TCI College of Technology

Award: A.O.S.

FACULTY & TECHNICIANS

All faculty and technicians have multiple years of field experience combined with their academic credentials. Instructors come from the industry with certifications in building and air conditioning systems. All are committed to "hands on " instruction with students learning by " doing".

CAREER PROFILES OF GRADUATES:

• Computer Rooms and Network Communications
• Consulting
• Teaching and Research
• Utilities
• Contracting
• Manufacturing
• Facilities
• Government Agencies
• Merchandising and Sales
• Website for Industry Info

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• ASHRAE www.ashrae.org
• RSES www.res.org
• ARI www.ari.org

HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

The Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Division at TCI College of Technology is committed to the professional and personal growth of our students. HVAC/R is one of the most stable professional fields, with the employment opportunities continuously growing with new technological advancements. Trained professionals are constantly in demand. The new millennium brings forth-new challenges for commercial, industrial, residential, and domestic heating, cooling and refrigeration applications.

We develop professionals knowledgeable in the installation, maintenance and repair of climate control systems for low rise, high-rise and computerized “smart buildings”. Additionally, the curriculum includes courses in safety, design and energy management by providing a diverse educational experience that will prepare them for the ever expanding industry.

You will leave TCI with the required industry related " certificates ": The Department of Environmental Protection CFC Certificate & Industry Competency Examination - ICE

HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING, VENTILATION & REFRIGERATION(HVAC/R) (AOS) DEGREE

The HVAC/R degree program is designed to prepare students for employment as technicians trained in testing, servicing and the maintenance of commercial, industrial and residential climate control equipment. The program includes hands-on laboratories with a variety of equipment: small room air conditioners, central air conditioning units, commercial freezers, refrigerators, and heating technologies. In addition, the graduate is prepared to obtain Industry Certification Exams (ICE) for Light Commercial or Residential, North American Technician Excellence exam (NATE) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Section 608, Refrigerant Reclaiming Technician Certification Program.

The program length is 16 months or four semesters.

Topics include:

• Principles of Refrigeration
• Electric Circuit Analysis
• Commercial Systems Analysis and Service
• Commercial and Residential
• Air Conditioning Laboratory I & II
• Safety Codes
• Energy Management
• New trends and regulations in building design
• maintenance

For more information contact:Dean Regina F. Cahill Division of Facilities Technology 212-594-4000 ext 5424