Program Overview Heating, Ventilation, Air‑Conditioning / Refrigeration (HVAC/R)

Program Description This program includes designing, testing, and repairing heating, ventilation, air‑conditioning/refrigeration (HVAC/R) systems for both commercial and residential applications.

Program Content The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment or advanced training in the HVAC/R industry. Students will obtain EPA certification prior to leaving school to be employed in any job that requires work with refrigerants.

The program focuses on broad, transferable skills, stresses understanding of the heating, air‑conditioning, refrigeration, and ventilation industry, and demonstrates elements of the industry such as planning, management, finance, technical and production skills, underlying principles of technology, and health, safety, and environmental issues. It offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Architecture and Construction career cluster. The content includes but is not limited to designing, testing, and repairing HVAC systems.

Certifications / Licensure HVAC Excellence Employment Ready – Electrical; HVAC Excellence Employment Ready – Air Conditioning; HVAC Excellence Employment Ready – Heat Pump; EPA Section 608 Certification.

CTSO SkillsUSA and/or HOSA are the approved cocurricular career and technical student organizations which provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction.

Articulation May be available toward credits at Florida public colleges/universities.



Speak with a career counselor for more information.

Start Date

Day Program: August, January

Evening Program: August

Times

Full‑time (Day): Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Part‑time (Evening): Monday – Thursday, 5:15 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Length of the Program

Full‑time: 1350 hours – approximately 12 months to complete.

Part‑time: 750 hours – approximately 13 months to complete.

Occupational Completion Points (Day Program)

Course Number

ACR0000 Course

Introduction to HVAC/R – 250 hours

Course Number

ACR0001 Course

HVAC/R Fundamentals – 250 hours

Course Number

ACR0012 Course

HVAC/R Service Practices – 250 hours

Course Number

ACR0013 Course

HVAC/R Intermediate Service Practices – 250 hours

Course Number

ACR0014 Course

HVAC/R Advanced Service Practices – 350 hours

Occupational Completion Points (Evening Program)

Course Number

ACR0000 Course

Introduction to HVAC/R – 250 hours

Course Number

ACR0001 Course

HVAC/R Fundamentals – 250 hours

Course Number

ACR0012 Course

HVAC/R Service Practices – 250 hours

Location MTC Main Campus, 6305 State Road 70 East, Bradenton, FL 34203

Application Process

Apply to MTC at https://www.manateetech.edu/apply-now/ . Complete your "To‑Do List" at https://www.MTCdashboard.net .





Basic Skills Assessment must be taken within 6 weeks of admission unless exemption criteria are documented.

Tuition and Fees – Day Program

Estimated Tuition, Lab, and Fees (Includes $60.00 Facility and Equipment Use Fee):

$5,200.95

Application Fee: $45.00

Textbooks: $402.00

Uniforms (2 shirts recommended $32 each): $64.00

Additional required items (outside vendor) – Closed‑toe shoes: $60.00; Mechanic‑style work gloves: $15.00; Long pants: $30.00; Notebook: $5.00; Pens and highlighters: $10.00; Safety glasses: $15.00.

Estimated Total Cost of Program:

$5,846.95

Tuition and Fees – Evening Program

Estimated Tuition, Lab, and Fees (Includes $60.00 Facility and Equipment Use Fee):

$3,698.95

Closed‑toe shoes: $60.00; Gloves: $15.00; Long pants: $30.00; Notebook: $5.00; Pens and highlighters: $10.00; Ruler: $10.00; Safety glasses: $15.00.

Estimated Total Cost of Program:

$4,354.95

Financial Aid Financial aid is available depending on the student’s eligibility. All pre‑admission fees are non‑refundable and not covered by financial aid. Tuition is $2.92 per hour for Florida residents and $11.71 per hour for non‑Florida residents.

Possible Careers and Outlook

49‑9021.00 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

49‑9021.01 Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers

Top Local Employers

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Placement Rates

Day Program: 83%

Evening Program: 81%

Delivery

On‑Campus: Full‑time (Day) or Part‑time (Evening)

Dual Enrollment

Full‑time (Day): Yes

Part‑time (Evening): No

Contact

Address: 6305 State Road 70 East, Bradenton, FL 34203

Phone: (phone hidden)

Email

[email protected]

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