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As the population and economy grow, so does the demand for residential, commercial and industrial climate control systems technicians.  Students in the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning program will learn to install, maintain, and repair gas, oil and electric residential and light commercial heating and/or cooling units.  Suggested prerequisites: mechanical aptitude and problem solving abilities. 

Full academic selections for Juniors and Seniors

Available Certifications: EPA/ICE Certification

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Rick Hopkins Instructor
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Length of Program: 2 years
Technical Credits Earned: 6 
Academic Credits: 4 per year

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 Heating, Ventilation & Air-Conditioning (HVAC)

Technical Core Curriculum
 

  • Theories of heating and cooling

  • Identification and use of specialized tools

  • Fundamentals of electricity

  • Soldering & Brazing

  • Threading and Cutting

  • Splicing and/or connecting wires

  • Safe Refrigerant Practices

  • Assembly of sheet metal

  • Use of refrigerant metering devices

  • Piping practices

  • Basic duct work

  • Mechanical Maintenance

  • Schematics

  • SkillsUSA

Post-Secondary Education Opportunities
 

  • Apprenticeship Opportunities

  • Associate or Bachelor's Degree

  • Students have the opportunity to earn up to 15 college credits in this program.

Employment Opportunities
 

  • Service technician

  • Salesperson

  • Energy Management

  • General Maintenance