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A world of job opportunities are available for graduates of our A.S. A/C refrigeration technology program in the CBT Miami HVAC School.
Our Miami HVAC school’s 2-year degree program in A/C Refrigeration Technology will provide you with the skills and experience necessary to gain mid-level employment as an HVAC technician. Our high-quality classroom instruction and hands-on training course – available in both English and Spanish – will prepare you to work in a variety of settings – indoor, outdoor, residential, and commercial.
We also work with you in each area of refrigeration and air conditioning technology, from reading blueprints and installation to maintenance and repair of both heating and cooling systems. Your training in CBT’s HVAC school degree program ensures that you will have the confidence you need to find the HVAC position that best suits your skills. People in the United States, and especially here in South Florida, rely on their cooling and heating systems to get them through their daily tasks, and they rely on HVAC technicians to ensure, not only that those systems are working properly, but that they are as green and efficient as possible. This reliance creates an array of job opportunities for anyone interested in A/C Refrigeration.
Our HVAC school’s 2-year program will teach you the basics of how to install, repair, and maintain a variety of equipment in various settings, and you will also complete several HVAC training courses dedicated to teaching you the concepts of green technologies, sustainable HVAC practices, and alternative energy. Our hands-on training will give you the chance to discover which area may best suit your abilities.
When you want to work in a stable industry, and you have a love for maintaining or repairing air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, you should consider a position as an air conditioning, refrigeration and heating technician, also known as an HVAC technician. HVAC technicians can specialize in one specific area, or they can learn how to install and repair a variety of commercial and residential equipment.
Before you can begin searching for job opportunities, you will need to receive the proper training, and CBT Technology Institute can help. We have an Air Conditioning Refrigeration and Heating Technology degree program that you could enroll in to receive the classroom and hands-on instruction necessary to have a successful HVAC career.
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This course offers a general introduction to the electrical concepts used in ohms and Kirchhoff’s voltage and current laws applied to dc series, parallel and series-parallel circuits. Also it includes atomic theory, electromotive force, resistance and electrical power equations. Also, the course provides an introduction to ac theory, circuits and components including inductors, capacitors, transformers, principles of electronics and semiconductors components, and its applications as well as the principles of operation of different devices and its appropriate selection.
This course is focused on the characteristics, operation, control, selection, installation and applications of different electric motors. Electric motors such as: single phase, three phases, hermetic compressors, multi-speed and variable and electronically commutated are studied. Activities in the labs are planned in order to connect, wiring starting methods, interpret connection diagrams and verify technical conditions of parts and troubleshooting. in addition electrical and safety codes also will be emphasized.
This course is an introduction to basic concepts related to heat and air conditioning cooling, the study of the physical laws relating to refrigerants and basic components of a mechanical refrigeration system for vapor compression. It Includes topics such as: Types and functions of compressors, condensers, evaporators and expansion, types of refrigerants, the ozone layer, the rules of the Environmental Protection Agency, how to solder copper pipes, description of how a vacuum is done, how to charge a refrigeration system with refrigerant and the use of the recovery machine. The course will be focused on saving energy and preserving the environment by using green technologies with special attention to new technologies applied to high efficiency HVACR systems, as well as studying the mechanical and safety codes on the most significant topics related to the subject. This course is also taught in the Spanish Language.
A study of electrical circuits applied to air conditioning and heating. Topics include: electrical symbols, schematics real circuits, diagnostics of the most common electrical problems in the compressors’ electric motor, and forms or methods used to start a compressor. Other topics include electrical connections and air conditioning system protective controls, as well as explaining and making electrical connections of low voltage components. The course content will be taught through theory and practice. The course will be focused at saving energy and preserving the environment by using green technologies with special attention to new technologies applied to high efficiency HVACR systems, as well as studying the electrical and safety codes on the most significant topics related to the subject. This course is also taught in the Spanish Language.
This course discusses equipment and commercial refrigeration components, covering the operation and construction features of each of them. Topics include: compressors, evaporators, condensers, refrigerant flow regulators, auxiliary components, receivers, heat exchangers, accumulators, filters, eye visor, protective devices and control, thermostat, pressure controls, timers. In workshops, students will acquire skills in handling tools and measurement instruments in the service of cooling systems. The course will be focused at saving energy and preserving the environment by using green technologies with special attention to new technologies applied to high efficiency systems, as well as studying the mechanical and safety codes on the most significant topics related to the subject. This course is also taught in the Spanish Language.
