Program Information

The content in the Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Technology (HVACR) program includes but is not limited to designing, testing and repairing heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and cooling (HVAC) systems.  The purpose of the program is to prepare students for employment or advanced training in the heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration 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 offers a sequence of courses that provide opportunities for developing technical skill proficiency, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills.