HVACR Technology

HVACR Technology

The Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) Technology program provides a balance of theory and application, in keeping with the philosophy of Ferris State University. This includes a solid foundation of the principles of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration combined with extensive laboratory experience.

While in the lab, students learn to test, systematically troubleshoot, repair and maintain electrical and mechanical HVACR systems and components. Residential and light commercial heating, ventilating and air conditioning along with food preservation refrigeration are the main focus of the program.

An associate degree in this program will transfer into nearly 20 other Ferris bachelor of science degree programs, including business administration, computer information systems, television production and HVACR engineering technology.

Prepare for a Great Career
Because of the continuing demand for technicians, an HVACR graduate can easily find employment in any state or country. In fact, a Ferris HVACR graduate statistically has 25 jobs to choose from at graduation (although most students have already found employment prior to graduation).

Career opportunities for technicians are multiplying with technologi-cal advances in the use of microcomputers for data processing and system control. The demand also is spurred by expansion in the production, storage and marketing of food and other perishables.

The growing emphasis on energy cost and utilization also is creating a need for technicians to renovate, convert and service existing heating and air conditioning systems. Graduates may work as service technicians, manufacturers, laboratory technicians, sales representatives or designers.

Admission Requirements
Admission to the College of Technology is open to high school graduates who demonstrate academic preparedness, maturity and seriousness of purpose with backgrounds appropriate to their chosen program of studies. Among first-time students in our technical programs, the average high school GPA is 2.8, and the average ACT composite score is 20.

Students entering the HVACR Technology program must be high school graduates with a minimum 2.0 GPA and a minimum ACT math subscore of 19.

Graduation Requirements
The HVACR Technology program at Ferris leads to an associate in applied science degree. Graduation requires a minimum 2.0 GPA in the major and overall. Students must complete all general education requirements as outlined on the General Education website.

Provides students with an in-depth study of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration servicing, as well as plant maintenance of electrical and mechanical control systems
All courses in the certificate program can be applied to the Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology A.A.S. degree program.

Employment opportunities include installation and service technician for all facets of HVACR equipment, HVACR counter and outside salespersons, industrial maintenance mechanics, factory service representatives, estimators and system designers.

Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

identify and list the components and their functions for the basic refrigeration cycle.
identify refrigerants by measuring temperature and pressure.
pass EPA certifications for refrigerant recovery and use.
demonstrate basic shop safety to operate and maintain tools and test equipment.
use basic laws of physics.
perform heat loss/heat gain calculations.
size and layout air distribution and hydronic piping systems.
install and service typical residential and light commercial HVACR equipment.
follow the National Electrical Code (NEC) to install residential and light commercial wiring as it relates to the HVACR industry.

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