HEATING, VENTILATING,
AIR CONDITIONING/
PLUMBING

Instructor, Jack Chilcote

Course Description

This field affords great opportunities for young persons.  The individuals may attain employment with an industrial plant, HVAC/Plumbing contractor, or go into business for themselves.  The training in this program provides the opportunity for students to prepare themselves in the installation, maintenance, and repair of all types of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment, soil and waste sanitation, venting, gas and air lines, installation of plumbing fixtures, installation of large and small self-contained to large central plant type systems of air conditioning.

It also gives the opportunity to read and interpret blueprints and drawings.  On smaller installations, the mechanic may have to prepare his or her own work diagrams and do simple layout work such as measuring and cutting pipe.  They also get experience in making soil pipe joints, joint wiping, soldering, threading, welding, and brazing.  The installation of plastic pipe and glass pipe are also covered in this program.

Fundamental knowledge of electrical practices, reading schematics, electrical controls, building circuits, working with chemicals, piping practices, types of furnaces, efficiency testing, energy management, and related safety in all of the above curricula areas provides  students the opportunity to prepare themselves for the working world.

A MULTI-TRADE AREA

Job Outlook
The employment outlook is very good. In many areas there is a shortage of H.V.A.C. personnel. Because of environmental restrictions, demands for mechanics are increasing.

Further Education Opportunities

This program also available to adults.
See Intergenerational Programs