HVAC Technology

47.0201 HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING, VENTILATION
AND REFRIGERATION MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY/TECHNICIAN
(PDE APPROVED PROGRAM OF STUDY)

The Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) Program combines classroom and practical learning
experiences. This program prepares students to apply technical knowledge and skills to install, repair and
maintain commercial and domestic heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems. Instruction includes
theory and application of basic principles involved in conditioning of air (cooling and heating); filtering and
controlling humidity; operating characteristics of various units and parts; blueprint reading; use of technical
reference manuals; the diagnosis of malfunctions; overhaul, repair and adjustment of units and parts such as
pumps, compressors, valves, springs and connections; and repair of electric/electronic and pneumatic
control systems.