Program Length: 750 Hours
Program Objective:
The objective of the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning/ Refrigeration (HVAC/R1) is to prepare students for employment or advanced training in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning and refrigeration industry.
The content includes but is not limited to designing, testing and repairing heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, cooling (HVAC) systems employability skills and safety issues.
Other content includes:
- Refrigeration Fundamentals
- Tools and Components
- Basic Electricity, Circuitry & Wiring
- Electric Motors
- Room and Central Air Conditioner
- Domestic and Commercial Refrigeration
- Heating Recovery Systems & Heat Pumps
- Students must be at least 16 years old and not attending high school
- Application
- Interview by a guidance counselor
- Fees for supplies and textbooks are required
The average length of this program is 750 hours (approximately 7 months) for students attending on a full-time basis. Actual time is dependent upon enrollment status (fulltime/part-time) and the length of time the student requires to achieve competencies. This program contains three occupational completion points designed to prepare students for various jobs.
| OCP | COURSE | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| OCP A | Introduction to HVAC/R | 250 Hours |
| OCP B | HVAC/R Fundamentals | 250 Hours |
| OCP C | HVAC/R Service Practices | 250 Hours |
| Total Hours: 750 |
Employment Requirements:
- Employers often give preference to applicants who have completed formal HVAC training either through an academic program or apprenticeship (www.bls.gov).
- Licensure and certification are also sometimes required.
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Certificate
- Students are strongly recommended to earn HVAC Excellence Certificates
Salary:
The average wage for this career in Florida is $21.85 hourly or $45,450 annually.
- In-state residents—$2.56 per hour (Subject to change)
- Out of state resident—$10.25 per hour (Subject to change)
- $20.00 application fee
- Material fee—Varies by program
- Identification Card fee—$5.00 per trimester
- Students must purchase books/kits and/or uniforms, if applicable
- Monday—Friday 7:20 am-1:00 pm
- Monday—Friday 5:30 pm-10:30 pm
- Monday—Wednesday 5:30 pm-10:30 pm
