Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) 1
About Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) 1
Training focuses on all aspects of the HVACR industry including planning, management, technical and production skills, underlying principles, entry-level engineering design of HVAC/R technology, labor and community issues, and health, safety and environmental issues.
The mission of this program is to prepare students for employment as heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration technicians and to provide advanced training in the industry.
Program Structure
| Postsecondary Program of Study | OCP | Course | Hours |
| Introduction to HVAC/R | A | ACR0000 | 250 |
| HVAC/R Fundamentals | B | ACR0001 | 250 |
| HVAC/R Service Practices | C | ACR0012 | 250 |
Dual Enrollment is available for high school students. View the Dual Enrollment at OTC video playlist.
Additional Program Details
Program Structure Details
Occupational Completion Points (OCPs) - The Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) 1&2 program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of four occupational completion points. OCPs provide a student with early completion training options linked to employment opportunities established by the Florida Department of Education based on the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system and accepted industry titles. Academic skill level required to complete program: Grade 9 language and reading, and grade 10 math.
Industry Certification/Licensure
Throughout the programs, students will complete the OSHA 10-hour training and will be able to take Employment Ready Exams through HVAC Excellence:
- Air Conditioning
- Electrical
- EPA Section 608 Certification
- Heat Pump
- Light Commercial Refrigeration
Articulation
Upon successful completion of both the HVAC/R 1 & 2 programs, students enrolling in an A.S. degree program at Valencia College are eligible to be awarded articulated credits:
- Construction & Civil Engineering Technology A.S. degree – Up to 3 credits
- Energy Management & Controls Technology – Up to 12 credits (completion of HVAC/R 1 only) or up to 21 credits (completion of HVAC/R 1 & 2)
- Supervision & Management for Industry A.S. degree – Up to 24 credits
Program Cost
*Subject to change
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