Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

The program covers training on the installation of refrigerating piping, electrical power wiring, temperature control and monitoring devices as well as interpretation of blueprints and design specifications and electrical schematics, interpretation of E.P.A. refrigerant laws, and completion of approved test.

PHYSICAL SKILLS & ABILITIES

See your guidance counselor to learn about physical considerations required for this career program.

ACADEMIC / EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS

MATH SKILLS

Convert and/or perform practical applications involving fractions and decimals, percentages, measurement, ratio, and proportion. Compute discount, interest, profit and loss, commission, markups, and selling price. Calculate surface area, volume, weights, measures, and circumference. Understand square roots and radicals, properties of angles, essentials of trigonometry, and proper use of all measuring devices used in the career area.

LANGUAGE / ENGLISH SKILLS

Read a variety of novels, magazines, newspapers, trade-related technical manuals, and encyclopedias. Read safety rules, instructions in the use and maintenance of shop tools and equipment, and proper job procedures. Write reports and essays with proper format.

SCIENCE SKILLS

Demonstrate technical competencies in the interpretation of scientific processes and principles, utilization of measurements, operation of specific technical equipment and techniques used in problem solving.

POST-SECONDARY CAREER PATHS

Four-year apprenticeship program. Additional trade-related studies and advanced skill training courses available through postsecondary trade schools and extension programs.