Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R)
Program Details
Short Description:
This program includes designing, testing, and repairing heating, ventilation, air-conditioning/refrigeration (HVAC/R) systems for both commercial and residential systems.
Program Content:
The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment or advanced training in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning/refrigeration (HVAC/R) industry. The student should obtain EPA certification prior to leaving school to be employed in any job that requires work with refrigerants. This program focuses on broad, transferable skills, stresses the understanding of the heating, air-conditioning, refrigeration, and ventilation industry, and demonstrates elements of the industry such as planning, management, finance, technical and production skills, the underlying principles of technology, and health, safety, and environmental issues.
This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Architecture and Construction career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Architecture and Construction career cluster.
The content includes but is not limited to designing, testing, and repairing heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and cooling (HVAC) systems.
Certification/Licensure: HVAC Excellence Employment Ready-Electrical, HVAC Excellence Employment Ready-Air Conditioning, HVAC Excellence Employment Ready-Heat Pump, EPA Section 608 Certification.
CTSO: SkillsUSA and/or HOSA are the approved cocurricular career and technical student organizations which provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction by providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills.
Articulation: May be available toward credits at Florida public colleges/universities. Speak with a career counselor for more information.
Start Date:
Day Program: August, January
Evening program: August only
Times:
Full-time (Day) program: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Part-time (Eve) program: Monday – Thursday, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Length of the Program:
Full-time: 1350 hours – approximately 12 months to complete.
Part-time: 750 hours – approximately 13 months to complete.
Program’s OCP (Occupational Completion Points):
OCP A
Course Number: ACR0000
Course: Introduction to HVAC/R
250 hours
OCP B
Course Number: ACR0001
Course: HVAC/R Fundamentals
250 hours
OCP C
Course Number: ACR0012
Course: HVAC/R Service Practices
250 hours
OCP D (Full-time only)
Course Number: ACR0013
Course: HVAC/R Intermediate Service Practices
250 hours
OCP E (Full-time only)
Course Number:
Course: HVAC/R IHVAC/R Advanced Service Practices
350 hours
Location:
MTC Main Campus, 6305 State Road 70 East, Bradenton, FL 34203
1. Apply to MTC at https://www.manateetech.edu/apply-now/. Submit your application to access your “To-Do List.” You are not accepted into the program after applying, you must complete your do list.
2. Complete your “To-Do List” at https://www.MTCdashboard.net.
Note: The Basic Skills Assessment must be taken within 6 weeks of your admit date unless exemption criteria have been documented per State Statute. For exemption information, see the Student Handbook located here: https://www.manateetech.edu/students/quick-docs/
Program #C400400 CIP# 0615050110
Estimated Tuition, Lab, and Fees (includes $60.00 administrative fee)
$5,069.00
Additional Fees Due Prior to Pre-Admittance
Application Fee
$45.00
Bookstore
Textbook(s)*
$430.71
Uniform*
$32.00
Additional Required Items (Outside Vendor)
Closed-toe shoes (boots, sneakers, etc) – estimate
$60.00
Mechanic style work gloves – estimate
$15.00
Long pants (no sweatpants or pajama pants) – estimate
$30.00
Notepad – estimate
$5.00
Pencils, pens, highlighters – estimate
$10.00
Safety Glasses – estimate
$15.00
Estimated Total Cost of Program
$5,711.71
*Uniforms may be covered, for Pell eligible students once aid has been applied to all tuition & fee charges. Prices are subject to change
Program #C400410 CIP# 0615050111
Estimated Tuition, Lab, and Fees (includes $60.00 administrative fee)
$3,391.65
Additional Fees Due Prior to Pre-Admittance
Application Fee
$45.00
Bookstore
Textbook(s)*
$430.71
Uniform*
$32.00
Additional Required Items (Outside Vendor)
Closed-toe shoes (boots, sneakers, etc) – estimate
$60.00
Gloves – mechanic style – estimate
$15.00
Long pants (no sweatpants or pajama pants) – estimate
$30.00
Notepad – estimate
$5.00
Pencils, pens, highlighters – estimate
$10.00
Ruler – estimate
$10.00
Safety Glasses – estimate
$15.00
Estimated Total Cost of Program
$4,044.36
*Uniforms may be covered, for Pell eligible students once aid has been applied to all tuition & fee charges. Prices are subject to change
Financial aid available depending on student’s eligibility.
All pre-admission fees are non-refundable and not covered by Financial Aid.
Prices are subject to change.
Annual fees (charged each academic year from July 1—June 30).
Textbook estimate. Current book list and prices.
Tuition is $2.92 per hour for Florida residents. Tuition is $11.71 per hour for Non-Florida residents.
Visit MTC Financial Aid page for more information.
Florida Department of Education: Frameworks – Day Program(rtf)
Florida Department of Education Frameworks – Evening Program (rtf)
Possible Careers and Outlook:
49-9021.00 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
49-9021.01 Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers
Top Local Employers:
Air & Energy, Tri-County Air, Cool Today
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Program Facts
Job Placement Rate (Day)
83%
Job Placement Rate (Eve)
81%
LENGTH
Full-time: 1350 hrs
(12 mos)
Part-time: 750 hrs
(13 mos)
LOCATION
Main Campus
DELIVERY
On-Campus:
Full-time (Day) or
Part-time (Evening)
DUAL ENROLLMENT
Full-time (Day): Yes
Part-time (Evening): No
Have Questions? Ready to Start Your Career?
Ronald Houston
Career Counselor
6305 State Road 70 East, Bradenton, FL 34203
Call 941.751.7900 x 46032
Email: MTCConstruction@ManateeSchools.net
or schedule an appointment:
