Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (CIP 47.0201)
This program provides knowledge and skills training in HVAC safety, and electrical controls for heating and air conditioning equipment. The refrigeration process as it applies to air conditioning, gas, and oil heating systems, air distribution system installation, using metal and duct board materials, the installation, servicing, and troubleshooting of air conditioners, heat pumps, and hydronic and warm air heating systems. The student will also learn pipe fitting, soldering, and brazing of the different types of piping materials. All basic hand tools, power tools, and HVAC-related tools will be used on a regular basis to introduce the student to the proper usage of each tool. The combination of lab practice and theory prepares students for employment and advancement in today’s Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) industry. Students entering this program should have a basic mechanical aptitude, be able to move heavy objects, be self-motivated, and a self-starter.
PROGRAM CONCENTRATIONS:
Cooling (AC Mini Splits & Split Units)
Hand, Power & Refrigeration Tools
Heating (Oil & Gas Furnaces & Boilers)
Heat Pumps
HVAC Electrical
Piping Practices (Copper, Iron Pipe, PVC, PEX)
Safety
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION ELIGIBLE: Yes
MEDIAN SALARY (Via O*NET OnLine):
Heating & Air Conditioning Mechanics & Installers $57,300
Energy Engineering Technician $111,970
Refrigeration Mechanics & Installers $42,420
COLLEGE CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES:
1 to 1 Agreements:
St. Francis Worldwide
SOAR:
COMPANIES STUDENTS HAVE WORKED WITH:
Arctic Desert
Longacre HVAC
Moyer HVAC
Quality Degree Inc.
Wallace Electric
PROGRAM SYLLABUS - Syllabus Link
PROGRAM TASK LIST - Task List Link
CAREER OPTIONS:
HVAC Installer
HVAC Mechanic
HVAC Service Technician
CERTIFICATIONS:
R410A Safety
EPA 608 Safety
OSHA 10-Hour Certification
Pennsylvania Skills Certification (NOCTI)