3 Year Program

HVAC Technology

About This Course

The Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC) Technology program will prepare students to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, install, service and maintain the operating condition of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. The program will have a solid educational base on which to build a post-secondary degree or advanced certifications.

Pennsylvania is currently ranked in the top five states that employ the most HVAC workers statewide. The HVAC employment market is generally a stable and well-paying field to enter. As the HVAC industry continues to advance in technology and grow in size, having technical training will benefit students planning to enter the field.

Course Details

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Program Sequence

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Program of Study

Certificates Earned

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EPA 608 Certification

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Industry Competency Exam - Commercial Refrigeration

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Industry Competency Exam - Light Commercial A/C & Heating

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Industry Competency Exam - Residential A/C & Heating

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OSHA Certification

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EPA 608 Refrigerant Recovery

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609 Certification for Refrig. Recycling & Recovery

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S/P2 - Construction

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Pennsylvania Skills Certificate

Course Content

Installation
Preventative Maintenance
Diagnostic Techniques
The Use of Testing Equipment
Schematic Reading
Servicing and Repairing
Principles of Mechanics, Electricity and Electronics

Recommended Skills and High School Courses

The next generation of HVAC Technology graduates:

Have troubleshooting skills
Possess computer and electrical aptitude
Completed Algebra 1 with an A or B

And physically, should:

Have good manual dexterity

Career Pathways

This list is to help guide students in their career planning. This list is not complete and we challenge students to use their CTE training to find the perfect career goals to match their specific strengths and interests.