institute (STVT), you can enroll by choosing a vocational program and campus, then contacting an admissions representative who will help you with paperwork and setting up your start date.
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