Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology
Study in a state-of-the-art facility and start a career in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration.
“Want a bunch of useful skills you can use after graduation? HVAC has it all!” - Sabastien Kok ‘18
About
The HVAC-R Technology program features instruction in basic electricity, motors, refrigeration, duct systems, gas heating, and resistive heating. These skills are taught in classroom theory and learned in hands-on lab work. Emphasis is placed on developing a logical approach to servicing, troubleshooting, and repairs through directed practice and is designed to duplicate requirements and work conditions experienced by technicians working in the fields.
Aptitudes
This program has physical requirements that may affect the student’s ability to perform in this field. These requirements can be found on the Bureau of Labor Statistics website or at O-Net OnLine. Persons entering this field should have basic math skills, good eyesight, minimum manual dexterity of the hands, and minimum reading skills at the ninth grade level. A mechanical aptitude and an ability to work independently are recommended. Employment in the field requires good physical health due to the size and weight of some units.
Related Careers
- HVACR mechanic and installer, $57,460
Career data and salary information is from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Contact Information
Admissions Office
Reid Centennial Hall 114
500 8th Avenue
Lewiston, Idaho 83501
- 208-792-2378
- 800-933-5272 ext. 2378 (toll free)
- 208-792-2876 (fax)
- admissions@lcsc.edu
- Mon-Fri, 8:00 - 5:00
Technical & Industrial
Schweitzer Career & Technical Education Center 216
2947 Cecil Andrus Way
Lewiston, ID 83501