Heating and Air Conditioning Apprenticeship, Certificate

Program Code: 7631

Students attend class two nights a week during the fall and spring terms. HVAC Apprenticeship is four years. Classroom activities in conjunction with on-the-job training prepare the students to perform as tradesmen upon completion. Students not currently employed in the field will be assisted in seeking employment with sponsoring contractors. The program is proudly sponsored by the Builders Association of North Central Florida (BANCF) and is designed to meet the growing demand for skilled trade professionals in our local community. 

Requirements for Admission
Students must:

• Be 18 years old and employable in the trade that you are entering. No high school completion or equivalent required, but is highly recommended. Also, a driver’s license is not required but highly recommended.
• Apprentices must be employed by a participating employer in their trade.
• Assistance with finding a sponsoring employer is available through the Apprenticeship office, 352-395-5251 or email justin.a.macdougall@sfcollege.edu.
   

Program Length, Format and Curriculum

First Year - Level One

• Introduction to HVAC
• Trade Mathematics
• Copper and Plastic Piping Practices
• Soldering and Brazing
• Ferrous Metal Piping Practices
• Basic Electricity
• Introduction to Cooling
• Introduction to Heating
• Air Distribution Systems
   

Second Year - Level Two

• Commercial Airside Systems
• Chimneys, Vents & Flues
• Introduction to Hydronic Systems
• Air Quality Equipment
• Leak Detection, Evacuation, Recovery & Charging
• Alternating Current
• Basic Electronics
• Introduction to Control Circuit Troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting Gas Heating
• Troubleshooting Cooling
• Heat Pumps
• Basic Installation and Maintenance Practices
• Sheet Metal Duct Systems
• Fiberglass & Flexible Duct Systems
   

Third Year - Level Three

• Refrigerants and Oils
• Compressors
• Metering Devices
• Retail Refrigeration Systems
• Planned Maintenance
• Commercial Hydronic Systems
• Hydronic Heating and Cooling Systems
• Planned Maintenance
• Water Treatment
• Troubleshooting Electronic Controls
• Troubleshooting Oil Heating
• Troubleshooting Heat Pumps
• Troubleshooting Accessories
   

Fourth Year - Level Four

• Construction Drawings & Specifications
• System Balancing
• Indoor Air Quality
• Energy Conservation Equipment
• Building Management Systems
• System Startup and Shutdown
• Heating and Cooling System Design
• Commercial & Industrial Refrigeration Systems
• Introductory Skills for the Crew Leader