(H84) Heating, Refrigeration, & Air Conditioning: Entry Level Technician
Program Description
This program is designed to prepare students for employment in heating and air conditioning service work.
The technician is an entry-level position. The program graduate will troubleshoot and repair heating and air conditioning systems. The technician will be required to use and have knowledge of special testing equipment. Work conducted as an entry-level technician is usually supervised by a seasoned professional.
The technician must be able to work in wide range of environments including a construction type environment and finished residential and light commercial buildings. The technician must be able to lift 50 pounds frequently and 80 pounds occasionally.
Program Contacts at Sauk Valley Community College
Counseling Office, 815/835-6208;
Christopher Carlson, Assistant Professor of HVAC, 815/835-6221.
Occupation Profiles
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Estimated Program Cost
The following figures are based on current tuition and fee rates and estimated per-credit-hour cost of attendance for the required number 31 credit hours.
| In-District | Out-of-District | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $3,281.00 | $8,148.00 | $9,016.00 |
| Room and Board | $6,228.00 | $6,228.00 | $6,228.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,462.46 | $1,462.46 | $1,462.46 |
| Total | $17,788.11 | $21,911.11 | $22,872.11 |
Success Rates
| All Students | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Completion rate at 100% | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Completion rate at 150% | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Job Placement Rate: N/A
Loans
- Median loan debt for completers
- N/A
- Title IV loan debt
- $.00
- Private loan debt
- $.00
- Institutional debt
- $.00
