HVAC Technician (previously Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technology)
(900 Clock-Hour Certificate)
HVAC Technician consists of 900 hours of instruction in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of residential and commercial heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems and equipment. HVAC Technician is now certified through NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research).
Students prepare for recovery and recycling Section 608 EPA Section 609 (Automobile) EPA, 410A certification and the WV apprentice electrical test. Beginning 2012-2013, the HVAC Tech program will be taught using NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) curriculum; students will have the opportunity to gain industry-recognized credentials in the form of a wallet card, transcript and certificate.
In addition, students will have the opportunity to participate in:
- SkillsUSA Club (America’s largest student co-curricular organization)—attending and participating in business-style meetings and competing in skill-related contests.
- Students also have the opportunity to join in with other students to raise funds for their various activities. Past events included Longaberger Basket Bingo, Buckwheat Festival, serving concessions at WVU functions.
Major Units of Study
Basic Control Circuits
Domestic Refrigeration
Heating Systems
Fundamentals of Air Conditioning/Refrigeration
Commercial Air Conditioning
Advanced Air Conditioning
Fossil Fuel Heating Systems
Equipment/Tools Used
Pocket Calculator
Digital Multimeter
Refrigerant Leak Detector
Refrigerant Recovery Machine
Ritchie Vacuum Pump
Refrigerant Recovery Cylinder
Electronic Vacuum Gauge
Manifold Gauge Set
Valve Core Tool
Kwik Charge Adaptor
Imperial Flare Tool
Tubing Cutter
Mini Tube Cutter
Swag Tool Set
Tubing Bender
Straight Valve Ratchet
Hex Key Adaptor
Torch Kit
Valve Wrench
Acetylene
Acetylene Tank
Heat Gun
CPS Refrigeration Scales
Clothing Required
Monongalia County School Policy/MTEC safety
Safety glasses
T-shirt/jeans (no shorts)
Work shoes/boots (leather steel toe recommended)
Employment Opportunities
HVAC Technician
Plumber
Electrician
Counter Sales Representative
Employment Opportunities with Further Training
Management potential in HVAC, Plumbing, Electrician, Sales
Interests
If you have the following interests, this program may be for you:
- I think in a very logical way
- I enjoy working with computers
- I can work well with others on difficult problems
- I don’t mind working long hours under pressure
- I prefer a flexible work schedule
- I am good at math
- I enjoy puzzles
- I like to learn new things whenever I can
- I take pride in knowing things others may not know
- I can stick with a problem until I get it solved
Skills
If you have the following skills, this program may be for you:
- Like mechanical things and working with my hands
- Like to work on my own without people watching over me
- I like variety in the work I do, but I also enjoy the challenge of high production work
- I like to do things that require accuracy and concentration
- I take pride in seeing the final results of my work
- I can read technical material and follow detailed diagrams
- I think in a very logical way
- I have reasonably good math skills
- I work carefully and safely
- I can follow directions
- I work with my hands easily and skillfully
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