Eligible Students: 11, 12
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HVAC, Electrical & Plumbing is a 2-year high school program that provides a balance of theory and application. This includes a solid foundation in the principles of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration, combined with extensive laboratory experience.
In the lab, students learn to test, systematically trouble shoot, repair, and maintain electrical and mechanical HVACR systems and components. Residential and light commercial heating, ventilating, and air conditioning, along with electrical and plumbing, are the main focuses of the program.
Upon successful completion of one year of HVACR, students will be eligible to take the ESCO Institute EPA Refrigerant Certification exam.
Areas of Study:
- Safety
- Thermodynamics
- Basic Refrigeration Cycles
- Electrical Fundamentals
- Residential Heating & Cooling
- Light Commercial Refrigeration
- Refrigerant Recovery
- Chilled Water Systems
- Propane & Natural Gas Piping
- Refrigerant Piping
- Duct System Design & Fabrication
- Heat Pumps
- Electric Heating Systems
- Energy Conservation
- Energy Star Products
Syllabus:
Admissions form and enrollment information
The following link provides information on job descriptions, pay and employment outlook for the HVACR field:
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Installation-Maintenance-and-Repair/Heating-air-conditioning-and-refrigeration-mechanics-and-installers.htm
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