HVAC Technician

Instructor, Jason Blake

HVAC Technician, Master Plumber, Journeyman Electrician,

Licensed Residential Contractor

The August 2024 class is full. Applications received now will be placed on the waitlist and 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 for the 2024-25 school year as soon as possible.

Program Description

This is an evening program from 3:30 pm - 9:30 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 #

Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning 21ST ED.

978-1-63563-877-6

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
HVAC 101;102;103	9105
Topics Covered:
Basic Refrigeration Theory
Electricity and Controls
Commercial Air-Conditioning Systems
Commercial Refrigeration Systems
System Installation, air Distribution, and Balance
System Diagnostic, Trouble shooting, and Servicing
Heating Systems

Total Hours: 1080

Program Cost

$6504.00

DISTRICT

Elementary

Middle

High

Career Center

HVAC Technician