Cleveland Community College - Bridge Yearbook (Shelby, NC)

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0 - O I. 1 V! The score is tied with Dallas Cowboys l-1. Washington Redskins l-1 Now- a word from our sponsor lt takes two commercials for you to run to the refrigerator, open a cold beer and get back to the TV set, As you sit back in your easy chair in air-conditioned comfort, you think to yourself. l've got it made. But Lo? and behold? The beer is hot, what happened A quick check tells you that the refrigerator has quit Next step, telephone your local Aircondition and Refrigeration shop. This does not happen often. but when it does, you want a repairman im- mediately A weeks supply of frozen meats with a supply of refrigerated products can spoil In recent years the use of airconditioning and re- frigeration equipment has increasedtremendously Practically all new buildings for business or commercial use have all year comfort systems Many homes now have air-conditioning Realiz- ing these facts and seeing a need for air-condi- tioning and refrigeration technician and repair- men. Cleveland Tech. in l972, set up a curriculum designed to give the students practical knowledge that will enable them to become capable service- men in this industry. The principle objective has been to outline the required technical and related instruction to enable them to understand the basic principles involved in the construction. operation and maintenance of equipment The instructors at Cleveland Tech are highly pro- ficient in knowledge and experience to train the students in this area. Careers are waiting in employable areas of sales. maintenance, installa- tion, and in the growing Held of truck and trailer refrigeration, The demand is great for personnel to install and service the equipment and the stu- dents receive a diploma of graduation upon completion of the course, 4 C 5 ' Q 3 . D

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,-r 'G What is a plumber? He is the man we call ' after we have tried to lix a water leak, made it worse and flooded our basement. He is the one our wife tells us. in stern language, we should have called in the first place. But a -plumber is more than that. Plumbers are the craftsmen who install, repair and maintain systems which carry -water, steam, air or other liquids or gases needed for sanitation, heating. industrial production and various other uses. The past years have brought a steady increase in theidemand for these skilled workmenand as building construction continues to increase. A A . thisdemand will increase. is y : ' - Realizing the importance of skilled craftmen that are neededin this area, in I974 Cleveland Tech started this curriculum as one of itsrnight classes- It is designed to train the individuals who enter this occupation- with the knowledge and basic skills that will enable them to perform 'el'feetively. Courses in plumbing practices and heating are included to provide practical experience as well as theory. lt is impressed onhthe ,students that they must know in advance and keep up to date. on all new?- innovations. Courses in communications skills, physics. human rela- tions,' and business operations are offered to assist theindividuals in this occupation, Plumbing and Heating Contractors, dofyou nediva plumber? Ifso. look toward Cleveland Tech for the best. - H '