Industrial Technology

Julie Baxley
Director Human Resource Development/Workforce Solutions | Building – 18
Email: jbbaxley@robeson.edu
Phone: (910) 272-3671

Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration

To register for HVAC, click here.

This program is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to become employed as a heating and air conditioning technician. Course topics focus on operating principles of heating and cooling systems with emphasis on safety, theory and principles of refrigeration, types of heating/cooling systems, Ohm’s law, load calculation, troubleshooting using the various types of test equipment, servicing, repairing and installing components/entire systems and employment of customer service techniques.

 

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Blueprint Reading

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This course introduces the basic principles of blueprint reading. Topics include line types, orthographic projections, dimensioning methods, and notes. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret basic blueprints and visualize the features of a part.

 

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Plumbing

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This course is designed to cover the basic installation and maintenance of plumbing systems and components. Topics include safe use of tools, implementation of standard practices, and installation/maintenance of piping, fittings, valves, appliances and fixtures used in plumbed systems. Upon completion, students should be able to install/maintain basic plumbing systems, components, appliances, and fixtures through appropriate use of plumbing tools and standard practices.

Dates:     June 19 – August 7, 2025

Days:     Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday

Time:     6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Cost:     $182

 

Welding

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This course provides instruction on the principles and practices of welding. Emphasis is on the blueprint reading, metallurgy, welding inspection, and destructive and non-destructive testing. Course content will be specific to a particular welding process such as SMAW (stick), GMAW (MIG), and GTAW (TIG). Upon completion, students will have the knowledge base to sit for various industry-specific certifications. Dates:     June 19 – August 7, 2025 Days:     Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday Time:     6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Cost:     $182 Student Supplies Required: 6-inch-high steel toe boots Welding Helmet Welding Jacket Safety Glasses – Clear and Cutting Glasses Welding Gloves – 4 Pairs (Work, Tig, Mig, and Stick) Chipping Hammer Brush These items can be purchased through Amazon, Harbor Freight, or Tractor Supply.  Please bring these items with you the first night.