I need some input on this school and course please

[Gatorade1121]

Im looking for advice on whether or not this is worth it. Im 23 years old recently laid off from operating heavy machinery and looking to get in another field of work. I just want to know if this course covers everything that is needed and that the certifications it offers are the ones that are wanted. Also anyone ever complete a course like this and end up with a decent job? Any input advice would be greatly appreciated.

Heres the link to the course info and classes http://www.polaris.edu/ADULT%20EDUCA...prog_hvac.html

PS. Its a 600 hour course and costs $5995 but I got student aid and its only going to cost me about $1800.

[tjwhite]

Hi there. I looked at the polaris site. I didn't see anywhere that they were an accredited school. the price seems a little low too. I am going to the new castle school of trades, just east of youngstown, OH in PA. They are an accredited school an tuition is around $19K. It is an associates degree program, we take some math, business and computer classes as well as our core dept. It looks like they do offer EPA 608 certification, so thats good.

[beenthere]

600 hours is light. But if they teach what they say. Its a good course.

Not many schools actually teach anything about air side diagnostics. Something which is definitely needed. But very lacking in our trade.

[Gatorade1121]

They are accredited I made sure of that =). Not sure what it means Ill have to look more into it. Thanks for replying guys

Polaris Career Center is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement and by the Ohio Department of Education. All teachers are qualified practitioners in their area of instruction and are certified by the Ohio Department of Education.

[supertek65]

i hope they break it down better than this?????????

ie
basic electricity
psychrometrics
thermodynamics
chemistry
math for hvac
electronics
hydronics
air moving devices
basic refrigeration
advanced refrigeration
controls
brazing
soldering
piping
load calculating
etc


frank


•Introduction to Construction and Maintenance (Core Curriculum)
•HVAC/R Safety-related Issues
•Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVAC/R
)•Heating & Air Conditioning Installation Procedures
•Understanding Schematics
•Airside Systems
•Proper Venting
•CFC Refrigerant Recovery/Recycling Certification
•ICE Certification
•Duct Work
•Electrical Code & Electrical Controls
•Mechanical Maintenance
•Air Properties & Balancing
•Heating & Air Conditioning Diagnostic Techniques
•Refrigeration Troubleshooting
•Customer Service

[Gatorade1121]

i hope they break it down better than this?????????

ie
basic electricity
psychrometrics
thermodynamics
chemistry
math for hvac
electronics
hydronics
air moving devices
basic refrigeration
advanced refrigeration
controls
brazing
soldering
piping
load calculating
etc


frank


•Introduction to Construction and Maintenance (Core Curriculum)
•HVAC/R Safety-related Issues
•Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVAC/R
)•Heating & Air Conditioning Installation Procedures
•Understanding Schematics
•Airside Systems
•Proper Venting
•CFC Refrigerant Recovery/Recycling Certification
•ICE Certification
•Duct Work
•Electrical Code & Electrical Controls
•Mechanical Maintenance
•Air Properties & Balancing
•Heating & Air Conditioning Diagnostic Techniques
•Refrigeration Troubleshooting
•Customer Service

Im sorry I don't understand what your trying to say?

[supertek65]

what i am trying to say is

they do not go into detail about what they are teaching at ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

take a look at the rses website and you will have a good idea what i am talking about!

for example
http://www.rses.org/store/main.aspx?DepartmentId=131

Im sorry I don't understand what your trying to say?

[supertek65]

PROPER VENTING???????????????????????????????????? WTH??