HVAC
Video Transcript Coming Soon
Overview
York Tech's Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) program is HVAC Excellence Accredited. The program's curriculum trains students to identify and safely use power and hand tools to complete hands-on projects. They advance to learning the materials and equipment of the field while completing more challenging installation jobs. Students receive instruction on electricity, electrical components and controls, and the technical aspects of HVAC, which include proper installation, setup, service, and troubleshooting of residential and commercial heating and cooling systems.
Possible Certifications
HVAC Excellence Employment Ready Exams
S/P2 Construction
OSHA 30-Hour Certification
Employability Skills
Heartsaver CPR
Advanced Cardiac Life Support for EMT
EPA 608 Refrigerant Recovery
Career Opportunities
Below are the potential job opportunities for students graduating from this program. Foundational careers are those that can usually be obtained immediately after high school with the industry-recognized certifications earned at York Tech. Technical careers typically require the industry-recognized certifications earned at York Tech plus a two-year associates degree. Professional careers typically require the industry-recognized certifications earned at York Tech and a four-year college degree (or more).
Foundational Careers
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Service Technician
Electricians
Refrigeration Specialist Supply
Duct Fabricator
House Associate Geothermal Systems Installer
Apprentice Refrigeration
Control Systems Installer
Installation Technician
Maintenance Technician
Technical Careers
Air Conditioning Technician
Control Technician
Geothermal Service Technician
Lead Installation Technician
Project Superintendent
Refrigeration Mechanic
Service Manager
Chiller Technician
Oil Burner Technician
Sales Representative
Professional Careers
Building Automation/Digital
Commercial HVAC Load & Duct Designer
Design Engineer
HVAC Instructor
Mechanical Consultant
Mechanical Engineer
Project Manager
Safety Manager
Training Manager
Project Cost Estimator
What to Expect
Students interested in this program will take courses in Carpentry, Construction Trades, Electrical Occupations, and HVAC for the first marking period. After the first marking period, students will apply for full-time entrance into one of the four programs, and they will be accepted based on merit and other criteria. Students who are not approved for their first choice will be assigned to one of the other three programs included in the rotation.
Uniform
Students at York Tech are required to wear a uniform at all times. While in their shop classes, they must wear the uniform designated by the program instructor. At all other times, students may wear their shop uniform OR York Tech apparel, which is sold through the School Store and the Fan Shop. Please review the Student Handbook for a full explanation of the dress code.
The specific uniform requirements for HVAC can be viewed below. All items that are hyperlinked must be purchased from the online store associated with the link. Items not hyperlinked may be purchased from any retailer, unless noted otherwise.
Required Items
Shop classes
Jeans or khakis
Sturdy work boots (steel-toe recommended, no mesh)
Academic classes
Shop uniform, York Tech apparel, or Fan Shop apparel**
Pants or trousers
Optional Items
*The navy blue program items should only be purchased AFTER students have completed the rotation AND chosen HVAC as their permanent technical program. Until then, York Tech apparel or Fan Shop apparel should be worn. More information about the rotation is available in the What to Expect section.
**Some items sold in the Fan Shop, such as hats, may not be worn during school. Please review the Student Handbook for a full explanation of the dress code.
How to Apply
More information about how to submit an application for York Tech's full-time high school programs can be found on the full-time admissions web page.