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

Heating Ventilating Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R)

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.

The program includes:

• 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:

• R-410A Safety Training and Certification for Technicians
• 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 and CT2 College Credit

Fall 2020 – Evening
Program Orientation: Thursday, September 10, 2020 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
September 14, 2020 – June 3, 2021 (approximate ending date)
Monday – Thursday: 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Spring 2021 – Day
Program Orientation: Monday, February 8, 2021 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
February 9, 2021 – June 28, 2021 (approximate ending date)
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Total Program Cost $9,895 includes Tuition: $9,394, Books & Supplies: $223, Materials and Assessments: $278

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).

HVAC/R 2020-2021 Advisory Members

Mr. David Brenneis, Huge Heating & Cooling Co., Inc.
Mr. Steven Clay, Sales Heating & Cooling
Mr. Joshua Dubecky, Climate-Tech Inc.
Mr. Patrick Flemming, Climate-Tech Inc.
Mr. Ed McDaniel, Jr., Wolff Brothers Supply
Mr. Bob Palka, Huge Heating & Cooling Co., Inc.
Ms. Melisa Peline, Gardiner
Mr. Jim Sustersic, J.D. Indoor Comfort, Inc.
Mr. Kevin Thaxton, K. Thaxton Heating & Cooling, Inc.
Mr. James Thomas, Thomas HVAC