Heating and Air Conditioning

Course Description:
The Heating and Air Conditioning Program helps students prepare for and explore career opportunities related to occupations in Heating and Air Conditioning.  Study in this field will include tools, safety, electrical circuits, proper handling of equipment, temperature control, installation of equipment, sheet metal layout and design, and work attitudes.  Students are required to furnish their own coveralls and start to accumulate their own hand tools.

Second year seniors may take part in a cooperative work experience second semester with acceptable teacher recommendation, attendance, and grades.  Students must provide their own transportation and tools.

• Release time for students who are approved; paid on-the-job experi­ence
• Opportunity to be employed in a marketing-related occupation and apply attitudes, skills, and knowledge from school-to-work
• Full year enrollment
• Recommendation from business teacher or counselor required
• Approval is required by the department chairperson
• Students must be members of DECA (an association of marketing students)

Students will also qualify for the following industry certifications:

• OSHA General Industry Safety Certification
• OSHA Construction Industry Safety Certification
• CPR Certification
• EPA Section 608 Certification for Refrigerant Handling
• EPA Section 609 Certification for Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning Equipment
• HVAC Excellence Certifications