Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
The Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning program prepares students for a career in domestic and institutional environmental controls.
Students learn how to service of refrigeration systems, controls, mechanical components and general heating systems as well as diagnose and problem solve in residential, industrial and commercial situations. Students learn engineering principles and how to design and deploy HVAC & R systems.
Career Opportunities:
- HVAC Installer/ Technician
- Refrigeration Installer/ Technician
- Equipment Salesperson
- Equipment Maintenance & Service Technician
- HVAC Engineer
*Some careers noted require additional education
Skills Gained:
- Analysis & Measurement of electrical values
- Analysis of Mechanical Refrigeration Cycle/ Components
- Soldering and Brazing HVAC Materials
- Assessment and Fabrication of Sheet Metal
- Installation, Service and Repair of Refrigeration/ Air Conditioning Equipment
- Identification & Installation of the Types of Forced-Air Heating Systems
- Troubleshooting of single phase, split phase and three phase circuits or devices
- Troubleshooting and Servicing Heating Systems
Career Technical Student Organization
SkillsUSA
Students participate in SkillsUSA, a partnership of students, teachers and industry, working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. All students also have the opportunity to participate in the Tech Prep Showcase through the Miami Valley Tech Prep Consortium.