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Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) 1

Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC-R) 1

Registration Deadline: November 14, 2025 (or until full)

Next Start Date: November 17, 2025

 

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment or advanced training in the heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration and ventilation industry. The student should obtain EPA certification prior to leaving school in order to be employed in any job that requires work with refrigerants. This program focuses on broad, transferable skills, stresses the understanding of the heating, air-conditioning, refrigeration, and ventilation industry, and demonstrates elements of the industry such as planning, management, finance, technical and production skills, the underlying principles of technology, and health, safety, and environmental issues.

  • Please see the Basic Skills Requirement table by clicking here and find your program.

    If required, take the Basic Skills Test at our Testing Center. Call 941-255-7500 Ext. 1745 to schedule to take the test.

  • OCP

    Course Number

    Course Title

    Teacher Certification

    Length

    A

    ACR0000

    Introduction to HVAC/R

    AC HEAT ME @7 G

    REFRG MECH 7 G

    250 Hours

    B

    ACR0001

    HVAC/R Fundamentals

    250 Hours

    C

    ACR0012

    HVAC/R Service Practices

    250 Hours

     

    • Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

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  • Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) 1 teaches:

    • Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, and Heating Helper
    • Air  Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Mechanic Assistant
    • ​Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Mechanic 1

    Standards

    After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

    1. Demonstrate the importance of health, safety and environmental management systems in organizations and their importance to organizational performance and regulatory compliance.
    2. Explain the importance of employability, soft skills, entrepreneurship skills and making career plans.
    3. Identify, use and maintain the tools and tool accessories used in the heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration industry.
    4. Demonstrate mathematics knowledge and skills.
    5. Explain the properties of matter and heat behavior.
    6. Describe the history and concepts of heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration.
    7. Analyze fluids, pressures, refrigerants and related codes.
    8. Evaluate heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration system components and accessories.
    9. Fabricate and service the piping, tubing and fittings used in the heating, air-conditioning & refrigeration industry.
    10. Utilize and operate mechanical refrigeration servicing and testing equipment.
    11. Demonstrate a practical knowledge of basic electricity and of the electrical components of heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
    12. Demonstrate knowledge of electrical wiring in air-conditioning and refrigeration.
    13. Troubleshoot heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration electrical control systems and their components.
    14. Select and test electrical generation and distribution components for commercial heating and air conditioning systems.
    15. Maintain, test and troubleshoot electrical motors and their components for commercial heating and air-conditioning systems.
    16. Utilize mechanical components of heating air-conditioning and refrigeration systems.
    17. Operate solid-state electronics as used in heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems.
    18. Read construction documents.
    19. Assist in the installation of a residential heating and air-conditioning system and determine start-up procedures.
    20. Conduct start-up and check-out procedures for mechanical heating and air-conditioning systems.
    21. Use combustion-type heating servicing and testing equipment.
    22. Troubleshoot combustion gas valves and regulators as used in heating, air-conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation systems.
    23. Understand the design of heating and cooling systems.
    24. (Optional) Explain the importance of employability, soft skills, entrepreneurship skills and making career plans.

    • Valid Florida Driver's license
    • Proof of Automobile Insurance

  • A blue panel with copper pipes and valves, labeled with terms like 'refrigerant flow meter' and 'moisture indicator'.
  • Students in the HVAC class at Charlotte Technical College engaged in hands-on learning. They are wearing red and black uniforms while working at metal workbenches in a well-lit classroom with tools and equipment. Instructors and students collaborate as th
  • A person writes on a whiteboard, listing reasons for a poor design, including 'reversing air direction' and 'used incorrectly'.
  • 4A young man in a red polo shirt with a Charlotte Technical College logo works on a piece of equipment.

 

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