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Programs Industrial Technologies

HVAC-R

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This program covers diagnostic techniques, and the principles of mechanics, electricity and electronics as they relate to the repair, installation, service, and maintenance of HVAC-R systems.



Eligibility

Grade 12

Other Requirements

  • Students are required to attend an Information Session in the Spring semester
    • JTED will communicate with students and parents the days and times of the sessions
  • Parents/Guardians complete JTED enrollment 
  • Students complete PCC Onboarding requirements
    • Apply to PCC 
  • Attend JTED & PCC New Student Orientation
    • Upload Verification of Lawful Presence via MyPima

Number of Years to Complete

1 year to complete

Things to Consider

  1. In this program high school students complete self-paced college classes including online learning.
  2. Students provide their own transportation to the downtown campus
  3. In this program, you are a high school student and a college student. Your performance is reflected on your transcript for your high school and Pima Community College.
  4. Your grades for this course will impact your college GPA as well as your high school GPA.
  5. Students earn college credit while in the program.
  6. If you are a high school graduate or have earned a GED, you are not eligible to attend this program through Pima JTED. Please apply directly with PCC. 
  7. Students need to be 18 years old for direct employment.
  8. Earning a high school diploma or HSE is required for direct employment.
  9. Students should be able to lift 40 lbs.

Direct Employment

  • Entry Level HVAC Technician
  • Maintenance Technician

Jobs Available After Additional or Advanced Training

  • Residential/Commercial Contractor
  • Automation Systems Engineer
  • Test & Balance Technician
  • Energy Analyst
  • Code Inspector

Locations

JTED @ Pima Community College (Downtown)

1255 North Stone Ave.

Schedule Availability

  • Classes are scheduled per semester (days & times will vary)
  • Students are expected to be on campus 2 evenings a week between 4 – 10 p.m.*

*Class times & locations are subject to change by Pima Community College


Program Completion/Sequence

Year 1

  • Fall
    • BCT 105 – Professionalism in Service, Construction Math, Basic Rigging 
    • BCT 107 – Basic Safety, Hand & Power Tools, Blueprint reading 
    • AIT 100 – OSHA certification
  • Spring
    • BCT 132 – Residential & Industrial HVAC I 
    • BCT 130 – Section 608 Certification

Certifications

  • OSHA
  • EPA 608 Refrigerant Handling Certification

Credits

1.5 high school elective credits for the year




More Information

Supplies

  • Clear safety goggles

Uniform

  • JTED HVAC shirt

Beneficial Classes to Take in High School

Academic Classes

  • Math
  • Science

CTE Classes

  • Construction Technology
  • Welding
  • Automotive Tech

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