The Heating Systems Technician program is designed to prepare students for employment in the residential and commercial heating industry. Graduates of the program are trained to:

• Read blueprints and interpret drawings or specifications. • Design heating system components and assemble them using hand and power tools. • Install components such as thermostats, motors, piping, and safety devices, and connect them to fuel supply, ventilation, and electrical systems. • Test installed units and adjust controls for proper functioning, as well as troubleshoot and repair malfunctioning oil burners, gas appliances, solid-fuel appliances, geothermal and air-source heat pumps, and their controls. • Troubleshoot and repair malfunctioning hydronic and forced-air heating systems. • Install and maintain alternate energy sources, combination units, and solar heating systems. • Perform scheduled maintenance on heating systems and their components.