Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R)

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
HVAC Installer, Service Technician, Refrigeration Mechanic, Building Maintenance Technician, Energy Management Technician

CAREER PATHWAYS
EPA 608 Certification, NATE Certification for Advanced Skills, Project Management Roles in HVAC/R, Contractor’s License and Business Ownership

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS AND STATE CREDENTIALS
HVAC Excellence Employment Ready - Heat Pump, HVAC Excellence Employment Ready - Air Conditioning, HVAC Excellence Employment Ready - Light Commercial Air Conditioning, HVAC Excellence Employment Ready - Electric Heat, HVAC Excellence Employment Ready - Gas Heat, NCCER Basic Safety Certification, EPA Section 608 Certification for Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, A2L Refrigerant Safety Certification

PROGRAM LENGTH: 1350 Hours

NEXT START DATES: September 9, 2026
(dates subject to change)
*Does not apply to Career Dual Enrollment

Program Overview
Program Structure and Courses

Program Overview

In the HVAC/R program, you’ll learn to install, maintain, and repair heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems for residential, commercial, and industrial environments. Coursework covers electrical systems, refrigeration cycles, ductwork, diagnostics, and energy efficiency. Safety practices and EPA 608 certification preparation are integrated into the curriculum.

Through hands-on lab training, you’ll gain experience working with real HVAC/R equipment, preparing you for immediate employment in a high-demand trade. Graduates can enter the workforce as skilled technicians or continue into advanced certifications for greater career growth.

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Program Structure and Courses

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of five occupational completion points.

This program is comprised of courses which have been assigned course numbers in the SCNS (Statewide Course Numbering System) in accordance with Section 1007.24 (1), F.S. Career and Technical credit shall be awarded to the student on a transcript in accordance with Section 1001.44(3)(b), F.S.

The following table illustrates the postsecondary program structure:

Course #	OCP	Course Name	Hours
ACR0000	A	Introduction to HVAC/R	250
ACR0001	B	HVAC/R Fundamentals	250
ACR0012	C	HVAC/R Service Practices	250
ACR0013	D	HVAC/R Intermediate Service Practices	250
ACR0044	E	HVAC/R Advanced Service Practices (formerly 'Air-Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Technician')	350
ACR0045	E	OR HVAC/R Advanced Commercial and Industrial Service Practices (formerly ‘Refrigeration Mechanic’)	350

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