Metro Technology Centers Full-Time Program - Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Technology

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Technology

OSU-OKM
RSC

Program Description
Install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain residential, commercial and industrial equipment. Learn air conditioning, refrigeration and heating applications. Specialized training for EPA certification in refrigerants is also offered. After completing both programs and completing one year of verifiable work experience in the HVACR
industry, applicants may apply to take the Oklahoma Journeyman Refrigeration test. Day or evening classes available.

The following programs are available:
Refrigeration Technology prepares students for refrigeration technician.

Air Conditioning/Heating Technology prepares students for HVAC technician.

Program Courses

Refrigeration Technology
HVA 1000 Principles of Refrigeration
HVA 1010 Basic Automatic Controls
HVA 1020 Electric Motors
HVA 1030 Commercial and Domestic Refrigeration
Electives: Students may select hours in one or a combination of the following electives; total program length not to exceed 600 hours.
WBL 1000 Job Shadowing
WBL 1010 Internship
WBL 1020 Projects

Air Conditioning/Heating Technology
Prerequisite: Refrigeration Technology
HVA 2010 Air Conditioning (Heating and Humidification)
HVA 2020 Air Conditioning (Cooling) Systems
HVA 2030 All Weather Systems
HVA 2040 Chilled-Water Air Conditioning Systems
Electives: Students may select hours in one or a combination of the following electives; total program length not to exceed 600 hours.
WBL 2000 Job Shadowing
WBL 2010 Internship
WBL 2020 Projects

Salary Range

Entry level $9 - $12.00/hour
Journeyman license with experience $15 - $25.00/hour
Journeyman license, tools and service truck $15 - $30.00/hour
Contractor’s license $50,000 - $100,000+/year

Career Opportunities

Appliance service person

Building maintenance employee

Consultant

Contractor

Estimator

Food industry mechanic (refrigeration)

Heating & air conditioning helper

Heating & air conditioning installer

Parts house employee

Residential and commercial heating & air conditioning mechanic (serviceman)

Helpful Attributes and Abilities

Math skills at the 10th grade level or above

An ability to read at a 10th grade level

An ability to compute percentages, measurements and simple fractions

A basic knowledge of general science

Ability to climb ladders and work at heights

College Credit

RSC OSU-OKM

Program Length

Refrigeration Technology 600 hrs.
Air Conditioning/Heating Technology 600 hrs.

Schedule
5 months, full-day (each section)
7 months, evening (each section)
Full- or half-day scheduling available
12 months, evenings M-Th 4:00-10:00 p.m.

Who Can Enroll

Juniors, Seniors & Adults

Location

South Bryant Campus
4901 S. Bryant Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73129

Financial Aid

Available for those who qualify

Student Organization

SkillsUSA

Certifications Available

EPA certification in refrigerants

Metro Tech Accreditations

Oklahoma Board of Career and Technology Education (OBCTE)
Oklahoma State Department of Education
North Central Association-Commission on Accreditation & School Improvement (NCA-CASI)

A Gold Star School Quality Award Winner

A Gold Star School
Quality Award Winner