Career Objectives:

• Complete a career goal card and essay yearly.
• Purpose is to be sure students are aware of careers available and the path needed to reach their career goals.

Program Highlights:

• Students will have the opportunity to install and service heating and air conditioning equipment in the lab.

Curriculum and Occupational Titles:

• Potential career opportunities:

  HVAC Service Technician

  Installation/Service Manager

  Gas Heating Service Technician

  Oil Heating Service Technician

  Business Owner

 

Grading:

• KNOWLEDGE- 30 points (includes: lesson participation, homework, tests/quizzes, senior project/portfolio)
• WORK ETHIC – 30 points (includes: attitude/behavior, time management, uniform/grooming, reliability/time sheet)
• SKILLS– 40 points (includes: mechanical abilities, problem solving, duty/task progress, shop safety)

Program Expectations:

• Students who complete the program can:

  enter the trade as a service technician.

  continue their education at a technical college.

  enter into an apprenticeship program.

Eligible students have the opportunity to obtain up to 9 college credits through the PA Department of Education SOAR program.

 

Tools and Equipment Requirements:

• Digital multimeter (juniors and seniors) $100
• 25’ tape measure $10
• Solar powered calculator $5
• Tool belt $20
• 2 inch, 3 ring binder $5
• Tool pouch $25
• Misc. tools: ¼” nut driver, 5/16” nut driver, four way screwdriver, electrical side cutters, electrical diagonal cutters, electrical wire strippers, channel lock pliers, adjustable wrench, torpedo level

Uniform/Clothing Requirements:

• Navy blue work pants $17 (not blue jeans)
• Navy blue work shirt $24
• Safety glasses $5
• Leather shoes or work boots $40 (no sneakers)

Program Fees:

• Activity fee ($20)
• EPA 608 Certification for Refrigerant fee ($30 for 3rd or 4th year students)

Program Rules/Regulations:

• Students are required to have a 3 ring binder for note taking.
• Students are required to follow all posted safety rules and regulations as well as those in the student handbook. 

 

Safety Requirements:

• Safety glasses, work boots and a uniform are required while in the lab areas.
• Safety test (written and hands-on) will be administered.
• Must follow NMTCC Code of Conduct.

Portfolio Presentations:

• Students will produce a digital portfolio.
• A portfolio is used to show future employers the accomplishments achieved while attending NMTCC.

Post-Secondary Options:

• Students can enter into a degree or non-degree program of study.
• The HVAC program has an articulation agreement with Penn College of Technology.
• Eligible students have the opportunity to obtain up to 9 college credits through PA Department of Education SOAR program.

Career Employment Opportunities:

• Potential career opportunities:

  Residential Heating/Cooling Technician

  Gas/Oil Heating Service Technician

  Installation/Service Mechanic

  Air Conditioning/Heat Pump Service Technician

  Refrigeration Mechanic

  Service Manager