HVACR Technician Career Major - Overview

HVACR Technician

HVACR Technician
Campus
South Bryant Campus
Career Major Length
1010 hours
Who Can Enroll
Juniors, Seniors & Adults
Schedule
M-F 7:40-10:30A &/or 11:25A-2:15P
Fees
In-State Tuition:
$2,525.00
Out-of-State Tuition:
$6,565.00
Book Costs:
$391.00
Exam Fees:
$25.00
Supplies Costs:
$792.00
Average Oklahoma Salary
$16/hr
Financial Aid
Available for those who qualify
Tuition, fees, career majors, courses and hours are subject to change without notice. Exam fees are nonrefundable.

Learn to install, troubleshoot, adjust and repair residential and some light commercial heating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. This major covers the essential knowledge and skills necessary for troubleshooting and installation of various heating and air conditioning systems and included hands-on labs for various heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems along with electricity, solder and brazing, piping and heat fusion processes. Specialized training for EPA certification in refrigerants is also included. After completing the career major, applicants with at least 1 year of on the job experience may apply to take the Oklahoma Mechanical Journeyman HVAC test.

Career Major Length
1010.00Total Hours
Course Title
Hours
Introduction to HVAC/R: Safety, Tools & Equipment
40.00
Principles of Thermodynamics & Heat Transfer
40.00
Piping & Piping Practices
40.00
Refrigerants & Lubricants
20.00
Refrigerant Recovery
65.00
Refrigerant Retrofits
32.00
Refrigerant System Components
100.00
Electricity for HVAC/R
48.00
HVAC/R Controls
104.00
HVAC/R Solid State Electronics
16.00
Heating Systems
100.00
Air Conditioning Systems
72.00
Air Handling
50.00
HVAC/R System Servicing & Troubleshooting-Residential
48.00
Load Calculations
20.00
HVAC/R System Installation& Start-up-Residential
90.00
Heat Pumps
40.00
HVAC/R Preventative Maintenance
10.00
Indoor Air Quality
20.00
HVAC/R Codes, Regulations & Standards
5.00
Professional Services
30.00
Workforce Staging
20.00

Helpful Attributes and Abilities

  • Math skills at the 10th grade level or above
  • An ability to read and write at a 10th grade level
  • An ability to compute percentages, measurements and simple fractions
  • A basic knowledge of general and physical science
  • Ability to climb ladders and work at heights

Student Organizations

Certifications Available

Metro Tech Accreditations