Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) 1
About Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) 1
The mission of this program is to prepare students for employment as heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration technicians and to provide advanced training in the industry.
Training focuses on all aspects of the HVACR industry including planning, management, technical and production skills, underlying principles, entry level engineering design of HVACR technology, labor and community issues, and health, safety and environmental issues.
Program Structure
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) 1
| C400410 | OCP | Postsecondary Program of Study | 750 Hrs |
| ACR0000 | A | Introduction to HVAC/R | 250 |
| ACR0001 | B | HVAC/R Fundamentals | 250 |
| ACR0012 | C | HVAC/R Service Practices | 250 |
Dual Enrollment available for high school students.
Additional Program Details
Program Structure Details
Occupational Completion Points (OCPs) - The Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) 1&2 program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of four occupational completion points. OCPs provide a student with early completion training options linked to employment opportunities established by the Florida Department of Education based on the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system and accepted industry titles. Academic skill level required to complete program: Grade 9 language, reading, and grade 10 math.
Industry Certification/Licensure
Throughout the programs, students will complete the OSHA 10-hour training and will be able to take Employment Ready Exams through HVAC Excellence:
- Air Conditioning
- Electrical
- EPA Section 608 Certification
- Heat Pump
- Light Commercial Refrigeration
Articulation
Upon successful completion of both the HVAC/R 1 & 2 programs, students enrolling in an A.S. degree program are eligible to be awarded articulated credits at:
Valencia College:
- Construction & Civil Engineering Technology A.S. degree – 3 credits
- Energy Management & Controls Technology – Up to 21 credits
(up to 12 credits for completion of HVAC/R 1 only) - Supervision & Management for Industry A.S. degree – Up to 24 credits
Program Cost
*Subject to change
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