Air Conditioning/Refrigeration/Heating (HVAC) Veterans Approved; CareerStarters course
Intensive adult training day program in AC, Refrigeration and Heating.  Designed as a pre-apprenticeship or mechanics training, students successfully completing the program will be equipped to enter the field at the apprentice level.  Instruction includes:  introduction to refrigeration and AC theory; identification & function of electrical components, controls, valves, compressors and evaporators; system assembly, trouble shooting, part repair and replacement; air handlers, AC systems and ice machines; heating systems theory & installation (gas & oil fired); boiler installation & repair; oil burner and heating systems trouble shooting, repair & installation.  The minimum tested reading level necessary to enroll in this course is 7.0.
Eye Safety Included; Textbooks, EPA Approved Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification Exam (Core, I, II, III & Universal), Supplies and Tool Kit Included.
Note:  Go to www.swboces.org/adulteducation to register for the mandatory Orientation Session.  Use Code CSTORIEN.  Seats are Limited!  

Refrigeration & Air Conditioning 1  Veterans Approved
Air Conditioning & Refrigeration mechanics and helpers are in demand!  Get an introduction to refrigeration and air conditioning theory, including all aspects of the refrigeration and air conditioning cycle, how it works and the types of refrigerants and their uses.  Textbook required.
ACR0101           DAYS/DATES          TIME                 BLD/RM        HRS   TUITION
Spring 2012     T/TH   4/3-5/8       6:00-9:00pm   ELM/85/108   27    $325
Summer 2012  T/TH   6/26-7/24    6:00-9:00pm   ELM/85/108   27    $375
Fall 2012         T/TH   9/25-10/25  6:00-9:00pm   ELM/85/108   27    $375

Refrigeration & Air Conditioning 2  Veterans Approved
Prerequisite: Refrigeration & Air Conditioning 1.
Continue your training by learning basic electrical theory including low and high voltage circuits and electrical controls (starters, time clocks, contactors, thermostats, TXV’s, dryers and relays). 
ACR0102         DAYS/DATES           TIME                 BLD/RM         HRS    TUITION
Spring 2012   T/TH  5/15-6/12      6:00-9:00pm   ELM/85/108   27      $325
Fall 2012       T/TH  10/30-11/29   6:00-9:00pm   ELM/85/108   27      $375

Refrigeration & Air Conditioning 3  Veterans Approved
Prerequisite: Refrigeration & Air Conditioning 2.  Build a working refrigeration system with all electrical components and a low voltage A/C circuit board.  This hands-on-training includes pipe and tubing assembly, plus instruction in cutting, flaring and soldering copper tubing.  
Eye Safety Included.
ACR0103           DAYS/DATES        TIME                BLD/RM      HRS   TUITION
Spring 2012     M/W  4/2-5/9       6:00-9:00pm  VAL/A/101   27     $375
Summer 2012  M/W  6/25-7/25    6:00-9:00pm  VAL/A/101   27     $400 
Fall 2012         M/W  9/24-10/29  6:00-9:00pm   VAL/A/101  27      $400 

Refrigeration & Air Conditioning 4  Veterans Approved
Prerequisite:  Refrigeration & Air Conditioning 3.  Finish the AC & Refrigeration course series with air handlers, air conditioning systems and ice machines, with hands-on experience and special topics in refrigeration and air conditioning for advanced students.  Eye Safety Included.
ACR0104        DAYS/DATES       TIME                BLD/RM       HRS   TUITION
Spring 2012  M/W  5/14-6/13   6:00-9:00pm   VAL/A/101   27     $375
Fall 2012      M/W  11/5-12/5   6:00-9:00pm   VAL/A/101   27     $400

Refrigerant Transition & Recovery Certification  Veterans Approved
HVACR mechanics, prepare to be certified in the skills for recovering and recycling refrigerants. This course includes the EPA Approved Certification Exam (Core, I, II, III & Universal).  If students do not pass the initial exam, they may retest for an added fee of $50, when next offered.  textbook and exam fees included.
ACR0105           DAYS/DATES      TIME                BLD/RM         HRS   TUITION
Spring 2012     TH   4/7-5/12     6:00-9:00pm   ELM/85/121   15     $350
Summer 2012  TH   6/28-7/26   6:00-9:00pm   ELM/85/121    15    $400

Oil Burner Repair
Oil Burner maintenance mechanics never get left out when it comes to getting a good job.  Start with this hands-on introduction to troubleshooting, servicing and repairing oil burners.  This course includes instruction on basic systems, electrical requirements, simple controls, installation applications and burner capacities.  Eye Safety Included.  Textbook required.
ACR0106           DAYS/DATES        TIME                BLD/RM      HRS   TUITION
Spring 2012     TH     4/5-6/7      6:30-9:30pm  VAL/A/101   27      $375
Summer 2012  T/TH  6/19-7/17   6:30-9:30pm  VAL/A/101   27      $395
Fall 2012         TH     10/4-12/6   6:30-9:30pm  VAL/A/101   27      $395

Heating Systems, Troubleshooting and Repair
Water, Steam and Hydro Air are the most common residential heating systems in use today.  Gain an understanding of system components and how they work.  Learn to troubleshoot common system problems.  Develop your skills and acquire the techniques necessary to maintain heating systems at peak performance and efficiency.  Eye Safety Included.  Textbook required.
ACR0107         DAYS/DATES   TIME                BLD/RM       HRS   TUITION
Spring 2012  T  4/3-6/5        6:30-9:30pm   VAL/A/101   27     $375
Fall 2012       T  9/25-11/20   6:30-9:30pm   VAL/A/101   27     $395

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