The objectives for the HVAC course are based on National Skill Standards developed in concert with Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Policy Advisory Committee and V-TECS of Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Course hours and dates are: Day, September 22, 2008 – March 25, 2009, Monday – Thursday 8 A.M. – 2:45 P.M. Evening, September 8, 2008 – June 30, 2009,  Monday – Thursday 5:30 – 9:30 P.M.

 Major course/program objectives:

Standard: Core Knowledge                                                                                       

The following core knowledge benchmarks include basic knowledge that heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration technicians must apply every day.

Upon the completion of this course/program the student will:

Benchmark A: Comprehend and use a variety of communication techniques.

Benchmark B: Comprehend and apply an array of math concepts.

Benchmark C: Know scientific principles that are central to the operation of the equipment installed and serviced.                

Standard: Core Skills 

The following core skills benchmarks include basic knowledge and technical skills needed by heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration technicians to perform according to industry standards.

Benchmark A: Safety and Environment

Benchmark B: Electrical Principles

Benchmark C: Electric Motors

Benchmark D: Controls

Benchmark E: Refrigeration Principles and Practices

Benchmark F: Heating Principles and Practices

Benchmark G: Air Conditioning Principles and Practices                 

Benchmark H: Piping Principles and Practices

Standard: Occupation-Specific Skills 

The following occupational-specific skills benchmarks include the knowledge and

technical skills needed by heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration technicians to install, maintain, repair, and operate equipment.

Benchmark A: Residential and Light Commercial Heating

Benchmark B: Residential and Light Commercial Air Conditioning

Benchmark C: Residential and Light Commercial Heat Pumps

Benchmark D: Commercial Conditioned-Air Systems

Benchmark E: Commercial Refrigeration

Standard: Workplace Behaviors

The following workplace behaviors benchmarks identify a variety of characteristics and related behaviors required of technicians.

Benchmark A: Ethics

Benchmark B: Environment

Benchmark C: Communication

Benchmark D: Professionalism

Benchmark E: Problem Solving

Topical outline by terms with each major component

Core Knowledge

Communication Techniques

Applied Math

Scientific Principles

Core Skills

Safety and the Environment

Electrical Principles

Electric Motors

Controls

Refrigeration Principles and Practices

Air Conditioning Principles and Practices

Heating Principles and Practices

Piping Principles and Practices

Occupational Specific Skills

Residential and Light Commercial Heating

Residential and Light Commercial Air Conditioning

Residential and Light Commercial Heat Pumps

Commercial Conditioned-Air Systems

Commercial Refrigeration

Workplace Behaviors

Ethics

Environment

Communication

Professionalism

Problem Solving

Methods of instruction

The methods of instruction include such strategies as cooperative learning, large group discussion with PowerPoint, field trips, computer instruction, mini lectures, guest speakers, laboratory applied practice experiences, field experience, and small group problem solving

Certification/Licensure or Credential

Upon successful completion of this course, the graduate will be eligible to apply for the following certification/licensure or credential:

Career Readiness Credential, Bronze, Silver or Gold

OSHA 30

EPA 608

Enrollment steps

 Enroll online or in person to take the WorkKeys Pre-tests, $20 per test or total of $60 (takes two weeks to get tests results)

Pass the WorkKeys Pre-tests with score of 4

If WorkKeys not passed, enroll in KeyTrain (free) for remediation and review, then retest when ready

If financial aid is needed, make appointment to see the financial aid director or coordinator at

Complete a Butler Tech application and pay $25 fee (can be mailed in or brought into the school)

Complete the Butler Tech Enrollment Agreement and pay non-refundable fee of $300

Pay balance of tuition, payments available.

Course pre-requisites

 Students must take the WorkKeys pre-tests in Applied Math, Reading for Information, and Locating Information

Regional salary ranges

 Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

• Employment is projected to grow faster than average.
• Job prospects are expected to be excellent, particularly for those with training from an accredited technical school or with formal apprenticeship training.
• Obtaining certification through one of several organizations is increasingly recommended by employers and may increase advancement opportunities.

Median hourly earnings of heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers were $17.43 in May 2004. The middle 50 percent earned between $13.51 and $22.21 an hour. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $10.88, and the top 10 percent earned more than $27.11. Median hourly earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers in May 2004 were: