Heating, Cooling & Climate Control

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Heating, Cooling & Climate Control is a course designed to prepare students for entry-level employment as a technician in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration industry. Students successfully completing the program will be given the EPA 608 Refrigerant Certificate exam. This certification meets the Federal EPA requirements and is required for employment as a technician in the HVACR field.

PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR

Mr. Hanway has over 25 years of experience in industry. He received an Associates of Applied Science Degree in Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration from Southeast Community College, Milford, NE. He has worked in several roles over his career from a Maintenance Mechanic to Facilities Manager of Maintenance. Mr. Hanway has also received his DESE Continous Career Education Certificate in 2015.

Contact Mr. Hanway
Phone: 816-858-5505 x1714
Email:hanwayj@platteco.k12.mo.us

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Hourly Wage*

Average Salary*

Parts Salesperson

$ 15.61

$ 32,460

General Maintenance

$ 19.64

$40,850

Home Appliance Repairer

$20.00

$ 41,610

Commercial Service Tech

$24.32

$50,590

HVACR Mechanic/Installer

$24.32

$50,590

Wind Turbine Technician

$27.03

$56,230

Pipefitter

$27.08

$ 56,330

Cost Estimator

$32.03

$66,610

Regional Sales Manager

$63.60

$ 132,290

* Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2020

AREAS OF STUDY

Safety
Use of Lab Equipment
Basic Mechanical Refrigeration
Residential & Commercial Heating
Electrical & Commercial Refrigeration Diagnostics
Troubleshooting
Real World Skills/Environment

COLLEGE CREDIT

Students may earn 11 hours of dual college credit through Metropolitan Community College
Program completers can receive up to 12 hours articulated college credit from Missouri Western State University.

INDUSTRY RECOGNIZED CREDENTIALS/OTHER CERTIFICATIONS

Students may earn Gas H.E.A.T. Job Ready Certification, OSHA 10, Section 608 EPA, and Refrigerant Certification.

CAREER TREE

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