RHVAC Service Technician

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RHVAC Service Technician Diploma

Employment of RHVAC technicians is expected to increase faster than average for all occupations through the year 2018 due, in part, to a growing population and increased demand for new buildings equipped with climate control systems for residential, commercial, and industrial use.* The goal of Kaplan Career Institute’s Refrigeration, Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning Service Technician Diploma program is to provide you with knowledge of the troubleshooting, repair, and safety skills required for the RHVAC industry. Through group discussions, lectures, and hands-on laboratory experience with actual RHVAC equipment, our program can help you train for success.

Career-Focused Curriculum

In the RHVAC field, professionals typically perform duties such as installing, maintaining, and repairing heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Safety is essential in this career field, so emphasis is placed on installing, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment in accordance with industry safety standards. Your classes will combine classroom instruction and extensive hands-on lab training in topics such as:

Basic electricity for the RHVAC technician, with an overview of major tools, components, diagrams, electrical circuits, and graphs used on the job
Basic and commercial refrigeration exploring system evacuation, refrigerant, oil management recovery, recycling, reclaiming and retrofitting, system charging, and calibrating instruments
Motors and controls, including thermostats, pressure switches, and other electric control devices
Heating and central air-conditioning systems with emphasis on the various types and applications for use in residential and commercial settings

Professional Preparation

In the RHVAC field, professionals typically perform duties such as installing, maintaining, and repairing heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Our program can provide the hands-on training needed for entry-level employment as an RHVAC professional.

Career Avenues

Once you earn your Refrigeration, Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning Service Technician Diploma, you may search for entry-level employment in the following areas:

Independent HVAC/R contractors
Property management companies
Hospitals
Hotels
Other large buildings

Upon graduation from Kaplan Career Institute, you will receive your RHVAC diploma and 4,000 hours credit toward the 6,000 hours requirement for a Massachusetts Refrigeration License.† You will then need to register with the state of Massachusetts to work as an apprentice. We can provide you with the forms and contacts you will need to make the process go smoothly.

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* Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010–2011 Edition, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers, http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos192.htm(accessed December 2009). These employment projections are provided for informational purposes only and may not reflect actual job demand in any particular field or region.

† The School cannot guarantee a student's eligibility either to take any exam or become certified, registered, or licensed. A student's eligibility may depend on his or her work experience, completion of high school (or its equivalent), not having a criminal record, meeting other licensure or certification requirements, or the program or School itself having appropriate accreditation or licensure. Externship sites may themselves require a criminal background check or medical examination.

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RHVAC Service Technician