The Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning/Refrigeration program prepares students to install, repair, and maintain commercial and home heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Students learn the basic principles involved in the conditioning of air (cooling and heating); filtering and controlling humidity;  blueprint reading; use of technical reference manuals; the diagnosis of malfunctions; overhaul, repair, and adjustment of units and parts such as pumps, compressors, valves, springs and connections; and repair of electric, electronic and pneumatic control systems.

After completing this program, students could pursue the following career paths: HVAC Technician, HVAC Salesperson.

This program also offers pathways into careers in electrical occupations, plumbing, and green energy fields such as wind turbine technician. 

Some examples of Post-secondary Opportunities:

Plumbers, Steamfitters, and HVAC-R Technician Apprenticeship Programs,  Pennsylvania College of Technology, and Alfred State College.

Industry Recognized Certifications: 

American Ladder Institute, Gaslite CSST Installation, Career Safe OSHA 10