<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>Ashworth College's Career Diploma in Heating and Air Conditioning is an 18-lesson, online program. Students have the opportunity to work at their own pace and take exams online. The program focuses on teaching basic mechanical and electrical processes of HVAC equipment, as well as how to install and troubleshoot heating and air conditioning units. Ashworth College provides all textbooks, study materials, and academic support required to complete this course. Students who successfully complete this program could be able to sit for the EPA s.608 certification exam. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>In order to begin Ashworth College's Career Diploma in Heating and Air Conditioning program, you should have an interest in the field of electronics and like working with your hands. Though not required, some students may have work experience in heating and air conditioning. Applicants to Ashworth College's programs should be 17 years of age or older. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>The Career Diploma in Heating and Air Conditioning program consists of 18 comprehensive online lessons. Lessons cover concepts like hand tools, systems cycles, electrical heat systems, and water chillers. All students will receive a class lesson book, study guide, and a starter set of tools. </p> <p><u>Heating and Air Conditioning Course Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Lesson Number</th><th> Lesson Name</th></tr> <tr><td> 1 </td><td> Hand Tools and Fasteners</td></tr> <tr><td> 3 </td><td> Soldering, Brazing and Flame-Cutting</td></tr> <tr><td> 4 </td><td> Math For Technicians</td></tr> <tr><td> 5 </td><td> Thermodynamics, Temperature and Pressure</td></tr> <tr><td> 6 </td><td> The Refrigerant System Cycle</td></tr> <tr><td> 7 </td><td> Refrigerants and Their Recovery</td></tr> <tr><td> 8 </td><td> Refrigerant Blends and Troubleshooting</td></tr> <tr><td> 9 </td><td> Refrigerant Controls</td></tr> <tr><td> 10 </td><td> Valves, Trouble Shooting Flow Controls</td></tr> <tr><td> 11 </td><td> Compressors and Their Lubrication</td></tr> <tr><td> 12 </td><td> Water Chillers</td></tr> <tr><td> 13 </td><td> Basic Electricity</td></tr> <tr><td> 14 </td><td> Electrical Circuits and Motors</td></tr> <tr><td> 15 </td><td> Solenoids, Relays and Motor Controls</td></tr> <tr><td> 16 </td><td> Defrost Cycles</td></tr> <tr><td> 17 </td><td> Gas and Oil Heat With Air Conditioning</td></tr> <tr><td> 18 </td><td> Electrical Heat With Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Ashworth College's Career Diploma in Heating and Air Conditioning program is designed to prepare you for a variety of careers in the field of HVAC. You will have the opportunity to pursue heat and air conditioning repair positions in the following settings: </p> <ul><li>Heating and air Conditioning Repair Company </li><li>Property Management Company </li><li>Building Maintenance Department </li><li>Schools </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>Graduates of Ashworth College's Career Diploma in Heating and Air Conditioning program may be able to pursue associate's degrees in the field of HVAC. These programs may prepare students for higher level positions. </p> <p>Associate's degrees graduates could pursue include but are not limited to: </p> <ul><li>Associate of Applied Science in HVAC Service Management </li><li>Associate of Applied Science in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technology </li><li>Associate of Applied Science in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration</li></ul>