Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

A.    Course Objective:  
Description: The objective of this program is to provide students with the knowledge and technical skills necessary to pursue entry-level employment in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning field, which includes selling, installing and maintaining residential equipment. The program is designed to provide students with instructions and hands-on training in areas such as: installation, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting and basic design of refrigeration heating and air conditioning systems along with a focus on service operations. The curriculum includes hands-on lab simulations to help prepare students for field service work typically performed by installation technicians, shop service technicians, repair technicians, and apprentice mechanics.

Competencies to be achieved: This program prepares students for entry-level positions, such as heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and preventive maintenance technicians.

B.    Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure): $21,500

The certification exams (EPA Section 608 Certification for Stationary Air Conditioning and Refrigeration & Universal R-410A Safety Training and Certification Program) are given on site at the UEI College campus by an approved ESCO Institute proctor. The College will pay
for each student to take each exam one (1) time. Students may take each exam an unlimited number of times but will be
responsible for payment for all subsequent attempts. Exam times will be scheduled by the Program Director. Certification is not
a program completion requirement but is highly recommended.

It is the responsibility of each student to read the certification, state board, or licensing requirements reflected in the program
outline section of the catalog and program disclosures. Students are also advised that such requirements may change during the
course of a program. The College cannot guarantee any student’s eligibility to sit for or pass an exam or to become licensed.
Students are not automatically certified or licensed upon graduation. 

C.    Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition):
Fundamentals of HVACR, 3rd Ed., Carter Stanfield, David Skaves, ©2017 | Pearson
Universal R-410A Safety & Training New
608PM Study Guide

D.    Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):
Klien Meter CL312
Goggles for HVAC Program
2 Uniforms: Polo Shirts 
HVAC Tool KIT

E.    WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification: 
Name: Amelia Nishida
Email: nishidaa@ieccolleges.com
Phone number: (949)272-7234

F.    Direct Website link to the program: https://www.uei.edu/trade-school-programs/heating-ventilation-air-conditioning/
G.    Additional information: 
•    Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation: N/A
•    Other Requirements: N/A 

H.    Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website): Included in website.

I.    Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)
CERTIFICATIONS AND PROGRAM COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS
The HVAC program includes two important certifications for HVAC professionals.
1. EPA Section 608 Certification for Stationary Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Federal regulations require that persons who work with regulated refrigerants be certified. The certification exam verifies that the
person has read and understands the requirements of the Federal Clean Air Act.
There are four categories of EPA certification:
• Type I - Persons who maintain, service or repair small appliances must be certified as Type I Technicians
• Type II - Persons who maintain, service, repair or dispose of high or very high-pressure appliances, except for small
appliances or motor vehicle air conditioning systems, must be certified as Type II technicians.
• Type III - Persons who service, maintain, repair, or dispose of low-pressure appliances must be certified as Type III
technicians.
• Universal - Persons who maintain, service, repair, or dispose of small appliances as well as high- and low-pressure
equipment, must be certified as Universal technicians.
UEI College students will take the Universal Exam, which encompasses the other three certifications.
2. Universal R-410A Safety Training & Certification Program
Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) are enabling the phase out of HCFCs. They are energy efficient, low in toxicity, cost effective and can
be used safely. Because HFCs meet important environmental and societal needs, Governments and industry support their global
use. In phasing out HCFCs, manufacturers are now using R-410A equipment, which use the new HFC technology. Air conditioning
equipment manufactured for R-410A requires contractors and technicians to shift to different tools, equipment and safety
standards when installing or changing out older split A/C systems or repairing systems in the field.
GENERAL INFORMATION REGARDING CERTIFICATIONS
The certification exams are given on site at the UEI College campus by an approved ESCO Institute proctor. The College will pay
for each student to take each exam one (1) time. Students may take each exam an unlimited number of times but will be
responsible for payment for all subsequent attempts. Exam times will be scheduled by the Program Director. Certification is not
a program completion requirement but is highly recommended..

•    Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)
Yes or No: No
Career Pathway: N/A

•    Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies)
 Yes or No (Explain): No

•    Accredited Curriculum:  (This is referring to the course being accredited,  not the test or school)
Yes or No: No 
 Accrediting Agency and link to website: N/A

J.    Credential Attainment Rate:  Percentage of students in the last 24 months who obtained a postsecondary credential, or secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, during participation or within one year after exit from the training program. Data not yet available. 

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