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Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) 2

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Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) 2

Program Details

  • 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.

  • 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.

     

    C400420 OCP Postsecondary Program of Study 600 Hrs
    ACR0013 A HVAC/R Intermediate Service Practices 250
    ACR0044
    -OR-
    ACR0045
    B HVAC/R Advanced Service Practices (formerly 'Air-Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Technician')*
    -OR-
    HVAC/R Advanced Commercial and Industrial Service Practices (formerly 'Refrigeration Mechanic')*
    350
    -OR-
    350


    *NOTE: Students may choose one of the following courses for the completion of OCP B:  ACR0044 or ACR0045

    Dual Enrollment available for high school students. View the Dual Enrollment at OTC video playlist.

  • 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

      HVAC Excellence
  • Upon successful completion of the HVAC/R 1 or HVAC/R 1 & 2 programs, students enrolling in an AS degree program at Valencia College are eligible to be awarded articulated credits:

    • Construction & Civil Engineering Technology AS degree – Up to 3 credits
    • Energy Management & Controls Technology – Up to 12 credits (completion of HVAC/R 1 only) or up to 21 credits (completion of HVAC/R 1 & 2)
    • Supervision & Management for Industry AS degree – Up to 24 credits

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