Academic Catalog

HVACR Technician (Certificate)

Department: Industrial Technology

Program Contact: Chad Avery

Phone: (435) 893-2257

Advising Information

Program Description

Snow College is pleased to announce another addition to our expanding curriculum.  Currently Snow and the other schools in USHE (Utah System of Higher Education) have aligned our programs, to present the knowledge needed for an entry level position in our industry guided by AHRI standards.  Snow is expanding the program for more in depth areas of study for the professional that would like to expand their knowledge base.  

This program is in the Competency Based Education (CBE) format, which means the student has the flexibility to complete the class as fast as their schedule, knowledge and/or experience permits as long as it is within the semester time frame.  Also, to keep the standards high, Snow has set the passing score to 80% or better (B or better).  This program is computer based with "hands on” in our lab on the Richfield campus at the student’s convenience.  

Program Outcomes

  • Demonstrate safe work practices during all aspects of training.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of electricity as it applies to air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems.
  • Demonstrate the application of refrigeration theory as it applies to servicing air conditioning, heat pump and refrigeration systems.
  • Prepare for the Environmental Protection Agency Section 608 Refrigerant Handling Certification.
  • Prepare for the Rocky Mountain Gas Association Natural Gas Technician Certification.
  • Demonstrate a variety of methods to assemble pipe and tubing.
  • Demonstrate the ability to successfully diagnose electrical and mechanical problems with air conditioning, refrigeration, furnace, and boiler systems.
  • Demonstrate the ability to communicate professionally both verbally and in writing.