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The Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) program at the ICTC prepares
students to apply technical knowledge and skill to install, repair and maintain domestic
heating, cooling and electrical systems. Instruction includes theory of application of principles
in electricity, heating, cooling, sheet metal fabrication, customer service, indoor air
quality, residential house wiring, how motors work in refrigerators, air conditioners, etc.
The students will master competencies in the areas of basic plumbing and air (duct) sizing.
In addition, construction work is included as a requirement for this field. Students
must have a desire to work with their hands and be able to troubleshoot and repair equipment. |
Planned Courses
- Air Conditioning / Heat Pumps
- Heating: Gas / Oil / Electric
- Electricity
- Electric Motors / Motor Controls
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
- Basic Plumbing
- Indoor Air Quality
- National Electric Code
Academic Courses (Recommended & Required for Tech Prep)
- Pre Algebra
- Algebra
- Geometry
- General Science
- Metal Shop
Advanced Standing
- Westmoreland County Community College
Career Opportunities & Annual Salaries
- Controls Technician: $35,000 - $55,000
- Electrician: $30,000 - $49,000
- Sheet Metal Worker: $29,000 - $47,000
- HVAC Service Technician: $26,000 - $47,000
- Refrigeration Technician: $29,000 - $51,000
- Business Owner: Unlimited
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