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

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

Next Start Date: August 2025

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.

  • Articulated into AAS/AS degrees at any State College in Florida

    • EPA 608 & HVAC Excellence
    • Valid Florida Driver’s license
    • Proof of Automobile Insurance
    • rising 12th graders only, min. 2.0 GPA, good attendance and behavior record, must be able to drive
  • 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

  • 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.
  • 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.

  • A blue panel with copper pipes and valves, labeled with terms like 'refrigerant flow meter' and 'moisture indicator'.
  • A brick building with a sign that reads 'HVAC, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning'.
  • 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.