HVAC/R
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration (HVAC/R) students will learn and understand how to install or repair heating, central air conditioning, HVAC, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.
HVAC/R - PROGRAM INFORMATION
INSTRUCTOR: MR. CALEB KNOPSNIDER
Areas of Study
- Introduction to HVAC/R
- Tools for HVAC/R
- Blueprint Reading
- Piping Practices
- Basic Electricity
- Introduction Cooling/Heating
- Troubleshooting Cooling/Heating
- Air Distribution Systems
- Heat Pumps
Career Opportunities
- HVAC Installers
- HVAC Service Technicians
- AC Technician
- Refrigeration Mechanic
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COLLEGE AND CAREER OUTLOOK
Students Occupationally and Academically Ready (SOAR) programs of study prepare today’s student for tomorrow’s high demand and high wage careers.
See how PA Bureau of Career and Technical Education SOAR Programs of Study taken at the High School level may transfer into participating postsecondary institutions and technical centers.
PROGRAM CERTIFICATIONS
National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) provides industry-based credentials and partner industry certifications for students enrolled in career and technical education programs.
INDUSTRY PARTNERS
The Tech Center has the backing of more than 20 industry partners who are ready to support the program and hire our graduates:
- Ace HVAC
- APR Supply
- Bradley & Sons HVAC
- Darr Construction
- Donald Buday - Builder
- Frazier Plumbing, Heating & Air
- J.A. Rodda Plumbing & Heating
- K&K Plumbing Inc.
- Kirsch Heating
- Kupetz Plumbing & Heating
- Laurel Plumbing
- Mark's Plumbing
- McFeaters Plumbing & Heating
- Menser
- Nezco Plumbing
- Paros Plumbing & Heating
- Penstan Supply
- Rick Link – Preferred Sales
- Saint Francis University
- Shane Shaffer
- Somerset Rural Electric
- Thermoflo Equipment
- VanBremen’s Heat & Air
- Wiedenhoft
