Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/ Refrigeration (HVAC/R) 1
Next Start Date: August 2026
Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) 1 is a one-year program for high school seniors. Students learn to install, repair, and maintain commercial and domestic air-conditioning and refrigeration systems. Experienced instructors teach safe and efficient work practices while preparing students for a career as an HVAC/R Mechanic and Installer.
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Articulated into related AAS/AS degrees at any State College in Florida
- EPA 608 & HVAC Excellence
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- Valid Florida Driver’s license
- Proof of Automobile Insurance
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- rising 12th graders only, min. 2.0 GPA, good attendance and behavior record, must be able to drive
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5 credits (satisfies the Practical Arts credit required for graduation)
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- Federal CIP Code: 47-4099.00
- Program Number: 8720300
C400410
Introduction to HVAC/R
ACR0000
250 hours
HVAC/R Fundamentals
ACR0001
250 hours
HVAC/R Service Practices
ACR0012
250 hours
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High School Application Process
- Complete the CTC High School Application online in the spring.
- Let your high school counselor know that you applied to CTC.
- Notification of acceptance/non-acceptance will be emailed.
- Attend mandatory Orientation at the CTC campus with a parent or guardian.
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After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:
- Demonstrate the importance of health, safety and environmental management systems in organizations and their importance to organizational performance and regulatory compliance.
- Explain the importance of employability, soft skills, entrepreneurship skills and making career plans.
- Identify, use and maintain the tools and tool accessories used in the heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration industry.
- Demonstrate mathematics knowledge and skills.
- Explain the properties of matter and heat behavior.
- Describe the history and concepts of heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration.
- Analyze fluids, pressures, refrigerants and related codes.
- Evaluate heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration system components and accessories.
- Fabricate and service the piping, tubing and fittings used in the heating, air-conditioning & refrigeration industry.
- Utilize and operate mechanical refrigeration servicing and testing equipment.
- Demonstrate a practical knowledge of basic electricity and of the electrical components of heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
- Demonstrate knowledge of electrical wiring in air-conditioning and refrigeration.
- Troubleshoot heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration electrical control systems and their components.
- Select and test electrical generation and distribution components for commercial heating and air conditioning systems.
- Maintain, test and troubleshoot electrical motors and their components for commercial heating and air-conditioning systems.
- Utilize mechanical components of heating air-conditioning and refrigeration systems.
- Operate solid-state electronics as used in heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems.
- Read construction documents.
- Assist in the installation of a residential heating and air-conditioning system and determine start-up procedures.
- Conduct start-up and check-out procedures for mechanical heating and air-conditioning systems.
- Use combustion-type heating servicing and testing equipment.
- Troubleshoot combustion gas valves and regulators as used in heating, air-conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation systems.
- Understand the design of heating and cooling systems.
- (Optional) Explain the importance of employability, soft skills, entrepreneurship skills and making career plans.