LEARN THE SYSTEMS THAT KEEP BUILDINGS WORKING
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning prepares students to work with the systems that heat, cool, ventilate, and control residential and commercial buildings. Through hands-on technical training, students learn refrigeration, heating systems, air distribution, electrical controls, system diagnostics, soldering, brazing, and troubleshooting.
INDUSTRY CREDENTIALS
EPA Section 608 Certification
EPA Flammable Refrigerant Safety Certification
NORA Bronze Certification
OSHA-10
Students may also complete manufacturer-specific training in areas such as heat pumps, controls, and gas systems.
INDUSTRY TRAINING
Students develop skills across multiple building systems, including:
Heating & Combustion Systems
Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
Heat Pumps
Electrical Controls
Air Distribution
System Diagnostics
HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT
4 HVAC elective credits
Professional English
Technical Math
Global Citizenship
Technical Science
Technical Health*
Technical PE*
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Students learn how complete heating, cooling, refrigeration, and ventilation systems work—and how to install, test, maintain, and troubleshoot their components.
HEATING, COOLING & REFRIGERATION
- Refrigeration theory and the refrigeration cycle
- Heating and combustion systems
- Air conditioning systems
- Heat pump technology
- Airflow and air distribution
- System installation
- Energy efficiency
- Soldering and brazing
ELECTRICAL, CONTROLS & DIAGNOSTICS
- Electrical and mechanical fundamentals
- Wiring diagrams and schematics
- HVAC controls
- System testing and troubleshooting
- Airflow measurement
- Combustion analysis
- Technical measurement
- Applied math and thermodynamics
SKILLS FOR THE WORKPLACE
HVAC technicians need to understand how mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, and control systems work together. Students develop the ability to diagnose problems, interpret technical information, use specialized tools and test equipment, work safely, and solve problems systematically.
The program combines technical instruction with the applied math, measurement, thermodynamics, and technical reading used in the HVAC industry.
IS HVAC A GOOD FIT FOR YOU?
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning may be a good fit for students who enjoy understanding how things work, solving mechanical problems, working with tools, and learning through hands-on technical work.
Students should be prepared to:
- Use basic algebra
- Apply concepts from laboratory science
- Read and interpret technical material at approximately an 11th–12th-grade level
- Perform physical work on a daily basis
- Lift up to 50 pounds
- Use fine and gross motor skills
- Work comfortably around power tools and loud equipment
- Climb ladders up to 10 feet
- Collaborate effectively with peers
WHERE CAN HVAC TAKE YOU?
ENTER THE TRADES
Build skills for entry-level employment in residential and commercial heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, building systems, and related mechanical trades.
EARN INDUSTRY CREDENTIALS
Graduate with opportunities to earn certifications such as EPA Section 608 and NORA Bronze that demonstrate industry-specific knowledge and strengthen preparation for entry-level technician work.
CONTINUE YOUR TRAINING
Build a technical foundation for apprenticeships, trade-school programs, and postsecondary study in HVAC, refrigeration, building systems, and related fields
READY TO BUILD YOUR SKILLS?
Learn the systems behind comfortable, efficient buildings while developing the technical skills employers need.