Heating, Ventilation,
Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) 1
Class Times: 7:00am-12:00pm Monday - Friday
Length: 750 hours
Program Number: C400410
Enrollment Periods: 2; 375 hours, 375 hours
The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment or advanced training in the heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration and ventilation industry.
Basic Skill Level Requirements: Mathematics: 10 (Level A), Language: 9, Reading: 9; or Verbal 248, Quantitative 267
Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) 1 program C400410 structure:
Course Number | Course Title | Course Length | OCP | Credits |
ACR0000 | Introduction to HVAC/R | 250 hours | A | 1.5 |
This course highlights the importance of health, safety, and environmental management systems in organizations. Students identify, use, and maintain the tools and accessories in the industry, as well as demonstrate a practical knowledge of basic electricity and electrical components used in heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Students maintain, test, and troubleshoot various heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration systems. |
ACR0001 | HVAC/R Fundamentals | 250 hours | B | 1.5 |
Items covered include: knowledge of electrical wiring in air-conditioning and refrigeration, troubleshooting HVAC systems, testing electrical components for commercial HVAC systems, and analyze fluids, pressures, refrigerants, and related codes. |
ACR0012 | HVAC/R Service Practices | 250 hours | C | 1.5 1.5 |
Students utilize mechanical components of HVAC/R systems, operate solid-state electronics and mechanical refrigeration and testing equipment. |
Industry Certification: Students are given the opportunity to take Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) exams.
All students participate in IET
Integrated Education and Training (IET) is an educational model that combines adult education and literacy activities with workforce preparation and training for a specific occupation or occupational cluster. The goal of IET is to help adults gain the skills and credentials they need for in-demand careers, and to advance their education and careers.
Heating, Ventilation,
Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) 2
Prerequisite HVAC/R 1
Length: 600 hours
Enrollment: Every nine weeks
Program Number: C400420
Enrollment Periods: 2; 300 hours, 300 hours
The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment or advanced training in the heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration and ventilation industry.
Basic Skill Level Requirements: Testing must be completed within the first 6 weeks unless Exempt.
Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) 1 program C400410
Course Number | Course Title | Course Length | OCP | Credits |
ACR0013 | HVAC/R Intermediate Service Practices | 250 hours | A | 1.5 |
Students select appropriate commercial compressors; test, adjust, and maintain commercial evaporative condensers. |
ACR0044 | Air-Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Technician | 350 hours | D | 2 |
This course covers the properties of air; using a pressure enthalpy chart to diagram refrigerant cycles; standards for and ways to measure indoor air quality; understanding chilled systems; read construction documents; interpret, use and modify construction drawings and specifications; and design heating and cooling systems. |
All students participate in IET
Integrated Education and Training (IET) is an educational model that combines adult education and literacy activities with workforce preparation and training for a specific occupation or occupational cluster. The goal of IET is to help adults gain the skills and credentials they need for in-demand careers, and to advance their education and careers.
Industry Certification: Students are given the opportunity to take Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) exams.
Total Completion Rate: 100%
Total placement Rate: 100%
