HVAC – # 8503/#8504
ABOUT:
- Students learn to install and maintain the operating conditions of heating and cooling systems.
- Students also learn Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations and energy management techniques.
- Strong employment opportunities with average salary in Hampton Roads being $45,000
STUDENTS STUDY:
Installing heating and cooling systems
Service and repair Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems
Reading technical plans and schematics
EPA regulations
Leak detection, evacuation, recovery, charging
Air properties and distribution
Fabricating, assembling, and installing duct work
Refrigerant transition and recovery
Sizing, installing, testing water systems
PREREQUISITE: None
CAMPUS LOCATION:
Woodside Lane, Newport News
SESSION: A.M. and P.M
CLASS SIZE: 20
CREDENTIALS:
EPA 608
R-410A
OSHA 10 Certification
NCCER
STUDENTS ORGANIZATIONS: Skills-USA
| Program Fees: | |
| Student Organization Fee | $17.00 |
| Flame Retardant Shirt (New Addition) | $48.00 |
| **Optional Certifications** Paid directly to the testing company by the student | |
| Indoor Air Quality Certification | $24.95 |
| P.M. Tech Certification | $24.95 |
| HC/HFO Certification | $24.95 |
| Green Energy Certification | $24.95 |
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: INSTRUCTOR: Lester DeBerry lester.deberry@nhrec.org, 757-874-4444 ext. 5543
BIO:
EPA 608 Universal Certification License
HVAC Technician ($29,000 – $67,000)
Refrigeration Mechanic and Installer
Quality Technician
Geothermal Technician
Project Foreman
BUSINESS PARTNERS:
Ferguson Enterprises
Johnstone Supply
Middle Peninsula Contracting
Art Newsome Incorpororated
POSTSECONDARY PARTNERS:
Virginia Peninsula Community College (VPCC)- dual enrollment credits
Newport News Shipyard Apprentice School
NHREC Center for Apprenticeship
RESOURCES:
CTE Resource Center
DOE Office of CTE
Depart of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR of Virginia)
