HVAC & Refrigeration Technology
Locations:
Lakeshore High School
Career Opportunities Include:
- HVAC Installer
- HVAC Technician
- HVAC Commercial Technician
- Electrician
Grades: 11-12
Class description:
The heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration technology program prepares students for a technical service career in residential or light commercial/industrial environmental systems. The student will study the mechanical and electrical/electronic systems involved in contemporary
environmental controls. The HVAC& R certificate program prepares the individual for basic, entry-level employment in the residential and/or light commercial heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration service industry. The essentials of the mechanical and electrical systems of contemporary air-conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems are addressed throughout the
program.
The first year will consist of HVAC and Refrigeration 1.
The second year will consist of HVAC and Refrigeration 2.
Content areas:
- Shop Safety
- Hand Tools
- Blue Print Reading
- Power Tools
- Basic Electricity
- Soldering & Brazing
- HVAC Installation
- HVAC Trouble Shooting
career outlook:
Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers work on heating, ventilation, cooling, and refrigeration systems.
The median annual wage for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers was $48,730 in May 2019.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Website: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/
Updated 11/20/2020