Heating, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration (HVACR)
CVTC along with your school have partnered to offer high school students who are interested in pursuing a career in HVACR (Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration) an opportunity to earn high school and college credit. Dual credit academies give high school students a chance to navigate their interests and career options to develop the most successful individualized career path. Credits earned through this academy may be applied to CVTC's technical degree programs.
Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers, often called HVACR technicians, work on heating, ventilation, cooling, and refrigeration systems that control the temperature and air quality in buildings. HVACR technicians work mostly in homes, schools, hospitals, office buildings, or factories.
COURSE INFORMATION
| COURSE NAME | COURSE TYPE | LOCATION | CLASS TIMES & DATES |
| 601 - 125 Safety HVAC | Online & Open Lab | EC Energy Education Center Room 134 | Jan 26 – March 20, 2026 M&W | 5:00 – 8:55 PM | Online & Open Lab |
| 601 - 140 Electricity Theory | Online & Open Lab | EC Energy Education Center Room 134 | Jan 26 – March 20, 2026 M&W | 5:00 – 8:55 PM | Online & Open Lab |
| 601 - 148 Electricity Principles | Online & Open Lab | EC Energy Education Center Room 134 | March 30 – May 22, 2026 M&W | 5:00 – 8:55 PM | Online & Open Lab |
Course Descriptions
Today's HVACR industry is stronger than ever. Employment of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers is projected to grow 15 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations. Commercial and residential building construction is expected to drive employment growth, and job opportunities for HVACR technicians are expected to be strong.
Through hands - on, simulation, and online instructional experiences, you will receive training patterned after the day - to - day demands of this career, including electrical wiring, troubleshooting circuits, service, and installation of HVACR equipment.
601 - 125 Safety HVAC | 1 credit
This course provides OSHA based safety training for the HVAC industry.
601 - 140 Electricity Theory | 1 credit
This course will cover the fundamentals of electricity as related to air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration. Ohms Law, circuits, direct and alternating current will be introduced.
601 - 148 Electricity Principles | 2 credits
Wiring and physical properties as they are related to electricity will be covered. Motors, controls and electrical meters used in the HVAC/R industry will be covered and applied.
Just the Facts
Spring 2026
4 Credit High School Academy
Registration Status
Open
Academy Dates
January 26 - May 22, 2026
Days of The Week
M/W
Times
5 - 8:55 PM
Classroom Location
CVTC Energy Education Center
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