PROGRAM COSTS

* Program costs subject to change

The HVAC program introduces students to the knowledge base and technical skills of the HVAC industry including certified curriculum taught throughout eight courses.

AM courses are offered to first year students HVAC 1 – HVAC IV, which is nationally certified curriculum adopted by the WV Department of Education through NCCER (National Center for Construction of Education Research). PM course are mainly offered to second year students as elective courses. This includes basic control circuits, heating system, commercial air condition and air conditioning applications.

• Learn the knowledge and skills of the fundamental principles and service techniques for needed to install, maintain, diagnoses and service a wide range of HVAC and refrigeration equipment.

• Completers of the HHAC program have a wide range of opportunity in this industry. Included are sales, service, installation and design. Position available through HVAC apprenticeships programs, local/nationwide HVAC business, plants/utility companies, hospitals, schools, apartment complex, residential & commercial business.

• Students will develop necessary skills to trouble shoot, service, repair and install heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment

Students will also perform several “hands-on” activities including performance/application text book study. These include safe work practices with the use of hand power tools and test equipment. Students are actively engaged in trouble shooting live heating and air conditioning/refrigeration equipment. They develop skills necessary to repair refrigeration, electrical and air distributions related problems. Academic work includes basic safety (OSHA), trade related math, and tools of the trade. The curriculum includes construction drawings, heating systems, air properties, measurements and systems trouble shooting.

• OSHA 10-Hour Construction Certificate

• EPA refrigerant

• NOCTI Certification

• HVAC through National Center for Construction Education Research Career Readiness (NCCER)

• Installers

• Service Managers

• Service Technician

• Design Technicians

• Counter Sales

• Sales Person

• Mathematical

• Strong concentration

• Enjoys working with your hands

• Strong communication and reading

Students need to be safety minded, display good work ethic, meet industry standards in reading, comprehension and math, develop good employability/communications skills and the ability to perform physical labor. Students will also need to be drug free.

Students must pass the NCCER Core Safety and obtain the OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety certification to continue in the program.

For Adult General Admission Requirements, click here.

This program participates in the Simulated Workplace environment. For details and requirements, click here

Students will be provided with any technology instruction, devices and software required.

Students may enroll in SkillsUSA.

2 Academic Years (22 months) – 1080 clock hours (Secondary & Adult part-time enrollment)

1 Academic Year (10 months) – 1080 clock hours (Adult full-time enrollment)

Consisting of eight (8), nine-week courses of 135 clock hours each

Course Frequency: Each course offered once each academic year

Secondary & Adult Part-time schedule shown below.

Adult Full-time schedule includes the 1st year schedule in the morning and the 2nd year schedule in the afternoon

• 1752 HVAC I

• 1753 HVAC II

• 1754 HVAC III

• 1755 HVAC IV

• 1601 Basic Control Circuits

• 1607 Heating Systems

• 1608 Commercial Air Conditioning

• 1602 Air Conditioning Applications

SYLLABUS

This course introduces the student to the knowledge base and technical skills of the HVAC industry. HVAC I begins with the NCCER Core curriculum which is a prerequisite to all Level I completions. The students will complete modules in Basic Safety; Introduction to Construction Math; Introduction to Hand Tools; Introduction to Power Tools; Introduction to Construction Drawings; Basic Rigging; Basic Communication Skills; Basic Employability Skills; and Introduction to Materials Handling. Students will then begin developing skill sets related to the fundamentals of HVAC such as Introduction to HVAC; and Trade Mathematics. Students utilize problem‐solving techniques and participate in hands‐on activities to develop an understanding of course concepts. Teachers should provide each student with real world learning opportunities and instruction. Students are encouraged to become active members of the student organization, WV SkillsUSA. All West Virginia teachers are responsible for classroom instruction that integrates learning skills, technology tools, and skill sets.

HVAC II will continue to build student skill sets in areas such as Copper and Plastic Piping Practices; Soldering and Brazing; Ferrous Metal Piping Practices; Basic Electricity; Introduction to Cooling; Introduction to Heating; and Air Distribution Systems. Students utilize problem‐ solving techniques and participate in hands‐on activities to develop an understanding of course concepts. Teachers should provide each student with real world learning opportunities and
instruction. Students are encouraged to become active members of the student organization, WV SkillsUSA. All West Virginia teachers are responsible for classroom instruction that integrates learning skills, technology tools, and skill sets.

HVAC III will continue to build student skill sets in areas of Commercial Airside Systems; Chimneys, Vents, and Flues; Introduction to the Hydronic Systems; Air Quality Equipment; Leak Detection, Evacuation, Recovery, and Charging; Alternating Current; Basic Electronics; and Introduction to Control Circuit Troubleshooting. Students utilize problem‐solving techniques and participate in hands‐on activities to develop an understanding of course concepts. Teachers should provide each student with real world learning opportunities and instruction. Students are encouraged to become active members of the student organization, WV SkillsUSA. All West Virginia teachers are responsible for classroom instruction that integrates learning skills, technology tools, and skill sets.

HVAC IV will continue to build student skill sets in areas of Troubleshooting Gas Heating; Troubleshooting Cooling; Heat Pumps; Basic Installation and Maintenance Practices; Sheet Metal Duct Systems; and Fiberglass and Flexible Duct Systems. Students utilize problem‐solving techniques and participate in hands‐on activities to develop an understanding of course concepts. Teachers should provide each student with real world learning opportunities and instruction. Students are encouraged to become active members of the student organization, WV SkillsUSA. All West Virginia teachers are responsible for classroom instruction that integrates learning skills, technology tools, and skill sets.

This course introduces the student to the knowledge base and technical skills for concepts in Basic Control Circuits. Areas of study include mathematical concepts, technical writing skills, technical reading comprehension, career opportunities and personal and equipment safety. Emphasis will be placed on career exploration, job seeking skills and personal and professional ethics. Safety instruction is integrated into all activities. Students will utilize problem‐solving techniques and participate in laboratory activities to develop an understanding of course concepts, and teachers should provide each student with real world learning opportunities and instruction.

This course introduces the student to the knowledge base and technical skills for concepts in Heating Systems. Areas of study include mathematical concepts, technical writing skills, technical reading comprehension, career opportunities and personal and equipment safety. Emphasis will be placed on career exploration, job seeking skills and personal and professional ethics. Safety instruction is integrated into all activities. Students will utilize problem‐solving techniques and participate in laboratory activities to develop an understanding of course concepts, and teachers should provide each student with real world learning opportunities and instruction.

This course introduces the student to the knowledge base and technical skills for all courses in the Commercial Air Conditioning Program of Study. Areas of study include mathematical concepts, technical writing skills, technical reading comprehension, career opportunities, personal and equipment safety, fabrication operations and compression refrigeration. Emphasis will be placed on career exploration, job seeking skills and personal and professional ethics. Safety instruction is integrated into all activities. Students will utilize problem‐solving techniques and participate in laboratory activities to develop an understanding of course concepts, and teachers should provide each student with real world learning opportunities and instruction related to air conditioning occupations.

This course introduces the student to the knowledge base and technical skills for concepts in Air Conditioning Applications. Areas of study include mathematical concepts, technical writing skills, technical reading comprehension, career opportunities, personal and equipment safety, fabrication operations and basic compression refrigeration. Emphasis will be placed on career exploration, job seeking skills and personal and professional ethics. Safety instruction is integrated into all activities. Students will utilize problem‐solving techniques and participate in laboratory activities to develop an understanding of course concepts and teachers should provide each student with real world learning opportunities and instruction related to air conditioning occupations.