Environmental Systems and Refrigeration Technology

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The WVC Environmental Systems and Technology (ESRT) program prepares graduates for a wide variety of entry-level jobs as:

• - Service technicians
• - Mechanics
• - Maintenance personnel
• - Application engineers
• - Electronic temperature controls specialists
• - Environmental systems designers

Positions are available in agriculture storage facilities, office buildings, shopping malls, schools, industrial plants and many other facilities around the world.

The ESRT program combines theory classes with practical, hands-on shop work. Classes cover:

• Refrigeration principles
• Applied electricity
• Heating systems
• Control fundamentals
• Indoor air quality
• Boiler systems
• Blueprints
• Basic welding

Before entering the ESRT program, students are strongly advised to complete one year of high school algebra or its equivalent. Course work in computers, basic electricity/electronics and welding is also beneficial prior to entering the program.

Documentation of computer literacy, or BIT 105 Computer Applications, or instructor permission is required prior to entering the program. A current first aid card with CPR is required upon graduation. Students who complete the ESRT ATS degree can earn 1,287 electrical hours toward the Washington State Labor and Industry (06A) HVAC Refrigeration Specialty Electrical License.