The Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC-R) training and certification program at Fortis prepares students for entry-level employment as an HVAC Technician. In the field, HVAC Technicians are also known as HVAC mechanics or HVAC installers. The HVAC progam at Fortis includes training in computerized diagnostics so students will be able to service and repair today's complex systems for commercial refrigeration, gas heat, heat pumps, and air conditioning.
Common call numbers for this subject are:
TH 7011 - 7687 Air Conditioning and Heating
TK 4035 Air Conditioning or Building Electric Equipment
TP 490 - 499 Refrigeration and Refrigeration Machinery
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