This career major is an introduction to air-conditioning and refrigeration, exploring career opportunities in the HVAC/R industry, personal safety and
work practices, and personal protective equipment. Students will be instructed
in the proper handling of pressurized fluids, handling hazardous substances, hand and power tools, and equipment used to test and service air conditioning.
Instructor
Wade Boyd
Curriculum/Hours
| HVAC/R Solid State Electronics | 30 | |
| HVAC/R Servicing, Troubleshooting-Residential | 90 | |
| Professional Services | 15 | |
| HVAC/R Codes, Regulations & Standards | 30 | |
| Indoor Air Quality | 15 | |
| HVAC/R System Installation, Start-up (residential) | 120 | |
| Heating Systems | 120 | |
| Heat Pumps | 30 | |
| Introduction to HVAC/R Safety, Tools, Equipment | 30 | |
| Principals of Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer | 60 | |
| Piping and Piping Practices | 45 | |
| Air Handling | 45 | |
| Load Calculations | 15 | |
| Refrigerant Retrofit | 15 | |
| Refrigerant Recovery | 15 | |
| Refrigerants and Lubricants | 15 | |
| Refrigerant System Components | 90 | |
| Air Conditioning Systems | 120 | |
| HVAC/R Preventative Maintenance | 15 | |
| HVAC/R Controls | 45 | |
| Electricity for HVAC/R | 60 | |
| Workforce Staging | 30 | |
| TOTAL HOURS | 1,050 |
College Credit
19 hours at OSU-IT.
Cost
| Tuition - In-District | $2,835 |
|---|---|
| Tuition - Out-of-District | $3,150 |
| Supply Fees | $2,428 |
Student Organization
SkillsUSA is a service organization for high school and adult students of industrial programs. Skills USA provides opportunities for students to enhance their personal and leadership qualities through individual and group projects and through skill competitions which are held on local, state and national levels.
For more information on this Career Major, contact Student Services
at 405.452.5500
or the instructor at wboyd@wwtech.org