HVAC

Real World Experience
This hands-on occupational program includes a variety of real-world experiences to help the student embark on a career in HVAC. Students will be given the opportunity to sit for EPA refrigerant handling certification and other industry-recognized credentials. The program is overseen by an advisory board consisting of industry representatives and instructors to make sure the curriculum is up-to-date and responsive to current industry practices.

Suggested Curriculum for the HVAC Certificate
Suggested Curriculum for the HVAC Assocation of Applied Science

Courses provide detailed instruction on:
  • Electrical and Mechanical systems associated with Heating/Air Conditioning and Refrigeration systems
  • Evaluating and determining proper heating, air conditioning or refrigeration operation and capacity to accomplish a particular task
  • Air conditioning, heating and refrigeration control and principles of operation.
  • Basic maintenance and operation for a system that meets requirements for optimum operation and efficiency
At the end of the program, successful students will be prepared to be entry-level warranty and service technicians for the air conditioning and refrigeration industry. Graduates will be able to install, diagnose and repair residential, commercial and industrial systems under proper supervision.

Courses provide detailed instruction on:
  • Electrical and Mechanical systems associated with Heating/Air Conditioning and Refrigeration systems
  • Evaluating and determining proper heating, air conditioning or refrigeration operation and capacity to accomplish a particular task
  • Air conditioning, heating and refrigeration control and principles of operation.
  • Basic maintenance and operation for a system that meets requirements for optimum operation and efficiency

At the end of the program, successful students will be prepared to be entry-level warranty and service technicians for the air conditioning and refrigeration industry. Graduates will be able to install, diagnose and repair residential, commercial and industrial systems under proper supervision.

Financial Aid
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Because FSCC is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Universities, students at CTEC (enrolled through FSCC) have access to Federal programs such as Stafford Loans and Pell Grants available for those who qualify. For more information on financial aid assistance contact the Financial Aid Office at 620-223-2700 or visit the FSCC website to download the FAFSA form.

Career Opportunities 
Career Opportunities from Occupational Outlook Handbook 2012-2022
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"Employment of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers is projected to grow 21 percent from 2012 to 2022, faster than the average for all occupations. Candidates familiar with computers and electronics and those with good troubleshooting skills will have the best job opportunities as employers continue to have difficulty finding qualified technicians to work on complex new systems.
For further information about the field, see the Occupational Outlook Handbook for HVAC.
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In a report highlighting the hard to fill nature of HVAC/R positions, Burning Glass found 220,734 job openings for HVAC/R in 2014 alone.
The Esco Group believes the industry should reflect a BLS estimate of "34% industry growth in next decade" with "31% of the HVACR workforce is expected to retire and need to be replaced in next decade" and "65% of HVACR workforce in ten years will be people not in the industry today."
Interested in the HVAC Program?

Students interested in the Fort Scott Community College HVAC Program should contact Chris Sterrett (Instructor) at 620-232-5644 or Judy Meister (Occupational Recruiter) at 620-704-5905 (Cell) or 620-223-2700 ext. 5247 (Office).
1301 East 27th Terrace
Pittsburg, Kansas 66762
​(620)232-5644
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