This course discusses the installation and operation of different types of air conditioning systems used today. Topics include: basic concepts of air conditioning systems, comfort conditions, AC load estimation, the use of diagrams, mechanical components of the system, and types of equipment including basics of heating systems. In workshops, students will acquire skills in handling tools and measurement instruments in the repair and installation of the units and components. The course will be focused at saving energy and preserving the environment by using green technologies with special attention to new technologies applied to high efficiency HVACR systems, as well as studying the mechanical and safety codes on the most significant topics related to the subject. This course is also taught in the Spanish Language.
This course is an introduction to the basic principles of air distribution and ventilation in AC systems. Topics include: indoor air quality, methods for controlling pollution sources, ventilation and the use of means for cleaning the air, Concepts of MERV and Naima, Psychometric, humidification, humidifiers, sizing, installation and servicing, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance, and ASHRAE 62.1 2007, Standards of acceptable indoor air quality. Other topics include: duct system design, fundamentals of air flow, analysis of balance or equilibrium in supply and return ducts, DOAS systems, duct works, and insulation measurements. The course will be focused at saving energy and preserving the environment by using green technologies with special attention to new technologies applied to high efficiency HVAC systems, as well as studying the mechanical and safety codes on the most significant topics related to the subject. This course is also taught in the Spanish Language.
Blueprint Reading is an entry level course; primarily delivered through lecture and practical exercises. The study of the principals involved in the use and interpretation of the drawings and specifications commonly used in construction. Plan views, elevations, sections and schedules are examined in depth. Use of various lines and symbols are explained. Students will practice visualizing the three-dimensional building from two dimensional drawings in a heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC/R) field. Topics include concepts of geometric figures and formulas, conversion tables, common abbreviations, symbols, drawing, sketching, views, plans, schedules, and technical specifications. The students also work with the Florida Building Mechanical Code to obtain a better understanding of the principles, regulations and organization of the different topic of the course. This course is also taught in the Spanish Language.
An introduction to the different types of automatic controls used in air conditioning and refrigeration systems. Topics of study will include: automatic controls, automatic control components and applications, troubleshooting basic controls, as well as electronic and programmable controls aimed at saving energy and preserving the environment by using green technologies with special attention to new technologies and advances in advanced automatic control systems applied to high efficiency HVACR systems. In additions students will study the mechanical, electrical and safety codes on the most significant topics related to the subject. This course is also taught in the Spanish Language.
This course discusses the different heating systems for heating the air. Topics include: basic concepts and mechanical components, types of heating systems: heat pump systems, electric heating, and gas heating systems, heating systems and heating oil hydrodynamics. The course will be focused at saving energy and preserving the environment by using green technologies with special attention to new technologies applied to high efficiency HVACR systems, as well as studying the mechanical and safety codes on the most significant topics related to the subject. This course is also taught in the Spanish Language.
This course provides the procedures for calculating heat load for air conditioning in residential, commercial and industrial buildings and heat load for commercial refrigeration systems. Topics include: the exterior and interior design conditions, evaluation of external heat loads, gains and solar radiation structures, evaluation of internal charges: occupants, lights, motors, equipment, technological processes, the evaluation of the loads infiltration and ventilation, breathing product. The psychometric chart and the representation of air treatment processes. Selection of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. Special attention to new technologies and building materials as well as new insulation systems used in air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and high efficiency equipment. Also study the mechanical and safety codes most significant topics relevant to the subject. This course is also taught in the Spanish Language.
This course discusses the different types of chillers: high pressure, low pressure and absorption that are currently used in air conditioning systems. In addition it also discusses the types of Cooling Tower. Topics include: basic mechanical components of the system: compressor, direct expansion evaporator and flooded, air-cooled condensers and water, expansion devices of systems of high and low pressure, the equipment components of absorption systems, startup, commissioning and maintenance of all types of water chillers. The course will be focused at saving energy and preserving the environment by using green technologies with special attention to new technologies applied to high efficiency HVACR systems, as well as studying the mechanical and safety codes on the most significant topics related to the subject. This course is also taught in the Spanish Language.
This course will describe the different energy efficiency systems hvacr professionals may use for different applications. The course will illustrate how hvacr systems contribute to the overall efficiency of the building, the importance of operation, maintenance and installation relate with the energy saving and the environmental impact. it will show how different climates play vital role in determining which system can be the most beneficial.
This course is an introduction to the arts of estimating in hvacr and electrical projects. This course describes concepts, principles, and techniques used to estimate electrical and hvacr projects. It covers topics like the estimating process, types of estimates, the quantity take off, directs and indirect cost, bidding strategies, examples of estimating projects and a project estimating using excel.
