August through June • Monday through Friday from 7:30AM-11:00AM
- Students are expected to engage in self-paced theoretical work at home for three hours per day.
Graduates of the HVAC program are qualified for entry into the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration installation, service, and maintenance fields. This vast industry offers a diverse selection of career opportunities.
The major units of study explored in this course focus on building a knowledge base and technical skills in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning industry. Students have the opportunity to earn NCCER certification for each skill set mastered. In addition students gain the skills necessary for developing a positive work ethic. The course is divided into 50% hands on and 50% classroom work.
Curriculum
- Career Preparation
- Safety
- Leadership Development
- Customer Service
- Introduction to Construction Math
- Hand and Power Tool Basics
- Construction Drawings
- Basic Communication Skills
- Basic Employability Skills
- Material Handling Basics
- 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
- Chimneys, Vents, and Flues
- Leak Detection, Evacuation, Recovery, and 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
Courses of Study
9041A HVAC Technician I
9042A HVAC Technician II
9043A HVAC Technician III
9044A HVAC Technician IV
9045A Basic Control Circuits
9046A Air Conditioning Applications
9047A Domestic Refrigeration
9048A Fossil Fuel Heating Systems
9049A Heating Systems
9050A Commercial Air Conditioning
9011A Work-Based Integration & Transition
Opportunities
Employment
Installation Technician
Maintenance Technician
Service Technician
Control Technician
Oil Burner Technician
Air Balance Technician
Cost
JRTI is a public school. That means that our adult prep programs are very affordable.
| First Semester | Second Semester | Approximate Total |
| $3,471 | $1,713 | $5,184 |
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Admissions Procedures
Do you meet the prerequisites?
- Must be 18 years old.
- Have a high school diploma or WV-accepted equivalency diploma.
- Must be in good health and able to lift, bend, and stand on concrete floors for up to six hours a day.
What to do next
- Fill out an application. The registration fee will be deferred until you have been accepted into the program.
- Meet with the instructor for an interview. You can contact the instructor, Rebecca Nelson, at ranelson@k12.wv.us
Final steps
- The instructor will contact you to inform you if you have met the requirements and have been accepted into the program.
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Once a student is accepted, they will be required to pay a $75 dollar registration fee to reserve their spot in the class.
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First semester tuition and fees are due prior to the start of class. Second semester tuition and fees are due prior to the start of the second semester, which begins in January.
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We will accept payment plans on a case-by-case basis. Accepted students wishing to inquire about a payment plan should see the assistant director, Dr. Carissa Tress, to discuss options. Please arrange this meeting immediately after paying the $75 dollar registration fee.