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

Five adult HVAC-R students stand over refrigeration equipment. Two students are working with tools while the other 3 observe.

Training & Certification for Adults 

Get the education, training and experience you need to earn valuable national certifications and prepare for rewarding positions and/or career advancement in the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) fields. The HVAC program for adults is approved by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Units of Study and Certifications Earned

This 450-hour course includes:

  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-hour Safety Course
    Includes introduction to OSHA, safety standards, electrical, fall protection, personal protection, scaffolding, stairways and ladders, hand and power tools.
  • Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)
    Includes gas heat, oil heat, air conditioning. 
  • Electrical
  • Residential Low Pressure Boilers
  • Refrigeration
  • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 608 Certification
  • Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST) Certification 

Students Learn

  • Construction math
  • Job-seeking skills, including resume writing and interviewing

Benefits 

Students receive assistance finding a job through networking with Career and Technical Education Center business partners. 

Learning Environment

The program is taught at the Capital Region BOCES Career & Technical School at 925B Watervliet-Shaker Rd. in Albany, in a 3,150 square-foot, state-of-the art classroom and lab featuring:

  • A seated instruction area for lecture, reading, writing, problem-solving, and for instruction via technology such as an interactive SmartBoard, LCD projector and video.
  • The latest HVAC equipment, including:
    • Puron R410A AC systems
    • Condensing gas-fired wall-hung boilers
    • Medium and high-efficiency furnaces
    • Oil-fired boilers
    • Steam boiler
    • Carrier Refrigerant Trainer
    • Indirect-fired water heaters
    • Conventional gas-fired water heaters
    • Air handlers
    • Brazing and soldering equipment and safety gear
    • Equipment and supplies for teaching HVAC Certification
    • PEX tubing
  • Work benches and hands-on learning areas.
  • Extracurricular/supplemental literature including trade publications, articles and web-based resources.

Career Opportunities