Department of Integrated Quality Management System
preparing and laying out any cooling system or heat-cooling system that is used in a residential, commercial, institutional or industrial refrigeration setting. Some of the duties include:
- Install and start up refrigeration and air cooling systems
- Service, repair and replace refrigeration and air conditioning piping and components
- Interpret blueprints and verbal instruction
- Assemble and install refrigeration and air conditioning components
- Install and calibrate controls
- Perform leak detection, record keeping and performance test
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Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technicians must be certified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to handle Hydro Chlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) and Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC). They install, operate, and perform organizational and intermediate level repairs on field refrigeration and environmental control units for ground equipment. These duties include installing refrigeration systems, recovery of specified gases or fluids from systems, dismantling and testing malfunctioning systems using electrical and mechanical testing equipment, and repairing systems by replacing or repairing defective parts. An apprenticeship program, leading to U.S. Department of Labor certification as a Journeyman
objective
- perform a system inspection
- complete repairs and servicing
- complete preventative maintenance procedures
- perform maintenance related to seasonal concerns
- understand and use theory applied to operating systems
- communicate and work with peers, employers, and customers
- think logically and make decisions
- work independently or as part of a team
- demonstrate the ability for life-long learning to enhance their skills
- demonstrate mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity
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