AIR CONDITIONING, REFRIGERATION, & PLUMBING I Course No. 8503
AIR CONDITIONING, REFRIGERATION, & PLUMBING II Course No. 8504
2 years – 6 credits – Advanced Career Education (ACE) Center at Highland Springs
ACE @ Highland Springs Instructor: W. Pendergast
State Course Title: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration I, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration II.
The course is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills necessary for the installation and servicing of air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems. Emphasis will be placed on the use of tools and materials, basic refrigeration principles, basic electricity, and familiarization with various residential and commercial systems.
The second-year course is a continuation of fundamentals with an emphasis on a 10-hour OSHA safety course. National Certification Exam for EPA refrigerant usage. Ductwork, air distribution, instrumentation, controls, and troubleshooting. With the approval and recommendation of the teacher, students may spend time in actual work experience on the job during the second semester. Students enrolled in this program may participate in the construction of a house managed by the Henrico County Vocational/Technical Education Foundation.
Completion of the two-course sequence may prepare students for several certification exams, helpful for employment in a variety of HVACR occupations.
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Students can become certified in the following area(s):
- HVAC EPA Refrigerant
- OSHA 10 Card (Class Requirement-Cannot be used as a CTE credential)
- Workplace Readiness

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