Technical Standards

Students must possess physical strength, flexibility, and dexterity to safely perform HVAC services.

Physical abilities sufficient to perform HVAC skills in a hot (90+ degree) and cold environment.

Physical ability sufficient to crawl under structures or confined spaces while carrying tools and equipment.

Physical ability to use various hand tools.

Be able to climb ladders up to 10’ in height while carrying tools and equipment.

Sufficient motor function to execute hand movements required to install and service HVAC/R systems.

Physical ability to coordinate two or more limbs (two arms, two legs or one arm and one leg) while sitting, standing or lying down.

Weight bearing ability sufficient enough to lift and carry weight up to 50 pounds and install equipment overhead.

Must have visual perception

Must be able to use sensory cues to maintain standards of quality brazing.

Must be able to recognize when there is a problem or possible problem.

Must have an awareness of surrounding through use of senses.

Ability to identify HVAC equipment preventive and maintenance needs and perform maintenance and preventive services.

Ability to determine appropriate tool needed to repair air conditioning, heating or refrigeration systems.

Visual skills sufficient to distinguish all primary colors.

Visual skills sufficient to see details at close range.

Have sufficient visual capacity to read prints, schematics, meters and testers.

Must be able to recognize when there is a problem or possible problem.

Must have an awareness of surrounding through use of senses.

Sufficient auditory skills to hear tones of various pitches emitted by testers and meters.

Sufficient auditory skills to hear equipment running/operating to determine efficiency of operation.

Basic knowledge of the computer.

Must be able to read prints, schematics, meters and testing equipment.

Must be able to check email and create/edit basic documents.

The ability to convey information effectively and efficiently in class or lab settings.

Must be able to communicate effectively with the instructor and other students.

Must be able to understand/interpret information from textbooks, handouts, diagrams, charts and tables.

Must use written and oral communication to demonstrate comprehension of HVAC concepts.

Must recognize and be able to use HVAC terminology.

Students must be able to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Must be attentive in the classroom, observe demonstrations and participate in lab classes.

Must be able to recognize when there is a problem or possible problem.

Ability to determine the steps necessary to troubleshoot air conditioning, heating and refrigeration equipment.

Ability to assess causes of HVAC equipment malfunctions and solutions.

Ability to identify HVAC equipment preventive and maintenance needs and perform maintenance and preventive services.

Ability to determine appropriate tool needed to repair air conditioning, heating or refrigeration systems.

Sufficient motor skills to quickly and repeatedly adjust HVAC system controls to exact settings.

Must be able to read and interpret wiring diagrams, meters, gauges, manifolds and electrical instruments.

Students must have sufficient personal skills for successful interactions with customers, colleagues, supervisors, and students from a variety of social, emotional, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds.

Must possess emotional wellbeing and intellectual abilities to complete all projects and responsibilities in the classroom.

Student will be expected to learn and apply workplace responsibilities.

Must be able to work cooperatively with partners and groups.

Interpersonal abilities sufficient to interact with co-workers under physically and mentally demanding environmental conditions.

Be careful about detail and thoroughness in completing work tasks.

Exercise good judgment.

Follow safety procedures.

Maintain composure, keep emotions in check, control anger, and avoid aggressive behavior, even in difficult situations.

Must not have a debilitating fear of heights, insects, spiders, snakes, or lizards.

Must be able to work in an industrial or construction environment

Must be able to work effectively in confined spaces such as under structures.

Must be able to tolerate extreme heat and cold.

Must be able to tolerate exposure to noxious chemical compounds including but not limited to acids, acid-like chemicals, solvents, glues, cleaners, oils and refrigerants.

Must be able to wear hard hats, safety glasses, steel toe shoes and other safety related equipment as required by the industry.