HVAC
  • Sheet Metal (Fall Semester-First Year)

    The purpose of the Sheet Metal Technology course is to prepare students in grades 11-12 for entry into the HVAC/Mechanical sheet metal installation industry. Students will learn the types of work performed, safety requirements, math skills needed and career path options within the sheet metal trades. Additionally, students will learn and apply the knowledge and skills needed to select the proper material, tools and joining methods for various types of HVAC and exhaust systems. Basic code requirements, Sheet Metal, and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA) design principles will be introduced.

    Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Refrigeration Technology I (Spring Semester-First Year)

    In Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Refrigeration Technology I, students will gain knowledge and skills needed to enter the industry as technicians in the HVAC and refrigeration industry or building maintenance industry, prepare for a postsecondary degree in a specified field of construction management, or pursue an approved apprenticeship program. Students will acquire knowledge and skills in safety, principles of HVAC theory, use of tools, codes, and installation of HVAC and refrigeration equipment. 

    Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Refrigeration Technology II (Year Long-Second Year)

    In Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Refrigeration Technology II, students will gain advanced knowledge and skills needed to enter the industry as HVAC and refrigeration technicians or building maintenance technicians or supervisors, prepare for a postsecondary degree in a specified field of construction or construction management, or pursue an approved apprenticeship program. Students will acquire knowledge and skills in safety, electrical theory, and use of tools, codes, installation of commercial HVAC equipment, heat pumps, and troubleshooting techniques, various duct systems, and maintenance practices.

    Certifications:

    Program Specific Certifications

    • EPA Section 608 Certification

    For more information, please see your CTE Counselor.