DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

A glance at a busy week of hands-on learning in HVAC!

Pics 1-2: In the HVAC Fundamentals Lab, students are learning core HVAC fundamentals by wiring systems and testing relay boards. This exercise focuses on understanding how components function together before moving into more complex systems.

Pics 3-4: In the HVAC Systems and Servicing – Sheet Metal Lab, students are working with sheet metal, learning how to measure, cut, bend, and assemble ductwork. This lab focuses on building foundational skills in fabrication, precision, and understanding airflow systems. Students gain real-world experience creating the duct components used in residential and commercial HVAC installations.

Pics 5-6: In HVAC Commercial Service, students are training on larger commercial HVAC systems, practicing equipment start-up procedures and controlled teardowns. They learn how to inspect, troubleshoot, and understand the internal components of commercial units. This experience prepares them to safely handle the complex systems found in office buildings, schools, and industrial facilities.

We hosted our annual College Access Luncheon with a lunch and campus tour! High school counselors from across the Twin Cities heard from students and learned about housing, scholarships, and PSEO—an inside look at what technical education has to offer.

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Dunwoody`s open houses in the ’70s and ’80s looked a lot different than today. Here`s a snapshot of how far our campus and programs have come through decades of change and growth. See where we`ve been and where we`re headed. Join us at an open house tomorrow, Tuesday, February 10, from 3-5 p.m. to experience our campus for yourself! RSVP link in bio!

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A look into what some of our students are up to this week!

Pics 1-3: Second semester Electronics Engineering Technology students build-to-print exercise. Students receive a box of parts and a schematic, then assemble and solder the unit exactly to spec.

Pics 4-5: Drafting Studio students are learning how to properly use architectural rulers to read and scale drawings accurately. This skill is essential because it teaches students how to interpret real-world construction documents, measure spaces correctly, and translate designs from paper to practice.

Pics 6-7: Automated Systems & Robotics students, including those in the ELTT program, are working with FANUC pick-and-place robotics and palletizing systems. They are learning to pick up and move various materials while applying mathematical concepts. Students also gain experience programming a single point to distribute items across multiple points, developing both technical and problem-solving skills in automation.