Applied Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning

The Applied Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning (MVAC) Microcredential is a two-day in-person course covering system operation and diagnostics in the heavy equipment industry.

Topics include: EPA 609 certification, identifying system components, refrigerant cycle and operation of air conditioning systems, diagnostic procedures and use air conditioning service equipment, analysis of system operation and interpreting results based on pressures and
temperatures.

Instruction Method

In-person

Time to Complete

Days

Credit or Non-Credit

Non-credit

Cost

Regular Price ~~$1600~~ $800 NOW Offered for ~~$800~~ $400 (50% discount) due to the Empire State Development NY Empowers Grant

Number of Hours

16 hrs

Prerequisites

Basic Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning (MVAC) Microcredential (with EPA 609 certification)

Skills

Identify MVAC components, Describe System Operation, Service MVAC system, Diagnose and repair MVAC systems, utilize MVAC service tools

Stackable Degrees

AAS Agricultural Business, AAS Agricultural Power and Machinery, AAS Animal Science, BT Agricultural Equipment Technology, BT Animal Science

Career Outlook

There is a need to train current mechanics at heavy equipment dealerships, farms, and independent shops. According to AED (Associated Equipment Distributors), “the equipment industry has a job opening rate three times higher than the national average,” and “among AED member respondents, 95% agree there is a skills gap in the industry.”