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HVAC
About This Course
Prepare for a career in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) at GC Tech. This course of study will combine classroom theory with hands-on training in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and all related climate control systems extending to “Smart Home” technologies that will prepare Long Island’s students for entry -level positions in this increasingly important career. Students will learn on actual field equipment and will engage in basic safety around skills such as pipefitting, soldering, wiring of controls and system operation.
Possible Credentials & Certifications:
- OSHA 30 Certifications
- New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH) Certificate
- NCCER Core & HVAC Credential
- Preparation for EPA608 Technician Certification
Course available: Grades 11–12
Course length: 2 years
Placement: Regular
Location: GC Tech
Students Will Learn:
- Installing cooling and air conditioning systems
- Installing ductless heat pump systems
- Piping of boiler and hydronic systems
- Black pipe and pex installations
- Reading blueprints, drawings, and schematics
- Clean air requirements
- Heating and ventilation
- Refrigeration and air conditioning
- Service procedures and trouble shooting
Specific Lessons Include:
- Hydronic heating systems
- Heat load calculations
- Equipment selection
- Safe use of trade related tools
- Gas pipe sizing
- Estimation
- Hot and cold-water distribution systems
- Pip fitting Climate control
- Residential air conditioning
- Cooling and heat pump systems
- Controls, circuits and instruments
- Efficiency rating
- Electrical Theory
- Alternative energy
- Air flow duct work distribution systems
Work Experience Opportunities
Students who meet eligibility requirements may participate in supervised, real-world, work-based learning offerings that include clinics, shadow days/internships or paid Co-Op experiences at workplace sites.
Uniform Requirements
You are preparing for college and a career. Students are expected to be in uniform each day and are responsible for purchasing their own uniforms. If your family is experiencing economic hardship, please contact the main office for assistance.
Students who are not in uniform will not be able to participate in the hands-on component of the lesson or enter a shop area. Additionally, not wearing the program-specific uniform will negatively impact a student’s work ethic grade.
All students are required to have black dress pants, a white button-down dress shirt (Oxford style) with a collar, closed-toe black shoes (loafers or ballet flats), black socks, and a black tie (for male students) for SkillsUSA competitions, school-wide events/competitions, and interview events.
Please review the list of program-specific uniform requirements below. Note that the Amazon links are provided for reference only. All items listed can be purchased from the most convenient source—there are many equivalent brands to choose from.
HVAC