This program is designed to serve the student interested in training for the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and/or refrigeration fields for gainful employment. It also provides for the needs of those students seeking up-dating types of training in various segments of this course. Since the students entering this program are from varied backgrounds and abilities, the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technology program provides individualized training and equal opportunities for every student to develop their technical skills and knowledge at the most expedient rate of time possible.

The primary purpose of the HVAC/R program is to provide the highest quality technical training and job skills for area residents, industrial institutions, and also individual training needs, including those persons already employed in this field. The Environmental Protection Agency’s certifications are integrated into the diploma and certificate exits of this program for compliance to Federal laws governing refrigerants.

The philosophy of this program is to provide training, which meets or exceeds industry’s standards and to develop the individual’s technical competencies and motor-skills, which should enable them to become successfully employed at entry level or higher.

Course Awards and Length

A diploma or certificate will be awarded to students depending upon the successful completion of specified units of study.

Heating & Air Conditioning Mechanic Helper                               Certificate             432 Hours

Refrigeration Unit Repairer Certificate                                          Certificate             864 Hours

HVAC Technician                                                                       Diploma             1296 Hours

HVAC/Refrigeration Technician                                                   Diploma              1728 Hours

Commercial Refrigeration/Air Conditioning
Technician                                                                                 Diploma              2160 Hours

Environmental Control Systems
Technician                                                                                 Diploma             2160 Hours

Course Objectives

The primary objective of this course is to provide any and all necessary training, thus enabling the student to obtain employment in this field at entry level or higher.

This course is designed to provide instruction in the techniques, skills and technical information necessary for entry-level employment. Related math and theory are taught as needed throughout the program. Students become skilled in the utilization of computer equipment used in the industry. There are four diplomas and two certificates that may be awarded. Each student must complete and pass proficiency test for each certificate level with a grade of 80 percent or higher before continuing to the next level.