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Schools Concentrating On HVAC Mechanics And Installers
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at Portland Community College.
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Student Body
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Portland Community College.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Portland Community College and Linn-Benton Community College.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Linn-Benton Community College.
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Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
Linn Benton Community College • Albany, OR
Studying RHVAC (completion in 2009)
• 11/28/2011
"They have prepared me for every aspect of my job, and then some! I went straight to work and was very competent in all aspects."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | LBCC offers all the needed tools for any student to learn and get hands on training. It is not just learning from a book - you will have the opportunity to actually apply the skills in a way you can understand. |
| Program Reputation | 10 | Most local companies will choose LBCC graduates over graduates from many other trade schools and colleges. The instructors are some of the best in the country. |
| Program Quality | 10 | The knowledge I have gained from LBCC HVAC program has enabled me to rapidly climb the ladder of my company. LBCC was very thorough with every step of HVAC processes for its students. |
| Instruction | 8 | The instructors are very knowledgeable and available to help at anytime. They even have second year students available to assist other students needing assistance. Most of the second year students are already employed with heating and a/c companies so all the information is fresh. |
| How Difficult | 7 | There are several certifications you have to get that are very detailed. Math is an essential part of your knowledge base. You will have to remember dates, laws, and codes for the state of Oregon. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | Everything you learn from a book you will have the opportunity to work with in hands on form. You don't just read about brazing a piece of copper - you will actually have to do the work and pass a test to get certified. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | They offer several different times for the classes needed to complete your degree. Night classes are offered for those that already have jobs. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | There is a complete shop for HVAC, with sheet metal and refrigeration units to work on. There is a complete library with books and computers. |
| Social Life | 10 | There are many student formed groups for social events and different learning parties. They have fund raisers like bbq's, car washes, and painting parties. |
| Placement Services | 6 | The way I got a job was from the student teachers that come in on their time off to help students. There are jobs posted all over on a daily basis. |
| Alumni Network | 10 | They have formed an alumni network and a "Distinguished Alumni" where you can contact other former students. This works nicely to network with other people in the same work industry. |
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