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The mission of this program is to provide specialized classroom instruction and practical shop experience to prepare students for employment in a variety of jobs in the field of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration.

The Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Program provides individuals with the technical knowledge and skills to install, service, repair, and maintain equipment used in residential heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems.

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Graduates of our Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration program are able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of the refrigeration cycle including safety procedures and testing requirements for temperature/pressure relationships.
Explain the physics of heat and how it applies to the air conditioning and refrigeration field.
Demonstrate knowledge of troubleshooting and testing air conditioning components, systems, and accessories, including the sequence of operation and air flow.
Demonstrate knowledge of heating and air conditioning and refrigeration controls, including wiring configurations and technical components for optimum performance.

A few facts about the industry –

Employment of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers is projected to grow 15 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations. Commercial and residential building construction is expected to drive employment growth, and job opportunities for HVACR technicians are expected to be good.
The median annual wage for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers is $47,080.