About the program
Students in the HVAC-R program design, test, diagnose, repair, and install heating and air conditioning systems. They fabricate and install duct systems and learn the fundamental concepts of electricity and refrigeration. In HVAC-R, students learn basic concepts and theories of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration. They read plans and blueprints and they learn electrical skills, sheet metal skills, computer diagnostic fundamentals as applied to HVAC-R, and problem solving skills.
Course Descriptions
Explore the program
Watch the HVAC-R program video to explore the lab and see the many hands-on learning opportunities that the program provides our students
Discover career opportunities
View our career tree to learn about the wide variety of professional opportunities students are prepared for upon program completion or with further education
Meet the instructor
Dave White is the HVAC-R program instructor. Mr. White has been at TCTC since 1996, and he worked in the industry for 20+ years before joining our team and continues to work in the industry
When I decided on the HVAC-R program, my mom was in facilities maintenance and this field really sparked my interest. I enjoy what we learn and how we learn in this program. We receive a lot of industry knowledge through hands-on learning and problem-solving. Because of TCTC, I can get into a job immediately after high school. I’d like to take a maintenance or HVAC job and possibly run my own business one day.
Brandon Baird
Lordstown High School
College credits
Earn up to 48 college credits through academic courses and articulated credit at individual colleges through this program
Industry credentials
Industry-recognized credentials and certifications are embedded into this program
Student organizations
Participate in SkillsUSA — which aims to provide students ways to learn and achieve through competitions
Program supervisor
Have questions or need more information about this program? Contact Mrs. Karlovic at 330-847-0503 x1011