This course will describe the different alternative energy systems. it covers topics like fossil energy, nuclear energy, solar energy, wind energy, ocean energy, geothermal energy and plus. The course illustrates how hvacr systems have being using alternative energy. it also studies the efficiency of the compression cycle and absorption refrigeration cycle combined with different energy generation systems.
This course is the first college level English course for students. This course emphasizes the skills necessary to prepare you for college level writing. In this course students will develop an understanding of good, college level writing with an emphasis on exposition and the research essay. Oral and written communications of impressions and judgments concerning assigned readings in the essay and allied genre are required. Stress on the building of an active vocabulary and on correct sentence and paragraph structure are also covered.
This course is the second required English core course for students pursuing an Associate’s degree. It is a course in reading, writing and critical thinking which emphasizes composing essays, producing a documented paper based on research, and reading and writing. The class will be conducted partly through lecture/discussion, and through small work groups that allow the student maximum practice in developing critical thinking, reading and writing skills.
Developmental psychology is the study of how and why people change over time as well as how and why they remain the same from conception through the aging process. This course is described three perspectives: physical, cognitive and psychological. Emphasis will be on the major transitions from fetal development through death. The impact of ethnic, gender and cultural factors on development will also be examines.
The course includes theories and practices in oral communication and speech writing, and the process of oral communication in all types of organizations. Students will learn the fundamentals of effective oral communication, with an emphasis on delivering effective presentations. This course will cover skills and techniques for planning and delivering a presentation, overcoming anxiety, and working with various audiences. Students will also use Microsoft PowerPoint to create and present an automated slide show presentation. This course is also taught in the Spanish Language.
The students will be introduced to the concepts necessary to the for the operations of algebra, demonstrating an understanding of the real number system, polynomials, graphing of linear equations, equalities, and inequalities. The subject will be an application driven course using real data to solve real world problems. This course is also taught in Spanish.
The job outlook for an HVAC technician is expected to grow by 21 percent over the next few years. The increase of residential and commercial building construction will continue to drive the employment opportunities for technicians up.
After you have completed the Air Conditioning Refrigeration and Heating Technology degree program, you will be able to repair, install, develop, and maintain a variety of heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems. You will need to become certified to show the specific competencies that you possess. The average salary for an HVAC technician will vary; however, the median annual range for an air conditioning, refrigeration and heating technician is $43,640.
When you go to complete an A/C Refrigeration Technology Degree in Miami at CBT Tech, there are several steps to completing your degree. Typically it is a 20 month program which will help you move through classes in HVAC installation, repair, and maintenance as well as specific courses on sustainability, green technologies and alternative energy, depending on where your specific interests lie.
CBT Tech specializes in hands-on training through career placement, and most of our students appreciate receiving a lot of their education through experience and through mentorships, instead of just sitting in a classroom memorizing lectures.
If you’re looking into going to school for HVAC, it would make sense that you want to know if HVAC is a lucrative career and will be worth your time and money. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics there is an anticipated career growth of 4% by 2029, which is great news! If you want to pursue a career in HVAC, getting started now is a great idea.
As the US population continues to grow over the next decade, there will be more and more buildings that need to be built that will need heating and cooling technicians to help them operate. Also, with the heating impact of global warming raising temperatures across the Miami area, there will be sure to be a substantial demand for HVAC technicians.
HVAC technicians also can help old buildings meet new codes and standards that will be put into place as climate change continues to change building policy and law. HVAC is a constantly changing career, and you will be the person who can help an old building get itself up to code with environmentally friendly heating, cooling, and dehumidifying systems.
The HVAC Technician’s salary is actually the highest in none other than Miami Florida, where HVAC workers typically make between 70k-100k a year with thousands of dollars typically coming in for overtime work if you choose to engage in it.
HVAC technicians pay very little for training at a Miami HVAC technical college, since they usually will begin work in their career as a part of their coursework, and they are usually compensated for this work as well. Many HVAC technicians have options for how they want to work including:
The first step to an academic achievement is to make contact. An Admission Representative will be able to provide you with all the important information about CBT Technology Institute, and help you get you started on a program that best suits your goals and aspirations.
CBT College admits students of any race, color, nationality or ethnic origin, to all the programs, and all activities are made available to the students.
CBT Technology Institute has Three (3) conveniently located campuses throughout Miami-Dade County. All locations are accredited with the Council on Occupational Education (COE).
CBT Technology Institute is accredited with the Council on Occupational Education (COE). Credits may be transferable to other colleges and Universities using the Florida State Course Numbering System at the discretion of the receiving institution.
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