Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R)

Heating Ventilating Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R)

Contact Theresa at 440.891.7697 or tliska@polaris.edu to arrange a personal tour!

600 HOURS (20 WEEKS - DAY; 36 WEEKS - EVENING) 

The highly-trained and in-demand technicians in the Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) profession maintain the complex HVAC/R systems used in residential, light industrial and commercial buildings. Trained technicians have job stability and high earning potential.  This program takes place in a state-of-the-art, fully renovated lab.

Subject Areas:

• Safety, tools and equipment
• Theory of heat
• Basic and automatic controls
• Electric motors
• Heating and humidification
• Air conditioning and air distribution
• All weather systems
• Certifications
• Heating & air conditioning installation procedures
• Understanding schematics
• Airside systems
• Proper venting
• Duct work
• Electrical code and electrical controls
• Mechanical maintenance
• Air properties and balancing
• Heating and air conditioning diagnostic techniques
• Refrigeration troubleshooting
• Customer service
• Employability skills

Requirements for Completion:

• A “C” average (70%) or higher
• Attendance rate not less than 90%
• Payment of all outstanding obligations to the school

Certifications:

• PM Tech
• 608 EPA Refrigerant Recovery Universal (Type 1, 2 and 3)
• OSHA 10-Hour
• Industry Competency Exam (ICE) - Residential Air Conditioning & Heating
• HC/HFO - Hydrocarbon/Hydrofluoroolefin

Career Opportunities:

• Furnace A/C Installer
• HVAC/R Service Technician
• Facilities Maintenance
• Appliance Repair
• HVAC Wholesaler
• HVAC/R Contractor

Qualifies for One-Year Option College Credit 

Fall 2022 – Day
Program Orientation: Monday, August 29, 2022 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
August 30, 2022 – Janury 25, 2023 (approximate ending date)
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Fall 2022 – Evening
Program Orientation: Tuesday, September 6, 2022, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
September 7, 2022 - May 25, 2023 (approximate ending date)
Monday – Thursday: 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Spring 2023 – Day
Program Orientation: Monday, February 6, 2023, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
February 7, 2023 - June 20, 2023 (approximate ending date)
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Total Program Cost $10,495:
Includes Tuition: $10,014, Books & Supplies: $223, Materials and Assessments: $258
Cost includes textbooks, t-shirts (4), safety glasses and certification examination fees. Students can expect the following additional cost: work boots (safety-toed footwear recommended).

Contact Theresa at 440.891.7697 or tliska@polaris.edu to arrange a personal tour!

HVAC/R 2022-2023 Advisory Members

Mr. Dennis Blankenburg, Smylie One Heating, Cooling & Plumbing
Mr. Joshua Dubecky, Climate-Tech Inc.
Mr. James Horner, Vesuvius USA Corporation
Mr. Adam Nichols, John Carroll University
Mr. Bob Palka, Huge Heating 
Mr. Ed Rundle, Wolff Bros. Supply, Inc.
Mr. Steve Showalter, Westland Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing
Mr. Jim Sustersic, JD Indoor Comfort, Inc.
Mrs. Melisa Turnbull, Gardiner