HVAC Technician

Instructor, Jason Blake

HVAC Technician, Master Plumber, Journeyman Electrician,

Licensed Residential Contractor

Application Window for the 2024-25 class opens September 1st. Students may begin submitting applications on or after September 1st. Applications will be marked in the order received. In the event there are more applicants who score at or above the cut score on the TABE entrance exam than seats, seats will be filled with students who have returned all required paperwork, have filled out their FAFSA's and have paid the $100 application fee and then in date order by receipt of application.

Students are also encouraged to fill out the FAFSA when it opens for the 2024-25 school year (potentially January 2024).

Program Description

This is an evening program from 3:30 pm - 8:30 pm M-F (August to May). The program provides knowledge and skills required of persons employed in air conditioning, heating, refrigeration, and sheet metal business and industries.

Program Entrance Requirements:

Ben Franklin Career Center Adult Application
Valid Driver’s License/Government Issued Identification
18 Years Old Prior to Second Semester
High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Test Certificate (GED, TASC , etc.)
Score 8 or Above in both Areas of the Entrance Exam (Reading and Mathematics)
Payment Arrangements
Strong Basic Math Background
Able to lift 50 pounds

For Program Specific Questions, Please Contact The Adult Program Offices At: 304-766-0108

Program Textbooks

Textbook

ISBN #

Bundle: Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning 21ST ED.(Text + Digital Library, 1yr. Indv. Access Key Packet)

978-1-64564-738-6

Program Certificate Requirements:

“C” or better Overall Grade Average

90% or better attendance throughout the program

Pass One Documented Drug Screening

Employment Opportunities

Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Air Conditioning

Heating and Refrigeration Installation

Maintenance and Service

Program Courses

Name	Number
Basic Refrigeration Theory	9041
Electricity and Controls	9042
Commercial Air-Conditioning Systems	9043
Commercial Refrigeration Systems	9044
System Installation, air Distribution, and Balance	9045
System Diagnostic, Trouble shooting, and Servicing	9046
Heating Systems	9047

Total Hours: 910

Program Cost

$5134.00

DISTRICT

Elementary

Middle

High

Career Center

HVAC Technician