Marcus Petersen
HVAC Technician Class of 2019 & Career Navigator
Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) 1 & 2
Hours & Location
1350 hours / 42 weeks
Tech 1- 750 hours / 23 weeks
Tech 2- 600 hours / 19 weeks
FCTC Main Campus (St. Augustine)
Cost
Tech 1- Tuition and lab $3,037.50 plus books, uniforms and fees
Tech 2- Tuition and lab $2,346.00 plus books, uniforms and fees
Testing Requirements
Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems (CASAS)
Reading: 239
Math: 241
CASAS for Heating Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration
Application & Links
OVERVIEW
Torch, braze, and solder pipes and fittings to install or repair compressors, condensers, chillers and pumps in a wide range of HVAC and refrigeration systems
Utilize emerging technologies and advanced equipment in response to increasing global energy demands
Create comfortable environments by cooling and heating the interior of residential and commercial buildings
CAREER FOCUS: Prepared for immediate employment, advanced certifications, and further education
Student & Alumni Spotlight
Average Salary
$49,380 /year
Community Partners and Recent Employers of Graduates
- Taylor Refrigeration & AC
- All American Air
- Climate Masters
- Powell Heating and Air Conditioning
- Aldrich Heat Transfer
- Southern Air Cooling & Heating
- DePriest Air Conditioning and Heating
- Palatka Heating and Air
- United Refrigeration
- W.W. Gay Mechanical Contractor
- David Gray Heating and Air
- AC Designs, Inc.
WHAT YOU'll LEARN
Instruction
- Compressors & condensers
- Gas, electric, oil & heat pump systems
- Heat measurement, transfer & control
- Heating & refrigeration controls
- Installation, repair & troubleshooting
- Piping & brazing techniques
- Preparation for HVAC excellence industry certifications
- Proper safety practices & procedures
- Refrigeration cycle
- Temperature
| OCP | Course Number | Course Title | Course Length Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | ACR0000 | Introduction to HVAC/R | 250 |
| B | ACR0001 | HVAC/R Fundamentals | 250 |
| C | ACR0012 | HVAC/R Service Practices | 250 |
Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Technology 2 (successful completion of Tech 1 is required for entry into this program)
| OCP | Course Number | Course Title | Course Length Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | ACR0013 | HVAC/R Intermediate Service Practices | 250 |
| B | ACR0044 or ACR0045 | HCAC/R Advanced Service Practices or Advanced Commercial and Industrial Service Practices | 350 |
Industry Certifications
- Heating, electricity, air conditioning, technologies
- Commercial air conditioning
- EPA 608
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
- Business owner
- Installers
- Repairs and service
- Resort complex maintenance
- Commercial building maintenance
- Hospital building maintenance
- HVAC-R parts distribution
- Commercial & residential air conditioning
OUR NUMBERS
HVAC Tech 1
87%
Completion Rate*
92%
PLACEMENT Rate*
N/A
Licensure
HVAC Tech 2
100%
Completion Rate*
80%
PLACEMENT Rate*
N/A
Licensure
Instructor / Contact
Name: Dane Dwyer
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (904) 547-3422
Name: Charles Harper
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (904) 547-3440
