Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology

• A/C Safety, Tools, Thermal Dynamics and HVAC Terminology
• A/C Components, Refrigeration Cycle and Refrigeration Gauges
• Air Flow Fundamentals
• Electrical Safety, Meter Usage and Ohm's Law
• Parallel Circuits, Combination Circuits and Capacitors
• Electrical Services, Wire Sizing and Electrical Diagrams
• Access Valves, Compressors and Condensers
• Evaporators, Metering Devices and Accessories
• Heat Transfer Principles and Manual J
• Wrightsoft Load Calculations and RESCheck
• Print Reading for HVAC/R
• Mechanical Code
• College Technical Mathematics 1A

For course credits and descriptions, visit the Blackhawk Catalog.

• Flaring, Swagging and Soldering Copper Pipe
• Air Acetylene and Oxy-Acetylene Brazing Copper Pipe
• Refrig Recov, Deep Evac and Charging of Residential, Light Commercial, Geothermal and Ice Mach Equip
• Refrig Recovery, Triple Evacuation and Charging of Heat Pumps and Refrig Equipment and EPA Test
• Gas Pipe Sizing, Gas Regulators and Gas Valves
• Residential Gas Furnaces
• Electric Heat and Air-to-Air Residential Heat Pump Systems
• Split Phase Motor Identification, Testing and Replacement
• Variable Speed Motors, Current Relays, Potential Relays and PTC Relays
• Transformers, Contactors, Relays and Motor Starters
• English Composition 1
• Introduction to Sociology

For course credits and descriptions, visit the Blackhawk Catalog.

• Refrigeration and HVAC Temperature Control Systems
• Refrigeration and A/C Control Systems
• Heating and Package Gas/Electric Control Systems
• Residential Split and Light Commercial Package Gas/Electric Cooling Applications
• Residential Air-to-Air and Geothermal Heat Pump Systems Cooling Applications
• Commercial - Package, Split DX and Chilled Water A/C Applications
• Advanced Compressors, Condensers, Metering Devices, and Evaporators
• Walk-in Coolers/Freezers and Reach-in Freezers
• Ice Machines
• Residential Split System Gas and Refrigeration Pipe Installation
• Residential Split System Duct and Controls System Installation and Start-up
• Split Refrigeration System Installation
• Technical Reporting

For course credits and descriptions, visit the Blackhawk Catalog.

• Residential Oil Heat, Duel Fuel Systems and Two Stage Heat Pump Heating Applications
• Mini-Split, Light Commercial Gas/Electric Package and Unit Heater Heating Applications
• Commercial-Package Gas/Electric , Hydronic and In-Line Duct Heating Applications
• Hydronic Systems Theory
• Hydronic Systems Installation and Start-up
• Hydronic and Steam System Service
• Residential, Light Commercial Package Gas/Electric and Refrigeration Control Systems
• Commercial Package Gas/Electric BAS
• Commercial Split and Geothermal BAS
• Service and Troubleshooting HVAC/R 1
• Service and Troubleshooting HVAC/R 2
• Service and Troubleshooting HVAC/R 3
• Introduction to Psychology

For course credits and descriptions, visit the Blackhawk Catalog.

Upon completion of this program, you will be able to:

• Perform HVAC/R service and repair operations in compliance with published safety standards
• Promote customer satisfaction
• Operate tools/equipment according to process published in operator’s manual and/or demonstrated in class
• Service and/or repair/replace defective components established in equipment specific repair manual and/or electronic service information systems
• Diagnose root cause of problems by comparing test results to an established standard
• Efficiently complete tasks within the expected time frame for an entry level technician

Interested in the NATE or EPA Test?

Blackhawk Technical College offers NATE and EPA testing at our Central Campus location. See below for test and cost information. 

Follow the steps below to register:

1. To schedule a test time/date, please contact (608) 757-7635.
2. After a test time/date has been scheduled, you will need to complete a registration form.

NATE TEST

NATE certification tests represent real world working knowledge of HVACR systems. Developed by a committee of industry experts nationwide, our NATE exams represent HVACR topics pertinent to contractors, educators, manufacturers and utilities alike. All of the NATE tests are rigorous, multiple-choice, knowledge-based tests and validate a technician’s knowledge. NATE candidates may earn Installation and/or Service certification in one or more Specialty areas.

Based on space available, testing dates are flexible. For more information on these tests and to schedule a time/date to take the test, please call (608) 757-7635.

TEST ONLY: 1 Session

Cost: $150

Site: Central Campus

Instructor: Tony Jordan 

EPA 608 TEST

Section 608 of the Federal Clean Air Act requires that all persons who maintain, service, repair or dispose of appliances that contain regulated refrigerants be certified in proper refrigerant handling techniques.

Based on space available, testing dates are flexible. For more information on these tests and to schedule a time/date to take the test, please call (608) 757-7635.

TEST ONLY: 1 Session

Cost $50

Site: Central Campus

Instructor: Tony Jordan