Description
Graduates of this program keep our workplaces and living quarters heated and cooled efficiently. They maintain and install the equipment that keeps our food fresh or frozen in our supermarkets. Students learn the skills that prepare them to work as heating, air conditioning, and/or refrigeration technicians. This class may be substituted for up to one year of the three years required in the apprenticeship for the Mechanical Journeyman's License. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification for refrigerant handling is also available.
Application
Applicants must complete a SouthernTech Application for Admission. Additional information and applications are available at the Southern Tech campus and online at www.sotech.edu. Enrollment for this career program is open to adults and partnering High Schools (juniors/seniors).
Tuition
Secondary Student: Free. Post-secondary Student (in-district): $2.50 per hour; Post-secondary Student (Out-of-District): $5 per hour; and Post-secondary Student (Out-of-State): $7.50 per hour. Additional costs may include books, supplies, and miscellaneous fees.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
This program is not yet approved for Federal Financial Aid; scholarships may be available.
Courses (525 Hours)
Introduction to HVAC
Piping and Piping Practices
Refrigerant Handling
Electricity, Motor and Controls
Refrigeration System Components
Indoor Air Fundamentals
Residential Air-Conditioning Systems
Residential Heating Systems
Estimated time to complete half time: 10 months
Targeted Certifications and/or Credentials
⇒ EPA Section 608 Technician Certification
⇒ Process Piping Technician
⇒ HVAC Technician
⇒ OSHA 10
⇒ Residential Industry Competency Exam (ICE)
Certifications may vary by Program and are subject to change without notice.
Student Organization
SkillsUSA
Schedule
Post-secondary: 8:00-11:00 AM or 12:45-3:45 PM
Secondary Students: 8:00-11:00 AM or 12:45-3:45 PM
Employment Options
The following list is associated with the approved SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) for this program and does not necessarily represent immediate opportunities; additional training may be required for some options listed.
A/C Tech; HVAC Installer; HVAC Mechanic; HVAC Service Tech; HVAC Service Technician; HVAC Specialist; HVAC Technician; HVAC Technician; Service Technician; Systems Mechanic – Approximate Pay Potential: $13-35/Hour (O*NET source: https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/49-9021.00):
Travis Southerland
HVAC Instructor
