The first course is designed to provide beginning students with fundamentals in electrical skills. Emphasis is placed on basic electrical safety and electrical circuits. Students in this course will also be trained in electric theory and components that make up electrical circuits. Students will be able to identify electrical symbols and apply them to electrical wiring diagrams. The students will also gain knowledge of safe usage of electrical testing instruments to troubleshoot basic electric circuits. In addition, students will work with series circuits, parallel circuits and study the concepts of alternating current.
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Anywhere there are hot summers, cold winters or a need for climate control in a building, there’s a need for skilled heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration technicians. In the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration program at WTI, you’ll learn the skills you need to begin a successful career in this field. We offer a blended learning environment. Each course is a combination of on-campus and online experiences. This provides the ideal balance of hands-on activity and convenience.
After completing this program, you’ll be prepared to find work as a:
- Installer
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician
- Appliance Repair Technician
- Refrigeration Technician
- Maintenance Technician
Program Objective
Courses available at Wichita and Joplin campuses.
This program prepares graduates to become employable in an entry-level position as a Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician.
Students will understand electronic theory and refrigeration cycle principles as they apply to installing and troubleshooting basic problems. The course is taught using a combination of theory and practical applications in a laboratory environment.
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ASSOCIATE PROGRAM OBJECTIVE
Courses available at Wichita Main campus only.
The objective of this program is to prepare students to perform tasks for entry-level employment as a Computer Service Technician or Networking Systems Technician.
This program prepares students to perform tasks associated with installing, upgrading and maintaining computer network systems in a LAN/WAN environment. The course is taught using a combination of theory and practical applications in a laboratory environment. In order to provide the students with a well-rounded quality educational experience; students will be introduced to general education college-level courses that will afford them the future security of an Associates of Occupational Studies degree. To be considered for enrollment into this program, all admissions requirements must be met.
CLASSES YOU'LL TAKE
| Electrical Fundamentals | 4 Weeks | 5 QCH | |
| Refrigeration Fundamentals | 4 Weeks | 5 QCH | |
| EPA Training and Research Project | 4 Weeks | 5 QCH | |
| Introduction to Heating Systems | 4 Weeks | 5 QCH | |
| Heating Systems Installation & Troubleshooting | 4 Weeks | 5 QCH | |
| Heating Pump Systems, Preventative Maintenance & Research Project | 4 Weeks | 5 QCH | |
| Introduction to Air Conditioning | 4 Weeks | 5 QCH | |
| Building Construction & Building Science Principles | 4 Weeks | 5 QCH | |
| AC Installation, Troubleshooting & Research Project | 4 Weeks | 5 QCH | |
| Introduction to Refrigeration Systems | 4 Weeks | 5 QCH | |
| Refrigeration Controls & Troubleshooting | 4 Weeks | 5 QCH | |
| Commercial Refrigeration Systems & Research Project | 4 Weeks | 5 QCH | |
| Total | 48 Weeks | 60 QCH | |
DIPLOMA PROGRAM OBJECTIVE
Courses available at Wichita Main campus only.
The objective of this program is to prepare students to perform tasks for entry-level employment as a Computer Service Technician or Networking Systems Technician.
This program prepares students to perform tasks associated with installing, upgrading and maintaining computer network systems in a LAN/WAN environment. The course is taught using a combination of theory and practical applications in a laboratory environment. To be considered for enrollment into this program, all admissions requirements must be met. The credits awarded from this diploma program are transferrable into our CTNA AOS degree program
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