Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning 47.0201

Program Overview

You might be interested in becoming an HVAC installer, a Building Maintenance Engineer, a System Designer, an Equipment Salesman, or a Controls Tech.

Skilled HVAC Technicians are in great demand in today’s busy building world. Students receiving training at the Fayette County Career & Technical Institute will have a solid entry-level base for beginning a career in the HVAC industry. Emphasis on the installation and service of residential, commercial, and industrial HVAC equipment will be attained. Also, in today’s energy-efficient buildings, it is necessary to maintain a high level of indoor air quality. These techniques will also be learned and practiced.

HVAC is NCCER (The National Center for Construction Education and Research) certified. NCCER is a nationally recognized certification in the construction trades. 

Skills

  • Installation

  • Preventative maintenance

  • Diagnostic techniques

  • Schematic reading

  • Servicing and repairing

  • Principles of mechanics, electricity, and electronics

Careers & Initiatives

Jobs in Fayette and the surrounding counties are: HVAC and Refrigeration Mechanic and Installer 

In 2023, the average wage for a Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanic and Installer was $27.55 per hour and $57,920 annually.

Suggested Prerequisite Skills

  • Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Problem Solving & Troubleshooting
  • Initiative and Self-Motivation

Uniform Requirements

  • Safety Glasses
  • Leather boots
  • Uniform Shirt

Certifications

OSHA 10 Hour
NCCER Core
NCCER HVAC Level 1 NCCER HVAC Level 2
EPA 608
EPA 609
 

Articulation Agreements

Program of Study Task List